About us
We explore the interactions between soil, plants, animals, the environment, climate, and people in systems for the sustainable production of food and renewable resources.
Education
Courses in agrarian and horticultural crop production, animal production, buildings, energy, hydroponic systems, sustainable production systems, and technologies for animal and crop production.
Research
Our research integrates in-depth studies of the biological and technological aspects of production systems with systems analysis and interdisciplinary synthesis, aiming to address complex challenges in sustainable agriculture and resource use.
Research
Research projects
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Recycled manure solids as bedding – aspects on hygiene, animal health, milk quality, economy and environment
Today, there is a great interest in Swedish agriculture in recycled manure solids (RMS) since it can provide a safe supply of cheap bedding material. -
Crop rotation in organic greenhouse cropping systems
This project considers the new realities for organic cultivation in controlled environments (greenhouse, polytunnel) according the recently launched EU directive 2018/848. -
Control strategies against nightshade and hairy nightshade, including short fallow and cover crops, in an organic crop rotation with potatoes, carrots, onions and cereals
Nightshade and hairy nightshade are two problematic weeds. Both species build up a seed bank, requiring long-term weed control strategies. -
Nature-based perennial grain cropping as a model to safeguard functional biodiversity towards future-proof agriculture
Perennial cereal grain production is developing as an agricultural practice globally, including in Europe. -
Validation of function and economy for alternative flooring solutions in cattle barns
We aim to continue an ongoing study to increase knowledge of cattle locomotion on different floors, how they work in practice and what the long term consequences are for welfare and for farmers´ economy.
Research groups
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Precision Livestock Farming, PLF
A focus area within the subject area Animal Environment and Building Function at the Department of Biosystems and Technology -
Precision Livestock Farming, PLF
A focus area within the subject area Animal Environment and Building Function at the Department of Biosystems and Technology. -
Stall function and comfort
A focus area within the subject of Animal Environment and Building Function at the Department of Biosystems and Technology. -
Horticultural Production Physiology
The research within horticultural production physiology aims at increasing the knowledge of how to, in long-term sustainable production systems, steer horticultural crops to the desired development by varying the external conditions.
News & Events
News
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Royal scholarships for innovative research on biological control
Chloë Raderschall and Nataliia Khomutovska have received scholarships from King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50-year fund for science, technology and the environment. -
Smarter pest control for faba bean
Faba beans have the potential to replace imported soybeans for plant-based protein products. They are however, threatened by the broad bean beetle. Now, SLU researchers present a new promising, sustainable method to outsmart this insect pest. -
Different wavelengths of light can improve plant protection
Plant surfaces are not always a hospitable environment for beneficial bacteria that help protect plants from pests. However, in a new doctoral thesis, Maria Hellström has investigated how different wavelengths of light can support these bacteria, both in lab and greenhouse environments. -
Chloë works to promote biological pest control through crop diversification
Chloë Raderschall is one of the SLU Centre of Biological Control’s newest researchers. An avid hiker, gardener and photographer who first got introduced to biological control methods through her interest in agroecology.