First manure testing system in operation

The first Austrian testing facility for manure additives recently went into operation at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.

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

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

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...

Networking teaching and research at the HBLFA

Educational project “FarmLife Education” successfully completed

The first project dealing with the implementation of an interdisciplinary educational concept on the subject of sustainability assessment in agriculture at relevant schools in Austria has now been completed...

Organic pig farming at our Moarhof teaching and research farm

Our free-range pigs eating the natural autumn fattening, the tasty acorns.

Small ruminant

The small ruminants sheep and goats not only represent important elements in landscape management, especially in economically less favorable areas, but they also produce excellent food. Basis...

Group suckling is considered particularly species-appropriate

In group suckling, several piglet-bearing sows are housed together in a pen. This brings many advantages, but places high demands on planning and management. Those interested can attend the respective dates, the stable day...

Research with plant newcomers from all over the world

In a first-of-its-kind approach in Europe, students in the Liezen district are researching and documenting the phenological development of invasive neophytes under the influence of climate change. With the help of experts, they develop and test...