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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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.

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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.