Key Research Areas
- Organic soil management: The soil science division investigates the efficiency of organic and conventional farming systems in terms of fertilizer and energy use.
- Organic horticultural sciences: Explorations are made into practical solutions to the key problems associated with growing these special crops which include fruit, berries, grapes, vegetables, herbs and ornamental plants.
- Plant protection and biodiversity management: This division investigates and develops practical methods of controlling pests and diseases in fruit and vegetable growing, viticulture, and crop farming.
- Holistic animal health: emphasis of this division's research is on the causal agents of diseases, preventive measures, and complementary and alternative medicine for animals.
- Animal husbandry and organic animal breeding: Develops strategies for improving livestock husbandry on organic holdings.
- Socio-economics: This division explores agricultural policy impact as well as business skills and sustainable management practices essential for farmers.
- Food quality and processing analysis: This division is involved in projects focussing on aspects of product quality, food safety, food processing and risk assessment.
In addition, all-encompassing topics such as climate change and sustainability analyses form the basis for key research initiatives at FiBL.
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