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ripa bnb – Natural riverbanks and bird-friendly farming for sand martins and bee-eaters
Birds that nest on steep banks, such as sand martins and bee-eaters, are good indicators of the morphological condition of a body of water. Due to their dependence on insects as a food source, they are also good indicators of the ecological condition of the surrounding agricultural area. However, extensive straightening and obstruction of watercourses,…
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New approaches to high-quality beef cattle rearing
Due to the declining number of organic suckler cows in Austria over the last 10 years, there is a shortage of organic beef on the market. One reason for this is that organic calf rearing is currently not profitable for most organic farms due to higher costs, mainly due to more expensive feed such as…
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FarmBioNet
FarmBioNet aims to identify biodiversity-friendly farming practices and help farmers to provide habitats that will offer food, safety and shelter for biodiversity on their farms. It will establish Farming and Biodiversity National Networks, consisting of farmers, foresters, researchers, NGOs, advisors, and other relevant Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) actors.
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KOWIR
Project title: Willingness to cooperate and embrace change in the Kremstal economy The project, which originated in the municipality of Schlierbach, aims to promote cooperation and change within the region, thereby strengthening the regional economy. The creation of an innovation support network will promote cross-sector partnerships that contribute to the development of new business models…
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COwLEARNING
Project title: COwLEARNING for sustainable beef and milk supply Society’s greatest current challenges include limiting climate change and its consequences, ensuring a healthy diet and preserving an intact cultural landscape with a high level of biodiversity.A transition to a sustainable agricultural and food industry plays a key role in achieving these goals. In Austria, with…
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LTSER – Regional Point of Contact
LTSER stands for Long-Term socio-ecological research. STUDIA is the node for LTSER communication in Upper Austria. Local actors should become aware of the opportunities related to the platform, e.g. as a source of information, innovation and knowledge, as a clearing node for research questions, and partner for research and educational co-operative projects. Contact: Stefan Kirchweger
Socio-economic Research Institute