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ANTIGRO
Storage conditions for processing potatoes and reducing acrylamide levels during storage are the focus areas in this project.
Projects
NIBIO is a project driven research institute and collects approximately 400 million NOK annually in project funding from both national and international sources. A lot of activity is carried out through EU and EEA-projects and we also participate in research projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America. NIBIO coordinates several large international projects with a particular focus on food security and climate change. The list of projects is not complete.
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Bio-farming for bioactive compounds
The objective of "Bio-farming for bioactive compounds" is to increase value in the Norwegian agricultural sector by producing bioactive compounds (phytogens) for addition to feed and packaging materials aimed to 1) increase shelf life of salmon feed 2) reduce winter ulcers in farmed fish 3) improve the health and intestinal flora in poultry, and 4) designing biodegradable and antimicrobial packaging materials.
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Mulching of organically grown row crops, for easy growing and increased farmers’ motivation – HAKKET BEDRE ØKO (“Mulch organic”)
The project aims at increasing the production of organically grown vegetables in Norway by studying how a mulch layer of chopped plant material (mulch) may reduce weed and improve nutrient supply.
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Uncorking wine & cider typicality
Uncorking rural heritage: indigenous production of fermented beverages for local cultural and environmental sustainability is funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway