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Head of Innenwirtschaft
Institute Director-Deputy
Assessment of process technologies, housing systems, preparation of expert reports
Technology of internal mechanization (hay drying, manure removal, feeding)
Farm mechanization (feed preservation, feed removal, feed handling)
Technology for the application of farmyard manure (manure spreaders, compost spreaders, environmentally friendly, precise slurry application)
Forage-friendly grassland harvesting and maintenance techniques (mower conditioners, assessment of harvesting systems, mulchers, reseeding equipment)
Lessons: Agricultural Engineering and Construction
Invitation to "Conference on Innovations in the Alpine Region"
As part of the conference “Innovations in the Alpine Region”, which will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026 at the innovation center of Traktorenwerk Lindner GmbH in Kundl (T...
Symposium on Animal-Technology-Environment (TTU Conference) on May 20/21, 2026
The Institute for Animals, Technology and Environment at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein invites you to the third symposium “Animals – Technology –...” on May 20th and 21st, 2026.
Odor and emission reduction through manure additives – evaluation and practical suitability (EmiSlAdd)
Agriculture is increasingly under pressure to contribute to the reduction of environmentally and climate-relevant emissions. Manure management, in particular, is a concern...
Visiting the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein & experiencing “first time seeing snow”
“Precision Animal Health” – the international study program of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna – visited the HBLFA Raumb for two days...
Sheep wool as bedding and composting material for in-house use (SchaWoMi)
Sheep wool as bedding and composting material for on-farm use. Domestic sheep wool has lost significant value in Austria. Annually...
Review of the TTU Conference 2025
The Animal-Technology-Environment Symposium took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein from May 14th to 15th, 2025 in the Grimming Hall of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
Review of the 2025 Manure Symposium
Manure Symposium at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein On April 4th, around 50 farmers and 30 students met at the research institution Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
Comparison of photovoltaic systems on grassland areas and their impact on agricultural use (Agri-PV-Grass)
In the Agri-PV-Grass project, we are comparing different photovoltaic systems (bifacial Agri-PV mounting systems with conventional ground-mounted systems)...
Sustainable Food Management: Knowledge about Animal Husbandry as a Basis for Quality
Food managers form an essential bridge between agriculture and consumers. To live up to this responsibility, ...
Manure Symposium 2025
On April 4th, an event will take place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, in cooperation with the LTC Aigen, the Styrian Chamber of Agriculture and the Dachstein Machinery Ring...
AMA inspector training in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Nearly 60 participants took part in the 1 1/2 day training course for AMA inspectors and employees of investment funding approval authorities...
Liquid manure spreading: Differences between Bavaria and Austria! - Podcast 95
Differences in legal requirements for manure spreading in Bavaria and Austria: Recommendations and consequences for practice. In Bavaria...
Practical seminar: Sowing and compost soil
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the practical seminar will explore how to create optimal soil for sowing and raising seedlings...
Research on emissions/immissions at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The Institute for Animals, Technology & Environment deals with emissions and immissions that arise in livestock farming and lead to conflicts...
Manure testing facility Raumberg-Gumpenstein: Manure additive testing - why?
There are a variety of additives for liquid manure – either already used during feeding (feed additive), or applied to the walkways...
i2connect project group visits HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
EIP Mountain Dairy Cattle i2connect Excursion: The detailed analysis of the EIP project "Mountain Dairy Cattle" was the focus of the three-day visit by the delegates...
Nutrient losses under different storage conditions of broiler chicken manure and laying hen manure
Broiler chicken manure and laying hen droppings are valuable and nutrient-rich organic fertilizers that require special measures in their storage and application...
Results from the EIP project mountain dairy cattle
The EIP project "Mountain Dairy Cattle" developed innovative structural solutions for dairy barns as well as forward-looking alternative farm development...
Sustainable food management through knowledge of agricultural animal husbandry
The profession of food manager often forms the link between agriculture and consumers. Therefore, a sound knowledge of... is of great importance.
Survey on animal husbandry in Austria - TIHALO III
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein was commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management (BML) to conduct current research...
Animal - Technology - Environment Conference (TTU Conference) on May 14th/15th, 2025
The Institute for Animals, Technology and Environment at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein invites you to the second symposium “Animals – Technology –...” on May 14th and 15th, 2025.
