At the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, the breeding of Austrian ecotypes of grasses and small-seeded legumes is carried out. A key objective is to safeguard the genetic diversity of grassland in our gene bank and to develop and propagate climate-adapted varieties specifically for the management conditions in Austria.


 

 

Grassland farms need high-quality forage for economical production.

Quality mixtures for grassland

The most important asset for a grassland and livestock farmer is their meadows, pastures, and forage crops. The vegetation of these grassland crops should be predominantly grass, with a stable sward and including legumes and compatible herbs...