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From the residues of protein extraction, new materials are created: hydrogels for water storage and fibers for paper production – biobased, sustainable, and value-adding.

Hydrogels and paper from grass – press residues are transformed into new biobased materials for agriculture and industry.

At the Thünen Institute of Agricultural Technology, the team from the Preventive Soil Protection Working Group is conducting investigations into soil moisture in forest skid trails.

Soil hydrological monitoring in Solling: On an area planted with spruce trees, water stands in parts of the track almost all year round.

Thünen Institute of Agricultural Technology presents research at PTB Open House

Science Slam at PTB: With stuffed animals as props, Michael Kazda brought research on barn climate to life.

The expert advisory board of the TiPP project discusses ways to increase transparency, traceability, and animal welfare in pig production through the use of sensors and technology. The aim is to develop reliable indices for assessing health, climate efficiency, and sustainability.

Participants of the TiPP advisory board discuss current research findings and transparency in pig production.

Digital technologies open up new perspectives in animal husbandry, training, and research

Visitors experience the agriculture of tomorrow up close – with VR headsets, they can explore the perspective of animals and trainees.

As part of the project “Substitution of yeast extract in industrially relevant bioprocesses (SubBioPro)”, the nutrient requirements for the fermentation processes of L-lactic acid and 1,3-propanediol were elucidated and the complex nutrient source was replaced by protein-rich agricultural residues.

New report on the utilization of protein-rich agricultural residues in the biotechnological production of L-lactic acid and 1,3-propanediol

In a workshop with stakeholders from the agricultural sector, scientists from the Future Lab Agriculture discussed a concept for digital data exchange between poultry farms, veterinary offices, and certification bodies. This concept aims to facilitate compliance with reporting and control…

Dr. Anne-Kathrin Schwab, Prof. Dr. Christina Umstätter, and Andrii Besieda (from left to right) discussed requirements from agricultural practice.

Experts discuss current and future challenges in the field of cyber resilience in agriculture

Ransomware attacks have the potential to disrupt an entire farm

Freely ventilated open stalls are good for animal welfare: they offer natural light, fresh air and exercise as needed for pigs, cattle and co. But how high are the greenhouse gas emissions actually caused by this type of animal husbandry? The EmiMod project will provide the data basis for this.…