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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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This week, the Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action D4AgEcol project comes to a successful close with its final symposium, held on Tuesday…

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Sieben Promotionsabschlüsse in sieben Monaten – Wir freuen uns sehr für unsere jungen Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler und gratulieren zum…

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The Fieldlab for Digital Agriculture at ATB is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. What began on 1 July 2015 with the takeover of the site…

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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

D4AgEcol concludes with final symposium at 18th european association of agricultural economists (EAAE) congress in Bonn

Successful graduation – ATB congratulates its recent graduates

The Fieldlab for digital agriculture at the ATB celebrates its 10th anniversary

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