Where innovation meets agriculture
Combining state-of-the-art agricultural technology, innovative cultivation systems and expert discussions, the KaRisMa team from the Department of Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems presented its software at the DLG Field Days.
From 16 to 18 June 2026, companies, research institutions, advisory organisations and practitioners gathered on the grounds of the German Agricultural Society (DLG) and Anhalt University of Applied Sciences near Bernburg in Saxony-Anhalt to discuss the latest developments in Agriculture. Informative tours, live demonstrations of modern agricultural technology and expert discussions on several stages offered numerous opportunities to exchange knowledge and experience. Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences was represented by the KaRisMa project, led by Prof. Dr Bernhard Schauberger, and showcased its work at the stand of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).
Research meets practice
The focus of the exhibition stand was the presentation of the KaRisMa software. Visitors were able to familiarise themselves with the application and try it out for themselves. The team led by Martina Dierk (HSWT), Felix Schuck (HSWT) and Stefan Greif (Greif Solutions) held numerous discussions with farmers, advisers, representatives from the agricultural machinery sector, and staff from public authorities and organisations. The focus was not only on demonstrating the software, but above all on direct discussion of practical requirements, possible use cases and future development steps. It was precisely this feedback that proved invaluable in tailoring the application even more specifically to users’ needs.
Exchange, feedback and new perspectives
Furthermore, the KaRisMa team used the Field Days to network with other projects and stakeholders in the agricultural sector. During these in-depth discussions, points of contact for future collaborations, validation workshops and the long-term sustainability of the project’s results were explored. Overall, the feedback on the software was very positive. Constructive criticism, new ideas and practical suggestions were carefully noted, discussed within the project team and will be incorporated into further development wherever possible. The DLG Field Days have thus once again demonstrated how important direct dialogue between academia, industry and Agriculture is for successful innovation.