Animal - Technology - Environment Conference (TTU Conference) on May 14th/15th, 2024
The Institute for Animals, Technology and Environment at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein invites you to the first specialist conference “Animals – Technology – ...” on May 14th and 15th, 2024.
Review of the 2023 Manure Symposium - Rethinking Manure Management
Under the motto "Rethinking manure management!?", over 80 female farmers gathered at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on Friday, September 1st...
Completion of the project "Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions"
The project report describes agronomic improvement options that could be implemented if food production in the agricultural sector continues...
Manure Symposium 2023
The liquid manure specialist day will take place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on September 1, 2023. ...
EIP Mountain Dairy Cattle – Results on Animal Welfare Potential
Small-scale dairy farming, common in the Austrian Alps, faces major challenges.
EIP Project Mountain Dairy Cattle
This EIP project focused on the further development of husbandry systems for a sustainable dairy farming operation in mountainous regions – development...
Visit by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) - Quality Management Manager of the food retail sector
On Friday, July 8th, a small but select delegation from the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), Quality Management Division for the Food Trade, visited the HBLFA Raumberg...
Livestock Welfare Conference Raumberg-Gumpenstein
This year's farm animal welfare conference in Raumberg-Gumpenstein took place on May 18, 2022. ...
Valuable results for mountain farms
Small-scale farms in disadvantaged mountain regions make a valuable contribution to preserving the cultural landscape and food supply...
Full house - Mountain dairy cattle conference - Review
Small-scale dairy farming in mountain regions faces major challenges. This was discussed at the Mountain Dairy Farming Conference at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
FarmLife BD - Concept for Biodiversity Assessment
The aim of the FarmLife Biodiversity (FarmLife BD) project was to develop a system for assessing the effects of different agricultural activities...
Emission reduction through manure additives - results for "Mooseck Sohle 6-7"
Project objective: The aim is to investigate the emission and odor reduction potential of various manure additives and their application in...
Manure additives and their emission reduction potential
Project goal: The practical approach of this research project aims to derive workable solutions for emission reduction from its results...
Climate change - Adjust fertilisation - 03. Podcast
What can fertilization technology achieve? Due to climate change, the duration of heat waves and droughts is increasing...
InnovationFarm LIVE
The Innovation Farm presented its latest technological developments via a live stream. The subsequent panel discussion...
SlurryCollect - Collection robots for manure removal in cattle barns - Opportunities and limitations
The Lely Collector manure removal robot cleans the floor surface of cattle barns of accumulated manure and urine. ...
Siloschani Environmental protection in feed preservation
Agrotel's mobile drive-over silage cover system contributes to efficient resource use on the farm. Through the use of...
EmiGrass nitrous oxide measurement in grassland
The European Green Deal is a concept presented by the European Commission with the aim of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 2050...
Reducing ammonia emissions – what needs to be done?
According to an EU directive (NEC Directive), particulate matter is to be reduced by 50% by 2030. Ammonia, among other pollutants, is a precursor...
Innovation Farm Raumberg-Gumpenstein - Residual Pollution Investigation
As part of the Lely Collector use case, a residual contamination study was conducted at two test farms. ...
Innovation Farm Raumberg-Gumpenstein - Gas measurements
As part of the Lely Collector use case, gas measurements were carried out on the cleared area at two test farms. ...
ÖKL webinar “Low-emission liquid manure application”
The ÖKL webinar on the topic of "Low-emission slurry application" will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.
Innovation Farm – new use cases are being developed
Project Goal: The Innovation Farm project deals with new technologies, trends and developments and makes them applicable to agriculture...
Farminar: Grassland Day 2021 – Manure application and soil analysis
To kick off the 2021 grassland season, the Styrian Chamber of Agriculture, in cooperation with the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, is organizing a grassland...
The slurry spreading technology "must" be adapted in the coming years!
The spreading of liquid manure is becoming an increasing nuisance for the local population. Previously, manure was spread on the fields in autumn and spring...
Six variable round balers put to the test!
During the 2020 harvest season, six variable-gauge round balers from well-known manufacturers were put to the test. The tests were led by ...
First manure testing facility in operation
The first Austrian testing facility for manure additives recently went into operation at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein....
Focus on Austrian mountain dairy farms
The management of green spaces in mountainous regions is invaluable. After all, it also serves as a guarantee...
Economic efficiency of hay drying
Improved methods of forage conservation have always been a focus of grassland practice and research. We frequently receive questions...
