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Researchers agree: Regulations are hindering biological plant protection products

Published: 12.06.2026

Despite promising research results, it can take up to ten years to obtain approval for biological plant protection products in the EU. Researchers experience that current regulations are designed for synthetic products and prevent new biological alternatives from reaching the market.

NIBIO partners with Brazil’s Embrapa

Published: 11.06.2026

NIBIO has signed a cooperation agreement with Brazil’s Embrapa, one of the world’s largest agricultural research institutions. The aim is to strengthen research on sustainable food production, climate adaptation, and natural resource management.

Preserving wooden heritage in the Arctic

Published: 08.06.2026

Historic wooden structures across Svalbard are crumbling under the combined weight of climate change and human activity. Longer, warmer, and wetter seasons fuel wood-decaying fungi, while tourism adds physical wear to sites never built to last.

Arctic quality – what do consumers think?

Published: 01.06.2026

What does “Arctic quality” mean for Norwegian consumers? A large survey by NIBIO shows that the term itself is still little known. Nevertheless, most people are very positive about Northern Norwegian food and agriculture.

Get to know the pollinators

Published: 26.05.2026

One in three bee species in Norway is on the Norwegian Red List for Species. Last week, NIBIO launched a new booklet that aims to improve knowledge about our pollinators and how we can help them survive.

Different calculation methods can lead to major variations in food self-sufficiency rates

Published: 14.05.2026

Norway produces only 35–40 per cent of the food we eat, while neighbouring countries like Finland and Germany often report 70–80 per cent. But are we really that much worse off? A new report shows that the answer lies in how the figures are calculated.

Aphids threaten lettuce crops – a warning signal for Norwegian food preparedness

Published: 04.05.2026

Pests are threatening Norwegian crops at the same time as key plant protection products have disappeared from the market. Farmers lack effective alternatives.

Profitability challenges and success factors in organic farming

Published: 29.04.2026

A new report from NIBIO shows that profitability in organic farming in Norway varies considerably across different types of production. While some producers achieve strong results, the sector is characterized by uncertainty related to markets, regulations, and policy frameworks.

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Long fibres and high density—sawn timber from Northern Norway shows good quality

Published: 24.04.2026

New research shows that spruce sawn timber from Northern Norway meets the requirements for load-bearing structures. This could lead to increased local value creation in the north.

NIBIO contributes to new European network for monitoring soil erosion

Published: 22.04.2026

The EU-funded project EUROSION aims to establish a shared system for monitoring and modelling soil erosion across Europe. The goal is to improve knowledge of the extent, development and drivers of soil erosion, thereby providing a stronger basis for more targeted mitigation measures in agriculture.

CO₂ emissions from cultivated peat soils may be lower than assumed

Published: 15.04.2026

Cultivated peat soils are considered a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions in Norway’s national greenhouse gas inventory reported under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. A new study now suggests that the current calculation method may overestimate CO₂ emissions, particularly in areas with relatively high groundwater levels.

Biochar has limited effect on potato yields – but may improve soil and climate

Published: 10.04.2026

Biochar has little effect on increasing potato yields under Norwegian conditions. Nevertheless, it may contribute to better soil health and a lower climate footprint over time, according to a new report from NIBIO.

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