A Blog of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
A post by Lea Doobe, Mateusz Zawadzki, Muhammad Ahmer and Nina Huber Agrobiodiversity is often presented as the key to resilience when it comes to climate change. But how much diversity can one farm really handle? At Hof Tolle in Northern Hesse, diversity is practiced every day, showing both its potential and its challenges. First […]
A post by Theresa Collmann, Michela Daraio, Ralph Carlo Evidente, Madhavi Parajuli, Svenja Steckel Agroforestry systems combine rows of trees, shrubs with arable crops (silvo-arable) and pasture (silvo-pastoral). They offer potential for increased biodiversity, more resilient agriculture, and additional sources of income. Yet their implementation is complex and often costly – how can agroforestry practices […]
A post by Khulan Gansukh, Claudia Heidemann, Naomi Koepfli, & Van Dao Sheep are often underestimated as livestock, and their numbers in Germany continue to decline [1]. Yet they provide milk and meat, while also playing an important role in nature conservation. At Milchschäferei Asbach, Raphael welcomed us to the farm and shared both the challenges and […]
How to save one of the world’s most threatened amphibians, and why does it matter? A post by Verena Simon-Kutscher, Sidra Yousaf, Yanna Raykov and Paul Birkner The black olm (Proteus anguinus parkelj, Fig. 1) is one of the most endangered amphibians in the world. It is found in an area of less than 10 […]
A post by Artur Falcette, Adèle Garret, Robert Mäntler and Dominique Schwarz How Slovenian salt makers have been thriving for 700 years at protecting biodiversity Salt production in coastal regions, an activity that involves the transformation of natural coastal areas into salt flats, can generate significant environmental and social impacts. The conversion of ecosystems such […]
A post by Juliette Aymon, Liene Hennig, Marco Güntert and Manuela Jäggi The Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park is an area of significant agricultural and ecological importance and home of endangered species. New regulations that limit agricultural activities in that area have led to resistance from farmers. A lack of communication is one of the underlying […]
A post by Nina Trdan, Chiara Gasperini, Soraya Negri and Clara Körner Leaving the motorway and entering the city of Koper, you find yourself in the heart of an urban coastal area, with offices and shopping centres on one side and the port of Koper on the other. Looking around, it is hard to imagine […]
In einer Zeit, in der die globalen Herausforderungen der Ernährungssicherheit, Umweltverschmutzung und des Klimawandels immer drängender werden, eröffnet die multifunktionale Nutztierhaltung neue Perspektiven. Dieses Konzept positioniert Nutztiere nicht nur als Nahrungsmittellieferanten, sondern als integrale Bestandteile eines komplexen ökologischen Systems. Sie werden als Mitgeschöpfe in den Mittelpunkt gerückt und vom vermeintlichen Umweltsünder zu Schlüsselfiguren einer nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft – zum Wohle von Mensch, Tier und Umwelt.
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 we explore Hungary’s soil landscape and possible solutions for sustainable soil management.
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 and Anett Szabó decided to seek an alternative path. They made the bold decision to buy a small farm and embarked on a journey that changed the course of their lives.
