Agriculture

SLU's research in agriculture and plant production aims for sustainable and environmentally safe methods of production.

We need to look after our soils, be economical in our use of valuable fertilisers, protect the crops from disease and weed, and at the same time take care of nature.

Naturally, our crops must be of good quality and be produced to a reasonable cost. We need to understand the life processes of plants, animals and microorganisms in order to attain our objectives.

We also need better buildings and machines, new technology, new crops and new cultivation systems. We conduct research on a wide front! SLU's Environmental Monitoring and Assessment programme Agricultural landscape provides an overall picture of environmental quality in the agricultural landscape.