GAP meeting at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
    (C) BML (Maja Mratic)

    High-level CAP delegation visits Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    (C) BML (Maja Mratic)

    High-level CAP delegation visits Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    On Friday, September 29, 2023, we had the honor of welcoming representatives of the European Commission, direktion General for Agriculture and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management.

    The visit to Gumpenstein took place as part of the CAP Strategy Support Committee , the aim of which was to give our colleagues a deeper insight into Austrian agriculture.

    After a warm welcome and an introduction to our research facility by Dr. Johann Gasteiner, we had the opportunity to present innovative projects in the area of ​​grassland management Particular attention was paid to research into the effects of climate change , which was explained in detail during the visit to the ClimGrass facility. We also focused on the application of modern technologies to optimize grassland management .

    There were also exciting insights into our research in the field of livestock farming . New feeding strategies were presented and research questions relating to emissions from animal husbandry were discussed.

    In order to give our guests a better understanding of agricultural practice , we took a trip to the Hager family's mountain dairy farm in Vorberg, Aigen im Ennstal.

    During the entire visit and the intensive exchange of experiences, we had the opportunity to discuss different perspectives on Austrian agriculture and visit successful projects and companies. It was an extremely enriching encounter in which we were able to exchange valuable experiences and insights.

    Project manager

    Klingler Andreas, DI

    DI Andreas Klingler

    Grassland management and cultural landscape

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