Current research

Planting seed propagations

Planting seed propagations

In addition to the ongoing trials, our test field also contains a large number of seed propagations. On the one hand, basic grass seeds are used here for commercial grassland as well as for high-altitude and embankment greening...
Six variable round balers on the test bench!

Six variable round balers on the test bench!

In the 2020 harvest season, six variable round balers from well-known manufacturers were put to the test. The investigations were led by the BLT Wieselburg, together with the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the technical team from...
Extended suckling time in organic piglet production

Extended suckling time in organic piglet production

This brochure offers interested farmers recommendations for action with the aim of successful organic piglet production. From stable construction considerations, animal welfare aspects for sows and piglets to possible...
Added value of fattened beef cattle and lambs

Added value of fattened beef cattle and lambs

In Austria, around 300,000 cattle and 115,000 sheep spend the summer on the alpine pastures every year. There are currently a few branded meat programs with a connection to the alpine pastures. However, many cattle and lambs are raised soon after...
Future agriculture and life

Future agriculture and life

On September 30, 2020, the daily newspaper Kurier also contained a multi-page supplement with the promising title “Future Agriculture and Life”. In addition to a report from our employee Priv.-Doz. Dr. Andreas Steinwidder on the topic of “Organic...