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AgriFutur: 67 million for the future of agricultural research in Göttingen!
New interdisciplinary research buildings “AgriFutur” at the University of Göttingen will promote innovative agricultural sciences from 2026.
AgriFutur: 67 million for the future of agricultural research in Göttingen!
A new milestone in agricultural research is being set at the north campus of the University of Göttingen. The “AgriFutur” building is slowly taking shape and promises a remarkable opportunity for the further development of agricultural sciences. With a planned usable area of over 2,000 square meters and total costs of around 67 million euros, half of which are borne by the federal government and the other half by the state, the university creates an integrative research environment. This information is provided by Göttingen Tageblatt confirmed.
Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2026 and the building is expected to be completed by the end of 2029. The innovative concept has already received approval from the Joint Science Conference (GWK), which will finally approve the project in July 2025. The aim is the interdisciplinary approach, which should link not only agricultural sciences, but also life sciences, environmental sciences, economics and decision-making sciences. The aim is to effectively counter the challenges that climate change poses to the global agricultural and food system. The Science Council has rated the project as “very good to outstanding” and recommends its funding. This positive assessment underlines the University of Göttingen.
Research objectives and interdisciplinary approaches
As part of “AgriFutur”, various research groups work on topics relating to animal and plant production as well as economics and social sciences. In addition to air-conditioned experimental laboratories, the equipment also includes rooms for virtual environments and experimental kitchens. This creates a unique scientific-methodological basis that aims to close the methodological gap between laboratory and field scale. “This gives us the opportunity to think about agricultural research as a system,” says Prof. Dr. Bernhard Brümmer, Vice President for Research and Sustainability.
In addition, the project “agri:change – future through change” is being funded with 24.75 million euros, which focuses on sustainability transformation in Lower Saxony. The total costs of this project amount to around 58 million euros. This parallel approach clearly shows that the university does not just rely on individual projects, but rather seeks comprehensive solutions to the challenges facing agriculture today. Prof. Dr. Achim Spiller, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, is pleased with the Science Council's recommendation and sees this as a big step in the right direction.
The role of research for the future
The importance of research projects in agriculture cannot be overestimated, especially in the context of pressing environmental issues. The Federal Environment Agency carries out numerous projects that deal with the environmental impacts of agriculture and develop strategies for environmental protection. This is not just about observing and evaluating the current environmental condition, but also about advising political decision-makers and informing the public.
Overall, the construction of “AgriFutur” offers great hopes for future agricultural research and its ability to adapt to climate change. The University of Göttingen shows that it is well positioned to meet the complex challenges of agricultural sciences with an interdisciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities. It remains exciting to see what progress can be made in the coming years.