Protected areas in the Central Styrian Ennstal - From the past to the future
The Middle Styrian Ennstal has been characterized by landscape changes and economic change for thousands of years.
The Diversity Handbook is back!
The Austrian Board of Trustees for Agricultural Technology and Rural Development (ÖKL) has reissued the brochure “Rare Farm Animal Breeds”. The now 5th edition has been completely updated and supplemented (ÖKL series LTS 231). At 42...
2023
Organic Agricultural Field Day 2023 - visit to the current trials and lots of information
The annual field day took place on June 20, 2023 at the Bio-Institut site in Lambach/Stadl-Paura. Interested visitors found out about the current trials and were also informed about the results of the previous...
2023
New director of the institute “Animal, Technology and Environment” at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On June 7, 2023, Dr. Birgit Heidinger was appointed head of the “Animal, Technology and Environment” Institute at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein by Federal Minister Totschnig.
2023
Student day at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The transfer of knowledge between research and school plays a crucial role in making the latest findings and solutions in various areas accessible to students. The networking between research and teaching has therefore...
2023
EU project “Framework” builds a bridge between agriculture and consumers
The aim of the EU project “Framework” is to promote and develop biodiversity-sensitive cultivation of agricultural land. This process should start with the companies. In addition, the services of female farmers should...
2023
OÖ LK President at the Bio-Institut
Franz Waldenberger visited the organic farming site in Lambach/Stadl-Paura and found out about research in the field of legumes.
2023
Cattle slaughter in Gumpenstein
Meat doesn't have it easy. In the media we are often confronted with the fact that meat is unhealthy and that meat production is damaging our climate. The topic of animal welfare has also reached the center of society and is often...
2023
New technology for the stable - project two-fluid nozzle system
A novel system for spraying water and versatile additives can help to improve dust pollution in bedding stables for livestock farming.
2023
High-tech on the pasture – sheep farming with GPS
Alpine farming is very important in Styria. Around 15,000 cattle and 10,000 sheep are kept in Upper Styria alone. In order to make the work of farmers easier and to improve the safety of the animals,...
2023-06
Project meeting EIP-Agri SaLu_T
On June 5, 2023, all stakeholders involved in the project met at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein for a final meeting of the “Clean Air in Animal Husbandry” project.
Stable construction experts met in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
This year's Raumberg-Gumpenstein construction conference took place from May 31st to June 1st, 2023 as a hybrid event (face-to-face & online).
Climate fit for a future worth living - brochure BML
Strategies and research projects for climate change adaptation in the areas of agriculture, forestry and water management Due to climatic changes, agriculture, forestry and water management are facing major challenges. In...
2023-05
New stable construction brochure for organic cattle farming
The stable construction brochure “LTS 227: Stable construction for organic animal husbandry: CATTLE” has been published in a new edition. The 80-page color brochure provides a comprehensive information base for farmers who...
Pig farmers well informed
On May 24, 2023, 25 pig farmers from Styria visited the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein for a specialist excursion with the topic “Current news from pig research”. The participants followed with interest the...
Added value of mountain farming in Upper Austria - survey and competition
Science and agriculture are working on business models for mountain agriculture
Representative from Azerbaijan at the HBLFA
Under the leadership of Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Rovshan Sadigbayli, professors from two agricultural universities (Nakhchivan State University; Ganja State University) learned about the research on May 16, 2023...
FarmLife on the day of departmental research
On the day of departmental research, which took place on May 15, 2023 in Vienna's Urania, FarmLife was presented as a lead project of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein for the future of agriculture.
Contemporary greenery in viticulture
Project goal: Biodiversity in viticulture and adaptation to climate change
Student Day June 19, 2024 School meets research
Student day at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein offers the agricultural technical schools and the HBLAs for agriculture a rich and varied...
Wolfsriss in the Enns Valley – the emergency team was no longer necessary after the herd was completely lost
On the night of May 8th to 9th, 2023, two sheep were presumably killed by a wolf and a lamb was seriously injured 30 meters next to a farm in Oberstuttern (municipality of Mitterberg-St. Martin). After the animals were found by the owner...
Radio report on CSI Phenobiota – against plant newcomers
In the current edition of the program “In the Middle at the Edge” a report from the final project presentation of CSI Phänobiota in Gumpenstein Castle (HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein) was broadcast on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
International students at the Bio-Institut
At the beginning of May, international students from Canada, France, Germany and Austria from the European Master in Organic Agriculture and Food Systems visited the Organic Institute in Trautenfels.
When is harvesting done in grassland?
In the SatGrass research project, we are investigating, among other things, the question of whether the harvest times on Austrian grassland areas can be identified from satellite data. The answer to this question is for a satellite...
Herd protection day at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On April 29, 2023, an event “Fence, Shepherd, Dog and Herd” in theory and practice took place in Raumberg-Gumpenstein as part of the LIFEstockProtect project.
Beneficial flower strips regulate aphids in legumes
If planted and cared for correctly, beneficial flower strips made from native wild plants can last for several years and, ideally, permanently, and bring their positive ecosystem services to bear.
FarmLife for teaching: WHICH area of it fits MY teaching subject?
For several years now, the farm management tool FarmLife, including the educational package developed for it in the form of teaching materials and appropriate work suggestions, has been enriching lw lessons. Schools. FarmLife promotes...
2023-04
New tools for teaching animal welfare and sustainability
On April 27, 2023, the FarmLife Advanced webinar for teachers (in collaboration with the University of Agricultural and Environmental Education) took place with only a small but very interested group. The participants received a...
klimaaktiv Gold Award to HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is committed to innovation and sustainability in research on the agriculture and food industry.
Youth researches invasive neophytes - CSI PhenoBiota
Presentation of the results of the CSI PhänoBiota project at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on April 21, 2023
Cooperation between the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the HBLA Elmberg
On April 18, 2023, the planned cooperation between the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the HBLA Elmberg in the area of sensory analysis and further in the product development of edible legumes was announced with a lecture unit each in the...
Demonstration of how to fight fires when they occur
Fire protection is a MUST in every company - including at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
Technical article on the topic of “Strategies and measures for adapting to climate change in permanent grassland”
In permanent grassland, adaptation measures to drought (low soil moisture) are severely limited.
Grassland consultants meeting at the Bio-Institut
On April 13, 2023, the meeting of the Austrian grassland organic consultants took place in the new organic institute building of the HBFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein at Moarhof at the invitation of Bio-Austria and the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. After...
Specialist event on legumes
Event at the end of the first project phase with all stakeholders involved in the BioBayern food legume project of the cooperation partner LfL Bayern
Effect of sulfur fertilization on clover and alfalfa grass stands in organic farming in the Upper Austrian Alpine foothills
Clover grass is considered one of the most central crops in organic farming.
Every time has its fence - Electric Fence Day March 25, 2023 in Bad Mitterndorf
Every time has its own fence. In the past it was the wooden fence, replaced by barbed wire, today the electric fence is considered the state of the art. In order to impart the necessary, up-to-date know-how, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein,...
Hoof trimmer advanced training course successfully completed
Professional hoof care makes a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. The basis for inter-company work as a hoof trimmer is sound training.