Expertise
Our expertise is diverse and broad-based. It encompasses, for instance, expert knowledge in agricultural economics, specific know-how about livestock and plant production systems, experience in sustainability assessment and an in-depth understanding of farming in developing countries.
Soils and Geoinformation
Our research priorities in the field of soils and geoinformation are
Sustainability and Circular Economy
Our research priorities in the field of sustainability and circular economy are
Plant Production and Biodiversity
Our research priorities in the field of plant production and biodiversity are
Grasslands and Ruminant Production Systems
In our research on grasslands and ruminant production systems we focus on
Livestock and Horses
Our fields of proven research expertise include
Rural Economics and Sociology
We provide research and advice for the various branches of the agri-food value chain in the fields of
International Agriculture and Rural Development
In our commissions and projects we address the production-engineering, ecological and socio-economic issues that arise in the farming sectors of the developing world. Priorities include
- Agricultural production systems
- Market access and value chains
- Society and politics
- Skills development and knowledge management
- Project management
Food Value Chain
By cooperating with selected research units of BFH-HAFL’s Food Science and Management Division we are in a position to address the entire value chain from field to fork. Cooperation with BFH’s Health Department further broadens our scope to encompass food and health aspects.
