Grovfodrets betydelse för uppkomst av önskvärda och oönskade smaker i mjölk och mejeriprodukter

Horse in traffic is a qualitative case study that aims to provide knowledge about interactions between horse, horse users and modern road traffic, and which type of measures might be needed to improve road safety. Providing knowledge about typical events and situations for equestrians and horse …

Food is a central component for a sustainable society, environmentally but also for public health. To make sound decisions on sustainable food choices, methods that combine environmental impact, nutritional supply and health impacts need to be developed. Currently, evidence based methods for such …

Plan nutrition is an important input in Swedish crop production, both from a cost effectiveness point of view and from a crop value point of view regarding both quality and yield. To optimize the usage of plant nutrition is therefore of great importance for a profitable crop production. …

Choosing the right variety (ies) for your soils, places, crop sequences, cultivation goals, etc., etc. are fundamental to being able to achieve success with your cultivation. It is also necessary to know which cultivation measures individual varieties requires to achieve the desired results under …

Weed competes with the crop for light, water and nutrients. Competition for resources can cause crop losses which in some cases can be significant, as well as provide a crop of poorer quality. It is therefore important to develop strategies that keep weeds at a reasonable level. Not keeping the …

Controlled inputs of plant protection agents are vital for achieving high yields in fresh condition. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) lays the foundation for this, in which plant protection is a very important tool for keeping the crop healthy and free from attacks by pathogens. The pathogens …

The ley has a significantly greater impact on livestock production efficiency than any other crop in Swedish agriculture. In ley and maize forage production trial funds from Stiftelsen lantbruksforskning (the Foundation for agricultural research) are sought to the core funding of the field trials …

Water has a central role for all processes in and on the ground. During dry years and inferior stands during springtime, irrigation is vital for optimizing grain production. Knowledge about water-maintenance and water-economy are vital to develop long-term sustainable solutions for culture systems. …