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Research & innovation

"Research and innovation in the agri-food sector make an important contribution to solving our future problems."(Federal Minister Ilse Aigner)

BMELV research is closely linked to the future-centric topics climate protection, renewable resources and feeding the global population. One of the main goals is to protect the natural environment through sustainable agricultural production. At the same time, perspectives are to be created for rural areas. Last but not least food safety and a healthy diet are other important research topics.

Around 400 million Euro are made available every year in order to achieve progress in BMELV research on these topics. Research needs for the next few years are specified in the BMELV Research Plan.

The departmental research units are the main source of scientific findings for the preparation of the political decisions of the BMELV. Furthermore, the BMELV promotes research projects from the Innovation Programme and in the areas of Renewable Resources and Organic Farming.

Research Institutes overseen by the BMELV

Labormitarbeiterin analysiert Untersuchungsergebnisse mit Hilfe moderner Technik

In performing its ministerial duties, which include the enactment of legislation, the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) relies on research findings. The necessary scientific groundwork and expert advice is largely provided by the four federal research institutes (Bundesforschungsinstituten, or BFIs) within BMELV’s remit.

Influenza database EpiFlu™ facilitates global cooperation in the fight against influenza pathogens

The influenza database EpiFlu™ is of global importance and has been operated by the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) since 2011. The database is intended to help accelerate the development of vaccines for use in human or veterinary applications and is therefore of equally great importance for both veterinary medicine and human medicine.