Quality mixtures for grassland

The most important asset for a grassland and livestock farmer is their meadows, pastures, and forage crops. The vegetation of these grassland crops should be predominantly grass, with a stable sward and including legumes and compatible herbs...

Breeding and seed production

In the climatically disadvantaged grassland production areas of Austria, the availability of suitable varieties is limited, as international breeders do not serve the Alpine region with their own breeding programs, considering it a market that is too small.

Crop production alternatives - specialty crops

Our focus in this area is fruit and wine growing. Due to the often steep, south-facing slopes, enormous erosion damage can occur if there is insufficient ground cover. Site-adapted permanent cover crops...

Crop production alternatives - arable crops

Until the last century, agriculture was widespread in the inner Alpine regions. Besides potatoes, various types of grain were cultivated for human and livestock food. In recent years, cultivation has experienced a decline...

Genetic conservation for grassland species and varieties

Changes in the management of our cultural landscape have increased rapidly in recent years. This also applies to grassland farming. An ecologically oriented, environmentally friendly, and heavily subsidy-dependent...