Soil Protection and Regenerative Agriculture in Austria

Farmer associations in Lower Austria promote soil protection and regenerative agriculture through practical research and knowledge sharing. The Boden Leben association, founded in 2018, unites 641 members and partners with BOKU University, AGES, and the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture. It organizes 20 annual events, 3–5 field days, and a major biennial conference drawing 1,000–2,000 attendees. Members engage via WhatsApp groups on topics like no-till farming and catch crops. The association collaborates with networks in Germany, Switzerland, and the European Conservation Agriculture Federation.