GIS-supported modeling of the nutrient balances of Austrian grassland farms
Around 60,000 agricultural businesses produce high-quality food on more than 600,000 hectares as pure grassland farms. In terms of their production structure, these companies are fundamentally closely...Conservation breeding of site-appropriate species
In order to ensure competitive grassland farming in the Alpine region, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein carries out independent forage plant breeding for the climatic and structural characteristics of these areas.Optimization of seed production of site-appropriate grasses and legumes for grassland farming and landscaping in the Alpine region
Stable, persistent, harmonious, healthy, highly digestible, dock-free plant populations that are adapted to the climate and use are the basis of successful grassland managementDynamic meadow construction
The primary goal of the research project is to develop a management concept that complies with EU law in the Natura 2000 area “Wiesengebiet im Mühlviertel” with a “dynamic” management of the FFH habitat types...
Soil determination compartments for grassland soils
Handbook for grassland soilsBiodiversity through alpine pasture management
The goals of the research project are: increasing feed quality and biodiversity on alpine pastures, combating problem plants and keeping alpine areas open to preserve biodiversity and enrich the landscape...CASAS: Carbon sequestration in Austrian grassland soils
Increasing the soil organic carbon pool is considered a promising measure to reduce atmospheric CO2 concentrations. The 4 per mille initiative was launched at COP 21 (Paris 2015), with...Long-term effects of differentiated management intensity of permanent meadows
Long-term effects of differentiated management intensity of permanent meadows with particular consideration of economic and ecological effects The performance of permanent grassland is determined by the choice of...
Socioeconomic operating parameters and sustainability indicators for agriculture
Questions about sustainability on farms are constantly the subject of articles in both practical journals and scientific journals. Questions about family, quality of life and workload are constantly being asked...
Permanent greenery in fruit and wine growing
Creation and maintenance of permanent greenery in fruit and wine growing. From a management point of view, permanent greenery in the lanes should be viewed as intensively managed grassland areas. Through a know-how transfer from the grassland sector, combined...