Biomass Institute presents research at Triesdorf Johannitag 2023

Since 2016, the joint Biomass Institute (BIT) of the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT) and Ansbach has been coordinating and supporting research and investigations in the field of biomass production and utilisation. Topics such as biodiversity, digitalisation, environmental protection and sustainable energy production are also dealt with intensively. Research at the BIT is thus orientated towards the current challenges of our time. Using posters, projections and exhibits, the scientists provided interesting insights into their research work and the diverse collaborations with professorships, staff and students from HSWT and Ansbach University of Applied Sciences.

A prototype for the precise placement of liquid fertiliser substrates in soil, which was developed as part of the LiqInject research project, attracted a great deal of interest. An innovative application method, in which the fertiliser is placed in a deep and sealed depot, can minimise negative effects and increase efficiency. In addition to the current prototype coulter, a coulter from the previous EffiD project was also presented.

Another crowd-puller was an unusual flying drone that was developed as part of a BIT research project at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences. This drone is powered by hydrogen and impressed visitors with its enormous size and wide range of applications. As part of the Diabek digitalisation project, the researchers demonstrated live on a test field to the enthusiastic audience how digitalisation can make field work easier.

As part of the knowledge transfer projects Space for Diversity and WISAVI, the developers presented a self-designed poster that worked like a board game. At various stations, visitors were able to answer quiz questions on the topic of biodiversity and receive appealingly presented information on orchards, wild bees, soil animals and more. Many took the opportunity to test their knowledge and received a small giveaway in return.

The long-term CATCHY project was also presented and discussed. The third phase of the project is focussing on the effects of intercropping on soil fertility and yield parameters.

The RegiopAKT scientists were able to clearly demonstrate how digitalisation can contribute to possible solutions to the issue of climate change. In view of the major challenges facing the agricultural and food system in Germany and worldwide, the project is developing innovative approaches for local value chains in Agriculture using the example of the future region of Franconia-Hohenlohe.

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