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forest researchers are often told that the old volume models for calculating timber volume of standing trees are out of date.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.
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.
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.
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.
Sharing knowledge: VIPS on exclusive UN list for open source digital goods Published 19.02.2021 NIBIO’s VIPS pest prediction platform has been chosen from almost 500 nominees to be on an exclusive list of currently 22 innovative openly licensed technologies.