Agricultural sciences
Agricultural science include plant production, plant genetics, plant breeding, plant protection, plant pathology, agricultural ecology, agricultural technology and agricultural history.
SLU Plant Protection Network
We explore how to protect crops and trees from diseases, pests, weather damage, weeds and invasive species, and how to create healthy environments for plants. The network connects SLU researchers and
Department of Energy and Technology
At the department of energy and technology, research and education are conducted focusing on how agriculture can contribute to a sustainable society. We have extensive expertise in technology and
Eutrophication
The Eutrophication Programme is intended to provide data on which to base action to combat eutrophication of our aquatic systems. It should provide an up-to-date picture of the source and size of
Diss Karolin Andersson
Governing agriculture, (re)producing gender Continuity and change of social difference amidst Rwanda’s socio-ecological transformation charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Karolin Andersson defends her
Facing Climate Risks in Agriculture and Forestry in Northern Europe
Facing Climate Risks in Agriculture and Forestry in Northern Europe markmikjo-webb@slu.se Climate change is already affecting agriculture and forestry across Northern Europe, but the impacts, risks
Diss Huu Thuong Pham
Resource availability and system adjustments for enhanced productivity in fruit tree-based agroforestry on sloping land charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Huu Thuong Pham defends his thesis "Resource
Agricultural Landscapes
We monitor the agricultural landscape and contribute to an overall picture of the environmental quality in the agricultural landscape. The results are used for evaluations of the Swedish
Seed systems Policy brief
A new policy brief highlights the importance of social capital in facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to seeds that are adapted to local climatic contexts. Focus is on the structure of farmers’
Join the network
Welcome to join our network on plant protection and plant health! The SLU Plant Protection Network is available to stimulate and support collaborations between staff at SLU's various locations and
Soil microbes shape the future of crop breeding
A better understanding of the plant-microbe partnerships can lead to more resilient and sustainable agriculture. When breeding crops it is now time to consider both the plant and its microbial
IWM-CA
The project aims to develop strategies where root cutters, mainly the horizontal root cutter (Kverneland Group), are used as part of an integrated strategy to regulate the amount of perennial weeds
Courses
Within our PhD-courses we offer participating students broad knowledge and insight in the field of sustainable systems of food, energy and biomaterials systems. The courses typically include