2026-05

Successful milking with a robot – what really matters | Marco Horn #174

Milking robots on dairy farms: The most important success factors for people, animals, and technology. Automatic milking systems are on the rise – but success depends on far more than just modern technology.

Proper mineral supply for dairy cows - Podcast 173

Mineral supply in dairy farming: challenges, new recommendations, and practical solutions. The right mineral supply is crucial for healthy and productive dairy cows – and at the same time one of the...

2026-04

Feeding and fertility – In the long run, fortune favors the bold – Podcast 172

How proper feeding increases the fertility of dairy cows – tips from feeding expert Karl Wurm. The fertility of dairy cows is crucial for the success of every dairy farm – and it is closely linked to the right...

Bureaucracy in agriculture – what really causes problems – Podcast 171

How much bureaucracy is involved in agriculture – and where is there room for reduction? Bureaucracy is part of everyday life for many farms – but how much time and energy does it really cost? In this episode of...

Protecting pig populations: What works against roundworms - Podcast 170

The fight against roundworms: Which measures help in the case of parasite infestation in pig herds and an overview of the project results: Infections with the pig roundworm, Ascaris suum, are among the most important and common...

More biodiversity on our doorstep - Podcast 169

How gardens, communities and infrastructure areas can become thriving habitats: Biodiversity doesn't just begin in fields and grasslands, but right on our doorstep: in gardens, along roads, by streams or...

2026-03

Agriculture between digitalization and politics - Podcast 168

Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig, MSc, on innovation, markets, and the future of farming: How can satellites, sensors, and artificial intelligence support grassland and livestock farming? And what...

Education – Key to the Future of Rural Regions – Podcast 167

Why Austria's agricultural and forestry education system is considered an international model – A conversation with Mag. Christian Kasper and Dr. Josefa Reiter-Stelzl. Education is the foundation for sustainable and future-proof...

Suckler cow weaners – what determines performance and revenue - Podcast 166

New insights from several years of data collection at the Carinthian Chamber of Agriculture's suckler cow farm on the Ossiacher Tauern: What factors determine whether a suckler cow calf later becomes an economically successful weaner? In this episode of...

When weeds in grassland are a warning sign! - Podcast 165

What location and maintenance have to do with dock, buttercups and the like: Why do unwanted herbs and grasses spread on some grassland areas – while other meadows remain stable and productive?

Research for the future: The BMLUK research program 2026–2030 in discussion - 164th podcast

How research strengthens politics, practice and regions: Dr. Bernhard Bichler on the new research program of the BMLUK and the importance of international cooperation.

2026-02

Satellites help with mowing - Podcast 163

How the SatGrass app uses satellite and weather data to determine the optimal cutting time in grassland: When is the perfect time to mow on my farm? This question significantly influences yield, forage quality, and more...

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