KNeDL on a discovery tour - fields of innovation

Join us on a journey to people, ideas and technologies that are revolutionizing Bavarian agriculture. Along the way, we will visit digitalized fields, marvel at autonomous agricultural robots and take a look inside smart barns. All to answer the one burning question: What will the agriculture of tomorrow look like?

Ready for the future? Experience digital agriculture!

Episode 2: A different approach to crop cultivation

Bavarian State Institute for Agriculture in Ruhstorf a. d. Rott

Climate change, energy costs, environmental protection - agriculture is facing major challenges. Does the solution lie in digitalization?

The Bavarian State Institute for Agriculture is showing how it can be done: In its "Future Crop Farming" project, it is testing high-precision sensors, satellite-based monitoring and autonomous field robots - with the aim of making the entire cultivation process more efficient, resource-saving and sustainable.

Take a look into the future with us!

Agricultural robotics

Thanks to digitalization, agricultural robots are taking over repetitive tasks and giving farmers more freedom. Beat Vinzent and Stefan Kopfinger show how field robotics are replacing human labor and also reducing soil compaction. Discover how autonomous robots increase efficiency and biodiversity.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity is crucial for controlling pests, recycling nutrients and promoting pollination. Johannes Burmeister shows how extended crop rotation and biodiversity strips ("beetle banks") improve biodiversity and the microclimate.

Soil protection

Heavy rain, drought, storms - climate change is hitting agriculture hard. Florian Ebertseder shows how we use sensors, drones and the ABAG software to analyze and, above all, minimize soil erosion. Mulching and undersowing protect the soil, improve water absorption and promote biodiversity.

Socioeconomics

Socioeconomics looks at economic and social factors when evaluating technologies. Olivia Spykman talks about how digital technologies and robotics affect farmers' day-to-day work.

Plant protection

Klaus Gehring demonstrates two concepts in the Future Crop Farming project: on the one hand, the minimal use of pesticides and mechanical weed control versus the targeted, sparing use of chemical agents. What makes which method particularly effective?

Knowledge transfer

Who actually knows what and how can this knowledge be combined in a meaningful way? The innovative concept by Anna Henkel (University of Passau) promotes an enriching exchange between different groups, such as research, practice and agricultural engineering.

Episode 1: Beastly Digital

Bavarian state estate Almesbach near Weiden i.d. Oberpfalz

Thanks to the use of state-of-the-art technologies, we are experiencing a transformation that is taking the well-being of our animals to a new level and reducing the workload of farmers. From fitness watches for cows and AR glasses to milking robots and high-tech in the calf barn. Stay informed and discover innovations that focus on animal welfare!

Your contact

Christian Metz
+49 911 20671-717
Innovation network Production, Head of Competence Network Digital Agriculture Bavaria, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Munich
Kathrin Schuberth
+49 911 20671-184
Innovation network Production, Project Manager, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg