Online Publication Swiss Agricultural Research
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How Much Does it Cost to Reduce Greenhouse Gases in Agriculture?
The Climate Strategy for Agriculture and Food requires cost-efficient greenhouse gas mitigation measures. An Agroscope study shows which technical measures are effective and how much costs are influenced by the different implementation strategies.
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Measuring Workload on Farms More Meaningfully, Rather than Simply Calculating it
The level of burden involved in working on a farm cannot be determined solely on the basis of working hours, workforce availability or model calculations. A study involving 571 Swiss farms reveals significant differences between a measured and perceived workload burden.
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Digital Maps for Spatially Differentiated Assessment of Grassland Productivity
Grass grows on around 70% of Switzerland’s utilised agricultural area. Yields on these grasslands vary significantly. For the first time, an Agroscope study has calculated these yields in a spatially differentiated manner, making digital maps available for planning and farm extension services.
