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...
2021
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...
2021
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,...
2021
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...
2021
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...
2021
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.
2021
Online event InnovationFarm LIVE
New technologies for agriculture have been tested and demonstrated at the Innovation Farm for a year now.
2021
Video about climate change
ClimGrass – climate impact research for grassland Grassland farming has to expect major changes due to the high vulnerability of the Alpine region to the consequences of climate change. The prerequisite for a...
2021
What is the Innovation Farm doing?
On the virtual Research Day, the BMLRT organized a discussion round under the motto “Science meets practice”, to which experts and representatives from the practice of agriculture and forestry were invited...
2021-06
How can methane emissions from cattle be influenced?
In the discussion about climate change, methane emissions from ruminants are repeatedly mentioned as a contributor to climate change. In fact, according to the Federal Environment Agency, almost 5% of the total Austrian...
Humus creation as an important climate protection measure
Humus creation is an important climate protection measure. This means that carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is stored in the soil via the plant.
2021-05
Heat stress in cattle farming
Review LANDWIRT online seminar Cattle Day 2021 on May 26, 2021 on the topic: “Cooling, ventilating, shading: What you can do structurally”
Conference on animal husbandry and pasture management in organic farming
ONLINE specialist conference on the topic “Humans and animals at the center of the new EU organic regulation”
Effects of drought stress on cocksfoot varieties
Project goal: The results should provide information about drought tolerance as well as the efficiency of water use.
Manage crap
Manure is one of the most valuable raw materials on grassland farms. But this valuable commodity also needs to be treated correctly.
EU4Shepherds – training for shepherds on sustainable land use in Europe
Project goal: The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is a partner in the Erasmus+ project “EU4Shepherds – Innovative Training for Sustainable Shepherds”. The aim of this project is to work with partner institutions to develop a coordinated Europe-wide...
Special grassland management at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The previous week, numerous master's students from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences completed the lecture seminar “Special Grassland Management”.
Podcast with Ing. Eduard Zentner on the topic of stable development
As part of the AMA marketing, Mr. Ing. Eduard Zentner was interviewed by the media partner "Über den Tellerrand" on the topic of "Stable development in the Raumberg-Gumpenstein agricultural research institute".
School meets research - student day at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
As part of the International Grassland and Livestock Day 2021, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is offering the agricultural technical schools and the HBLAs for agriculture a rich and...
SlurryCollect - collection robot for manure removal in cattle stalls - opportunities and limits
The Lely Collector manure removal robot removes feces and urine from the floor surface of cattle stalls.
Siloschani environmental protection in feed preservation
The mobile silo cover system from Agrotel contributes to the efficient use of resources on the farm. By using a perennial film, mesh and plastic films that are disposed of after use can be...
ClimSchool: “PolliDiversity” on the radio
It is also slowly getting warmer in the Ennstal and the plants are starting to bloom. Last week, an introductory workshop was held outdoors at VS Irdning with the participating 4a class, where the children were active and...
New ÖAG Info - Fertility and health care on suckler cow farms
In addition to keeping and feeding, regular animal observation and professional health care are the basis for optimal animal health and fertility on the suckler cow farm.
EmiGrass nitrous oxide measurement in grassland
The European Green Deal is a concept presented by the European Commission with the aim of reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases to zero in the EU by 2050.
A culture with three functions
The cultivation of field fodder is an essential factor in Reinhard Pöllauer's business in order to optimize the nutrient cycles.
Prepare well and invest correctly!
The cultivation of fodder legumes is a natural crop as part of crop rotation for organic farms with arable land. But forage farming is also interesting for grassland farms. It can supplement feeding and...
Mob grazing - a way out of the drought dilemma?
Is mob grazing the grazing strategy in dry summers? This question cannot be answered with yes or no. Manuel Winter and Dr. provide helpful decision-making criteria. Walter Starz, Bio-Institute of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
2021-04
Focus on grassland yields
Project goal: Estimating the yield and quality development in grassland based on satellite and weather data is intended to support the farmer in choosing the optimal cutting time. A regional evaluation of the yields...
Lectures at the German online cattle conference
Dipl.-Ing Stefanie Gappmaier and Dr. Georg Terler presented the latest experimental results from the Institute for Livestock Research at the 21st Forum for Applied Research in Cattle and Pig Feeding. The Applied Research Forum is...
Are cows climate killers?
This question is posed by a contribution from the PM Wissen series on Servus-TV, which was broadcast on April 22, 2021. The contribution was recorded at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in the Institute for Livestock Research by Bilderfeste GmbH...
Reducing ammonia emissions – what needs to be done?
According to an EU directive (NEC directive), fine dust should be reduced by 50% by 2030. Ammonia, along with other harmful gases, is a precursor substance for the formation of fine dust and agriculture accounts for over 94% of...
Practical information - fertility and health care on suckler cow farms
In addition to keeping and feeding, regular animal observation and professional health care are the basis for optimal animal health and fertility on the suckler cow farm. A 24-page color brochure summarizes the...
Ecological assessment of the application of digital technologies in agriculture
With the ever-increasing digitalization in agriculture, the question increasingly arises as to how the impact of these technologies on the environment can be assessed. The concept for an evaluation framework will be developed in the course of...
Textbook on the subject of nature conservation in construction
For the “Nature Conservation Specialist Handbook. Practical nature conservation for construction sites, company premises and infrastructures”, the chapter “Moors, swamps and springs” is being worked on. The client is the Carinthian University of Applied Sciences.
Lemongrass makes cattle more climate-friendly
On the initiative of Marcher Fleischwerke, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein under the project management of Dr. Thomas Guggenberger, head of the Institute for Livestock Research, conducted a field test lasting several months.
ClimSchool: Now things are getting serious – our citizen scientists are in the starting blocks
Our first Citizen Science ClimSchool project under the title “PolliDiversity” has started and there was a huge rush.