Lantm?nnen’s Farms of the Future – theory put into practice

At Lantm?nnen's Farms of the Future, new cultivation methods, plant breeding, new technology and data collection are tested and evaluated to realize the vision of Farming of the Future. On the farms, stakeholders in the agricultural and food industry can meet, be inspired and exchange knowledge with each other to create thriving farming together.?

Together, our Farms of the Future provide a picture of how productivity, resource efficiency and measures for the environment can be developed in order for us to achieve sustainable and profitable farming of the future. Here, we also test research and theory in practice to develop new cultivation methods adapted to Nordic conditions.?

During 2023, operations at the three Farms of the Future have been further developed, and more visitors than ever have visited them to see examples of Farming of the Future in practice.?

Climate calculations at Bjertorp

In 2023, information and data were collected about the farm's fuel consumption, fuel type, amount of fertilizer used, energy use for threshing and drying and several other factors. With the help of the new climate calculation tool Agrosf?r, carbon dioxide emissions are calculated based on actual data, rather than standard values that are often used for climate calculations. As part of the work, Lantm?nnen in partnership with Yara is carrying out a fertilization strategy project where the latest knowledge and technology in the field are tested and calculated to achieve the lowest possible climate impact on the farm.?

Feed trials at Viken to reduce climate impact

During spring 2023, feed trials were carried out at Farm of the Future Viken, to see how different feed compositions can be used most effectively. The trials investigated which nutritional parameters should be considered, at what levels and in what amounts. This aims to reduce the climate impact further, without affecting the milk production or health of the animals.? Since the launch of SMART feed in 2015, it has been possible to reduce the climate impact from the feed by between 5-20 percent, maintaining the same high quality and productivity. In addition to this, the SMART feed has other positive effects by utilizing more domestically produced ingredients. This means both reduced transports in the value chain and Sweden being able to become more self-sufficient.?

World-leading technology for plant breeding at Sval?v

During 2023, a new ground-breaking plant breeding facility was put into full operation, where world-leading technology is used for fast and precise development of crops. Nine new growth chambers have been installed, where environmental factors such as temperature, day length and light are controlled to breed new plant varieties. In a state-of-the-art lab, large amounts of genomic data are tested and analyzed. New varieties with desirable characteristics are selected, tested and then multiplied on 200 hectares with more than 100,000 test plots. For example, characteristics that result in higher yields with less inputs, more drought-resistant crops and increased disease resistance.?

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