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Why soil protection is vital

Published 07.05.2021

Soil protection is a matter of national food security, microbiology and carbon storage, climate adaptation and much more. Everything must be taken into account to ensure sustainable development.

Tailored measures to improve soil

Published 30.04.2021

In the SOILCARE research project, scientists have worked to find solutions to the challenges facing Europe's soil resources.

New invasive fungus on pine trees in Norway

Published 27.04.2021

Diplodia sapinea is an alien, invasive fungus that damage conifers. Pines are particularly vulnerable, and the fungus has caused significant losses for forestry and nurseries in Southern Europe. In August 2020, a serious outbreak caused by this fungus was discovered in Norway.

Blue-green food production in Norwegian prison

Published 22.04.2021

In Evje women’s prison in the southern part of Norway, inmates learn how to make mini hydroponics and aquaponics units. These are units where plants grow in water, with or without fish co-existing in the same system.

Big data from harvesters

Published 21.04.2021

NIBIO’s forest researchers are often told that the old volume models for calculating timber volume of standing trees are out of date. However, new measurements from modern harvesters show that the models are still reliable.

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Increased awareness of local self-sufficiency

Published 13.04.2021

The Competence Networks for Local Food (Kompetansenettverkene for lokalmat) provide food producers around the country with knowledge about local food production and traditional processing methods.

SYNOPS WEB Norway – a new environmental tool

Published 29.03.2021

All farmers must take environmental concerns into account when making pest management plans. SYNOPS WEB Norway is a map-based modeling tool for assessing the risk of crop protection strategies. Using this tool, the farmer can also see which measures will be most effective and document their assessments.

DNA Reveals Imported Pests

Published 26.03.2021

At NIBIO, researchers have used DNA analysis in the fight against unwanted organisms that hide in the soil of imported plants. Environmental DNA makes it possible to find all the organisms hiding in the soil.

Excess fertiliser: Resources gone astray

Published 23.03.2021

Fertiliser is like gold to farmers but can be a challenge to society. Nutrients that end up in the wrong place and accumulate in nature create an environmental problem. Therefore, we have fertiliser regulations. Now, these are to be revised.

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Status of forest trees in Norway

Published 21.03.2021

Genetic diversity is important for trees’ evolution and development as well as adaptation to a changing climate. By safeguarding genetic diversity, we ensure that essential adaptation occurs, and we preserve qualities that could prove useful.

New virus threatens tomato production

Published 15.03.2021

Each year more than NOK 400 million worth of tomatoes are cultivated in Norway. Just like us humans, tomatoes can be attacked by viruses – the new tomato brown rugose fruit virus is one of them.

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Cows in loose housing: What will it cost?

Published 10.03.2021

From 2034, all cattle will be in loose housing. The use of stall barns will cease. Starting in 2024, requirements for calving areas will come into force. NIBIO estimates a total investment need of NOK 18–23 billion between now and 2034 due to the new requirements.

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