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Scientific management of the Grassland Department with a focus on:
- Climate impact research for grassland farming
- Digital technologies and sensor systems in grassland research
- Long-term research on land use intensities in grassland
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...
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.
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...
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...?.
LTER-Austria Conference 2025: Exchange on long-term ecological research
At this year's LTER-Austria annual conference at Mondsee, experts presented the latest findings and developments in ecological...
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...
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...
Feasibility study for the establishment of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in the European long-term research infrastructure eLTER RI (eLTER_RI_AREC)
To study long-term ecological and complex relationships between humans and the environment and their changes, a corresponding...
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...
HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein at the BMLUK Departmental Research Day 2025
On May 5, 2025, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein presented two outstanding research projects at the Federal Ministry's Departmental Research Day...
Climate impact research project ClimGrass successfully completed
The ClimGrass facility, developed at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and built between 2010 and 2013, is a globally unique open-air experiment...
Raumberg-Gumpenstein represented at „Gemeinsam digital“
On February 26, 2025, the event “Common...” took place in the Marble Hall of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management.
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...
ClimGrass research project - cutting-edge research on climate change in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The recent publication in the renowned journal Science once again underscores the central role of HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in the ...
Setting up a climate manipulation experiment at a high-alpine location
As part of the scientific work, a climate manipulation experiment is being set up in the high alpine region of the Grossglockner in order to subsequently...
LTER-Austria Conference 2024: A strong commitment to long-term ecological research
This year's LTER-Austria conference brought together leading environmental researchers in Vienna to discuss the latest findings and strategies for...
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...
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...
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...
Satellite-based classification of meadow types developed
Project "MeadowTypes" - Satellite-based classification of meadow types successfully completed. Together with Joanneum Research, the project...
Dürre: Wasserverlust am Feld minimieren - 36. Podcast
Stabilizing yield fluctuations through optimal water use: In many regions, years with normal yields are increasingly alternating with years of losses...
Open position as a secretary
Within the area of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management, HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Raumberg 38, 8952 Irdning...
23rd Alpine Expert Forum
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023 - unfortunately cancelled. Location: HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Grimming Hall. Topic: "Long-term effects of differentiated...".
A success story - 20 years of the LTER-Austria association - socio-ecological long-term research
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is a member of the interdisciplinary network for biodiversity and ecosystem research. ...
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...
Job advertisement: Secretarial worker
Within the area of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management, HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Raumberg 38, 8952 Irdning...
22nd Alpine Expert Forum: Drought as a new challenge for grassland management
Topic: Drought as a new challenge for grassland management ...
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...
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...
Hohenlehen Technical College visits Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On March 7, 2022, the graduating class of the Hohenlehen vocational school visited the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. ...
Job advertisement: Agricultural skilled worker - 20-hour week
At the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Department of Grassland Management and Cultural Landscape, a position for an agricultural specialist will be available from April 1st, 2022...
Job advertisement: Agricultural worker - 40-hour week
At the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Department of Grassland Management and Cultural Landscape, a position for an agricultural specialist will be available from April 1st, 2022...
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...
Success story for "SatGrass"
Our project "SatGrass" was awarded a #Suc... grant by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG).
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...
Grassland yields in focus
Project goal: Estimating yield and quality development in grassland based on satellite and weather data should help farmers with their...
Project ClimGrassEco II: Impacts of climate change on the productivity and biogeochemistry of the permanent grassland ecosystem
Agriculture, with its direct dependence on climatic conditions, is particularly hard hit by climate change. In disadvantaged areas...
The Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Landscape introduces itself
The following video provides a brief insight into the tasks of the staff at the Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Studies...
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...
Climate impacts
Agricultural meteorology and climate impacts: Agriculture is highly dependent on weather and climate. Climate change has long-lasting effects...
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...
Species diversity
Biodiversity, vegetation dynamics and nature conservation: The floristic composition of the plant population and the diversity of plant species are discussed in the green space...
Grassland improvement
The non-plowing grassland renewal closes gaps in the stand and creates high-performing, productive plant stands with a strong grass component...
Non-invasive measurement techniques on plant populations
In addition to surveys on soil, nutrient, and water balance in grassland, the characterization, evaluation, and assessment of plant composition...
