Research

The research combines detailed studies of the biology and technology of production systems, using systems analyses and interdisciplinary syntheses. The institution has a broad competence profile within agricultural and horticultural crop production, bioenergy, technology, animal welfare, resource utilization, environmental effect and secure foods.

Subject areas
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Biosystems Engineering in Horticulture and Agriculture

The subject area Biosystems Engineering in Horticulture and Agriculture focuses on advancing sustainable, climate-smart and competitive production systems through research, innovation, education and collaboration.

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Sustainable Cropping Systems

The Sustainable Cropping Systems (SCS) subject area develops the knowledge on the interaction between crops, species in diversified crops, soil, weeds, cultivation methods and the environment.

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Animal Environment and Building Function

Research, collaboration, and teaching about the impact of technology and housing environment in different management systems for livestock production.

Research catalogue

In SLU:s research catalogue, you will find our subject areas and research projects with contact information.
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Publications

Publications from the department [Updated continuously]
Biosystem and technology