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Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, 3097 Liebefeld
Agroscope
Location: Bern
Discipline: Agronomy/Food Science
Affiliation: Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
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Agroscope, the Swiss federal research institute for the agri-food sector, is undergoing a reorganisation. Since 1 January 2014, Agroscope will run four institutes:

Institute for Plant Production Sciences
Institute for Sustainability Sciences
Institute for Livestock Sciences
Institute for Food Sciences

Agroscope is affiliated with the Federal Office for Agriculture. The strategic orientation of Agroscope is now determined by the new Agroscope Council. The key tasks remain the same, but have been more clearly defined: (1) Research and development for the agri-food sector; (2) Policy advice for government agencies; and (3) Enforcement tasks in accordance with statutory provisions. These three primary functions enable numerous synergies, and position Agroscope as a bridge-builder between basic and applied research.

Since 2014 onwards, Agroscope’s research will be based on the following six thematic priorities representing the challenges currently faced by the agri-food sector: (1) Ecological intensification; (2) Safeguarding natural resources; (3) Challenge of climate change; (4) High-quality food; (5) Improved competitiveness; (6) Vital and attractive rural areas.

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Federal Council takes strategic decision on siting of Agroscope

Administration - Nov 30, 2018

On 30 November, the Federal Council took a strategic decision on the future siting of Agroscope. The Swiss centre of excellence for agricultural research will comprise one central research campus at Posieux (FR), regional research centres in Changins (VD) and Reckenholz (ZH), and a number of local test stations.

Veterinary Science - Nov 26, 2018

Cribbing Horses Can also Solve Complex Tasks

A study conducted by Agroscope's Swiss National Stud Farm (SNSF) in collaboration with the University of Neuchâtel refuted the assumption that cribbing horses perform less well in complicated learning situations than other horses.

Agronomy - Aug 21, 2018

International Agronomic Research Congress Convenes in Geneva

Bern, 21.08.2018 - Over 300 researchers from around the world will come together in Geneva from 28 to 31 August 2018 for the 15th Congress of the European Society for Agronomy.

Environment - Jun 14, 2018

Reduction of Environmental Impacts of Plant Protection Products Is Possible

Zurich-Reckenholz, 14.06.2018 - Agroscope researchers investigated the risks and environmental impacts of plant-protection products (PPPs) in Switzerland's main agricultural crops.

Agronomy - Oct 30, 2018

Divona - Agroscope’s New Disease-Resistant White Grape Variety

Bern, 30.10.2018 - Agroscope, the Swiss federal centre of excellence for agricultural research, is launching the first multiresistant white grape variety, Divona.

Agronomy - Jul 10, 2018

The Impact of Diet on Health: Biomarkers Open the Way to New Discoveries

Bern, 10.07.2018 - Do you remember what and how much you ate three days ago? This question, which people often struggle to answer accurately, must be addressed by researchers studying the influence of diet on our health.

Environment - Jun 7, 2018

Peatland Protection Equals Efficient Climate Protection

Zurich-Reckenholz, 07.06.2018 - Is there a cost-efficient way to curb climate stress caused by land use? Globally, peatlands store twenty per cent of all the carbon lying untapped in the soil - despite the fact that they account for less than three per cent of the Earth's land mass.