Agroecological Farming: the Example of Organic Agriculture
Lecture series in spring 2026
The lecture provides an overview of the principles and practices of organic agriculture. The lessons in the fields of soil, crop production, animal husbandry and food systems are given by experts in the respective fields from the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL. New findings from research and suggestions for further developments will be provided. Critical discussion is encouraged.
The lectures are open to all FiBL members, associated institutions and project partners. On request, also students from other Universities can attend (no ECTS, but you can receive a certificate of attendance).
We also offer two guided excursions - to the FiBL farm and orchards in Frick and to the long-term trial DOK in Therwil.
Topics covered
- soil fertility and climate impact of organic agriculture,
- reduced tillage including results of long-term experiments and meta-analyses,
- sustainable crop rotations,
- nutrient management in organic agriculture,
- plant protection: regulation of diseases and pests,
- plant breeding and variety choice for organic production,
- strategies of organic farmers to increase biodiversity,
- sustainability, ethics and product quality in organic animal husbandry,
- organic support policies,
- organic agriculture's contribution to sustainable food systems,
- organic agriculture in the tropics,
- quality of organic food and food processing,
- inspection and certification
Lecture attendance
The lectures are taking place online on Fridays from 20th February 2026 to 22nd May 2026 at 8:15 using a Microsoft Teams meeting link.
Please register for the lecture series. You will then receive the access information as well as the detailed program.
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