The Department of Biosystems Engineering’s task is to research and develop technology for agriculture with a focus on high technology. The department is divided into two research groups:  ‘Automation and System Engineering’ and ‘Environmental Technology’ and two commercial units: The biogas plant at Research Centre Foulum and Engineering Centre Bygholm in Horsens.

Automation and System Engineering
We focus on advanced technology projects that promote the development of new technologies and production systems. New technologies will ensure better animal welfare, less resource usage and a better working environment, while external genes and environmental impact is reduced. In our research in for example sensor systems, robotics and technologies for organic farming we aim at these goals.

Environmental Technology
The core of the research team is environmental and emissions issues with special focus on odor, ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from livestock buildings, manure storage and manure spreading. Furthermore, we conduct research in technologies for handling and processing of livestock manure from animals to plants, including techniques for the separation of manure and biogas production from manure and energy crops, and research into the mathematical / physical models to hedge the impact of measures in animal production and optimization of decision support systems.

Biogas plant
The biogas plant was commissioned in 2007 and aims to promote biogas production. The research focuses on developing new technologies and optimization of existing technologies, and on reducing the negative environmental impact of biogas production, including smell.

The commercial unit in Horsens
Bygholm Engineering Centre (formerly Research Centre Bygholm) carries out  commissioned tests of equipment for agriculture.
The tests include
- The precision of fertilizer-, salt- and lime spreaders
- Ventilation equipment for stables
- Security of cabs for tractors etc.

Address:
Schüttesvej 17-21
PO Box 140
8700 Horsens