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Agroscope
Impact-drivenGovernmentOrganic FarmingScience & Research
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
About Agroscope
Agroscope is the federal competence center for agricultural research in Switzerland, affiliated with the Federal Office for Agriculture (BLW). The organization significantly contributes to a sustainable agricultural and food economy, an intact environment, and improved quality of life. Operating under the motto "Good food, healthy environment," Agroscope conducts research in areas such as crop production, food, livestock, and environment and resources. Current initiatives include developing disease-resistant crops and researching agri-photovoltaics to make Swiss agriculture future-proof and address climate change challenges.
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Sustainability Goals
Zero Hunger
Sustainable agriculture ensures healthy nutrition
Agroscope researches optimized cultivation techniques and variety breeding for agro-ecological production systems, strengthening food security and promoting healthy nutrition.
Life on Land
Protecting agricultural soils and biodiversity
The organization is committed to preserving biodiversity and soil quality through environmental and resource research, including the development of conservative farming methods.
Climate Action
Adapting agriculture to climate change
Agroscope develops heat- and drought-resistant crops and researches agri-photovoltaics to mitigate climate change impacts on agricultural production and enhance resilience.
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Q1What is Agroscope's core mission?+
Agroscope is the federal competence center for agricultural research in Switzerland, dedicated to a sustainable agricultural and food economy, an intact environment, and improved quality of life. Its motto is "Good food, healthy environment."
Q2What are Agroscope's main research areas?+
Agroscope focuses on crop production, food quality and safety, livestock husbandry (bees, horses, pigs, ruminants), and environment and resources, including biodiversity, soil, air, and water quality in the context of climate change.
Q3What are some current initiatives or innovations at Agroscope?+
Recent work includes field trials with cisgenic potatoes for disease resistance, research on agri-photovoltaics, and engagement with practical farming through series like "Echo aus der Praxis" and events such as the "Festival zum Boden".
Q4Where can I find job openings at Agroscope?+
All current job openings at Agroscope are published on the official job portal of the Swiss Federal Administration. You can access them directly via the provided career listings URL.
Q5How large is Agroscope as an employer?+
Agroscope is an organization with 11 to 50 employees. According to LinkedIn data, the staff count is approximately 15 individuals.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Agroscope primarily address?+
Agroscope primarily focuses on SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by contributing to a sustainable food economy. Additionally, it addresses SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) through its environmental research.
