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Leave of absence from April 1, 2026 to May 1, 2026
Scientific management of the department with a focus on:
- Inventory management and production technology
- Remote sensing methods for grassland farming
- Modeling and statistics
Erasmus+ Project SmartStep: Working together for climate-resilient grassland management in Europe
The Erasmus+ project SmartStep brings together international partners to develop practical solutions for the sustainable management and improvement of...
Monitoring and evaluation of the CAP strategic plan
The implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) requires ongoing monitoring and thorough evaluation. Commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Agriculture...
SatGrass App - Course Offerings
Online introductory course for the SatGrass app Gumpenstein: Digitalization opens up exciting new possibilities for agriculture! With SatGras...
Digital innovations for grassland and livestock farming: SatGrass app as a highlight of international conference in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
High-caliber presentations, intensive discussions, and a multitude of innovative digital solutions characterized the conference "Digital Innovations...".
Grassland in a changing climate
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture. Grassland, in particular – the most important source of feed for livestock – is affected.
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...?.
IFCN Supporter Conference visits Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On September 23, 2025, more than 120 participants of the IFCN Supporter Conference were welcomed to Raumberg-Gumpenstein for an excursion...
A look back at the 79th ALVA Annual Meeting at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The 79th annual meeting of the ALVA took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on May 26th and 27th, 2025. This meeting also marked a small anniversary...
Pasture innovations – Important project results for practical application
The "EIP Pasture Innovations" project was launched to meet the increased demands on pasture farming, particularly in organic agriculture...
79th ALVA Annual Conference: Understanding Agriculture - Shaping the Future
The 79th ALVA Annual Conference will take place on May 26 and 27, 2025, under the motto "Understanding Agriculture, Shaping the Future: A Holistic View of...".
Conclusion of the IrriGrass irrigation experiment
The IrriGrass project investigated the requirements for sustainable irrigation of Austrian grasslands under changing climate conditions...
Climate change and soil water balance in grassland: findings and recommendations for your farm
Climate change presents agriculture with new challenges. In particular, the water balance in grasslands is affected by rising temperatures, increased rainfall, and other factors.
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)...
Yield and quality dynamics of different grassland management systems (CutGrass)
Optimizing yield and quality dynamics in grassland: The project investigates how the yield and quality of grassland stands change under various conditions...
Module 4 of the sheep practitioner course was held in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Participants can learn everything about sheep in this course. Organized by the Austrian Federal Association for Sheep and Goats, it will...
Effects of forage herbs in managed grassland on plant population, yield and forage quality under conventional and organic conditions
A high-performing permanent grassland stand adapted to the location is a key foundation for sustainable and economically successful...
Impact of drought on orchard grass
With climate change and increasing droughts, orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) is becoming ever more important for agriculture. This study, published...
Bavarian experimental system in the exchange of experience
On June 11th and 12th, employees of the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture ( HBLFA visited the Gumpenstein Agricultural Research and Training Centre (HBLFA). The group...
“Vision 2028+”: We are shaping the future of agriculture
On May 28, 2024, Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig announced the official conclusion of the "Vision 2028+" strategy process. This process had been underway for over eight months...
Summer in April - HBLFA Raumberg‑Gumpenstein on ORF 2
Climate change in focus: On April 8th, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein participated in the ORF2 program "Thema". The segment was titled "Summer in April...".
Satellites support grassland management - 54th podcast
Monitoring grassland yield and forage quality with satellites: In Austria, grassland is the most important agricultural area in terms of area, covering 1.33 million hectares...
Review of the SatGrass Conference 2023
Satellites in use for Austrian grassland farming. On November 30, 2023, satellites were deployed at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein as part of the SatGr...
SatGrass Conference 2023
Satellite information for efficient grassland management – grassland yield and forage quality in real time. On Thursday, November 30, 2023...
High-ranking GAP delegation visits Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On Friday, September 29, 2023, we had the honor of welcoming representatives of the European Commission,direktion -General for Agriculture and Rural Development...
Fern growth - regulation of ferns on alpine pastures for the preservation and recultivation of alpine grazing areas
Bracken and male fern are spreading further and further across many Austrian alpine pastures. This is due to declining livestock numbers and the resulting...
Climate‑fit Grassland - 14. Podcast
Through site-adapted management to climate-resilient grassland: Grassland, with more than 1.3 million hectares, is by far the most important land area...
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...
Halfway through the SatGrass project
Project goal: We want to use satellite and weather data to help farmers choose the optimal cutting time and provide further information...
Making research tangible
After a year of preparation, the exhibition and excursion area on the topics of "Soil-Water-Plants" was opened on Wednesday, June 22nd, by Dr. Andre...
The broad spectrum of grassland management
Project goal: To provide insight into the broad spectrum of grassland management...
Yield, plant stock and water consumption
Grassland, with a total area of 1.34 million hectares, is the most important crop type in the Austrian agricultural landscape. In comparison to other EU countries...
Climate change adaptation - Irrigation in grassland?
Project goal: The IrriGrass project aims to investigate the relationships between climate change, biomass development, quality, water demand and yield security...
Opening of the Soil-Water-Plant Showroom
The opening of a soil-water-plant demonstration and excursion area will take place on the research grounds of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on June 22nd...
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...
Harvesting methods for seed material from species-rich grassland – a long-term comparison
Species-rich grassland in the form of extensive pastures and meadows represents important biodiversity hotspots in our cultural landscape; unfortunately, however...
Between yield and biodiversity
In the radio series "Dimensions" on Ö1, Lukas Tremetsberger has compiled a segment about grassland. ...
Autonomous vegetation monitoring with drones
Project goal: To gather information on vitality, fertilization status, biomass, feed quality, and the effects of stressful situations such as drought or disease...
First deployment of the predator emergency team Austria Central, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
First aid after a wolf attack as a result of the international project WolfAlpsEU in cooperation between HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the Austrian...
Video on the topic of climate change
ClimGrass – Climate Impact Research for Grassland Grassland farming faces significant challenges due to the high vulnerability of the Alpine region to climate change...
Special grassland management at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Last week, numerous master's students from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences completed the lecture seminar "Special Grassland Management...".
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...
Grassland yields in focus
Project goal: Estimating yield and quality development in grassland based on satellite and weather data should help farmers with their...
SatGrass pilot study: Use of remote sensing and climate data to describe yield and quality dynamics in grassland
The rapid technological development of recent decades has created opportunities to map the entire Earth's surface in high spatial resolution...
Grassland feed
Forage production, forage quality and forage evaluation: The production of grassland and field forage with optimal yield and good feed value is in Austria...
Nutrients
Soil, water and nutrient supply...
Grassland improvement
The non-plowing grassland renewal closes gaps in the stand and creates high-performing, productive plant stands with a strong grass component...
On the trail of the drought
This spring was severely affected by drought in large parts of Austria. This was particularly true during the period when grassland areas...
Seed mixtures for intensive grassland management
Seed mixtures for intensive grassland management, taking into account changing climatic conditions (SEEDMIX) ...
Making the invisible visible
Using a multispectral camera and a drone, high-resolution images in the visible and near-infrared ranges of the S...
Digital is brilliant!?
The ongoing digitalization offers agriculture the opportunity to automate workflows on the farm...
Drones boost grassland research
With the help of a new drone, high-resolution images of grassland areas in the visible and near-infrared range will be taken at the HBLFA in the future...
3667: WT SatGrass
Use of remote sensing and climate data to describe yield and quality dynamics in grassland