Departments
The seven research departments at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences comprise:
Biosystems Engineering researches and develops techniques for agriculture with focus on high technology.
Agroecology and Environmentworks with agroecology and production management addressed to the advisory service and primary producer. Furthermore, analyses on a farm-, regional and national level addressed to the authorities are made.
Animal Health and Bioscience research themes comprise feed composition and quality, animal nutrition, digestion and metabolism of nutrients, growth and lactation physiology, reproduction, immunology, disease mechanisms, bio-markers, disease prevention, animal behaviour and adaptability, stress biology, production and health management including animal production and health economy.
Food science.The aim of the department is to increase the basic understanding of factors of importance for a competitive, sustainable and secure production of high quality foods.
Genetics and Biotechnologyresearches the underlying molecular, genetic and physiological background for economically important traits in both plants and animals using the most modern techniques including high-capacity sequencing. In parallel, we develop and implement new methods in statistical genetics, biostatistics and bioinformatics.
Horticulture generates new knowledge concerning the production and quality of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals.
Integrated Pest Management contributes to efficient and environmentally acceptable prevention and control of pests in crop production, animal husbandry, and food processing, in industrial buildings, in private homes and in society in general.
Service departments consist of:
Faculty Secretariat manages the secretariat function of the Deans office in relation to administrative, professional and information issues. It also provides facilities and services for the research departments, including the internal and external communication of the research activities at DJF.