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Methane is produced by microbial digestion in the rumen of ruminants, but practical and affordable on farm measurement methods are still lacking. The aim of this international collaborative project is to develop techniques that allow the effectiveness of methane reduction measures to be assessed directly on dairy farms. As part of a project meeting, leading experts in methane research visit the TUM campus in Freising-Weihenstephan and will provide insights into their broader research interests… [read more]

At the TUM Sustainability Day in Garching on April 29, we showcased the farming systems of the future and highlighted three projects at the HEF: agri-photovoltaics, agroforestry, and vertical farming. Here’s a glimpse into the discussions and exchanges that took place there. [read more]

Once again this year, doctoral students in the agricultural sciences presented their research at the HEFagrar PhD Symposium. On April 21, more than 20 doctoral students gathered to provide an overview of their research areas through presentations, pitches, and posters. [read more]

For about three years now, experimental plots for agroforestry systems have been established at the HEF in Dürnast and Roggenstein. Here is a brief overview of the activities to date, questions that remain open, and initial results. [read more]

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have identified a bacterial genus that promotes root growth and nitrogen uptake in plants. The findings open new possibilities for developing customized “plant probiotics” that could contribute to more resource-efficient agriculture by reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizer. [read more]

The fully battery-powered Onox tractor was presented to the German Chancellor and Minister of Agriculture at Green Week. TUM contributed to the development of the tractor as part of the FlexETractor project. [read more]

Mohanned Alhussien, a researcher in Prof. Benjamin Schusser's working group, has been awarded an Emmy Noether Grant from the DFG. He will conduct research at the Center for Infection Prevention, which is opening this year. Further information about other ZIP research projects can be found on the ZIP website. [read more]

Prof. Julia Steinhoff-Wagner and Prof. Friederike Ebner have been appointed as independent experts to the commissions for animal feed and animal nutrition and to the Bf3R commission, respectively. [read more]