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Model region CLEAR! Ennstal Future Region - 86th Podcast
Tailor-made projects for communities and citizens to adapt to climate change
Phosphorus and sulfur fertilization on organic grassland 85. Podcast
For most organic grassland farms in Central Europe, the farm's own manure is the central source of nutrients.
Integrating arable land into grazing - 82nd Podcast
How can arable land be optimally used for grazing and what should be taken into account? The regulation for organic farming stipulates that arable land is also considered pasture for roughage consumers. Since organic farms in...
Solid metrics for solid decisions - 81st Podcast
How key figures help you to successfully develop your business Farmers are required to think entrepreneurially, to always be up to date, to make the right decisions and to protect themselves and their businesses...
Returnee Wolf – Challenges and Solutions - 80th Podcast
What does the return of wolves mean for livestock farming, hunting and society? The wolf is reclaiming former territories and presenting livestock farmers and other land managers with major challenges. What does the...
Herd, dog and shepherd on the mountain pasture - 79th podcast
Guided grazing management as a possible adaptation to current challenges in alpine farming Extensive grazing in the Alpine region is of great ecological, social and economic importance. Alpine pastures characterize our...
Landscape Conservation Fund Association - Preserving small farmers at Grundlsee - 78th Podcast
Crowdfunding for comprehensive agriculture on Grundlsee This podcast episode is all about the community of Grundlsee, where there are 23 committed farmers despite the declining number of livestock farms. We...
Organic cattle breeding - individual approaches instead of one-size-fits-all - 77th Podcast
Animals that are ideally suited to the business are my goal in cattle breeding. In this episode of “Agrar Science – Knowledge in Compact” Dr. Andreas Steinwidder with Diin Edina Scherzer about various aspects of cattle breeding. Ms. Scherzer is...
Educational concept - life cycle assessment of agricultural businesses - 76th podcast
Farm management tool "FarmLife" for the ecological assessment of agricultural operations The research group "Eco-Efficiency of Agricultural Operations" at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, in cooperation with the research institute...
Bioeconomy - an opportunity for agriculture? - 75th Podcast
What is the bioeconomy and what opportunities arise for climate protection, resource use and the future of agriculture? Bioeconomy is an economic system that operates in harmony with the laws of nature and is based on circular,...
Caritas: Food is valuable - 74th Podcast
Don't waste valuable food - Caritas helps! The cost of living is rising sharply. The number of people who ask for food at Styrian food banks also increases. “We are seeing more and more people coming through the...
Red clover and alfalfa in cattle farming - 73rd Podcast
Recommendations for feeding cattle with red clover and alfalfa Clover and alfalfa are valuable plants - both on arable and grassland farms. They fit perfectly into the crop rotation and provide high-quality feed for...
Evaluating meat quality in beef - 83rd Podcast
Meat quality is more than the EUROP meat and fat class. In Austria and the EU, beef carcasses are assessed and paid for according to muscle fullness and fat content. Even though many people know that meat quality is more than that,...
Biodiversity and Agriculture - Common Solutions - 84th Podcast
What do we mean by biological diversity and what contribution does agriculture make? There are already many biodiversity-promoting measures that are being implemented in agriculture. The EU Renaturation Regulation is currently...
A world without livestock farming? - 72. Podcast
What developments can be expected in livestock farming? Livestock farming has been a central part of agriculture and our food supply for centuries. In view of global challenges such as climate change,...
Alpine pasture management adapted to the location provides valuable ecosystem services - 71st Podcast
Important ecosystem services and their importance for biodiversity! Alpine pastures are very important in the Austrian mountain regions. Around 300,000 hectares of alpine pastures are cultivated, which accounts for over 10% of the agricultural...
“Vision 2028+” vision of the future for Austria’s agriculture and rural areas - 70th podcast
Where should Austrian agriculture develop? In this podcast episode we talk about the current challenges facing Austrian agriculture and rural areas: volatile markets, socio-economic...
Agricultural policy - a look behind the scenes - 69th Podcast
Almost weekly, new laws, regulations and guidelines are issued at national and international levels that affect farmers in their daily work. In the podcast episode you will find out which...
Growing rice in Austria - is it possible? - 68. Podcast
How can rice cultivation work sustainably in Austria? When we think of rice cultivation, we have images of flooded fields in our minds and we probably also think of regions in Asia. Today you will find out from us how rice is grown in...
Promoting animal health through optimal animal husbandry - 67th Podcast
Save costs and increase animal health - correct stable keeping and careful care make it possible! Animal-friendly husbandry conditions play a key role in animal health, animal welfare and performance. With...
