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Agroscope is the Swiss Federal government agriculture, food and environmental research organization, gathering the three research stations of the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture, which is under the Federal Department of Economic Affairs. The three research stations are: *''Agroscope Changins-Wädenswil (ACW):'' ACW carries out research in the areas of arable farming and fodder production, fruit, vine, vegetable and ornamental plant growing as well as berries, medicinal and aromatic plants. It also undertakes tasks in relation to the implementation and monitoring of agricultural production equipment (e.g. spray equipment) and variety protection. ACW is located at Wädenswil and Changins, from which it takes its name. *''Agroscope Liebefeld-Posieux (ALP-Haras):'' ALP-Haras carries out research into farm animals and dairy farming. The topics dealt with range across the entire chain, starting with feedstuffs through animal production and processing to animal food products and its role in human nutrition. *''Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon (ART):'' ART carries out research aimed at eco-friendly and competitive agriculture. Its special focus is a diverse rural area. The staff develop and evaluate sustainable production systems in plant production and animal husbandry using an integrated research approach. == Goals == Agroscope conducts agricultural research across the entire food chain - from plant production and animal husbandry both outdoors and indoors, through laboratory tests to food analysis.〔(Flyer Agroscope )〕 The research stations are geared towards the needs of their service recipients: persons who work in agriculture as well as consumers, the public and administration. Agroscope encourages a multifunctional and competitive Swiss agriculture. It focuses on economical, ecological and social issues. Agroscope orients itself towards future challenges, gives cross-disciplinary and innovative system approaches the appropriate significance and operates in an application-oriented manner.〔(Agroscope Jahresbericht 2009:4 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Agroscope」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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