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New types of lettuce will ensure competitive advantages

Project 27.09.2011 In a new project, AgroTech is performing screening and cultivation experiments in order to develop new types of lettuce for Yding Grønt product line. The objective is to capture marketshare both in Denmark as well as in the company's export markets.

Danish dairy cows among the world's elite in feed efficiency

Project 19.09.2011 The Danish Agriculture and Food Council's Cattle Division has decided that Danish dairy cows should utilise their fodder five percent more efficiently in the future. This will ensure that Danish cows will continue to be among the best in the world in converting their fodder to milk and meat.

New report: Best available technologies for pig manure biogas plants

Story 07.07.2011 Leaching of nitrogen and phosphorus from intensive pig production can be reduced if the large quantities of manure are used for biogas production and if the digestate is spread in springtime when the crops grow and utilize the natural fertilizer efficiently. According to a new report from Baltic Sea 2020, the right setup of technologies for biogas production and proper treatment of the digestate can benefit both water quality and climate.

Agrotech investigating potential of microalgae

Project 08.06.2011 Danish agriculture is facing substantial challenges in the global competition for future food products markets. These are challenges that must be met with innovation and the development of new forms of quality food products, combining the valued characteristics of traditional food products with new crops and production methods. Algae are one such possible new crop for agriculture in the future.

Sustainable dining

Project 06.05.2011 This project establishes actions to back up the words calling for a reduction in the amount of food we waste. This concerns the development of sustainable, healthy and user-specific concepts for cafeterias, festivals, amusement parks, hotels, conference centres and restaurants.

Laboratory for Plant Innovation

Project 11.03.2011 This research and development project is creating an entirely new platform, featuring the involvement of leading international scientists and facilitating an easier transformation of knowledge into actual innovative business solutions.

Innovative plants

Project 16.02.2011 This innovation consortium aims to develop and strengthen the agricultural and horticultural industry in Denmark. This should be done by developing techniques for breeding and development of a wide variety of plants and plant products.

Bio-based plastics and natural fibers for multiple applications

Project 03.02.2011 Agriculture provides the industry with numerous biomass-resources for multiple applications such as packaging, car composites, insulation, building materials and lots of other products. Bio-materials and bio-plastics become more and more a part of a sustainable solution in the industry.

Product Development of Hop Asparagus

Story 18.01.2011 AgroTech is to develop methods for an efficient production of hop asparagus, a rare and exquisite delicacy from hops. Other crop plants and wild herbs will also be a part of the project.

New Green House Technology goes against conventions

Story 06.01.2011 AgroTech and Senmatic will exhibit itGrows an innovative concept for climate control and production optimization in horticulture at the IPM fair in Essen. itGrows is an innovative system with flexible opportunities both now and in future.

Laboratory for Plant Innovation

Project 11.03.2011 This research and development project is creating an entirely new platform, featuring the involvement of leading international scientists and facilitating an easier transformation of knowledge into actual innovative business solutions.

International conference on alternative protein sources from organic hemp and maize

Event 23.09.2010 Denmark is host for the International conference about alternative protein sources from hemp seeds and maize for organic poultry and pig production the 4th of November 2010, arranged by The Knowledge Centre for Agriculture and AgroTech, Denmark.

Product Development of Hop Asparagus

Story 18.01.2011 AgroTech is to develop methods for an efficient production of hop asparagus, a rare and exquisite delicacy from hops. Other crop plants and wild herbs will also be a part of the project.

Product Development of Hop Asparagus

Story 18.01.2011 AgroTech is to develop methods for an efficient production of hop asparagus, a rare and exquisite delicacy from hops. Other crop plants and wild herbs will also be a part of the project.

New Green House Technology goes against conventions

Story 06.01.2011 AgroTech and Senmatic will exhibit itGrows an innovative concept for climate control and production optimization in horticulture at the IPM fair in Essen. itGrows is an innovative system with flexible opportunities both now and in future.

Innovative plants

Project 16.02.2011 This innovation consortium aims to develop and strengthen the agricultural and horticultural industry in Denmark. This should be done by developing techniques for breeding and development of a wide variety of plants and plant products.

Bio-based plastics and natural fibers for multiple applications

Project 03.02.2011 Agriculture provides the industry with numerous biomass-resources for multiple applications such as packaging, car composites, insulation, building materials and lots of other products. Bio-materials and bio-plastics become more and more a part of a sustainable solution in the industry.

Laboratory for Plant Innovation

Project 11.03.2011 This research and development project is creating an entirely new platform, featuring the involvement of leading international scientists and facilitating an easier transformation of knowledge into actual innovative business solutions.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year

Story 21.12.2010 We wish all our customers and business partners a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Development project: Ingredients in dill aquavit

Project 21.12.2010 Dill Aquavit from Esrum Sø Micro Distillery (Stone Grange) is the largest renewal within the aquavit’s history since Brøndum developed Caraway Aquavit nearly 200 years ago. AgroTech participates in the product’s further development.

The Virtual Greenhouse

Project 26.11.2010 AgroTech is project manager for a new project called: New energy technologies and test centre for the Greenhouse industry.

AgroTech to develop world leading greenhouse IT

Story 03.06.2010 With support from the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation an innovative group of companies, institutes and universities will prepare the ground for Danish export of advanced IT for the greenhouse sector.

Urban Greening

Project 28.06.2010 Imagine a future where cities are not just a collection of buildings, roads and a single park here and there, but a place where the green environment from the beginning is integrated into, on and around the buildings as a whole.

Collaboration resulted in added value

Project 30.03.2010 After about two years' intensive collaboration, AgroTech, Smarter Farming and Uptime IT have launched a new system for monitoring dairy cows. The system which is called CowDetect is running in four Danish dairy farms so far.

Carbon Neutral Chicken Production

Project 23.06.2010 AgroTech is a part of a project to map and document the climate impact in the production of conventional chickens and ecological eggs in Denmark. The aim is to increase knowledge and reduce resource consumption and thus contribute to a reduction in the climate impact.

A taste of island

Project 30.03.2010 How does an island taste? We are about to find out, because AgroTech has started exploring the possibility of growing edible seeds on a Danish island called Agersø. This island provides unique climatic conditions and a distinctive flora. Cooking school Meyers Madhus and nursery Gartneriet Elmegaard Andersen participate in this project.

Automatic droplet counter

Story 08.02.2010 AgroTech has developed an automatic droplet counter which makes it easier, better and more accurate to determine the effectiveness of different spraying methods.

Organic and climate-friendly beef

Story 20.01.2010 Read about a company that is truly green. A company that contributes to improving the environment and climate simply because they can do it and because it feels right. Not because green is trendy or suppliers demand it.

Danish microbrew

Project 15.01.2010 Danish microbreweries require a more knowledge-based approach to production and processes. Learn how this challenge is being addressed in the project ”Danish Microbrewing – Product Innovation and Quality”.

Farmers become energy suppliers

Project 15.01.2010 We dream of a greener world with less nutrient pollution of coastal waters and dependency on fossil fuels. This dream may become true if we increase the use of renewable energy sources and sustainable crop production systems. Learn about a joint Nordic project that combines these issues.