Our research projects

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Research projects

Below you will find the description of some large research projects or research networks coordinated by ATB.
These projects are supported by competitively acquired third-party funds from various research funding programs.

In addition, we have listed infrastructural funding projects that have helped us to further develop and expand our research infrastructure in the recent years.

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Intelligence for Soil – Integrated System for Site-Specific Soil Fertility Management. The project aims to develop a mobile, sensor-based analysis system that can provide recommendations for a site-specific fertilizer management - for almost every square meter of soil. It is to contribute to improving soil functions and reducing environmental pollution. With I4S, ATB is coordinating one of 10 interdisciplinary research networks within the framework of Bonares. Funding is provided by the BMBF.
Contact: Dr. Robin Gebbers

The EU funded project Grass-based circular business models for rural agri-food value chains is developing new circular business models based on grassland and pruning residues in rural areas. New biomass utilisation concepts will improve nutrient recovery, contribute to enhanced self-sufficiency in raw materials and will reduce energy consumption. Funding is provided by the EU.
Contact: Dr. Philipp Grundmann

In the project Emission-free Shrubberry Production, an autonomously operated tractor powered by photovoltaic energy is being developed, which in the future, will be able to take care of the understory growth in bush berry plantations and thus help to improve yield and fruit quality of soft fruit. Partners from research, industry and practice are collaborating closely within the project. Funding is provided within the framework of the European Innovation Partnership "Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability" (EIP-AGRI).
Contact: Prof. Dr. Cornelia Weltzien

The ERA-Net project Milkey aims at holistic system concepts for sustainable and low-emission milk production, which are targeting key regions in Europe. One of the aims is to identify the most important techniques for reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the respective dairy farming systems and regions and to develop an online monitoring tool for barn climate and emission control.
Contact: PD Dr. Barbara Amon Prof. UZ

Projects

CIRCUL-A-BILITY – Rethinking Packaging for Circular and Sustainable Food Supply Chains of the Future ▶

Food packaging is designed to protect the food through its supply chain, communicate to customers, and to ensure food quality, safety and optimal shelf life. Progress is now needed to secure its circularity, minimize fo…

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29.10.2020

28.10.2024

Funding authority:

Europäische Union (EU)
PLASMA – Plasma applications for smart and sustainable agriculture ▶

A continuous increase in demand for food caused by population growth represents a serious challenge for the humankind. Even in regions where food is plentiful, safety of the food cycle is increasingly important. Improvin…

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06.10.2020

05.10.2024

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Europäische Union (EU)
SustInAfrica – Sustainable intensification of food production through resilient farming systems in West & North Africa ▶

Large areas of agricultural land in W. and N. Africa are heavily degraded, with water scarcity, low soil fertility and poor plant health, due to use of unsuitable agronomic systems and inappropriate management. In W. Afr…

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01.09.2020

31.08.2025

Funding authority:

Europäische Union (EU)
Coating – Coating von Obst und Gemüse; Produkt- und Verbraucherverhalten ▶

Packaging of fresh products such as fruit and vegetables is necessary to extend shelf life and increase safety. The use of plastic packaging is increasingly coming under criticism. An alternative can be the coating - a t…

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01.09.2020

30.04.2021

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QS-Wissenschaftsfonds Obst, Gemüse und Kartoffeln vertreten durch QS Fachgesellschaft Obst-Gemüse-Kartoffeln GmbH
BeonNAT – Innovative value chains from tree & shrub species grown in marginal lands as a source of biomass for bio-based industries ▶

The BeonNAT project aims to increase knowledge about the extraction of various organic products from wood species, trees and shrubs that are currently underutilized. The project evaluates the key aspects in the value cha…

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01.07.2020

30.06.2025

Funding authority:

Europäische Union (EU)

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