RESEARCH GROUP

Machinery and machinery technology

Updated: June 2025

A focus area within the subject area Technology and digitalization for animal and plant production at the Department of Biosystems and Technology.

Machinery and machinery technology for plant production within agriculture and horticulture for reduction of inputs and losses, treatment of biomass for different purposes as well as improved harvest and logistical operations reduced energy consumption and improved economy.

The SLU Agricultural Operations Unit harvesting winter wheat.
The SLU Agricultural Operations Unit harvesting winter wheat. Photographer: Jenny Svennås Gillner

The department is responsible for basic level courses regarding crop production technology including post-harvest processes for foremost Lantmästare and Trädgårdsingenjörer. Our competence is applied in research projects that investigate crops and crop residues for different purposes. The focus is on finding methods, technology and logistical setups that enable long-term sustainable solutions.