Co-developing.
Co-researching.
With Zukunft Land, we bring science and practice together as equal partners.
For resilient and sustainable agri-food systems.
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Our Vision
Change happens where people take action every day: on farms, in regions, and across our cultural landscapes.
Zukunft Land brings together practitioners, researchers, businesses, public administration, and civil society to jointly advance agriculture and regional development. To support this, real-world laboratories are being established in five regions — places to try out new approaches, test innovations, and learn together.
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ZALF-IATYour scientific partner
Zukunft Land is an initiative of the Innovation Centre for Agricultural System Transformation (IAT) at the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF).
At the IAT, we combine scientific expertise, methods, and technical research infrastructure to support the living labs and work with them as long-term partners in their development.
Website ZALF-IAT
Living Labs
Five Regions. Real-World Practice.
In five living labs, we test innovative approaches together with practitioners on the ground.
East Brandenburg Arable Farming Region
Multifunctional and diverse arable farming systems
Havelländisches Luch
Climate protection and grassland use in fenland regions
North Hessian Loess Plain
Intensified organic farming
Hessian Low Mountain Range
Integrated plant-animal agricultural systems
Rheingau
Multifunctional and climate-resilient viticulture systems
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Jobs
We’re Looking for You.
Zukunft Land thrives on committed people and bright minds who connect science and practice. Ready to rethink agriculture and land use? Join us.
Open positions at IAT
Contact
Let’s get started.
Do you have questions, ideas, or would you like to become a partner? We look forward to hearing from you.
Julia Gunnoltz
Living lab manager
East Brandenburg arable farming region
