Integrated pest management in grain farming Published 03.10.2021 In 2015, integrated pest management became mandatory in Norwegian grain production. It has been an eye-opener for Norwegian grain farmers.
Popular technology day at Apelsvoll Published 22.09.2021 Agriculture has undergone a tremendous technological development in recent decades. New agriculture technology is under continuous advancement, with the aim to increase profitability, ease farmers’ daily life and reduce negative environmental and climate impacts.
Sheep grazing statistics available online Published 13.02.2023 As of 2021, statistics provided by Organisert beitebruk on the number of sheep annually released and re-collected from outlying pastures are available at nibio.no. The figures go back 40 years and are sorted by municipality and county.
The polar bear’s destiny when the ice recedes Published 17.09.2021 Over several decades, sea ice has gradually been receding from the areas around Svalbard. New research shows that this has led to loss of genetic diversity and an increasing degree of isolation in the local polar bear population.
More Norwegian onions on the plate Published 11.09.2021 Onions are the third most consumed vegetable in Norway and are also important at a global level. A new research project aims to further increase the quality and status of Norwegian onions.
Progressively older forests and dead wood Published 04.09.2021 Measurements from the National Forest Inventory’s 22,000 sample plots provide a detailed overview of the Norwegian forest. Recently published data show that the volume of timber is increasing – but slightly less than before.
Establishing a circular wood value chain Published 03.09.2021 sirkTRE will raise the wood and building industries towards the holistic circular, green shift by ensuring that recycled wood is used in construction projects and is included as a raw material in today's wood processing industry.
Create your own wildflower meadow Published 01.09.2021 Do you want to establish your own insect-friendly wildflower meadow with seeds from your neighborhood? NIBIO's new “Frøboka” (The Seed Book) will provide you with all the help you need.
Norway’s food security in an unstable world Published 31.08.2021 The debate around Norway’s food security has primarily focused on the degree of self-sufficiency and government stockpiling of grain. However, vulnerability in the food system is much more complex and requires a broader understanding.
High methane emissions found from composting digested food waste Published 12.08.2021 In comparison to the greenhouse gas emissions from composting untreated waste, composting digestate left after biogas production can cause significantly higher methane emissions to the atmosphere, a new study reveals.
Hot water to combat strawberry runners Published 07.08.2021 Strawberry plants have runners that quickly fill the fields and provide favorable conditions for fungus if not removed. Reglone is an effective herbicide against runners, but it is no longer approved in the EU and Norway. Now researchers are looking into whether hot water could be an alternative.
Carbon storage in grasslands Published 17.07.2021 Grasslands and pastures are efficient for carbon storage, but management practises can affect their storage ability.