Course on biodiversity consulting on farms

Biodiversity in cultivated land is currently declining. The course "Biodiversity consulting on farms" aims to positively change the impact of the federal biodiversity subsidies (CHF 410 million annually) on biodiversity.

The course, which is broadly supported by an advisory group (FOEN, FOAG, Swiss Advisory Forum, 6 pilot cantons (BE, FR, LU, SG, ZH, TG), possibly KBNL and other stakeholders), is designed to train biodiversity advisors who are able to provide goal-oriented and holistic advice. Whether the course meets this requirement will be analysed in a scientific monitoring. After completion of the project, the course will continue to be offered with an adapted project organisation.

• Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) - Promotion of Education, Research and Innovation
• Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
• Cantons

• Agrofutura AG
• Agridea

• Chevillat Véronique (Department of Extension, Training & Communication)

• Frick Rebekka (Department of Food System Sciences)
• Home Robert (Department of Food System Sciences)
• Rutz Theres (Department of Extension, Training & Communication)
• Stöckli Sibylle (Department of Crop Sciences)

Co-leadership with Agrofutura and Agridea

• Advisory & Training (Department of Extension, Training & Communication, FiBL Switzerland)
• Society & Innovation (Department of Food System Sciences, FiBL Switzerland)