Articles

Biochar for improved soil nutrient management and reduced pesticide exposure

Published 17.03.2022

Agricultural production practices can have negative impacts on soil quality, environmental and food safety. Now an international team of scientists aim to develop combined solutions to address these concerns.

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Harvested forest area in Europe did not increase abruptly

Published 10.03.2022

In July 2020 Nature published some surprising results showing an abrupt increase in harvested forest area in Europe. A new study provides empirical insights into where the Nature-study went wrong.

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New guide on feeding reindeer

Published 07.03.2022

From nature’s perspective, reindeer are adapted to seasonal changes in food quality and quantity. In recent years, reindeer winter pastures has been covered by ice and large amounts of snow due to climate change. To prevent potential starvation, ensure animal welfare and survival reindeer must be supplementary fed during such periods.

The sense of apples as part of cultural identity

Published 04.03.2022

When growing up by a fjord on the south-western coastline of Norway, the growing of fruit is for many people part of their common heritage. The landscape, soil and seasons lay the foundation for fruitful harvests.

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How to attain emission free greenhouses

Published 03.03.2022

The greenhouse industry has traditionally used natural gas for heating. However, this production method results in high greenhouse gas emissions. By switching to electric lighting in the greenhouses, the industry faces a possibility to a more climate friendly method of operation.

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Low concentrations of glyphosate in streams

Published 02.03.2022

Results from monitoring of the pesticide glyphosate in agricultural streams performed by NIBIO, show no basis to say that drainage from glyphosate to the surface water will result in negative environmental effects in Norway

Circular economy in the potato chips industry

Published 01.03.2022

With expert help from NIBIO, the potato chips manufacturer Maarud has established a large and modern composting facility for its waste resources. The facility will help keep valuable nutrients in circulation.

Eelgrass disease along the Norwegian coast

Published 28.02.2022

Eelgrasses are very important ecosystems for many marine species including coastal cod. When the eelgrass is damaged, cod and many other species are affected. Eelgrass is damaged by coastal zone expansion and pollution but is also vulnerable to disease.

Resistance – also a challenge in Norway

Published 13.02.2022

Research shows that the level of resistance to pesticides in Norwegian agriculture is higher than previously assumed. This requires farmers to rely on alternative and integrated plant protection strategies to a greater extent to prevent resistance.

Green recycling of resources in wastewater

Published 02.02.2022

A combination of microalgae and bacteria can function as natural purifying agents for greywater. The resources from the organic material could also be recycled to be used as food and animal feed products in the future.

Nordic freshwaters and bioeconomy

Published 31.01.2022

How will the green transition change the land use in rural districts in the Nordic countries? And what consequences will this have for our water systems and the benefits we enjoy from clean water?

Dried spruce as firewood

Published 24.01.2022

After the dry summer of 2018, there has been a lot of dried spruce in the forest. What if this could be used as firewood? NIBIO’s wood expert Simen Gjølsjø has investigated whether there is good fuel economy in taking dried spruce directly from the forest for use in woodburning stoves.

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