A Blog of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Verfasst von einer Studentin im Rahmen des Moduls Welternährungssysteme 2024 „Usem Bärner Seeland“, ist die Antwort auf die Frage, woher ich komme, sowie ein Slogan auf dem Kopfsalat im Grossverteiler. Die Region rund um den Neuenburger, Murten- und Bielersee ist als die Gemüsekammer der Schweiz bekannt. Mehr als 20% des in der Schweiz produzierten Gemüses […]
Authors (in alphabetical order): Suman Lakshmanreddy, Melissa Näf-Doffey, Mónica Revuelta Albero, Sophia Wentkowski Over thousands of years, Hungary’s soils have been shaped by different geological forces, resulting in a diverse range of soil types. However, man-made compaction, erosion, and the demands of intensive agriculture are endangering Hungary’s soil quality and its biodiversity. Join us, as […]
A post by Susan de Koning, Gudrun Ruff, Sarah Helena dos Santos Farias and Mara Zinnow In the countryside of Hungary there is a story of resilience, adaptation and transformation – the story of Csaba Szabó and his farm. His journey began in the turbulent times of the economic crisis starting in 2008, when Csaba […]
The genetic resources of and within crop species and their wild relatives form the basis of our food production system. They allow varieties to evolve and adapt to changing conditions and are valuable for further breeding programs. However, the genetic diversity of plants is currently decreasing. Hence, it is important to preserve as much of our genetic heritage as possible. During our summer school on agrobiodiversity in Hungary, we had the opportunity to visit the country’s largest genebank, the National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation (NBGK) in Tápiószele.
