The Bavarian Digital Agriculture Competence Network (KNeDL)
Working Together for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture
What will the agriculture of the future look like? Technological advances are opening up fascinating new possibilities in the fields and barns—from robots and sensors to data analysis and AI. The KNeDL brings together people from agriculture, research, business, and politics to put these technologies to practical use and transform Bavarian agriculture. Join us!
Where digitalization takes root.
Drones that help rescue fawns or detect fungal infections or pest infestations early on. Sensors that monitor the condition of the soil and plants. Tractors that drive autonomously across fields. What sounds like the future is, in some cases, already a reality in Bavaria today.
These ideas and innovations emerge where theory meets practice:
in the Bavarian Digital Agriculture Competence Network (KNeDL), an initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism. This is where exchange and cooperation take place on an equal footing. Agriculture, research, business, and politics are working together to bring digital solutions to the fields and barns—for an agricultural sector that is economically strong, environmentally responsible, and a technological leader.
Whether through events, projects, or direct exchanges of experience: We are the platform where innovative ideas turn into real progress.
Our Network Services
Take advantage of our creative and diverse ecosystem! Here you’ll find a wide range of offerings that combine theory with practice, creating real added value.
What does KNeDL actually do throughout the year?
We sow ideas, watch projects sprout from the ground, reap insights, and ultimately prepare the ground for something new. You can read about the details in our year-in-review articles. Go ahead and browse!
Robots in the Field—Opportunity or Challenge?
The white paper from the Digital Agriculture Competence Network (KNeDL) shows how digitalization can transform and enrich Bavarian agriculture. It highlights study findings and real-world examples and presents recommendations for action.
Discover: Are farmers and robots the perfect team?
Highly Complex Systems for Year-Round Cultivation
This article explores how modern technologies are revolutionizing cultivation in closed systems. It covers the topics of sustainability, efficiency, and regional food supply—and explains why indoor farming is more than just a trend.
Learn how high-tech is paving the way for the agriculture of tomorrow.
Your Contact
We look forward to hearing from you at our general email address, knedl(at)bayern-innovativ.de, or feel free to contact our team directly:
Technical Contact
Organization and Marketing
Julia Bartels | Bayern Innovativ GmbH,
Spokesperson
Thomas Muhr, geo-concept,