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How can the expectations for forests be met?

Published 23.08.2023

Now, scientists have used forest simulations and optimisation to identify the combination of forest management regimes that best balance the different ecosystem services and demands.

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Growing your own vegetables makes you happier

Published 07.06.2023

A new survey on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), or “shared farming” in Norway, shows that members experience increases inincreased quality of life and better physical and mental health.

How will climate change affect Arctic agriculture?

Published 26.04.2023

With temperatures on the rise, new opportunities for Arctic food and fodder production emerge.

New book on Climate Neutral and Resilient Farming Systems

Published 24.04.2023

A new book presents evidence-based findings on climate neutral and resilient farming systems and provides solutions for increasing sustainable productivity while reducing GHG emissions.

How to collect seaweed for the dinner table

Published 20.04.2023

70% of the earth consists of oceans. Yet only around 2% of the world's food energy comes from the sea. If we are to increase the earth's food security, researchers believe we should make greater use of the marine opportunities. Let’s begin with seaweed, which you can easily collect yourself.

Sensing the qualities of ciders from Hardanger

Published 23.03.2023

Along with the tradition for growing apples, local processing into apple cider has equally long traditions.

Urban farmers need adapted sales channels

Published 22.03.2023

Local food is increasing in popularity. The more local, the better. However, selling local food is much more demanding than many may be aware of. Fortunately, new digital solutions are on the way.

A nose for trouble – sniffing out plant pests

Published 16.03.2023

Many plant pests are transported across international borders on plants, where they can hide as stowaways. Researchers from all over Europe have joined forces to create electronic noses that can sniff out infected plants.

CRISPR and Next Generation Sequencing can help control destructive wheat virus

Published 07.03.2023

Through applying novel, cutting-edge techniques, Norwegian and Chinese scientists are creating cereals that are resistant against wheat dwarf virus.

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Transnational collaboration to save the Caspian seal

Published 03.03.2023

Pollution, illegal hunting, global warming and disease pose a serious threat to the Caspian seal. NIBIO’s genetic experts have now teamed up with the Caspian Seal Research and Rehabilitation Center in Kazakhstan to help save this endangered, red-listed species.

Ten facts about soil and farmland preservation in Norway

Published 03.02.2023

Without sufficient soil, our ability to grow food is threatened. Since World War II, approximately 120 000 hectares of cultivated and cultivable land have been turned into housing, roads, and commercial areas in Norway.

Cultivation of livestock fodder can provide better soil in Ethiopia

Published 26.01.2023

Livestock are important for economy and livelihood in rural Ethiopia, but simultaneously grazing animals create a major problem with erosion and soil degradation.

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