Climate change - What is coming for our agriculture - 01. Podcast
What challenges lie ahead for Austrian agriculture? The global climate is changing dramatically. Farms, in particular, are affected by the increasing...
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...
Project CLIWA: Impact of climate change on water availability in Austrian agriculture
Agricultural production is directly dependent on climatic conditions, and therefore the emerging changes...
SpektroGrass project: Implementation of field spectroscopy for the non-invasive investigation of plant populations
The developmental dynamics of plant populations are influenced by numerous management and site factors. Ongoing monitoring of these...
AgroMet-Monitor project: Spatiotemporal monitoring of agrometeorological parameters for Austria
The AgroMet-Monitor project combines various research approaches on the topic of climate and climate change and their relevance to agriculture...
Project DataLys: Development of a testing and analysis system for continuous data streams and their conversion into relational data models
The DATALYS project developed an application suitable for processing data from various sources (continuous data streams from sensors, manual...
ClimSoil-GIS project: Spatial modeling of soil temperatures for Austria
The suitability for cultivation, development and ultimately the yield of many agricultural crops are closely linked to the site factor of soil temperature...
Project ClimClass: Investigation of climatic demarcation criteria for the disadvantaged area of Austria
In this project, the climatic conditions, derived from detailed studies for the climate normal period 1971 to 2000, were analyzed to determine...
Project ThermVeg: Spatial modeling of the thermal vegetation period for Austria
The thermal vegetation period, as an evaluation of temperature trends, was determined using three different methods of combining temperature thresholds...
AgroClim project: Spatial modeling of changes in grassland yield in Styria based on soil water balance and water stress, including a climate model
Grassland is characterized by complex management practices with diverse plant communities and usage frequencies. A spatial distribution...
Project GT Hartberg: Spatial modeling of grassland yields taking into account weather influences
The yield on grassland is determined by an exceptionally diverse management approach and depends on various site factors...
Project SnowCover: Modeling the spatiotemporal evolution of snow cover
The modeling of meteorological phenomena exists in a tension between complexity and accuracy. Snow cover is not a factor here...
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...
How dry will it get in Styria?
Agricultural production is directly dependent on climatic conditions, and therefore the emerging changes...
2122: Quality comparison of European permanent meadow mixtures
Quality comparison of European permanent meadow mixtures
2304: Agriculture / Nature Conservation
Agriculture and nature conservation using the example of the LIFE project "Middle Enns Valley – Wörschach Moor"
2338: Grassland improvement
Grassland improvement
2342: GT Hartberg (Model. Grassland yields)
Spatial modeling of grassland yields taking into account weather influences
2391: DW-Net
Assessment criteria for site-adapted and production-oriented management intensity of permanent grassland stands in Austria
2393: DATALYS
Development of a testing and analysis system for continuous data streams and their conversion into relational data models
2419: AgroMet Monitor
Spatiotemporal monitoring of agrometeorological parameters for Austria
2420: SpectroGrass
Implementation of field spectroscopy for the non-invasive investigation of plant populations
2459: WiPraX II
Transfer of scientific knowledge into agricultural practice II
2745: WTZ-GRASS
Development of a method for assessing the influence of the season on the productivity of grassland stands in Austria and the Czech Republic
2918: Management systems MAB
Recording of management systems in grassland
2919: Grassland extensification
The influence of grassland extensification on the plant population
2953: Drought damage in grassland regions of Austria.
Development of a model for the specific determination of drought damage in the individual grassland regions of Austria
3245: WT: Feed quality and hygiene
Feed quality and feed hygiene
3496: WT: StartClim
GIS-based assessment of habitat changes for endangered wildlife species
3504: WT: AgroGeo
Development of agricultural geodata
3515: WT: Snow cover
Modeling the spatiotemporal evolution of snow cover
3536: WT: ThermVeg
Spatial modeling of the thermal vegetation period for Austria
3556: WT: AgroClim
Spatial modeling of changes in grassland yield in Styria based on soil water balance and water stress, including a climate model
3602: WT: ClimSoil-GIS
Spatial modeling of soil temperatures for Austria
3667: WT SatGrass
Use of remote sensing and climate data to describe yield and quality dynamics in grassland