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Scientific management of the Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Landscape with a focus on:
- Seeds and varieties
- Grassland renewal and regeneration
- Preservation and promotion of biodiversity in the cultural landscape
BeeWild - 300 m² of flowering area in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
As part of the educational cooperation for future farmers with BeeWild, the 2L class of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein (together...) is learning about...
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...
First wine from Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The first harvest of Muscaris grapes from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein experimental vineyard has been bottled! The approximately 200 vines are cultivated in close cooperation with...
Seed mixtures for intensive grassland management, taking into account changing climatic conditions (Seedmix)
Seed quality is crucial – pathways to climate-resilient intensive grassland. High-performing grassland stands form the basis for climate-resilient intensive grassland in Austria...
Securing and (re)revitalising the landscape! - 136. Podcast
30 years of vegetation and biodiversity management at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein – a look back, innovation and future perspectives in the field of vegetation and biodiversity management...
VineAdapt: Viticulture despite climate change
European viticulture is increasingly under pressure: longer periods of drought in summer, extreme heavy rainfall with the risk of erosion, and the spread of new...
Review of the Gumpenstein Greening Conference 2025
The Gumpenstein Greening Conference took place on June 3, 2025, under the theme "Promoting Biodiversity in the Cultural Landscape." [F...].
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...
Iris meadows and renaturation projects
On Saturday, May 24th, the Provincial Councillor for Nature Conservation, Hannes Amesbauer, together with representatives of the Nature Conservation Association and the HBLFA Ra..., visited...
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...
Participation in the final conference of the LIFE project VineAdapt – Sustainable viticulture for adaptation to climate change
From April 28th to 30th, the Austrian project team from the Silberberg Education Center for Fruit and Wine Growing and the HBLFA participated in the final conference...
Project Life VineAdapt: Promoting biodiversity by planting flowering strips in viticulture
The EU project VineAdapt aims to preserve European vineyards as valuable cultural landscapes while simultaneously increasing their resilience...
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)...
Establishment and maintenance of flowering strips in grassland and arable land
Extensive, once- or twice-cut, herb-rich grassland areas exhibit the highest floristic biodiversity and are among the most ecologically important...
Ex-situ conservation of the plant genetic diversity of Austrian extensive grassland (GenErhalt II)
The biodiversity of our extensive grasslands is under pressure. This is due to intensification, climate change, and the widespread reseeding of cultivated species...
75th Plant Breeders' Conference in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The 75th Plant Breeders' Conference was held in Raumberg from November 25th to 27th. ...
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...
Alpine Expert Forum 2025: Grassland Varieties and Mixtures for the Future
The Alpine expert forum on the topic of "Grassland Varieties and Mixtures for the Future" will take place on October 15, 2025, in the Grimming Hall of the HBL...
Gumpenstein Greening Conference 2025
The Gumpenstein Greening Conference on the topic of "Promoting Biodiversity in the Cultural Landscape" will take place on June 3, 2025 in Grimmingsaa...
Site-appropriate recultivation and revegetation in high-altitude areas - Podcast 90
Modern techniques and sustainable methods: Successful reforestation in the Austrian Alps. In the last thirty-five years, a significant number of...
Gumpenstein vineyard receives hail protection net
On August 12th, the hail net was installed in the Gumpenstein vineyard by the viticulture team from the Silberberg agricultural college. The vines are developing well and...
Partner meeting of the Life VineAdapt project
From July 22nd to 25th, project partners of the Life project VineAdapt from Hungary, France, Germany and Austria met in southern Styria...
Four hectares of wild bee pasture for the species conservation project “BeeWild”
Since the beginning of the year, a successful collaboration has been underway between the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the "BeeWild" initiative. The focus of this collaboration...
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...
Review of the Greening Conference 2024
Under the motto "Innovative solutions for greening public spaces," the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, together with the university...
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...".
75th Plant Breeders' Conference at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The Association of Plant Breeders and Seed Merchants of Austria, in cooperation with BOKU and HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, invites you to its 75th...
76th Plant Breeders' Conference at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The Association of Plant Breeders and Seed Merchants of Austria, in cooperation with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna and the HBLF...
