Phosphorus and sulfur fertilization for grain legumes - more than just counting peas
Grain legumes are of great importance for the soil both as high-quality feed and as the backbone of crop rotation in organic farming. The supply of phosphorus and sulfur is important for both the function...
Grazing meadows in spring?
Spring grazing on cut meadows is often recommended as a cost-effective method for cleaning up undesirably weedy areas. In early spring, meadows are cleared for a period of time that varies depending on the farm...
Who buys organic and why?
Not all consumers choose organic food equally often. There are large individual differences in desires and expectations regarding food production. But the living environment, income and education also play a role...
Influence of stocking size on area efficiency and performance in pasture fattening of lambs
Lamb fattening is largely carried out in stables and fed concentrated feed components. Concentrate feed price trends may reduce the profitability of lamb meat production. Pasture feed is...
Targeted parasitological treatment (targeted selective treatment) of young goats under short-grass pasture conditions
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of supplementary feeding of a herbal mixture on parasitic egg excretion (EPG) and the color of the eyelid conjunctiva in goat fawns grazing on short-grass pasture.
Effects of pasture fertilization or treatment on parasite infestation of pastured sheep
The effects of lime fertilization on the parasitic burden on pastures are discussed in different ways in practice. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a one-time lime fertilization or the effects of regular...
Influence of deworming on parasitological and production parameters in grazing dairy goats
Goat farming in Austria has experienced a positive trend in recent years. Pasture farming poses problems for many goat farmers because goats are very picky about their feed intake and are sensitive to climatic influences...
“Low-input cattle farming” - Salzburger Nachrichten
Our implementation and research activities on low-input dairy farming are of interest not only in agriculture but also in the general public. You can read more about this in the Salzburger Nachrichten article...