Indicator plants for the soil water balance in cultivated grasslands as important bioindicators for the rapid assessment of the soil water balance Our contribution to World Water Day on March 22, 2024 - Andreas Bohner, Head of the...
Shepherds have to cope with a wide range of tasks in alpine farming and need comprehensive knowledge of how to implement them in practice. In a 4-day practical course, participants learn the basics of guided pasture management...
Our skiers were again very successful at the department ski championship. Last Friday, the departmental ski championships of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and...
Research projects with farm animals, such as those carried out at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, sometimes fall under the Austrian Animal Experimentation Act, for example when blood samples are taken for experimental purposes. The relevant expertise...
In 2018, the process to include the “Traditional Hay Milk Industry in the Alpine Arc” in the FAO’s agricultural world heritage site was started at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The application process was intensive, although all...
Women as researchers and knowledge brokers, strong-willed, determined students at the Higher Federal Teaching and Research Institute for Agriculture Raumberg-Gumpenstein For more than 75 years, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
Organic Livestock Day 2024 - for organic farmers and everyone who wants to become one: “The Organic Livestock Day gives us the opportunity to discuss our research results directly with the farmers and...
Our Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig visited us on March 4, 2024 under the motto “Shaping the future - agricultural teaching and research in tune with the times”. At the Higher Federal Teaching and Research Unit Raumberg-Gumpenstein, over 80...
As part of the cooperation with the LfL in Bavaria, which has been running for several years, colleagues visited our Bio-Institute location in Lambach/Stadl-Paura. As part of our joint experiments on lentil cultivation, suitable...
On March 8, 2024, the Electric Fence Action Day will take place at the LFS Kobenz together with the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
Research and teaching in tune with the times - the 2023 annual report and the supplementary brochure on the 2023 publications and implementation activities provide an impressive overview of the activities of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. In...
The job of food manager often forms the link between agriculture and consumers. It is very important to have in-depth knowledge of agricultural production processes. The study...
As part of the 2024 winter conference under the motto "We live innovation as a tradition", the grassland and livestock farming day was held in Raumberg-Gumpenstein on February 1st, 2024. We would like to thank you for the good visit and the successful...
On January 26th, 2024, the 1st Weide-GPS workshop took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, where Reinhard Huber welcomed 26 participants. In addition to the shepherds and people in charge of the alpine pastures, almost all of the well-known companies involved in...
Last year, exciting exchange visits took place between Argentine and Austrian family businesses and highlighted the challenges facing animal farmers.
On January 20th, 2024, the comparison ski race between our office and the BML, which has been held for more than 20 years, took place on the Planneralm. With postcard weather, but very wintry temperatures (-18°C at the summit in the morning),...
Fully slatted flooring in pig farming is currently in the public eye. With the ruling of the Constitutional Court published on January 8, 2024, shortening the transition period until banning...
The examination for the 3rd diploma course in functional claw care to become an instructor took place on January 13th, 2024. In addition to a written test, the graduates also had to complete a practical part.
The IBeSt+ project is a legally anchored/required research project that was started in November 2023. The implementation is an extension of the IBeSt project, which has existed since the end of 2021. In the...
The new ÖAG technical information “Organic clover and alfalfa grass” is ready. Clover and alfalfa grass are an integral part of agricultural crop rotation. In organic farming, nitrogen fixation and the soil-improving effects are achieved through this...
Animal welfare and the labeling of agricultural products are becoming increasingly relevant to society. The FarmLife Welfare Index developed at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein assesses the animal welfare potential on dairy farms...
In April 2024, the current calculation of the ecological breeding information (ÖZW) for potential breeding bulls of the Fleckvieh and Brown Swiss breeds was carried out.
Professional hoof care makes a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. The basis for working as a hoof trimmer is sound training. At the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
The project “Didactic evaluation and dissemination of the FarmLife educational concept” (FarmLife Education II) was successfully completed in December 2023. The primary goal of the scientific activity is the didactic...
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein was commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management (BML) to collect current data on the type of animal husbandry. The purpose of this survey is to provide representative...
3D through Raumberg-Gumpenstein - now possible Landscape and infrastructure merge into a symbiosis at the HBLFA on behalf of teaching and research for agriculture in Austria. Located in the heart of Austria...
3rd edition of stable construction brochure for organic sheep farming published The stable construction brochure “LTS 234: Stable construction for organic animal husbandry: SHEEP” has been published in its third edition. It provides a comprehensive information base for...
On November 21st, Styriabrid officials went on an excursion to Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The 14 participants were initially informed by Birgit Heidinger about the renovation in the Raumberg-Gumpenstein pig research barn as part of the IBeSt...
On Monday, November 13th, 2023, this year's highlight in the two-year Added Value Mountain Agriculture project took place with the feedback of the operating results and the awarding of the FarmLife farm plaque. 22 of the 29 participating companies...
This year's annual meeting of the "Greenhouse Gas Efficient Organic Milk Production" project took place on November 9th and 10th in Raumberg-Gumpenstein. Representatives along the entire value chain took part in the project meeting.
Climate Change and Land Use - Resilience & Adaptation On 24/25. In October 2023, DI Renate Mayer organized a Science Day for the 3rd grades of the Irdning middle school on the topic of climate change and land use, assessment and...
Honorary ceremony of the Chamber of Agricultural Workers in Raumberg On November 4th, 2023, the honorary ceremony of the Chamber of Agricultural Workers in Styria took place in the autumnally decorated Grimming Hall of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. Requirement for every 5 years...
Students from the Kalø Organic Farming College from Denmark visited, among other things, the organic institute at the Trautenfels location as part of an excursion.
Here you will find all events / conferences / seminars of the last and next months at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. Clicking on the link will take you to further information and the registration form. - We look forward to your...
Both climate change and the increasing demand for animal-based foods represent significant challenges for society and agriculture. Food and feed production is also...
More milk in paddocks or short grass pastures? Each grazing system has its specific advantages and disadvantages. In dry conditions, paddock pastures are less sensitive (ground shading) than short grass pastures. Fertilization and pasture care can also...
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein Bio-Institute is a network hub for research, teaching, advice and practice. On September 28, 2023, the meeting of the Austrian...
As part of the Austria-wide seminar “Raise and improve cow comfort”, which took place on September 20, 2023 at the LFS Pyhra, the FarmLife Welfare tool developed at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein was presented. After a...
