How will climate change affect Arctic agriculture? Published 26.04.2023 With temperatures on the rise, new opportunities for Arctic food and fodder production emerge.
New book on Climate Neutral and Resilient Farming Systems Published 24.04.2023 A new book presents evidence-based findings on climate neutral and resilient farming systems and provides solutions for increasing sustainable productivity while reducing GHG emissions.
How to collect seaweed for the dinner table Published 20.04.2023 70% of the earth consists of oceans. Yet only around 2% of the world's food energy comes from the sea. If we are to increase the earth's food security, researchers believe we should make greater use of the marine opportunities. Let’s begin with seaweed, which you can easily collect yourself.
Sensing the qualities of ciders from Hardanger Published 23.03.2023 Along with the tradition for growing apples, local processing into apple cider has equally long traditions.
Urban farmers need adapted sales channels Published 22.03.2023 Local food is increasing in popularity. The more local, the better. However, selling local food is much more demanding than many may be aware of. Fortunately, new digital solutions are on the way.
A nose for trouble – sniffing out plant pests Published 16.03.2023 Many plant pests are transported across international borders on plants, where they can hide as stowaways. Researchers from all over Europe have joined forces to create electronic noses that can sniff out infected plants.
CRISPR and Next Generation Sequencing can help control destructive wheat virus Published 07.03.2023 Through applying novel, cutting-edge techniques, Norwegian and Chinese scientists are creating cereals that are resistant against wheat dwarf virus.
Transnational collaboration to save the Caspian seal Published 03.03.2023 Pollution, illegal hunting, global warming and disease pose a serious threat to the Caspian seal. NIBIO’s genetic experts have now teamed up with the Caspian Seal Research and Rehabilitation Center in Kazakhstan to help save this endangered, red-listed species.
Ten facts about soil and farmland preservation in Norway Published 03.02.2023 Without sufficient soil, our ability to grow food is threatened. Since World War II, approximately 120 000 hectares of cultivated and cultivable land have been turned into housing, roads, and commercial areas in Norway.
Cultivation of livestock fodder can provide better soil in Ethiopia Published 26.01.2023 Livestock are important for economy and livelihood in rural Ethiopia, but simultaneously grazing animals create a major problem with erosion and soil degradation.
Norwegian researchers contribute to more climate-friendly sheep farming in Sardinia Published 17.01.2023 Researchers from Norway and Italy are aiming for a more climate-friendly sheep farming.
Educating professionals on the reuse of wood Published 13.01.2023 One of the most important deliverables in the CircWOOD project is to educate Masters’ and PhD candidates who can contribute to a more circular use of Norwegian wood resources.
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