Through inter- and transdisciplinary teaching and research, the faculty makes a significant contribution to responsible, practice-orientated and future-proof agricultural science that actively tackles global challenges and offers solutions for sustainable development. It develops innovative concepts and solutions that offer people a sustainable and fair future. It also contributes its expertise in the areas of consumer, nature and environmental protection.
In basic research, it further develops the theoretical and methodological basis of agricultural and life sciences. In applied research, it focuses on solving problems at various spatial scales. This includes securing livelihoods by realising the right to adequate food and the supply of bio-based raw materials and energy, as well as adapting agricultural and food systems to future challenges such as global climate change.