Beneficial insect flower strips regulate aphids in legumes
Beneficial insect flower strips made up of native wildflowers can, with proper planting and maintenance, last for several years and ideally even permanently...
Gumpenstein Greening Conference 2023
The Gumpenstein Greening Conference on the topic of "Site-appropriate recultivation and greening in high-altitude areas" unfortunately has to be cancelled. We are planning...
Gumpenstein Greening Conference 2024
The Gumpenstein Greening Conference on the topic of "Site-appropriate greening in public spaces" will take place on April 24, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Achtu...
Workshop - Edible wild herbs in grassland
A contribution to regional and health-conscious nutrition. ...
Workshop - Processing and preservation of edible wild herbs in grassland
A contribution to regional, sustainable and health-conscious nutrition. ...
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...
Grand opening of the insect chalet village
A chalet village was officially opened at the Gröbming Vocational School for Agriculture and Nutrition on Friday, June 24th. ...
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...
Job advertisement: Agricultural specialist - Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Landscape
Within the area of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Raumberg 38, 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal, g...
Mixed display garden
Nomenclature of ÖAG mixtures: Each mixture is uniquely identified by an associated letter or combination of letters....
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...
Biodiversity initiative of the Gröbming vocational school in cooperation with the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Plant biodiversity is the foundation for all diversity in the landscape.
Sustainability research to secure the food supply for our ruminants
Grassland, at 1.34 million hectares, is the most extensive agricultural crop in Austria.
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...
Compensation areas for forest grazing separation on acidic sites – better forage is possible with little effort
The separation of forest and grazing rights in Austria is widespread and involves enormous time and financial expenditure. To...
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...
72nd Plant Breeders' Conference (22 - 24 November 2021)
The 72nd Plant Breeders' Meeting will be held in Raumberg-Gumpenstein from 22 to 24 November 2021. ...
Between yield and biodiversity
In the radio series "Dimensions" on Ö1, Lukas Tremetsberger has compiled a segment about grassland. ...
There's a buzzing sound on the Gumpenstein experimental plots
Since April 2021, three bee colonies have been established at the experimental field of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, managed by employees of the Institute for Plant Breeding...
Strategies for climate-adapted grassland stands - 05. Podcast
Management practices and plant composition are changing due to rising temperatures, longer growing seasons, increasing drought stress, and more frequent...
Effects of drought stress on orchardgrass varieties
Project goal: The results should provide information on both drought tolerance and water use efficiency.
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...".
REGRASS II: Re-establishment of grassland strips to promote biodiversity and services
Background information on previous studies 2017-19: The three-year REGRASS project investigated the contribution of newly established ecological...
REGRASS II: Re-establishment of grassland strips to promote biodiversity and services
Background information on previous studies 2017-19: The three-year REGRASS project investigated the contribution of newly established ecological...
Beneficial insect flower strips and undersowing regulate aphids in legumes
It is our responsibility to ensure that the loss of biodiversity is not only stopped, but that we actively contribute to its recovery...
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...
Re-establishment of extensive grassland to promote biodiversity
Re-establishment of extensive grassland to promote biodiversity and essential ecosystem services. Since the mid-20th century...
Reorientation of horticulture and weed control at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The Institute for Plant Production set itself the goal of transitioning to the use of the total herbicide glyphosate within a two- to three-year period...
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...
Genetic conservation
At the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, the breeding of Austrian ecotypes of grasses and small-seeded legumes is carried out...
Yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) - cultivation, harvesting, processing
Yellow gentian thrives particularly well in alpine climates and can easily be cultivated at altitudes up to 1,600 m.
Glyphosate ban! New strategies for weed control
Due to the ban on glyphosate for field preparation, mechanical weed control is becoming increasingly important for us. To achieve this...
Seed mixtures for intensive grassland management
Seed mixtures for intensive grassland management, taking into account changing climatic conditions (SEEDMIX) ...
Optimization of seed production of site-appropriate grasses and legumes for grassland farming and landscape construction in the Alpine region
Stable, durable, harmonious, healthy, highly digestible, dock-free plant stands adapted to the climate and use are the basis of...
Plant diversity depends on many factors
Plant diversity is an important criterion for nature conservation. High plant diversity is an indicator of high natural health...
