The BERTEBOS prize was instituted in 1996. It is distributed by the ROYAL ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY for highly qualified, pioneering development methods referring to food, agriculture, animal health or ecology. The prize is distributed every second year.

The ROYAL ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY has been asked to appoint the prize-winner and the prize is handed over at a ceremony on the 28th January every year, on the name-day of the King, Karl. The prize amounts to 300,000 SEK and the persons handing over the prize have been, so far, King Carl XVI Gustav, Crown Princess Viktoria, Princess Lilian and Princess Christina.

In addition to the main BERTEBOS prize, scholarships can be applied for directly from the Foundation. Anyone performing research or studies within the fields of food, agriculture, animal health or ecology at a college or a university can apply for funds from the Foundation. Research within the fields carried out in the district of Halland may also justify a scholarship.