Between yield and biodiversity
In the “Dimensions” series on Ö1, Lukas Tremetsberger has put together a report about grassland.
School meets research in Lambach/Stadl-Paura
As part of the plant cultivation lesson, Matura class 5 L visited on September 30th on an excursion with their teacher Prof. DI Dr. Herbert Schwarz the location of the Bio-Institut in Lambach/Stadl-Paura.
2021
2nd Lungau Horse Symposium
Under the motto “Healthy and strong through species-rich hay & horses in the forest” a hybrid conference dedicated to horses took place on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at the Tamsweg Agricultural College. This event was held in...
2021
Mob Grazing – The grazing solution in times of drought?
The American grazing strategy of mob grazing is also finding its way into our regions. This type of grazing is particularly promising in dry conditions.
2021
The Gumpenstein test areas are buzzing
Since April 2021, three bee colonies have been located at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein test field and are looked after by employees of the Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Landscape.
2021
Nutrient source atmosphere - comparison of collection systems in the Stoderzinken alpine ecosystem
Alpine farming is part of Austrian mountain agriculture and makes important contributions to resource protection.
2021
Contribution to methane emissions in 3Sat Nano from September 15, 2021
Methane emissions are one of the research focuses of the Institute for Livestock Research at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
2021
Feeding value of invasive neophytes?
Due to the rapidly increasing and high proportions of structural substances (NDF: 450 to 700 g/kg DM) and lignin (ADL: 70 to 150 g/kg DM), the feed quality of the three selected neophyte species is comparable to moderate...
2021
On the occasion of the retirement of HR Direktor Dr. Anton Hausleitner
On July 30, 2021, the retirement party for HR Direktor Dr. Anton Hausleitner.
2021
Manure additives and their emission reduction potential
Project goal: With the practical approach of the research project, practical solutions for reducing emissions should be derived from the results.
2021-08
The eco-efficiency research group of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein introduces itself
For several years - officially since mid-2019 - there has been a cross-institute research group at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein that deals with the topics of sustainability assessment and eco-efficiency...
Experience agriculture at the Grassland and Livestock Day 2021
Experience agriculture, technology and innovation at the Grassland and Livestock Day 2021 on September 17, 2021 at the Bio-Institut Trautenfels of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
Autonomous vegetation monitoring with drones
Project goal: To obtain information on vitality, fertilization status, biomass, feed quality as well as the effects of stressful situations such as drought or disease pressure.
Ö1 reports on the “superfood” lentils
As part of the “ABC of Food Plants” series, Ö1 recently presented the lens. Daniel Lehner from the Bio-Institut helped shape the article. The small, promising and healthy legume is used, among other things, in the project...
2021-07
Animal welfare potential assessment in dairy farms
In a current research project at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, an assessment system for the animal welfare potential of dairy stables was developed based on extensive evaluation models - the FarmLife Welfare Index (FWI). The...
The Rottenmann Children's Academy visits the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On July 26th, 2021, students from the Liezen district conducted research on the topics “Flowers and bees – the different plant forms and their pollinators”, “the ground under our feet - habitat, water storage and food source”,...
FFG internships: Microplastics in mountain lakes - research topic of three graduate students from HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On the topic of microplastics in mountain lakes, three highly motivated students from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein completed their talent internships with the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). The host was the society public...
Effect of once-daily milking and concentrated feed around birth on the energy balance of cows
When feeding dairy cows, the animals' energy needs must be met as best as possible. The body substance represents a certain “nutrient buffer”. If there is a lack of energy supply, nutrient reserves can...
Klimaaktiv Prize for the organic institute building of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Climate-active building and renovation stands for energy efficiency, ecological quality, comfort and quality of execution. In order to make the quality of a building measurable and comparable, the klimaaktiv building standard was developed. He...
National Councilors visit Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Through the mediation of parliamentary employee Viktor Gugganig, the two young national councilors Corinna Scharzenberger from the Ennstal and Carina Reiter from the neighboring Pongau visited the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein to...
Delegation of the partners LfL and Naturland from Bavaria in Lambach
On July 12th, the joint attempts at cooperation between the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the LfL Bayern were examined on site in Lambach. Naturland organic advice was also there. These tests are currently underway as part of...
Servus TV reports on research – “The perfect pasture”
In the science program “PM Wissen” on Servus TV in prime time on July 8, 2021, an insight into pasture research at the Bio-Institute of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein was given.
ÖAL Monograph 2 – Noise emissions from agricultural operations and land use
The ÖAL Monograph 2 – Noise emissions from agricultural operations and land use has just been published!
Success story for “SatGrass”
Our project “SatGrass” was accepted as a #Success story by the national funding institution for business-related research and development in Austria (FFG). We congratulate everyone involved on this award. What is it about...
Diploma course “Functional Claw Care Instructor”
On October 4th, 2021 it's that time again - the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is organizing the second diploma course to become an "instructor in functional claw care" in cooperation with European Hoofcare!
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein will become a livestock protection competence center
As part of the LIFEstockProtect project, companies are selected from the participating countries (Bavaria, Austria, South Tyrol, Trentino) which, as herd protection competence centers, share their knowledge of herd protection in multi-day courses...
2021-06
2nd Lungau Horse Symposium
As part of the diploma thesis of a Raumberg graduate, an event was launched in 2019 that deals with horse keeping on farms, the use of work horses and traditional knowledge about horses.
InnovationFarm LIVE
The Innovation Farm presented the latest technical developments using a live broadcast. In the subsequent panel discussion, the contribution of innovations to shaping a challenging environment for agriculture was...
Save the date - article on Servus-TV about pasture farming
A report on the subject of pasture farming was filmed at our Moarhof organic farm for the broadcaster Servus-TV.
Field day 2021 in Lambach
The annual field day took place on June 22nd at the Bio-Institut site in Lambach/Stadl-Paura. Numerous interested visitors found out about the current experiments and projects.
Influence of snow cover on the water balance in an alpine ecosystem
The snow cover represents a very relevant reservoir for the Alpine water cycle.
Children’s animal protection conference – “Animal protection sets a precedent”
The children's animal protection conference, which is initiated by the state of Styria and carried out in cooperation with the association "Tierschutz macht Schule", is intended to make children aware of the needs of animals and to provide them with animal protection knowledge...
Visit from the state agricultural officers
In the run-up to the State Agricultural Conference chaired by ÖkR Johann Seitinger, a nice group used the time to find out about the latest developments from us. After the welcome from the Styrian...
People and animals at the center of the new EU organic regulation: specialist event on animal husbandry and pasture management in organic farming
On June 9th and 10th, the Europe-wide online conference on the topic of animal husbandry and pasture management in organic farming took place, organized by the Zukunftsraum Land network in collaboration with the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, Bio Austria,...
Farewell to deserving Raumberg-Gumpenstein residents
Today the time had finally come: After the cancellation of the 2020 Thanksgiving Day, a celebratory farewell to our long-time employees was now held. Dir. Hausleitner and Dr. Gasteiners honored the achievements of each...
First deployment of the Austria Central predator emergency team, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
First aid after Wolfsriss as a result of the international project WolfAlpsEU in collaboration between HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the Austrian Center for Bear, Wolf, Lynx. The events on Monday, June 7th, 2021 came for the first time...
Special feature Iris meadow
Dr. In this video clip, Andreas Bohner explains the special nature of the iris meadows and what is necessary to preserve these colorful and herb-rich meadows in the future.
Online event InnovationFarm LIVE
New technologies for agriculture have been tested and demonstrated at the Innovation Farm for a year now.