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BAB 094/26: Conversations with Data Systems
Graph-Based Retrieval-Augmented Generation for SQL Querying of Longitudinal Databases Many scientific institutions rely on large, historically grown databases that span multiple decades, are distributed across several servers and contain heterogeneous documentation. This is especially true for the agricultural funding data maintained by the Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics, Rural and Mountain Research, where, besides others, the INVEKOS and ÖPUL systems have accumulated more than...
BAB 090/26: Fundamentals and infrastructure for model-based analyses
Various measures within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and beyond pursue objectives such as increasing the competitiveness of agricultural holdings or promoting sustainable development and the efficient management of natural resources. The objectives and associated measures address and influence many different components and actors throughout the agricultural, environmental and food system, such as farmers or natural resources such as water, soil or air. The European...
BAB 086/25: Situation of farm women in Austria 2026
An analysis of the current working and living conditions Since the 1970s, studies on female farmers have been conducted in Austria every 10 years (1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016), initiated by the Austrian Female Farmers Working Group (ARGE Bäuerinnen). The questions (questionnaires) on the working and living conditions of women farmers remained essentially the same throughout the entire period. The present project is part of the implementation evaluation of the CAP Strategic Plan...
BAB 093/26: Calculation of simplified cost options for GSP education providers
During the GSP 23-27 period, the European Commission is offering the option of billing services under the GSP using simplified cost options (VKO; also known as ‘unit costs’). Selected interventions (e.g. 78-01 business consulting) are already being billed according to VKO. This option is now also to be implemented in Austria under the Common Agricultural Policy for intervention 78-02 (knowledge transfer/education providers). Unlike 78-01, the situation is more challenging because factors...
BAB 089/26: Austrian Reporting Pilot study for Sustainability Agriculture (AREPSA)
Austria currently lacks methods and procedures for calculating sustainability indicators at the farm level that are consistent with established indicators (e.g. national greenhouse gas inventory, LGR) in aggregated form. Such methods would be suitable for supplementing the Green Report with sustainability indicators with the help of farms that voluntarily keep accounts. To date, the Green Report has only reported on the economic performance indicators of the various types of farms. The...
BAB 085/25: Innovation Lab
At the BAB, ‘innovation’ and ‘digitalisation’ are already identified as cross-cutting issues. Nevertheless, there is still no central, institutionalised unit that systematically identifies, develops and tests new ideas, methods and technologies (e.g. digitalisation, new data analyses, governance innovations) and, if successful, transfers them into regular research, consulting or administration. The Innovation Lab aims to close this gap and serve as an incubator and interface between...
BAB 092/26: Recalculation of standard costs for fruit and vegetable producer organizations
As part of the planned amendment of the GSP-AV and the GSP 2026, changes are also to be made in the area of sectoral interventions for the fruit and vegetable sector. In the course of this, the BMLUK and the AMA approached the BAB to calculate standard cost rates in accordance with the European Commission's guidelines for predefined interventions. The flat-rate system promoted by the European Commission contributes to more efficient administration, a reduction in bureaucracy for applicants,...
BAB 088/26: New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in Agriculture and Food Production
Relevance of the EU-NGT-Regulation for Austria In mid-2023, the European Commission presented a proposal for an EU regulation on plants and food and feed produced from them using new genomic techniques (NGT). The proposed regulation distinguishes between Category 1 and Category 2 NGT plants. While Category 2 NGT plants are to be regulated largely in the same way as genetically modified organisms, Category 1 NGT plants are to be exempt from the requirements of GMO legislation and instead...
BAB 091/26: Wine online
The Austrian wine sector faces economic challenges due to changing socio-economic conditions (e.g. digitalisation, changes in consumer behaviour, availability of active substances in plant protection, climate change, labour availability). Changes are also imminent at the level of the legal framework. In order to be better equipped to meet future challenges in an international market environment, the Austrian wine sector needs efficient tools at the operational and sectoral management,...
BAB 087/26: Networking and knowledge transfer in the Global Agritourism Network
The Global Agritourism Network (GAN) is a worldwide network of agritourism stakeholders. Its aim is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience on sustainable agritourism. With over 1,100 members from 115 countries (as of December 2025), the GAN has developed into a central platform for international dialogue and cooperation in recent years. Objective Active participation in the GAN allows us to help shape the international exchange of knowledge and experience and to contribute...
BAB 084/25: Sustainable innovative business models for the rural space NEXRUR
Rural areas and agriculture are facing major economic, social and environmental challenges in relation to climate change, the loss of biodiversity and water supply (see Long-term Vision for EU Rural Areas, Rural Pact, EU Rural Action Plan). There are also socio-economic challenges such as low income, demographic changes and difficult access to services in rural areas. As a result, there is a need for improved innovative business and production models in rural areas that have a positive...
BAB 083/25: GRACE - Growing Climate Resilience in Remote rural Areas through Community Empowerment
Europe is warming faster than any other continent and the effects of climate change (CC) on the European continent, such as rising average temperatures, an increase in hot days, heavy precipitation or changes in precipitation patterns, will further increase the likelihood and intensity of climate hazards. This can lead to devastating floods, forest fires or droughts that jeopardise the population, infrastructure, natural systems and the supply of vital ecosystem services to society, as well...