Research

FiBL deals with a broad spectrum of organic farming questions. Research topics cover a wide range of areas such as natural plant protection, conservation of soil fertility, food quality, species-appropriate livestock management, alternative veterinary medicine, and agricultural policy and marketing issues.

Research at FiBL is allocated among different divisions with specific areas of emphasis. In addition to the research divisions, we have dedicated divisions for education and advisory services, for communication, and for development and cooperation.

Research divisions

Soil Sciences
Horticultural Sciences
Phytopathology
Entomology
Animal Health
Animal Husbandry
Socioeconomy
Food Quality and Safety