Agricultural Sciences

Agriculture has long since ceased to be what it once was: climate change makes it necessary for us to find ways to reduce our consumption of resources, release fewer greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, protect the environment and preserve biodiversity. Nevertheless, we want to produce high quality food to feed the growing world population. An important role is played by progressive digitalisation both in the field and in the barn, which fundamentally changes the work in agriculture, increases efficiency in production and supports farmers in doing more for the environment, climate and animal welfare. In the agricultural sciences degree programme, our students are actively involved in solving important social and environmental problems. The basis of the study programme is formed by basic natural science subjects such as biology, chemistry, mathematics and statistics. Building on this, students receive basic training in the disciplines of plant and animal production as well as agricultural economics and agricultural technology. Social sciences and ecology also play a role. This approach from different directions is called interdisciplinary. In addition, our students acquire interdisciplinary skills such as science-led work and presentation.