Pasture information

    Cattle grazing is of great importance for grassland and mountain areas

    Pasture feed provides the cheapest basic feed for farmers. In addition, the grazing animals our cultural landscape.

    When pasture management is optimal, pasture management has a positive effect on animal health and strengthens their resistance. Pasture milk and pasture meat are also characterized by high quality - for example, the content of valuable fatty acids and vitamins in these pasture products is increased. Grazing animals are also an important link between producers and consumers. In organic farming, pasture farming given great importance.

    The following area of ​​the homepage is aimed at all people who are concerned with questions about pasture farming (farmers, consultants, teachers, etc.).
    Here you will find information, advice documents, images, publications and links on pasture farming.

    We want to support and promote pasture farming as an animal-friendly and sustainable animal husbandry method.

    Organic consultants workshop in the new organic institute building

    The new organic institute building, opened on October 17, 2021 by Ms. BM Elisabeth Köstinger, is not only used for research and teaching, it also offers an optimal environment for seminars, workshops and conferences.

    Videos - Willow

    Our videos support the implementation of our research results.
    We work with colleagues from research and consulting (UNIs, BIO AUSTRIA,
    Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, etc.) as well as associations and specialist media.

    Get fit

    In Austria, grazing cattle are part of the landscape. More and more companies are opting for this species-appropriate form of cattle farming. Organic farms are diverse. The pasture can be implemented on the farm in just as many different ways. “Grass yourself fit” shows which plants grow in an ideal pasture, what fertilization and care the pasture needs and what different pasture systems can be used.

    Grazing in autumn

    Autumn grazing is widespread. To ensure that the stocks go into the winter without damage, the areas must be grazed carefully.

    Pasture farming and milking robots

    Pasture farming plays a special role, especially in organic farming. But milking robots are also gaining in importance here. Current research results and practical examples prove that this technique can work well with pasture farming. We introduce you to two farms with pasture farming and automatic milking systems.

    Modern electric fence technology - short version

    If grazing is practiced intensively, the demands on the fence also increase. Fence systems must be designed in such a way that they ensure the greatest possible herding security with a moderate amount of work and material expenditure. The Austrian Working Group for Grassland and Livestock Industry has published a 12-page specialist brochure on the subject of fence construction.