Economic efficiency of hay drying
Improved methods of forage conservation have always been a focus of grassland practice and research. We frequently receive questions...
Deadly hydrogen sulfide from the manure storage
In addition to high environmental protection requirements and increasingly scarce resources, agriculture is also facing growing pressure to...
Videos of presentations from the 2019 Organic Farming Conference
The Biology Institute of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein welcomed more than two hundred interested conference participants from various regions to this year's Biology Symposium...
Emission-related, process-related and forage-related evaluation of various slurry distribution techniques in grassland
An evaluation of the impacts of emission technology, process management and feed production in various liquid manure distribution techniques in meadow...
Testing Reiter's pickup rake technology and Pöttinger's new "Impress" round baler
Test of pickup swathing and round bale press technology. Harvesting grassland forage should, from the perspective of optimal forage conservation, be done without soil...
Assessment of the slip resistance of different rubber mat coverings
Assessment of skid resistance of different rubber flooring in free stall barns. Many products for rubberized walking areas in stables, especially in the outdoor area...
Survey on manure management from livestock farming in Austria
Surveys on manure management from agricultural livestock farming in Austria: An Austria-wide survey on manure management with the Ak...
Emission-related and forage-related evaluation of various slurry application techniques on grassland
Evaluation of different slurry spreading techniques on grassland. Six different spreading techniques were used (three broadcast spreading techniques: impact head spreader...).
Assessment of compost quality, microbiology and odor and ecosystem-relevant emissions in compost barns for cattle
As part of this project, emission measurements were taken on 23 dairy farms at three different times of the year (summer, autumn and winter)...
Nutrient content and losses of poultry manure under different storage conditions
To be able to define nutrient content values of poultry manure more precisely – basis for “The Guideline for Proper Fertilization” ed. Fac...
Emission-related optimization of manure scraper systems in cattle free-stall barns
To be able to recognize and accurately estimate the reduction potential of (climate- and) ecosystem-relevant emissions through increasing the valve frequency. ...
Assessment of the slip resistance of stable floors
The slip resistance or sure footing of activity surfaces plays an important role in preventing accidents for both humans and animals. For cattle, this is...
Evaluation of the ÖPUL measure “Low-loss application of liquid manure” and assessment of covering systems for liquid manure storage facilities
Gaseous emissions from livestock farming are increasingly leading to conflicts regarding building permits for new barns or during operational renovations...
Studies on the feed quality of fermented hay
Determination of hay quality under precisely defined conditions at different dry matter content values of the wilted feed, comparisons...
Round balers compared in terms of feed quality for hay and silage
Round bale technology has been an integral part of the agricultural harvesting chain for over 20 years. Its use began more than 15 years ago...
Odor emissions from biogas slurries and their reduction possibilities through additives
Biogas production has received crucial new incentives since the amendment of the ELWOG (Energy and Water Resources Act); many plants are expected to be built next year...
Mounted forage harvesters as an alternative to self-propelled forage harvesters, loading wagon systems or bale chains
Harvesting forage from grassland is generally not only associated with short periods of good weather and the high workload required for that period, but also...
Gaseous emissions from a sloping floor barn for fattening pigs
Gaseous emissions from livestock farming have been a concern from a climate protection perspective for several years (methane, nitrous oxide, cocaine, etc.).
Practical tests of mountain-suitable rotary tedders
Forage harvesting technology in Austria is also increasingly characterized by larger machines and equipment (self-propelled mowers, 12 m rotary tedders, 14 ...
Manure composting and application on arable land and grassland
In a joint project at the BAL Gumpenstein with the short title "Manure Composting and Application on Grassland and Arable Land"...
The mower conditioner with wide swath delivery
Harvesting forage from grassland, especially the first cut, is tied to short timeframes to achieve good forage quality. Short cutting times...
Practical evaluation of different hay ventilation systems
The demands on feed quality are particularly high in specialized dairy farming. Feed preservation is affected by various factors, including...