Permanent cover cropping in fruit and wine growing
Establishment and maintenance of permanent cover crops in fruit and wine growing. Permanent cover crops in the drive lanes are managed similarly to intensively cultivated grassland...
A profusion of flowers as far as the eye can see
Our crop production staff are currently traveling throughout Austria to assess a wide variety of wildflower meadows. Wildflower meadows are...
Beneficial insect flower strips for aphid control
Flowering strips make an enormous contribution to increasing biodiversity in agricultural landscapes and have potential in terms of natural plant growth...
Re-establishment of extensive grassland to promote biodiversity and essential ecosystem services
The applicant takes on the role of a partner in this project, contributing his extensive experience in establishing extensive...
Assessment of soil quality
The suitability of a grassland area for a particular type of management and intensity of use depends crucially on the soil. The...
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...
A floral feast for the eyes with sustainable benefits
Flower meadows made from regional, certified wild plant seeds in the center of Liezen...
Biodiversity - use land or increase diversity?
Many farmers have committed to creating biodiversity areas in their grasslands as part of the Austrian Program for Environmentally Sound Agriculture (ÖPUL) measures. An international study...
Investigations of gravel lawns at an inner-alpine site – comparison of limestone gravel and recycled construction material based on vegetation science and geotechnical properties
Gravel lawns, as water-permeable, drivable and vegetated gravel surfaces, can also be used as parking areas in the area of v... if constructed accordingly.
Green roofs in the inner Alps - Extensive green roofs using seeds from inner Alpine origins (Green Roof)
In the context of land consumption and soil sealing, and the associated loss of near-natural habitats, the extensive roof is gaining importance as...
Green Mountain: Sustainable Development Models for Mountain Regions
Mountain regions are important habitats and ecosystems exposed to a multitude of hazards and threats. Due to the economic...
Site-appropriate high-altitude vegetation in the Alpine region
Site-specific high zone restoration in the Alpine regionInerbimenti idonei al sito in ambienti d'alta quota nelle AlpiVegetalisation en altitude dans ...
Description of Styrian clover and three origins of Lens culinaris
Description of the landrace Steirerklee according to UPOV and CPVO (Community Plant Variety Office). Description of three lentils from gene banks of Hungary...
International EUCARPIA trial on rust infestation of ryegrasses
A new iteration of this successful trial, expanding the range of varieties by two species and including all locations from the first trial...
Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) in grassland farming and landscaping
As part of the EU project FAIR CT98-4024 “Seed Propagation of Indigenous Species and their Use for Restoration of Eroded Alpine Areas” (coordination...
Alpine turf for high altitudes
At altitudes above the tree line, successful and sustainable revegetation after construction work is currently only possible using stando...
Development and conservation of site-appropriate grasses and legumes for grassland farming
Since 1889, there has been a scientific study of Alpine grassland farming in Austria. Parallel to this, Theod...
