AgScience on tap
Speaker series at Furtnerbräu Freising
Exciting lectures (in English) and lively discussions in a relaxed atmosphere with a cool drink on Wednesday evenings: that's “AgScience-on-Tap”. In this series of events in the “Jagdzimmer” of the Furtnerbräu Freising, you will meet speakers from various fields of agricultural, nutritional and environmental sciences with changing topics. The interdisciplinary organization team from TUM (TU Munich), HSWT (Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences) and LfL (Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture) is looking forward to a large audience for exchange and networking on current research results presented and presented in an understandable way.
Program Summer Semester 2025
Artificial Intelligence - Smart Solutions for the Agriculture of Tomorrow
Texts, images, codes - artificial intelligence can already do a lot, but what are its potentials in agriculture? Experts from TUM, HSWT and LfL explain in a practical and understandable way which technologies are already available and what they are working on for the future. From weed detection to sustainability, artificial intelligence has a lot to offer in agriculture. But can it cause an “AI-revolution”?
Come and join the discussion!
| 16th April 2025 7 pm | Deep learning-based weed detection: state of the art and future challenges Prof. Dr. Florian Haselbeck (Fakultät Nachhaltige Agrar- und Energiesysteme, HSWT) will talk about deep learning-based weed detection: state of the art and future challenges. Approaches such as spot spraying show promising potential for improving sustainability and reducing herbicide use in weed management. Discover how artificial intelligence can be leveraged for weed detection in agriculture. This talk explores cutting-edge deep learning-based methods for weed detection, highlights current limitations, and outlines key challenges on the road to smarter, more sustainable crop management. | Prof. Dr. Florian Haselbeck HSWT |
| 7th May 2025 7 pm | AI in Grassland Monitoring | David Stäblein LfL |
| 4th June 2025 7 pm | Satellite-Powered AI for Sustainable Agricultural Planning In his talk, David Gackstetter (TUM), explores how satellite-powered AI enables meta-analysis of agricultural landscapes to support sustainable agricultural planning. In times of increasingly global challenges, analyzing patterns and trends in agricultural practices at cross-regional scales becomes more important than ever. Related insights serve as valuable basis for food safety strategies, evidence-based policies for sustainable farming, assessments of global agricultural markets, and comprehensive environmental impact assessments at both regional and international level. | TUM |
Previous semesters
Missed an AgScience on tap event? The talks are streamed live via the HEF YouTube channel and are accessible afterwards.
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| April 29, 2024 7 pm | Alternative Proteins: Challenges and Opportunities Prof. Özlem Özmutlu Karslioglu, HSWT |
| May 29, 2024 7 pm | Agriculture and nutrition for healthier people on a healthier planet Dr. Martin Kussmann, Kompetenzzentrum für Ernährung (KErn) |
| June 5, 2024 7 pm | How will chocolate taste in the year 2100: Sustainable food production in times of climate change Dr. Andreas Dunkel, Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie |
| June 26, 2024 7 pm | Sustainability in global food and agricultural systems Prof. Livia Cabernard, TUM |
Modeling creates opportunities to better understand for example how climate change, drought and other environmental conditions affect crops. It can help improve agricultural efficiency by optimizing the use of resources such as water, fertilizer and energy. However, there are challenges to modeling in agriculture. Models must be specifically tailored to provide accurate results, such as individualized to the farm or region. In the winter semester 23/24, we will dive into different aspects of the topic at AgScience on tap.
| Oct 18th, 2023 7 pm | The intriguing universe of crop simulation models Rogerio de Souza, TUM |
| Nov 22nd, 2023 7 pm | Multi-scale models for mastering agriculture: from Ångström to the Anthropocene Prof. Bernhard Schauberger, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT) |
| Dec 13th, 2023 7 pm | Advancing modelling tools to analyse livestock systems: what are the burning questions? Prof. Mariana Rufino, TUM |
| Jan 17th, 2023 7 pm | POSTPONED TO SUMMER TERM The central role of water in food security, energy production and ecosystem services |
In the Summer term of 2023, soils are in the focus of our series. Join us at 7 pm in the Jagdzimmer at Furtner Bräu or on Youtube!
| May 3 | From dust to soil - what makes a funtional, stable soil and what has organic carbon to do with it Dr. Franziska Bucka (TUM) |
| June 14 | From soil to root: How modifying your surroundings can ensure your life Prof. Mohsen Zare (TUM) |
| June 28 | Looking into the soil - with sensors Dr. Kurt Heil (TUM) |
| July 12 | Small but important: Microorganisms as driver for soil quality Prof. Michael Schloter (TUM) |
Dr. Franziska Bucka (TUM)
Prof. Mohsen Zare (TUM)
Dr. Kurt Heil (TUM)
Prof. Michael Schloter (TUM)
November 2nd at 7:00 p.m.:
"Agroforestry in the spotlight of sustainability" by Prof. Dr. Peter Annighöfer (TUM)
November 23rd at 7 p.m.:
"Agroforestry across Europe - moving from research to productive systems" by Dr. Rico Hübner (TUM)
December 21st, 2022 at 7 p.m.:
"Potential of agroforestry in Panama" by Esther Reith (TUM)
January 18th, 2023 at 7 p.m.:
"Orchard meadows under changing climate conditions" by Rebekka Honecker (HSWT)
(for participation via Zoom, please register at https://tinyurl.com/Ag-on-tap-Jan2023)
May 4th at 6:00 p.m.: "A glimpse into new crop monitoring toolbox: Sensing from a leaf to the planet" by Prof. Dr. Kang Yu (TUM)
June 1st at 6:00 p.m.: "Vocational Education and Training: Tradition vs. Flexibilty in the German Landscaping sector" by Cora Huhn (TUM)
July 6th at 6:30 p.m.: "Help, my tomatoes are sick! - The search for disease resistance from natural history to genomics" by Prof. Remco Stam (CAU Kiel)