As part of the event, they presented a talk entitled ‘Emissions reduction in dairy cattle housing – practical experience of using calcium cyanamide’. Practical findings on reducing emissions in dairy cattle housing were presented and discussed in depth with the specialist audience.

The symposium provided an important platform for dialogue between the research and practical sectors, with the aim of further developing concrete measures to reduce methane emissions.

In his first presentation, he outlined possible applications of artificial intelligence in pig farms and discussed its potential for animal monitoring, management and improving efficiency. The second presentation focused on energy supply for agricultural holdings using photovoltaic systems, in particular the use of battery buffers to stabilise and optimise self-consumption.

The seminar provided a valuable platform for dialogue between academia and industry.

Since 1998, the DMK has been honouring authors of exceptional, practice-oriented scientific works relating to maize cultivation. The doctoral thesis was completed at the Institute of Agricultural Engineering at the University of Bonn, within the Chair of Animal Husbandry Technology (Prof. Dr Wolfgang Büscher), in the Forage Preservation research group. The award ceremony takes place annually as part of the DMK Annual Conference in mid-November.

The award specifically recognises the scientific relevance and practical application of the research into reducing emissions in silage production.

Dr Paßmann presented the TUI barn under the title “TUI Barn: An integrated approach to emissions, animal welfare and system synergies”. The project centres on a modular research barn in which the interactions between animal welfare, the environment and husbandry techniques are investigated under realistic conditions.

Ms Nett gave a presentation entitled “Long-term investigations of ammonia emissions from slatted floors in dairy barns with rubber inserts and emission protection flaps”. The focus was on long-term measurements aimed at reducing ammonia emissions through technical modifications.

The international conference provided an excellent opportunity for scientific exchange and networking with colleagues specialising in precision livestock farming. The University of Bonn’s research was thus also represented on the international stage.

Dr Maack, together with Dr Siriwan Martens from the Saxon State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and Geology, presented various physical spoilage parameters measured at the silage cut surface. As a member of the Federal Working Group on Forage Preservation, he also contributed to the ‘Silage Controlling’ poster series.

In a poster presentation, Prof. Sun showcased his innovative and newly patented multi-sensor system for the real-time measurement of various silage parameters during fermentation or aerobic storage.

Ms Kristin Rang presented her poster, which examined the influence of storage temperature on the aerobic stability of silage.

Ms Wanda Flegler from the Institute of Nutrition and Food Sciences, as a project partner, also presented interim results from the “Effilage” project in a talk on microbial dynamics.

The international conference fostered scientific exchange with colleagues specialising in silage research and created many opportunities for networking.

During his visit, there was a professional exchange on current research topics in meat science and processing technology. In addition, possible avenues for future collaboration between the two institutions were discussed.

The visit underlines the shared interest in international knowledge transfer and scientific networking.

It protects an innovative measurement setup for investigating the aerobic stability of silage, as well as the associated measurement method. The system was developed by a team led by Prof. Dr Büscher and Prof. Dr Sun at the University of Bonn, in collaboration with the ILT’s scientific workshop.

The aim is to improve quality assurance in silage preservation and to provide practical solutions for research and agriculture. The patent marks an important milestone in the development of smart analytical technologies for forage assessment.

Prof. Sun Yurui was awarded the visiting professorship at a formal reception. In a series of specialist lectures, Prof. Büscher and Prof. Sun presented the latest research findings on the application of sensor technologies in silage research and modern livestock farming.

In addition to the exchange at the university, the programme also included company visits to Tai’an Jinlan Dairy Co., Ltd. and Kolle Harvest Agricultural Machinery (Shandong) Co. Ltd. During these visits, concrete opportunities for cooperation in research, development and technology transfer were agreed upon.

The visit marks another important step towards deepening international scientific partnerships and promoti

Der Besuch ist ein weiterer wichtiger Schritt zur Vertiefung der internationalen wissenschaftlichen Partnerschaften und zur Förderung innovativer Lösungen für die Landwirtschaft von morgen.

As part of a short series of lectures, Prof. Dr Büscher and his team presented current projects in the fields of feed preservation, emission reduction and animal welfare. Afterwards, the guests were given a guided tour, during which they gained fascinating insights into the institute’s laboratories, workshop and machinery hall.

The visit provided a valuable platform for professional dialogue and further networking between the research community and the experimental farm.