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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
