New digital plant health project opened in Malawi Published 26.08.2022 A new international research project will introduce innovative technologies in Malawi to improve pest and disease management in agriculture.
National monitoring programme for soil health Published 12.07.2022 Norway is finally following the EU in establishing a national monitoring programme for soil health.
Innovative digital plant health service to improve food security in Malawi Published 11.05.2022 NIBIO is leading a NOK 50 million international project in Malawi, which will establish a digital agricultural plant health service, providing farmers with a tool for targeted and efficient pest and disease management, increasing yield and reducing the need for pesticides.
Pollinators feed the world - now they need our help Published 28.04.2022 VIDEO: Pollinating insects play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems and are essential for national and global food production. See what is being done to help them and how you can contribute in your own way.
40 years of service to plant virology Published 29.03.2022 For almost 40 years, research professor Dag Ragnar Blystad has been involved in diagnosing and controlling plant viruses, viroids and phytoplasmas. Now he will receive an honorary doctorate at the University of Helsinki.
Biochar for improved soil nutrient management and reduced pesticide exposure Published 17.03.2022 Agricultural production practices can have negative impacts on soil quality, environmental and food safety. Now an international team of scientists aim to develop combined solutions to address these concerns.
Harvested forest area in Europe did not increase abruptly Published 10.03.2022 In July 2020 Nature published some surprising results showing an abrupt increase in harvested forest area in Europe. A new study provides empirical insights into where the Nature-study went wrong.
The sense of apples as part of cultural identity Published 04.03.2022 When growing up by a fjord on the south-western coastline of Norway, the growing of fruit is for many people part of their common heritage. The landscape, soil and seasons lay the foundation for fruitful harvests.
WeChat-app to improve agriculture practices and environment in China Published 18.12.2021 Scientists are using an app on WeChat, China’s equivalent to Facebook, to provide farmers and local government with a tool for improving agricultural practices and protect the fertile black soil.
N-filter installed at waste rock landfill Published 15.12.2021 As part of the construction of the E16 Bjørum-Skaret road, a pilot nitrogen (N) filter was installed at a waste rock landfill in Nordlandsdalen. The aim is to reduce the serious impact that nitrogen runoff from such landfills can have on the aquatic environment.
Gliricidia intercropping in Zambia shows promising results Published 25.11.2021 Combining conservation practices with Gliricidia treatment is proving positive for both nutrition and soil health on maize, soybean, and groundnut trial plots in Zambia.
Coffee husk mulch in strawberry beneficial for biological control Published 04.11.2021 Brazilian scientists have discovered an unexpected benefit from using coffee pulp mulch to protect strawberries: The number of beneficial mites and fungus increased significantly in the field.