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The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), USA, are sealing…

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Several awards recognise young ATB researchers and honour their high scientific standards and national and international visibility.

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How can digital technologies help farmers use nitrogen more efficiently and improve the humus content in the soil? This key question was the focus of…

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Following its successful launch in Xiamen, China, the EU-China project NEXRUR has now also celebrated its start in Europe with a kick-off event at the…

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Laser module on actuator above small vegetable plants in the field

Hours of hoeing, row after row – that is the reality of weed control in organic vegetable farming. The young plants compete for light, water and…

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The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) and the University of Osnabrück have jointly appointed Dr. Dr. Johannes Halbe…

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Seeds carry more than just genetic information – they carry entire microbial worlds that shape the future of plants. At SeedCon 2026, we bring…

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The sustainable transformation of livestock farming is a key lever for advancing food security, climate and environmental protection and rural…

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It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to Prof. Dr. Mariana Rufino, who passed away far too early on 14 September 2025 at the age of only 53.

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Science is not just about theories, but also about practical solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. Two recent podcast episodes show how…

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Research institutions in Brandenburg and Nebraska seal partnership: MoU signed at Agritechnica 2025 in the presence of Federal Minister Alois Rainer

Outstanding achievments honoured

Science and practice in dialogue: Successful ATB field day on digital nitrogen and humus management

The countryside as an economic driver: EU project NEXRUR launches in Europe to strengthen rural regions economically

Innovative technology against weeds: ATB in Potsdam develops laser module for organic farming

New professorship for “System Science in Bioeconomy”: Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy and Osnabrück University appoint Dr. Dr. Johannes Halbe

SeedCon 2026 – Registration and Abstract Submission open now!

Livestock is essential for a sustainable bioeconomy - New FAO report published with the participation of ATB

Obituary for Prof. Dr. Mariana Rufino

ATB goes to your ears: Our research in two science podcasts

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