The research services of the Federal Ministry are a special feature in the Austrian research landscape. They work on research questions from the Ministry's sphere of competence and, through direct contact with practice, are able to take up current problems and promptly develop appropriate solutions.
To ensure that water and water bodies meet the high standards of the environment and consumers, research, analysis, and monitoring are necessary. The Federal Office for Water Management (Federal Office for Water Management) develops the decision-making foundations for addressing water management challenges.
The Federal Institute for Agricultural Economics and Mountain Farming (BAB) is a socio-economic research institute. Its staff focus on current and forward-looking topics in agricultural policy, the food industry, farm management, rural development, and mountain regions.
The Federal Office for Viticulture in Eisenstadt (BAWB) is the authority of first instance for the state inspection number procedure and is also an EU-recognized accredited testing body. Equipped with all standard testing procedures, the office is among the modern wine testing centers in Europe.
The research projects of the University of Agricultural and Environmental Education (HAUP) combine subject matter from the agricultural and environmental fields with pedagogy and advisory work, with a focus on preparing the findings for agricultural education and consulting.
The Higher Federal Teaching and Research Institute and Federal Office in Klosterneuburg is the oldest and largest research center for viticulture and fruit growing in Austria. The institute has vineyards, orchards, laboratories, as well as a wine technology and fruit processing center available for scientific work.
The modern research facility at the HBLFA Francisco Josephinum in Wieselburg comprises three specialized departments: Agricultural Engineering, Biomass, and Food and Biotechnology. Through the teaching activities of the researchers, current topics in agriculture, agricultural technology, digitalization, and food technology are directly integrated into both education and practical application.
High-quality teaching and research form the cornerstone of HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. In research, innovative experimental facilities and laboratories are utilized. Forward-looking, practice-relevant research projects are primarily conducted in cooperation with national and international organizations.
Research on all aspects of horticulture is conducted in Schönbrunn, with a central focus on the impacts of climate change. The research institute is organizationally linked with the Higher Vocational School for Horticulture and the Austrian Federal Gardens.
With its Research and Services division, the Higher Federal Teaching and Research Institute Tyrol (HBLFA Tyrol) serves as a competence center for strengthening agriculture and dairy farming in the Alpine region. The institute acts as a point of contact for all matters related to milk processing, from the raw milk to the finished product.