Trees come to life Published 21.03.2020 Some of us are already admiring blossoms and tiny fresh leaves. Others are waiting expectantly. For all, trees returning to life signals the onset of spring. But how do they do it?
Genetic variation in Norwegian forest trees Published 21.03.2020 Genetic variation ensures that trees survive and thus are able to provide us with a range of benefits, among others timber, paper, carbon binding and biodiversity.
Nine facts about Norwegian agriculture Published 05.03.2020 Today, the average Norwegian drinks 89 litres of milk each year. 30 years ago, the amount was almost twice as much. Norwegians consume 18 kilograms of cheese, and 67 kg meat. This is five kg more cheese and almost 20 kg more meat than in 1988. The total organically farmed area is decreasing, whereas the demand for organic produce and other foods is steadily increasing.
A passion for marmots Published 03.03.2020 Researcher Dr. Svenja B. Kroeger at NIBIO has a passion for marmots and other furry creatures. She loves nature and thinks every day should be World Wildlife Day.
Improved yields in African project areas Published 27.02.2020 Only two years in, InnovAfrica-farmers practicing diverse maize-legume and Brachiaria grass production are experiencing increased yields.
Possible road salt alternative Published 18.02.2020 NIBIO has been monitoring the streams into and out of the Østensjøvannet lake to find out whether sodium formate as a de-icing agent causes fewer environmental issues than standard road salt.
Climate Cure 2030 — forestry measures Published 05.02.2020 Forest covers 37 % of our country with an annual net uptake of around 23 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents. It is possible to increase net uptake in forests through improved forest management, and with time, increase the level of annual C sequestration on a national level.
Increasing grain yield on existing land Published 04.02.2020 There is a huge potential to increase Norwegian grain production. This is mainly because the arable land we currently use has a significantly higher potential yield than the volume currently harvested. Analyses show that this "yield gap" is greater in Norway than in other European countries.
Evaluation of agricultural climate measures Published 31.01.2020 As a basis for Climate Cure 2030, NIBIO evaluated four measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. These are cover crops, drainage, reduced food waste and changing from a diet based on meat to one based on vegetables and fish.
Tool for planning work: New land barometer Published 20.01.2020 Statistics and graphics showing that land resources in municipalities and counties have been brought together in the web-based land barometer, launched in 2019. It provides an overview of the agriculture and forestry production base in Norway.
Kilden maps show 3D and receive GPS data Published 13.01.2020 In the latest version of Kilden, we can see map data in three dimensions, which gives us better visualization of the landscape. We can also upload GPS data and see it alongside other maps.
Good plant health stops food waste Published 02.01.2020 If we are to increase food production in order to feed the world, the plants we produce must arrive in our kitchens in good condition. But plants have many enemies, and their growers are constantly encountering new challenges due to climate change and global trade.