Effective measures for organic farming! The challenges in organic farming have changed. Research, for example on humus creation, which also helps organic farming, is increasing. Mechanical weed control takes place...
Agriculture and forestry generates eleven times more energy than it needs. Energy-fit farms know their energy consumption and take active measures to remain competitive despite rising energy costs. The local...
The Austrian forest in climate change - an outlook Almost half of Austria's land area is covered with forest. In addition to supplying raw materials, the forest provides other important ecological and social services...
Climate change is affecting our wildlife populations - where are we headed? Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns are shifting wildlife habitats. The availability of food is changing as plants and...
Influence of climate change on the soil water balance in grassland. Higher air temperatures with sufficient rainfall can lead to a longer growing season and a gain in biomass. However, higher...
Our soil - the thin skin of the earth What is the state of soil health in Austria? Why is soil so important when it comes to climate change? What is more and more attention being paid to in agriculture in Austria? Which...
Growing vegetables in times of climate change - what should you consider? No matter whether you have a green thumb, are an (experienced) gardener, a consumer, a farmer: there is something inspiring for everyone here...
Keeping horses fit for the climate - what should you take into account? When it comes to horse husbandry, heat periods not only make feed production or pasture management more difficult, but higher temperatures also put a strain on the horses in stables. In the podcast episode...
From the region to Europe: What motivates our youth? What is important to young people? What accents does the largest youth organization in Austria set? Why are rural youth needed in Europe... and why should young people attend...
Making existing poultry houses climate-friendly Heat stress can become a major problem for the health and performance of the animals in poultry farming during the hot summer months. Feathered animals show few signs...
Climate change in agriculture - mountain farmer & managing director of Land creates life Hannes Royer in conversation Anyone who gets to know him will immediately notice: Standstill is a foreign word for Hannes Royer. From the Alm to the business lunch,...
Stabilizing yield fluctuations through optimal water use In many regions, years with normal yields are increasingly alternating with years of losses. The reason for this is usually extremely dry conditions caused by higher...
Karl Neuhofer, chairman of the ARGE Heumilch with his experiences in adapting to climate change Karl Neuhofer has been the successful chairman of the ARGE Heumilch since 2004. He is considered an expert and thought leader in Austrian agriculture. Already at 20...
Achieving more yields on dry sites through the right selection of seeds A high-performance permanent grassland stand that is adapted to the location is one of the central foundations for a sustainable and economically successful...
Steirerteich.com - the planning tool for pond sizing in Styria Carrying out pond planning directly on the affected properties and having all relevant information available at the click of a mouse - this is the goal that the HBLFA have set themselves...
The effects of climate change require massive adjustments in fruit growing. Climatic changes present Styrian fruit growing businesses with major challenges. Late frosts, prolonged periods of drought and heat waves have...
Climate change in viticulture - developments, strategies, perspectives Extreme weather events, higher temperatures, late frost, etc. - Climate change has also arrived in viticulture and is very present every year. The climate is changing and with it...
Climate-fit agriculture – bringing adaptation strategies to the masses Many farmers have already thought about strategies and are taking measures to adapt to the changing climatic conditions and their effects...
This is how grassland irrigation works - a visit to the pioneering Strasser family in Lower Austria In 2004, irrigation for the grassland was set up on the Strasser full-pasture dairy farm in Nöchling an der Donau...
The landscape produces our water and protects the soil - or not! Our natural and cultural landscape is crucially responsible for the extent and quality of water available to us. The...
Is the parasite load changing as a result of climate change? Reports from recent years indicate an increased occurrence of non-native mosquitoes and insect species. Some of them can harbor pathogens and also...
How can innovative digital technologies make us more climate-fitter? By using modern methods of data collection and networking, changes in climate and weather can be made tangible and therefore easier to understand....
How do birds react to changes and what measures can promote bird diversity? Birds are specialists who can react quickly and sensitively to problems in nature and cultivated landscapes due to their high mobility...
Green stable roofs - A contribution to climate adaptation, biodiversity promotion and animal welfare Extensive green roofs are suitable for stable roofs, runs and hall roofs on farms, as they are statically...
Killing ruminants in Austria for climate protection? No, because neither effective nor necessary! Austria's mountains provide agriculture with enough rainfall in many areas. That's good, but in many regions only grass grows...
What can be done to ensure silage quality at higher temperatures? Higher temperatures significantly increase the risk of mass/quality losses in the field phase, during fermentation and especially in the extraction phase....
A lack of basic feed can be a threat to your existence - how can you react to this? If it is clear that there will not be enough food for the coming winter months, a quick and targeted reaction must be made. There are medium and short term...
What to pay attention to when grazing in dry conditions Special grazing management is required in locations at risk of drought. The plant population must not be too short and the plants and roots need more rest time. In this...
What cattle breeding can achieve and what should be taken into account when feeding in hot weather In cattle feeding, husbandry and breeding, the issue of heat stress is receiving increasing attention globally. The husbandry environment always plays...
Approaches to solutions and assessments of climate protection measures in agriculture Climate protection is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Farms themselves are heavily affected by climate change; at the same time the...
Climate adaptation - Valuable suggestions for business development from Franz Sinabell The climate crisis, nutrition over time, the development of agricultural markets and product revenues, agricultural compensation payments, digitalization,...
Heat stress in pig herds - effects and potential With regard to animal welfare and animal protection, cooling is now essential in the area of breeding sows and fattening pigs. However, heat stress that occurs has...
Through site-adapted management to create climate-friendly grassland, with more than 1.3 million hectares, grassland is by far the most important crop in Austria in terms of area. The management options in grassland are crucial...
Prevent heat stress in cattle through appropriate water supply. Increasing heat waves in Central Europe make adapted management and suitable stable technology to avoid heat stress essential. It is particularly important...
Watch the spring and then quickly head to the Alpine pasture! The climate change that agriculture is clearly feeling on the homesteads is also taking place in intensive form on the alpine pastures. In a long-term study between 1993 and 2018...
Cultivation of new crops such as legumes and sweet potatoes In addition to increased resistance to drought and heat, changing eating habits opens up an opportunity for new crops. Especially regional,...
Experiences with the irrigation of grassland in the Alpine region In South Tyrol there is a lot of experience with the use of irrigation systems in grassland farming. Due to climate change, the irrigation of meadows and pastures is also...
What’s next for Austrian agriculture? The global climate is changing significantly. Farming businesses in particular are under massive strain due to the increasingly unpredictable weather conditions. The main reason for this is the increasing...
Stay on the ground The ground is our basis of life. The temperature-related increase in the evaporation of water stored in the ground, the increased surface water runoff due to increased heavy rain events, too little snowmelt water...
What can fertilization technology achieve? Due to climatic changes, the duration of heat and dry periods as well as heavy rain events are increasing. This means that - with normal fertilizer application - the time window for...
Countering feed shortages with stocks and reducing losses Due to weather extremes such as drought, flooding and hailstorms, the farm's own basic feed is increasingly becoming scarce or running out early on livestock farms. The...
Management and plant populations are changing. Increased temperatures, longer growing seasons, increasing drought stress, and increasingly frequent heavy rainfall. All of these changes have an impact on...
Resilience in business management - Agriculture appropriate to the location The sum of risks for agricultural businesses is increasing noticeably. Changes caused by climate change are compounded by global uncertainties...
Measures for cattle stables Making our stables climate-friendly is the declared credo of the future. Only with optimal ventilation and a sensible level of technology will it be possible to make heat phases more bearable for the...
What is important to pay attention to when building a new cattle stable? The planning of a stable already determines whether the climate parameters will move in a positive direction. In the podcast, Ing. Eduard Zentner gives valuable tips on what to...
Rations rich in corn silage in dairy cattle feeding during drought. Dryness in summer is increasingly leading to crop failures in grassland. Such reduced yields can be compensated for by silage maize, as it is less susceptible to...