2005: Projects involving teaching
Teaching and research
2309: Manure composting
Manure composting
2311: Manure trial
Comparison of permanent grassland under different fertilization levels
2319: TMR: Storage silage
Investigations into the fermentation and ensiling properties of storage silages from total mixed rations
2327: Fertilization and management vs. yield and quality
Influence of fertilization and management on yield and quality within an arable crop rotation
2337: Odor emissions from biogas slurries
Biogas yield and odor emissions from fermentation substrates and fermentation residues from agricultural biogas plants
2338: Grassland improvement
Grassland improvement
2348: SupGIS
GIS as a control and optimization system for sustainable food and energy supply
2362: Research Workshop
generation innovation - Research and Experience Workshop Liezen
2371: Hay drying
Influence of the preservation method of meadow forage on nutrient losses, feed value, milk production and milk quality
2382: StaBoSan
The assessment of the slip resistance of stable floors and the testing of suitable remediation measures
2398: Milk efficiency
Influence of the use and live weight of dairy cows on the nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and economic viability of milk production
2400: EmiScrap
Emission-related optimization of manure scraper systems in cattle free-stall barns
2418: Organic Panicle Meadow
Improvement of intensively used organic meadows through the introduction of Kentucky bluegrass
2426: WiPrax
Transfer of scientific knowledge into agricultural practice
2433: BioOptiGL
Optimization strategies to increase the efficiency of organic permanent grassland farms
2917: Biogas
Biogas
2918: Management systems MAB
Recording of management systems in grassland
2919: Grassland extensification
The influence of grassland extensification on the plant population
2927: Mower conditioner
The mower conditioner with wide swath laying - investigations regarding drying behavior in the field and on the forage, silage properties, forage quality and power requirements in comparison to conventionally harvested forage
2942: Buchau: Ext. Grassland management systems
Ecological and economic impacts of extensive grassland management systems on the preservation of the cultural landscape
2948: Winklhof Environmental Experiment
Winklhof environmental experiment
2954: Pilot project Aigen / Vorberg
Pilot project Aigen/Vorberg: Cooperative management of endangered mountain regions
2957: Emission sloping floor barn
Determination of ecosystem- and climate-relevant emissions from an animal-friendly sloping floor housing system for fattening pigs
3245: WT: Feed quality and hygiene
Feed quality and feed hygiene
3248: WT: Feed preservation
Food preservation
3264: WT: Internal Mechanization
Problem areas and structural-technical solutions for interior mechanization
3268: WT: Comparison of harvesting methods
Investigation of efficient harvesting methods on grassland (forage harvester chain – short-chop loader wagon) taking into account throughput, feed quality, silage properties, compaction, organizational effort and process costs
3395: WT: Hay ventilation process
Practical evaluation of different hay ventilation systems
3415: WT: Emission reduction measures
Assessment of different emission reduction measures for livestock buildings
3423: WT: Mounted vs. self-propelled forage harvester
Investigation into a mounted forage harvester as an alternative to the self-propelled forage harvester, the loading wagon system or the bale chain for silage
3437: WT: Improvement of feed quality raw materials
Improving feed quality Raw materials
3438: WT: Emissions ad LW (Expert activity)
Emissions from agriculture – reduction options
3446: WT: Practical examination of rotary tedders
Practical tests of mountain-suitable rotary tedders
3468: WT: Evaluation of hay ventilation systems
Practical evaluation of different hay ventilation systems
3526: WT: Round bale drying
Influence of bale density and baling systems on feed quality in silage and hay round bales using round balers with variable baling chamber
3540: WT: Slurry components
Manure components
3551: WT: Fermented hay
Studies on the feed quality of fermented hay
3561: WT: Silage quality
Practical strategies for improving the quality of grass silage in Austria
3599: WT: Compost barn
Framework conditions for the use of compost barns in dairy farming
3603: WT: Top hay
Influence of management and certain ÖPUL measures on the roughage quality of Austrian farms
3606: WT: StromPaddock
Investigation of electrified paddock fences in horse keeping with regard to animal welfare
3636: WT: Beev-Komp
Assessment of compost quality and odor and climate-relevant emissions in compost barns for cattle
3637: WT: BeRubb
Assessment of the slip resistance of different rubber mat coverings
3638: WT: Pickup rake
Testing of pickup rake technology with regard to soil contamination of forage, raking losses, swath shape and area output
3661: WT: EmiSpread
Emission-related and forage-related evaluation of various slurry application techniques on grassland
3662: WT: TIHALO II
Surveys on manure management from livestock farming in Austria
3675: WT EmiImi2030
Evaluation and implementation of measures in agriculture to achieve the NEC 2030 targets
3692: WT EmiSlAdd
Manure additives and their emission reduction potential
3969: Agricultural Reserve: Moarhof
Agricultural resources: Moarhof