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With an aim to improve the farmer’s gold

Published 22.01.2019

Using livestock feces for fertilizer is nothing new. We are familiar with the whiff of the ‘farmer’s gold’ every spring in the countryside. Now researchers believe that there is also enormous unused potential in fish sludge and food waste, which contain nutrients that can be harvested.

More accurate climate policy

Published 21.01.2019

NIBIO is part of a massive project that could result in more accurate climate policy

Satellite data may help farmers cope with too little or too much water

Published 07.01.2019

How much water does the soil contain? Whether it is too much or too little, it is crucial for farmers to know. Real soil moisture measurement, combined with information obtained using drones and satellite images may provide some answers.

Cooperation to conserve spruce genes

Published 04.01.2019

Eight conservation stands for genetic resources in Norway spruce have been established in Eastern Norway. These could be of great importance.

Learning from decay fungi

Published 02.01.2019

Logs could soon be turned into pig feed, food stabilizers and much more.

Winter and snow - Image credit - Arne Steffenrem - NIBIO - Norwegian Forest Seed Center

Forests and climate: learning from the past to predict the future

Published 21.12.2018

Climate change is a global societal challenge. In order to prioritize mitigation and adaption options in the forest sector, increased knowledge about how forests affect climate and how climate affects forest is necessary. A new international research project, led by NIBIO, aims to fill this knowledge gap.

New center for precision forestry

Published 17.12.2018

Forests will be a vital resource in our future renewable bioeconomy. NMBU and NIBIO are establishing a new center for precision forestry. Close collaboration with industry players will result in more profitable and sustainable forestry.

Food and Nutrition Security a key area for cooperation between Norway and South Africa

Published 06.12.2018

H.E. the Ambassador of South Africa to Norway Ms. Selaelo Ramokgopa & First Secretary, Ms Medupe visited NIBIO, Ås campus on the 5th of December.

Fungus-resistant lettuce using CRISPRtechnology

Published 04.12.2018

White mold can wreak havoc on lettuce farms, destroying crops and causing financial losses. Now researchers at NIBIO want to use the gene-editing technology CRISPR to develop fungus-resistant iceberg lettuce.

NIBIO and China collaborating on climate smart food production

Published 03.12.2018

Norwegian technology and methods for precision-fertilization are to be implemented in China as part of a new collaborative research project on efficient climate smart food production.

Safeguarding waterways near new roads

Published 03.12.2018

When new roads and train tracks are built, efforts have to be made to protect the ecosystems of waterways nearby.

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The need for feed

Published 18.10.2018

Can disused land become part of Norway’s food preparedness plan? This year’s dry summer revealed the need for a survey of disused grasslands. Experts at NIBIO answered the call.

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