Department of Crop Production Ecology

How can we ensure that food, animal feed, bioenergy, and fiber from cultivated plants are sufficient for a growing global population, while at the same time reducing the environmental impact of agriculture? The Department of Crop Production Ecology (VPE) contributes to solutions through research, collaboration, and education in sustainable crop production.

  • Our research contributes to the sustainable cropping systems of the future
  • In our courses you will gain knowledge about how cropping systems and plant production methods affect yield, quality and the environment
  • Our goal is resilient crop production systems with minimal negative impact on the environment

Our research focuses on sustainable cultivation of plants for food, feed, energy, and fibre

We aim to contribute to the cropping systems of the future, where higher quality and yields are combined with better use of ecosystem services and minimal negative impact on the environment.
About our research

Our courses cover the ecology and sustainable production of plants

You will gain knowledge about how production methods and cropping systems affect yield, quality, and the environment, knowledge essential for designing sustainable farming systems. We teach within SLU’s bachelor’s and master’s programmes, offer undergraduate courses, and provide postgraduate studies.
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A department at the forefront of crop production research

The Department of Crop Production Ecology conducts research, teaching, and collaboration to support the agriculture of the future. As part of SLU’s internationally leading research community, we are a force in the transition to both productive and climate-smart farming. Through our research, collaboration, and education, we contribute to sustainable development.
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Resources and collaboration

At the Department of Crop Production Ecology, several units and infrastructures serve as important resources, not only for the Department and SLU, but also for society at large. They support research, education, and collaboration, and contribute with expertise, data, and technical solutions. Here you find webpages with information about SLU Fältforsk, our field research stations, SLU Agricultural Long-Term Experiments and more.

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