Research

A large proportion of Sweden's grazing land is small and scattered across forest-dominated landscapes. If farmers stop grazing livestock it may result in the loss of significant biodiversity and other natural values, while we become increasingly dependent on meat imports.

The aim of the project is to evaluate alternative litter materials and feed compositions as strategies to reduce ammonia levels in poultry houses.

Improved welfare in Swedish pig production through benchmarking. Development of a tool for advisors, certification and improved competitiveness.

Fieldwork for the ambitious Lifeplan project has now been completed. Over six years, teams across the world have collected vast amounts of data on life on Earth. The audio recordings alone would be enough to create a playlist lasting 172 years. The results will change how we view biodiversity.

Faba beans growing in diverse, intercropped fields show more active nitrogen-fixing nodules and higher yields, thanks in part to pollinators and edge effects. A new study demonstrates how strategic field layouts can contribute to beneficial plant-soil interactions.

The ecological aspects behind algal blooms have long fascinated researcher Malin Olofsson. With a career grant from SLU, she now has the opportunity to continue focusing on her favourite subject.

An extensive archive of bore core samples was given a new lease of life as a resource for forest researchers. One of the researchers benefiting from the archive is Kelley Bassett. Using the bore cores, she produces new knowledge about forest growth and health.

Recent advances in biosensor technology offer new opportunities to monitor fish welfare in aquaculture. However, before new biosensors can be put to use, their suitability and potential applications must be carefully evaluated.

Facilitators of collaborative policy making on sustainability issues often face heated debates and conflicting truths. They are on the front lines when facts are contested and emotions run high. A study explores their experiences and presents strategies for navigating post-truth situations.