From research to practice - multi-species seed mixtures as a pillar for agroecology [Webinar Recording]

Webinar Recording
Written By Southstik Studio .

Andreas Lüscher, from the AGFF Innovation Hub in Switzerland, presents his team's research into the practical application of multi-species seed mixtures, demonstrating their advantage as a pillar for agroecology. 

This webinar explores functional biodiversity, input substitution, symbiotic nitrogen fixation and weed suppression. 

Find out more about

  • The agroecological advantages of mixtures, presenting research results from 

  • European projects with large experimental networks;

  • The process of developing seed mixtures;

  • The major mixture types, looking at how this depends on utilisation purpose and growth conditions; and

  • The AGFF certification label for high-quality seed mixtures.

Of interest to

  • Researchers wanting to know more about the effects of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning, or in applied development of multi-species mixtures

  • People working in agricultural extension services

  • Teachers of agriculture in a college or university

  • Those representing a seed company

  • Farmers producing crops with and without leys

Recorded in May 2024

Keywords: Arable, Biodiversity, Certification, Climate change, Low input farming, Transdisciplinary research

Country: Switzerland, EU, Pan-Europe

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