ISF Institute for Intelligent Systems and Smart Farming

Mandated by the Canton of Thurgau, the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST) is establishing the new ISF Institute for Intelligent Systems and Smart Farming in Tänikon. The agriculture and food industry is undergoing a profound transformation process. In our Living Lab, we are researching the future of agriculture with partners and partner companies. Rapid technological change offers many opportunities for more efficient and environmentally friendly farming, but also increases the pressure on farms to innovate: they have to fulfil various interests and requirements such as consumer participation, environmental protection, climate policy, competitiveness, subsidy policy and food supply security.

In order to keep up with the pace of change, an accelerated transfer of knowledge from fundamental and applied research into practice is necessary, taking into account the regional characteristics. The ISF, as part of the OST's systems engineering department, in co-operation with Agroscope and Swiss Future Farm in Tänikon, is the ideal partner for all aspects of the farm-to-food chain. With a strongly interdisciplinary approach that combines technology, economics and the environment, practice-relevant issues can be investigated under real conditions on site.