Drought and heat are effects of climate change that will very likely have a massive impact on agriculture in the coming years. As this summer has shown, grassland farming is also affected in many...
Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig has officially appointed Dr. Andreas Schaumberger as head of the Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Landscape Research at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. Dr. Wilhelm Graiss has been appointed deputy head...
The brochure highlights important indicators of drainage, nutrient levels, and disturbance on peat soils. It provides guidance on whether rewetting is a viable option for peatland habitats used for grassland farming.
Following Ljubljana, Bern, and Schwerin, the annual DACHSI meeting took place in Austria in 2026, in the Enns Valley in Styria. Representatives from Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Austria had the opportunity to network on October 1st and 2nd...
Exchange between practice, consulting and research: Once a year, as part of the Bionet Vegetable Project, stakeholders from practice, consulting and research meet to discuss completed trials, initial results and...
The 17th BTU conference took place from September 15th to 17th, 2026, in Potsdam at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB). Four presentations were given by the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Institute for Animal, Technology and Environment, and...
Pasture grazing or short-grass pasture? Research findings for sustainable grassland management. How can grazing systems be adapted to drought, climate change, and operational requirements? Walter Starz from... addressed this question.
Animal health in focus: New cooperation strengthens research, education and practice. How can veterinary care in rural areas be secured in the long term? What role do research, education and agricultural practice play...?.
Europe between uncertainty, sustainability and the future: Europe is facing major changes. Economic developments, global uncertainties, climate change, new technologies and societal challenges are influencing our...
Working together for animal health, animal welfare and sustainable livestock farming: The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna and the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein already have a long-standing and diverse collaboration in...
The Austrian Conference on Organic Agriculture will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. This year, the conference will focus on the topic of...
Site-appropriate grazing with small ruminants in alpine regions is of high ecological, social, and economic importance. Well-trained herders are essential for this. The course for sheep and...
How meadows and pastures can better withstand periods of drought. Periods of drought are now among the biggest challenges for grassland farms. Meadows and pastures are particularly sensitive to water scarcity, as grass growth is already...
The drought is posing major challenges for many farms this year. The cold and dry spring already resulted in significantly reduced initial growth in grassland in many areas. The summer drought...
The MOIST project – mapping degraded peatlands and assessing their suitability for regeneration – was supported by the NextGenerationEU funds and the Biodiversity Fund of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection (BMLUK). The final meeting took place with the project partners...
Hygienically clean water is an important component of the healthy development of piglets. Even with high quality standards, there are still open questions about the role of natural microbial diversity in drinking systems.
Manuel Schwab, a student from Niederöblarn, impressively demonstrated at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein what can be achieved in four weeks with initiative, technical skills, and interest. This was part of the FFG program "Internships for...".
How can evidence-based life cycle assessment, practical measures and targeted advice make climate protection measurable and implementable in the dairy industry?
The ongoing drought is currently posing major challenges for grasslands in Central Europe. As a particularly water-dependent crop, grassland is sensitive to the lack of rainfall. The consequences are already visible in many places...
HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein launches survey campaign to document the effects on yield and forage quality. The 2026 growing season presents many grassland farms in Austria with particular challenges. Following a...
Andreas Schaumberger, Head of Department for Grassland Research, will take over the management of the Institute for Plant Production and Cultural Landscape Research at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in August 2026.
At the beginning of June, workshops on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from 2028 onwards, organized by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection (BMLUK), took place in Vienna. Around 400 representatives from agriculture, administration, science, interest groups and other organizations participated...
As part of the FFG Talents Regional project “River Raft Research”, a school research project entitled ReNatur Enns was implemented on June 29, 2026, in which the students of the 2nd year of the agricultural branch...
On June 13, 2026, an internal bumblebee and wild bee identification course for employees took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The instructor was MMag. Dr. Johann Neumayer, a flower ecologist and renowned expert...
From June 23 to 25, the DLG working group for husbandry and feeding technology in the field of pig farming, comprised of representatives of research institutions and consultants from all over Germany, met for the first time in Austria.
Under the motto "Research that makes a difference! – Applied research for practice and society," the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environment's Departmental Research Day took place on June 29, 2026, at the Urania in Vienna.
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the graduation ceremony for the university course "Animal Welfare in Schools" took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The participants received their certificates in the morning...
