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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The need for feed

Published 18.10.2018

Can disused land become part of Norway’s food preparedness plan? This year’s dry summer revealed the need for a survey of disused grasslands. Experts at NIBIO answered the call.

Indo-Norwegian project to strengthen smallholder resilience

Published 17.10.2018

Smallholders are important to India. The four year multidisciplinary Resilience project aims to help more than 100 000 Indian farmers increase agricultural productivity and adapt to climate smart agricultural practises.

Climate change affects the soil’s ability to transport water

Published 04.10.2018

Soil has a complex structure that is intertwined by tiny holes and cavities. The larger ones are called macropores, which are vital in the transportation of water. Climate change could however alter macroporosity, leading to more flash floodings and soil erosion.

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Creating value from wood waste

Published 02.10.2018

The increased use of wood results in several by-products. How can we exploit these residues in new and profitable ways?

Keep up with vegetarian trends!

Published 24.09.2018

Over the last couple of years, the sale of plant protein products has increased rapidly. Several brand-new types of food have appeared, but a recent analysis shows that Norway still has untapped potential when it comes to developing its own products with Norwegian ingredients.

Scientific conference to celebrate Norway’s 100 years of forest inventories

Published 03.09.2018

Norway was the first country in the world to establish a nationwide forest inventory. The Norwegian National Forest Inventory, first established in 1919, has for almost 100 years produced knowledge about the forest resources. In May next year, the sylvan centenarian will be celebrated with a large scientific conference. And, you are invited.

Belief in Norwegian soy production

Published 01.09.2018

With soy production spreading further and further north, researchers are now looking into the possibilities for edamame cultivation in Norway.

Aiming to increase the quality of African meat production

Published 30.08.2018

The demand for livestock and poultry products is growing faster than the production in African countries. Local meat production covers part of the demand, while the rest is met by imports. The major constraints for production are inadequate feeds in terms of quality and quantity, diseases, poor genetics, and lack of commercial orientation.