Horse hay - what needs to be taken into account - 65. Podcast
What is the feed quality of horse hay? The approximately 130,000 Austrian horses require around 200,000 t of horse hay every year. That's around 20% of Austria's total hay production. Due to the special sensitivity...
Experiences with low-emission animal welfare stables for pigs - 64th podcast
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...
Energy recovery through exchange scrubbers in the stable - 62nd Podcast
Eco-efficiency and emission reduction through exchange scrubbers in stables In cooperation with the University of Bonn, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein was part of the research project “Use of the renewable energy source in an exhaust air purification system...
Clover and Alfalfa Grass - 60. Podcast
Field fodder - grassland in the field: all important aspects of culture from a plant growing perspective. Field fodder stocks made from legumes and grasses are the basis of every balanced crop rotation and are part of it like the rest...
Graded use in permanent grassland - 59th Podcast
Graded grassland use attempts to combine economy and biodiversity. It is not crucial to turn all grassland areas into a flower meadow, but rather to achieve a high level of biodiversity throughout the entire farm....Berkshire Pigs in Austria - 58th Podcast
Palate deluxe - the irresistible taste experience of Berkshire pork! The Berkshire pig, which is one of the oldest pig breeds in Europe, originally comes from England. This is a...
Dairy cattle breeds in fattening - 57th Podcast
Using calves from our dairy breeds sensibly in our own country. Simmental cattle, which make up around ¾ of all cattle in Austria, are a dual-purpose breed and are therefore popular both on Austrian dairy farms and among cattle fatteners....
Organic pig farming in Austria - 56th Podcast
Around 3% of the pigs kept in Austria live on organic farms. This proportion seems small at first glance, but Austria is in third place within the EU. Only in Denmark (3.7%) and France (3.8%,...
Satellites support grassland management - 54th Podcast
Keep an eye on grassland yield and feed quality with satellites In Austria, grassland is the most important crop in terms of area, covering 1.33 million hectares, and forms the feed base for 53,000 livestock farms. Yield and...
Innovations for existing pigsties - 53rd Podcast
For the well-being of animals and people - innovations for existing breeding and fattening stables for pigs in Austria This was the motto of the “IBeSt” project (innovations for existing breeding and fattening stables for pigs in...
European Champion of Environmental Sustainability - 52nd Podcast
Milk from Austria is the European champion in environmental compatibility In the FarmMilk project, knowledge workers from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein have drawn up individual life cycle assessments with 344 dairy farms in Austria. This was made possible...
Dir. Erich Kerngast - Real Pictures of Agriculture - 51st Podcast
“We have to give people real images of agriculture.” The Grottenhof agricultural and forestry college is characterized by its special features. The organic school with an attached organic farm,...
Dr. Josef Riegler - Ecosocial Market Economy - 50th Podcast
DI Dr. hc Josef Riegler “My life for a stable and correct balance of ecology, social issues and the economy” Josef Riegler, who grew up on a mountain farm in Styria, is a visionary. Through his tireless...
Crossbred animals as mother cows - 49th Podcast
What are the benefits of cross-breeding animals as mother cows? In June 2023, Statistics Austria counted 157,992 suckler cows in Austria. Suckler cow farming delivers excellent products and contributes significantly to a positive image of animal husbandry...
Ecosocial Forum – the platform for sustainable business - 48th Podcast
February 1, 2024 - Winter Conference - Grassland and Livestock Day 2024 in Raumberg-Gumpenstein The Ecosocial Forum was founded in 1992 as an independent platform for the further development of the ecosocial idea by DI Dr. hc. Josef Riegler founded...
State-of-the-art technology for cattle breeding - 2 greenfeed systems in operation - 47th Podcast
Research cooperation HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and Rinderzucht Austria officially started with two GreenFeed systems. In a large-scale research project Breed4Green, led by Rinderzucht Austria,...
Animal welfare and emissions reduction - (not) a contradiction - 46th Podcast
Animal welfare stable reduces emissions analogous to exhaust air purification In the largest research project in Austria to date in the pig emissions sector, carried out via the EU's EIP-AGRI track, a new husbandry system based on animal welfare...
Conserving Livestock Biodiversity - 44th Podcast
What our gene pool can do for farm animals The diversity of our farm animals is in danger worldwide! Due to the intensification of animal production, specialized high-performance breeds are increasingly being bred that produce more milk, meat or...
In the center of Europe - Europe Days 2023 - 39th Podcast
LK President Franz Titschenbacher in conversation about the Europe Days 2023 The traditional Europe Days will take place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th, 2023. In the podcast conversation, LK President...