From June 24th to 26th, the project meeting and project training for the Erasmus+ project SmartStep took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. Participants from Spain, Turkey, Poland, and Serbia got to know the HBLFA during this time...
On June 23, 2026, a delegation from the Institute of Organic Agriculture at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU) visited the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The institute has been headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sabine Seidl since autumn 2025.
Experts discuss investment barriers to modern and sustainable livestock farming in Brussels. At the invitation of the Sustainable Livestock Intergroup, representatives from politics, science, and agriculture discussed the issue on June 24, 2026, in Brussels.
During a three-day field trip, students from the international Master's program "Precision Animal Health" gained insights into the diverse research areas of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. Representatives from all institutes participated...
Exchange of current research findings in organic dairy farming. On June 17th and 18th, 2026, the Institute for Organic Agriculture and Biodiversity at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein welcomed numerous consultants...
At the invitation of the Omgevingsdienst Midden- en West-Brabant, the meeting of the IMPEL working group "Pigs & Poultry" took place in Tilburg and 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) from June 2nd to 4th, 2026. The aim of the annual meetings is...
On June 3, 2026, a total of 69 graduates were honored at the Steiermarkhof in Graz for successfully completing their master craftsman's examinations in agricultural professions. The presentation of the master craftsman's certificates...
A film crew from the ORF science magazine "Mayr's Magazine – Knowledge for All" visited the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein last week. The focus was on the newly developed SatGrass app, which farmers can now use...
Species-rich wildflower meadows are among Styria's most valuable cultural landscapes. They not only shape the landscape but also provide vital habitat for bees, butterflies, and numerous other animal species. To...
On June 2, 2026, Lebenshilfe Ennstal and HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein celebrated 25 years of successful collaboration in horticulture. From 10:00 a.m. onwards, supporters of Lebenshilfe, gardening enthusiasts, and all...
At the end of May 2026, Dr. Bernhard Krautzer retired after decades of dedicated service at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. With his departure, our institution loses a figure who significantly shaped the development...
The "Climate Practitioner in Grassland" course was organized by Bio-Austria. This multi-day training program aims to optimally prepare participants for future production conditions. The course concluded at the Moarhof farm and in...
At a large celebration on May 5th at the Chamber of Commerce in Gröbming, the graduates of apprenticeships with distinction, their training companies and new master craftswomen and craftsmen of the region were honored at “Stars of Styria 2026”.
It will soon be that time again: HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, in cooperation with European Hoofcare, is organizing the next diploma course for “Instructor of functional hoof care”.
The Long Night of Research on Friday, April 24th, was once again a resounding success, with the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein participating in the Palm House in the castle gardens. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from visitors was particularly gratifying...
As part of the Austria-wide Science Week 2026, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management (BMLUK) together with the University of Agricultural and Environmental Education...
The research project “Hay Quality Upgrade” evaluates hay quality from farms throughout Austria via the “LK Hay Project 2026” using new quality criteria for protein, energy, and DCAB (digestible dairy cows) to improve the feeding of dairy cows...
In the project (scientific activity) “NEBO-S – Testing of novel floor elements as lying area in pig fattening”, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is developing an innovative barn floor solution for fattening pigs...
On April 24, 2026, the Long Night of Research 2026 will take place throughout Austria, and the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein will participate together with the other research-active departments of the BMLUK in the Palm House in the Burggarten/Vienna....
From Monday, June 29th to Wednesday, July 1st, an excursion to South Tyrol will take place.
As project manager for Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft mbH (Federal Real Estate Company), Bernd Göschl, a certified engineer, has successfully co-planned, overseen, and implemented numerous construction projects for HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein with us over many years. In doing so, he has...
The Muscaris first harvest from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein experimental garden has been bottled! The approximately 200 vines are cultivated and cared for in close cooperation with the Silberberg Education Center for Fruit and Wine Growing.
The Erasmus+ project SmartStep brings together international partners to develop practical solutions for the sustainable management and improvement of grassland. The focus is on biodiversity, climate change, modern monitoring methods, and...
The implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) requires ongoing monitoring and thorough evaluation. On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management, the...
The annual regional ski championship took place in Zauchensee on March 6, 2026. The colleagues from HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein were in excellent form and achieved numerous top placements.
