News

Popularisation of research results is an important part of NIBIO’s communication work. We publish several news items every week, mainly in Norwegian. News in English is also produced and can be found here in our english news archive.

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Research institutes highlight the importance of forests for the prosperity and competitiveness of Europe

Published 26.06.2024

Europe can get much more from its forests, say five European forest research institutes. For this, Europe needs to build innovative industrial systems that can rely on sustainable sourcing from European forests.

Animal manure is a farmer’s gold

Published 25.06.2024

In Norway, animal manure is also called «the farmer’s gold». Although it might seem like dirty business, spreading manure is a form of recycling nutrients that already exists in agriculture. It is a prime example of circular economy.

Joining forces with China to solve global challenges

Published 19.06.2024

NIBIO and Chinese research partners are celebrating 20 years of successful research collaboration on food security, environment and climate. Going forward, climate adaption, waste challenges and circular economy will be amongst the important target areas for cooperation.

How much do Norwegian farmers earn?

Published 13.06.2024

In 2023 the average income for farmers in Norway was a little more than 400,000 NOK. But behind this number exists great variety.

Top ten plants for pollinators

Published 07.06.2024

Bees, bumblebees, and hoverflies function as flying caretakers in both urban and rural areas. From spring to fall, they sip nectar from various flowers while carrying pollen from one bloom to another. But which flowers do the pollinators prefer?

New technology provides higher geographical accuracy in risk maps

Published 06.06.2024

An innovative new tool developed by NIBIO through international projects aims to provide better risk maps for diseases and pests.

Investigating the practise of pollarding in Western Norway

Published 22.05.2024

In the lush landscapes of Western Norway, pollarded trees bridge the past with modern environmental concerns. In a recent study, researchers investigated what motivates farmers to continue this ancient tree pruning practice.

Climate measures in plant production

Published 09.05.2024

The climate is changing, we are becoming more numerous and must produce more food and feed. At the same time, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon storage in the soil.

Urban farming – for preparedness and public health

Published 08.05.2024

Fewer and fewer have practical knowledge of how to grow the food we eat. Often, this is a result of where we live, not of interest or desire. Through urban farming, more people can contribute to increased local food production and their own well-being.

Monitoring of brown bears in Pasvik and Inari using hair traps

Published 22.04.2024

Since 2005, NIBIO Svanhovd has been monitoring the population of brown bears (Ursus arctos) in the border area between Norway, Finland, and Russia. In the summer of 2023, DNA from 22 bears was detected.

Genetic advancements: monitoring northern Europe’s iconic wildlife species

Published 08.04.2024

Researchers at NIBIO are currently developing new molecular-genetic tools for non-invasive monitoring of three ecologically important species in northern Europe, namely reindeer, moose, and brown bear.

New tools to predict winter stress in grassland

Published 05.04.2024

Variable and unfavourable winter conditions often cause damage and yield loss in grasslands in Northern Norway and other regions with long winters. Now, researchers are combining high-tech tools, models and ground registrations to predict winter survival and yields in grasslands in the region.

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