Conservation breeding of site-appropriate species
To ensure a competitive grassland farming sector in the Alpine region, an independent forage plant breeding program is being established at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
1381: Official variety evaluation: Grassland crops
Official variety evaluation: Grassland crops
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"
2306: Seed mixtures
Verification of quality seed mixtures for varietal stability and competitiveness, as well as determination of yield and feed quality
2311: Manure trial
Comparison of permanent grassland under different fertilization levels
2316: Erosion on ski slopes
Seed propagation of site-appropriate species and their use for erosion control in the Alpine region
2317: Work Mycorrhiza (Grassland and Landscape Construction)
Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) in grassland farming and landscaping
2330: Conservation and improvement of dry grassland areas
Measures for the conservation and improvement of grassland areas
2338: Grassland improvement
Grassland improvement
2339: Evergreen
Use of site-appropriate species in landscaping and basic principles of their seed production
2349: Clover grass Lambach
Suitability of different clover grass stands for organic farming
2379: Sukzi
Succession studies in the alpine pasture area of the nature park municipality of Kleinsölk
2388: Green Roof
Green roofs in the inner Alps - Extensive green roofs using seeds from inner Alpine origins
2413: Genetic Preservation
Ex-situ conservation of the plant genetic diversity of Austrian extensive grassland (grassland gene bank)
2446: Permanent Green
Establishment and maintenance of permanent green cover crops in fruit and wine growing
2447: REGRASS
Re-establishing grasslands to promote farmland biodiversity and key ecosystem services
2448: Meadows
Establishment and maintenance of species-rich purple moor grass meadows using regional seed
2719: ALPEROS:CT 99-4024
Protective effect of various revegetation methods after recultivation at high altitudes
2728: Neprovalter: EU Interreg IIIb
Network for the enhancement and improvement of knowledge about local agricultural production in the Alpine region / Network of the local agricultural production for the valorisation and the knowledge of the Alpine Area
2732: EU Lakes Project (Interreg)
Sustainable agriculture in the Euregional lake district
2733: SURE: Revitalization of Problem Areas
Successful reforestation after infrastructure measures
2742: GreenDü
Water-friendly fertilization of drained grassland areas in the EU Regio-Voralpen region
2747: Salvere
Near-natural grassland as a resource for improving biodiversity
2750: B-Team
Expert group for the revitalization of industrial brownfields
2752: Green Mountain
A sustainable development model for mountain regions
2918: Management systems MAB
Recording of management systems in grassland
2919: Grassland extensification
The influence of grassland extensification on the plant population
2922: Alpine pasture
Establishment and sustainable management of alpine pastures after forest-pasture separation
2923: Development and conservation of site-appropriate species
Development and conservation of site-appropriate grasses and legumes for grassland farming
2960: Biological control of broadleaf dock
Studies on dock control in organically managed farms
3245: WT: Feed quality and hygiene
Feed quality and feed hygiene
3249: WT: Alpine pasture fertilization
Alpine fertilization
3252: WT: Site-specific greening
Site-appropriate landscaping, method development and drafting of guidelines
3271: WT: Rust trial (EUCARPIA)
International EUCARPIA trial on rust infestation of ryegrasses
3413: WT: Product development for upscale gastronomy
Possibilities for the production of animal and plant products for top-class gastronomy
3435: WT: alpine rolled turf for high altitudes
Alpine turf for high altitudes
3436: WT: EUCARPIA evaluation trial2
International EUCARPIA trial on rust infestation of ryegrasses
3452: WT: Return of litter meadows
Use of site-appropriate species in landscaping and basic principles of their seed production
3510: WT: Variety description Styrian clover
Description of Styrian clover and three origins of Lens culinaris
3511: WT: Tauern rye
Reintroduction of Tauern rye in the Enns Valley
3512: WT: Vineyard cover crop
Greening of vineyards with special consideration of grassland species as food plants for cicadas
3513: WT: Eucarpia rust ryegrass
International EUCARPIA trial on rust infestation of ryegrasses
3523: WT: Silage project 2007
Practical strategies for improving the quality of grass silage in Austria
3544: WT: Iriswiese
Establishment and maintenance of ecologically valuable litter meadows in the middle Enns valley
3545: WT: Long-term storage of seeds
Construction of a long-term storage facility for seeds of grasses and small-seeded legumes
3550: WT: Species and variety screening
Species and variety screening of grasses, herbs and legumes for suitability for a competition trial
3569: WT: ReproGenSam 1
Expansion and extension of the long-term storage facility for seeds of grasses and small-seeded legumes
3597: WT: Track greening
Site-appropriate greening of tram tracks using seeds of regional origin
3608: WT: Fertilization_Leach
Influence of intensive and extensive fertilization on site-specific nutrient leaching in permanent grassland
3622: WT: Gravel lawn
Investigations of gravel lawns at an inner-alpine site – comparison of limestone gravel and recycled construction material based on vegetation science and geotechnical properties
3698: WT Aphid
Beneficial insect flower strips for aphid control
3965: Agricultural Reserve: Conservation breeding of locally adapted species
Development and conservation of site-appropriate grasses and legumes for grassland farming
3969: Agricultural Reserve: Moarhof
Agricultural resources: Moarhof
3971: Agricultural Reserve: Lambach
Agricultural resources: Lambach
3992: Agricultural Reserve: Extensification trials
Agricultural resources: Extensification trials