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News

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2019.11.11 | Agro

Study shows: Moderate nitrous oxide emissions from perennial grass for future bio-refineries despite high N input

Perennial crops are being considered as a new source of biomass for bio-refineries and sustainable energy. A new study from Department of Agroecology has determined the emission of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide.

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2019.10.23 | DCA

Crops for the future climate

A flood can ruin a potato harvest in just 24 hours. However, by understanding the plant's defence mechanisms against flooding, it is possible to create more crop-resistant crops that can withstand flooding. An international research team with the participation of Associate Professor Kim Hebelstrup from the Department of Molecular Biology and…

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2019.09.27 | Agro

Danish students participate in an international competition

23-24 October, the European student competition BISC-E holds its first European final in Berlin. BISC-E, which is a competition in the field of bioeconomy, encourages students to take an interest in recycling of biological resources and development of bio-based products and processes. The Center for Circular Bioeconomy, which is part of Aarhus…

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Research

DCA cooperates with research environments at the entire university. However, the following five departments have food and agriculture as a major focus area:

Policy support

Through an agreement with Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark, the Danish Centre for Food and Agriculture (DCA) performs research-based consultancy for the ministry and relevant government agencies within agriculture, food and environment. DCA’s goal is to advises the ministry on how to produce healthy food of optimal quality, and meet the demand for bio-based energy and materials and an increasing focus on stewardship in relation to the environment, nature and climate.


Contact

Special Consultant Klaus Horsted
Phone: +4587157975
Email: klaus.horsted@dca.au.dk

Special Consultant Ulla Sonne Bertelsen
Phone: +4587157685
Email: usb@dca.au.dk

Special Consultant Lene Hegelund
Phone: +4587157441 / +4593508931   
Email: lene.hegelund@dca.au.dk

Visit AU Foulum

AU Foulum is part of Aarhus University and is home to most of the university’s research in food and agriculture. Research areas include plants, animals, food, organic farming, bioenergy, environment, climate, soil, genetics and technology.  

Read more about AU Foulum and how to visit the centre



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