The Future Use of Switzerland’s Organic Soils
Current Suisse-Bilanz Tool as an Environmental Indicator: Good for Phosphorus, Unsuitable for Nitrogen
Crude protein and phosphorus levels in poultry feed – a key to high resource efficiency
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The Future Use of Switzerland’s Organic Soils
Agroscope has compiled a new map of Switzerland’s organic soils, which forms the basis for developing a strategy for managing these soils.
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Current Suisse-Bilanz Tool as an Environmental Indicator: Good for Phosphorus, Unsuitable for Nitrogen
An Agroscope study shows that the Suisse-Bilanz nutrient-balance calculation tool could serve as an environmental indicator for sustainable nutrient use – but only for phosphorus, not for nitrogen.
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Crude protein and phosphorus levels in poultry feed – a key to high resource efficiency
Commercial poultry farming has grown considerably in recent years. This study aims to analyse its protein supply and identify potential for optimising phosphorus utilisation and feed efficiency.
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Labels on Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: What’s On and In the Packaging?
An Agroscope study gives an overview of front-of-pack labels on the packaging of 66 plant-based milk alternatives (hereafter referred to as milk alternatives) available in Swiss supermarkets. It also examines whether the information on the labels accurately reflects product properties.
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Sheep Husbandry: Feed Intake and Nutrient Excretion Guidelines Adjusted
Standard values for livestock feed intake and excretion are essential for proper farm fertilisation planning and assessment of the farm’s nutrient balance. Agroscope adjusted the standard values for sheep with the aim of improving nutrient-flow assessment.
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Agroscope, FiBL, Qualitas AG, 6300 Zug
A1/A2 Genetic Background of Cows, But Not Their Horn Status, Influences Milk Protein Digestion
The influence of horn status and the genetic variant of the (A1/A2) β-Casein milk protein on milk quality and digestion is the subject of much debate. This study shows that the milk of cows with a genetic difference in β-Casein is digested slightly differently in the human stomach, but that horn status has no effect…
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Foliar Fertilisation in Viticulture: Comparison of Two Mineral Fertilisers
Foliar fertilisation around veraison improves grape nitrogen levels without affecting vigour. A trial shows that the fertilisers ‘Safe N 300’ and ‘Folur’ effectively increase assimilable nitrogen in the grape must; however, their degree of effectiveness depends on climatic conditions.
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Swiss Agriculture is Ageing – What Does This Mean for the Future?
Farm managers are getting older and older on average. Although this trend poses challenges for the Swiss agricultural sector, it also offers opportunities.
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Fodder Trees: a Supplementary Forage Resource for Livestock
Summer droughts reduce grassland yields and forage quality. More drought-resistant than herbaceous species, certain trees can provide supplementary forage of good nutritional value in summer. Increasingly intense summer droughts have led to a sharp decline in the yields and nutritional value of grassland forages. Producing sufficient supplies of quality forage has therefore become a genuine…
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Using Crop Rotation to Regulate the Pest Ditylenchus dipsaci in Arable and Vegetable Farming
The stem nematode Ditylenchus dipsaci causes damage to field crops. The pest attacks many different host plants. We examined these plants’ susceptibility to D. dispaci and, based on our findings, recommend crop rotation.
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Supplementary Feed for Piglets with Prenatal Growth Retardation
Piglets which as fetuses suffered from growth restriction in the uterus have lower birth weights and higher mortality. Postpartum targeted feeding enables improved development and weight gain.
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Farm Managers in the Swiss Canton of Solothurn Take Effective Measures to Build up Humus
An eight-year project is helping farmers in the canton of Solothurn to maintain and increase the fertility of their arable land by building up humus.
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Agroscope, University of Lausanne, Direction générale de l’agriculture, de la viticulture et des affaires vétérinaires (DGAV), INRAE
Carryover Effects of Yield Regulation Practices on Grape Nitrogen Composition
A study conducted on Chasselas vines in Switzerland shows the effects of yield regulation practices on grape ripening and nitrogen composition and suggests a two-year approach for optimising quality and sustainability.
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Agroscope, ETH Zurich, University of Lausanne
Where Is It Worth Protecting Birds in Agricultural Landscapes?
A focus map created by Agroscope, ETH Zürich and the University of Lausanne shows where biodiversity measures could have a positive impact on birds, and where not. These findings will contribute towards planning land use more effectively.
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Result-based Agri-environmental Payments: How They Are Designed Affects Biodiversity
A study on result-based agri-environmental payments in Switzerland shows how payment design can affect biodiversity.
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Agroscope, University of London, Victoria University of Wellington, Global Monitoring Laboratory, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Nottingham, Imperial College, International Livestock Research Institute, Spark Climate Solutions, Utrecht University, University of Manchester, TNO, Technical University of Denmark, Twin Paradox Labs
Methane: Strategies and Potential for Mitigating Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Methane emissions are rising rapidly and accelerating climate change. A new review reveals effective measures that can quickly reduce them.
