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...
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.
2023
Contemporary greenery in viticulture
Project goal: Biodiversity in viticulture and adaptation to climate change
2023
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...
2023
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...
2023
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.
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.
2023
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...
2023
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.
2023-05
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.
2023-03
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.
Annual report and publication list 2022
Research and teaching at the cutting edge - our annual report 2022 gives you an overview of all our areas of activity: Activities, results and successes from teaching and research Raumberg-Gumpenstein in a compact summary....
Water2Live - Water for life
Water is the most important source of life for plants, animals and people and is indispensable for the natural balance. Water also determines the landscape and water is used in many different ways.
Nutrient flows and environmental impacts of circular milk production in an extensive grassland area
As part of the Horizon 2020 project “Efficient Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus cycling in the European Agri-food System and related up- and down-stream processes to mitigate emissions” the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
Concept and criteria for assessing environmental impacts when using digital technologies developed
In addition to a variety of production technology and labor economic advantages, agriculture should enable a reduction in the use of production resources and more environmentally friendly agricultural production.
2023-02
Cocksfoot grass varieties put to the test
The Drought Stress project attempted to find out how pronounced the variety-related differences are in cocksfoot with regard to drought tolerance. Climate change, and the resulting increase in extreme weather events and...
Scientific publication on the EIP-AGRI project SaLu_T
The first promising results from the EIP-AGRI project SaLu_T were recently published in an international scientific journal. Under the title "Assessment of Odor and Ammonia Impacts for a Novel Fattening Piggery Tailored...
Life VineAdapt: Publication in the Bio Austria trade magazine
The LIFE project VineAdapt – Sustainable viticulture to adapt to climate change was published in the December issue of the Bio Austria trade magazine.
New Head of Research and Innovation and Deputy Direktor
The Higher Federal Teaching and Research Institute Raumberg-Gumpenstein has with Priv. Doz. Dr. Andreas Steinwidder a new head of research and innovation and deputy Direktor .
FarmLife recognized as an innovation for mountain farm management!
On January 20, 2023, the “Alpen-Adria Agricultural Fair”, which only takes place every two years, took place at the Klagenfurt exhibition center. The trade fair not only brings suppliers and visitors from Austria, but also from Slovenia, Germany...
Pasture parasites in goats in Austria: Resistance monitoring and development of sustainable control strategies for practice
Project aim: The aim of this research project is to record the spread of resistance in gastrointestinal strongylids of goats and to evaluate sustainable and implementable parasite control strategies. This is done...
VineAdapt: International workshop on climate-adapted and biodiversity-friendly viticulture in Europe
Viticulture in Europe has to deal with the effects of climate change. Increasing droughts in summer, a high risk of erosion due to heavy rainfall and the immigration of new pests require innovative solutions...
Completion of the project “Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions”
The project report describes agronomic improvement options that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions if food production in the agricultural sector continues
New husbandry system for fattening pigs
As part of the EIP-Agri project track, a new housing system for fattening pig farming was examined in the SaLu_T project.
Handover of a new, sponsored electric vehicle to the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Thanks to numerous advertising partners from the region and with the help of the PR company “Brunner Mobil”, an electric bus was handed over to the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on December 13th, 2022.
Organic Enquete – Presentation of the Organic Action Program 2023+
The new organic action program 2023+ was presented as part of the Bio-Enquete 2022. The aim of the program is to continue to position Austria as the number one organic country and to expand the organic sector.