Research group eco-efficiency in agriculture

Head of the research group: Herndl Markus, Dr.

Eco-efficiency in agriculture – making sustainability measurable

The Eco-efficiency research group at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein investigates how agricultural production systems can be designed to be ecologically and economically sustainable. The focus is on the holistic assessment of agricultural operations along the entire value chain – from resource use and production to environmental impacts, economic viability, and ecosystem services.

holistic assessment of agricultural systems

Scientifically sound methods are used to link ecological and economic indicators. This allows for the identification of strengths and areas for improvement in agricultural operations and the derivation of concrete measures for more sustainable farm management.

A key focus is the development and application of practical assessment and management tools. The FarmLife tool provides agricultural businesses with tools to analyze their sustainability and identify development opportunities for resource-efficient and economically viable agriculture.

The group works interdisciplinarily, combining research on sustainability assessment, operational management, environmental impacts, ecosystem services and economic viability with consulting and agricultural practice.

The results provide a basis for decision-making regarding a sustainable cultural landscape for both agriculture and agriculture-related sectors, as well as for politics and society.

Scientific principles of eco-efficiency

Completed projects

Current projects

Eco-efficiency: From research to practice

Click here to go to the website of the farm management tool FarmLife: Calculate your own farm on the FarmLife website.

Click here to access the prepared teaching materials about the FarmLife tool.

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