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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 09.05.2023

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.

Imported animal feed could threaten Norwegian plant health

Published 25.08.2018

Extreme drought has led to a lack of roughage, necessitating imports from abroad. This increases the risk of stowaways that could cause damage and loss of crops for Norwegian grain and grass cultivation.

Innovative research collaboration to improve food and nutrition security in Africa

Published 10.08.2018

Innovative sustainable agriculture technologies are being introduced in six African countries, through the collaborative research project InnovAfrica. The project aims to improve sustainable food and nutrition security in Africa.

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More marshland in Norway than thought

Published 07.08.2018

New calculations of Norway’s vegetation show that close to nine percent of the country’s landmass is marshland. This is nearly fifty percent more than previous data had led us to believe.

Norway spruce particularly susceptible to drought stress

Published 20.07.2018

Long-term droughts reduce growth and carbon sequestration in forests. The trees also lose some of their ability to withstand attacks from fungi and insects.

Sustainable forestry in Norway

Published 09.07.2018

The report “Sustainable forestry in Norway” documents the development and status of Norwegian forests, compiled from several fields of study, and contains comprehensive statistics which are updated regularly.

Berry cultivation in plastic tunnels

Published 07.07.2018

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in growing berries in plastic tunnels. Industry players are likely to need more information about this cultivation method, and researchers are working to find innovative solutions to increase profitability in the produce sector.

New fruit-eating pests found in Norway

Published 06.07.2018

There is a constant risk that foreign species will be unknowingly brought in alongside imported goods. The brown marmorated stink bug is one such species, with the potential to cause tremendous damage to a wide variety of crops. The bug was recently discovered in a shipment of imported tiles.

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