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Prison project with heart: Inmates care for sick chickens.

28 Apr, 2025 7 mins read

Prisoners in open custody take care of sick laying hens. In this way, they take on responsibility and are proud of their work with the animals.

Brilliant idea: Creative farmer invents children's toys - made from corn.

28 Apr, 2025 4 mins read

A farmer from the Münsterland region had a brilliant idea. He developed children's toys made from corn and became successful worldwide.

How much life is still in the forest? Europe launches mission from space.

25 Apr, 2025 7 mins read

Our forests are CO2 storage and climate saviors. However, nobody knows exactly how much biomass they really contain. A new satellite is set to provide data on this for the first time.

Lawnmower DIY: How to sharpen the blade quickly and easily yourself

25 Apr, 2025 5 mins read

An online guide shows how to sharpen the lawnmower blade yourself. Quick and easy - without much equipment.

New feed rack in the cowshed: What farmers are looking for

25 Apr, 2025 3 mins read

Which feeding grids have proven themselves in the farmers' stables? We asked practitioners.

Recognizing Leaf Spots and Reacting Correctly, Part 2: Biotic Leaf Spots

25 Apr, 2025 34 mins read

Radiation, fungal pathogens, or nutrient deficiency - all can lead to leaf spots and thus restrict photosynthetic performance. Depending on the cause, it is possible to prevent or treat them.

Hydrogenated vegetable oil: UFOP calls for statistical recording

25 Apr, 2025 4 mins read

Hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) is becoming increasingly important for meeting climate requirements in the transportation sector. Therefore, the UFOP demands more transparency in statistics.

Alternatives to CO2 stunning successfully tested

25 Apr, 2025 9 mins read

The stunning of slaughter pigs with the help of CO2 is being criticized. Therefore, the FLI has tested alternative stunning gases for practicality and animal welfare.