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Collecting the knowledge from agricultural research and farming practice, preparing it didactically and disseminating it in a target group orientated way. This is the main task of AGRIDEA within the Agricultural Innovation and Knowledge System (LIWIS/SCIA). Around 120 employees at our locations in Lindau, Lausanne, Cadenazzo and Bern have been committed to sustainable and down-to-earth solutions for the Swiss agriculture and food industry since 1958.

News

SPADETEST SoilDoc is now available in English

How is my soil doing? The SoilDoc spade test method allows you to quickly determine its condition.
The download documents for the SPADETEST are now also available in English. They can be downloaded free of charge from the spatenprobe.ch website. The SPADETEST offers an intuitive and simple way to assess the condition of the soil. It allows you to quickly see whether previous tillage or driving has already caused problems or damage.

«DIGI-Rangeland»
Horizon Europe project launched.

This research project aims to promote digital innovation in grazing livestock farming systems.

DIGI-Rangeland facilitates knowledge exchange between stakeholders and promotes collaboration in the field of digital innovation. AGRIDEA is one of 13 European project partners. By identifying the needs and obstacles faced by practitioners, the project will evaluate and promote effective digital solutions to ensure the resilience and sustainability of grazing livestock systems across Europe.

«Climate Farm Demo»
Demonstrating climate smart solutions.

AGRIDEA coordinates the national network of pilot farms of the European Horizon programme.

Climate Farm Demo is an international initiative involving 1'500 pilot farms in 27 European countries. The aim of the project is to reduce emissions and promote adaptation to climate change through sustainable agricultural practices. AGRIDEA plays a key role as the national coordinator for Switzerland. It oversees a network of around 15 climate advisors who support the pilot farms in conducting audits, implementing action plans, and monitoring progress.

 

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Offer

We use some of our main competencies in favor of international agriculture.

Facilitation

For knowledge generation, the exchange of experiences and decision-making, the use of facilitation techniques as well as participatory methods are key elements for achieving good results.

Project Management

Good project design, planning, support, implementation and conclusion are basic activities of project managers, coaches and multipliers in rural areas.

Methods developpement

RDP (Regional Development Projects), PLA (Participatory Learning and Action), Outcome Mapping among others. Various methods to initiate and to manage platforms and exchange networks complete the offer.

CECRA

AGRIDEA is part of the Certificate for European Consultants in Rural Areas.

IALB

AGRIDEA is part of the Internationale Akademie für ländliche Beratung.

GFRAS

AGRIDEA is part of the global forum for rural advisory services.