Show area soil-water-plants

At a total of eight stations, important connections to the grassland culture are presented concisely and strikingly. In addition to demonstration experiments on the topics of nutrient deficiency, reseeding and biodiversity, visitors can also expect show gardens in which various arable crops and quality seed mixtures were grown. In the Soil-Water-Roots Showcase, those interested are introduced to the soil as a basis for life and all its diverse functions.

In the clear, self-contained subject areas, additional information can be obtained about the most important crops in the Alpine region and the effects of a changing climate. At the same time, visitors gain an insight into the research work of the Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Landscape.  

The opening of the cultural show garden took place on June 22, 2022.

 

Yield, plant population and water consumption

Yield, plant population and water consumption

With a total of 1.34 million hectares, grassland is the most important crop type in the Austrian agricultural landscape. In an EU comparison, the proportion of permanent grassland, which is area that by definition has been around for at least five years...
Soil-water-root rocking cellar

Soil-water-root rocking cellar

The Soil-Water-Root Showcase is a station in the Soil-Water-Plant show area where the soil, the basis of life, is presented with all its functions. For site-appropriate grassland management, the ability of...
Promoting biodiversity demonstration experiment

Promoting biodiversity demonstration experiment

Dr. In the following video, Wilhelm Graiss explains the effects of different care for extensive grassland areas: Three mixtures with different species were created on the test areas: Mixture 1: Arable biodiversity...
Mixture show garden

Mixture show garden

Nomenclature of the ÖAG mixtures Each mixture is clearly identified by an associable letter or combination of letters. All mixtures and their description are listed below.