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.
Under the motto "Understanding agriculture, shaping the future: A holistic view of the soil, plant, animal and environment system" will be held on May 26th and 27th, 2025 as part of the 79th ALVA annual conference (ALVA - Working Group for...
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. By clicking on the link you will get further information or 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...
The 1st Ennstal Horse Forum on Friday, October 13th, 2023 represents an innovation in the event area of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. This afternoon, with practical demonstrations and specialist lectures, a unified space for...
On Friday, September 29, 2023, we had the honor of welcoming representatives of the European Commission, direktion -General for Agriculture and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management...
Project "MeadowTypes" - Satellite-based classification of meadow types successfully completed Together with Joanneum Research, the MeadowTypes digitization project was successfully completed at the Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Landscape...
The KLILASZ project, which began in 2021 under the leadership of the Austrian Institute for Economic Research (WIFO) and with the participation of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the Institute for Sustainable Economic Development (INWE) at BOKU...
Results from the Gumpenstein test facility in "Nature Communications" In the globally unique ClimGrass facility at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in Irdning, the expected climate changes of the future are simulated and their...
On September 20th and 21st, 2023, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein held a moorland excursion in Upper Styria. The following moors were visited: Obersdorfer Moor, Ödensee Moor, Pürgschachen Moor, Wörschacher Moos, moors and Schwingrasen...
It's almost that time again - the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is organizing the next diploma course to become an “instructor in functional claw care” in cooperation with European Hoofcare!
The Association of Plant Breeders and Seed Merchants of Austria, in collaboration with BOKU and the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, invites you to the 75th Plant Breeders Conference from November 25th - 27th, 2024 at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The...
Making a virtue out of necessity - it was not possible to take part in the Swiss conference, which is why this short film was created for the visitors to the conference and for us: “Looking at the cow in the mouth!” The speaker gallops quickly...
The first workshop on equipping grazing animals with GPS transmitters deals with the practical application and communicating the state of the art to practitioners. Date postponed to January 26, 2024 program
Among terrestrial ecosystems, intact moors and moorland soils are by far the best carbon stores. However, moors and litter meadows are also valuable from a cultural and historical perspective and from a nature conservation perspective. They provide living space for many...
We need reinforcements - The following jobs are currently advertised. For all advertised positions, the prerequisite is a valid work permit in the EEA area. Further vacancies in the administrative and research areas will soon be available...
Climate Change Adaptation - Focus Climate change affects agriculture! According to climate forecasts, temperatures will continue to rise and precipitation will be less and less distributed. Adjustments to the...
The EU project CONSOLE, launched in 2019, aims to develop contract solutions for the effective and long-term provision of public goods in the areas of environmental protection and climate protection by the agricultural and...
The first part of the “Greenhouse Gas Efficient Organic Milk Production” project - developing greenhouse gas reduction options on organic dairy farms - is successfully behind us, and we are now entering the second phase. Started in the year...
This year we were able to complete our practical training in the research area of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in the Institute for Animal Husbandry, Technology and Environment. We were primarily assigned to the Animal Husbandry Systems, Technology & Emissions department and...
