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Do reindeer cause crop damage in winter?

Published 28.04.2020

In some areas, semi-domestic reindeer grazing on cultivated land can lead to major conflicts between the reindeer husbandry and agriculture industries. The disputes tend to centre around who is responsible, and who should pay for any reduction in crop. Thus, the question is: Do reindeer that graze on cultivated land cause loss of crop, and if so, what is the extent of this loss?

Better use of the phosphorus layer in soil

Published 18.04.2020

We used to believe that growing vegetables in the Norwegian climate required liberal application of phosphorus fertilizer. Researchers are now urging moderation, as well as crop rotation between vegetables with different root systems.

New book: The Bioeconomy Approach

Published 06.04.2020

A new book examines the bioeconomy concept, analysing the opportunities it can generate, the constraints and the potential benefits for society. “A timely and innovative contribution towards understanding the relevance and practicality of bioeconomy, its concept, principles and best practices, towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,” Hans Dreyer, Director, AGP at FAO says.

Fewer biological pesticides in Norway

Published 23.03.2023

Norwegian growers need microbial plant protection products to increase their adoption of integrated pest management. Norway has approved only a fraction of these pesticides compared to Sweden and Denmark.

Renewed funding for vaccine research

Published 24.03.2020

A research group from the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) and Institute of Biochemistry in Romania is working towards the development of a plant-based vaccine against Hepatitis B and C.

Less lapwings in the agricultural landscape

Published 23.03.2020

When the first lapwings arrive at Norwegian nesting sites, they are arriving in ever fewer numbers. Several bird species in the agricultural landscape have been declining in numbers since the turn of the millennium.

Trees come to life

Published 21.03.2020

Some of us are already admiring blossoms and tiny fresh leaves. Others are waiting expectantly. For all, trees returning to life signals the onset of spring. But how do they do it?

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Genetic variation in Norwegian forest trees

Published 21.03.2020

Genetic variation ensures that trees survive and thus are able to provide us with a range of benefits, among others timber, paper, carbon binding and biodiversity.

Utsyn over jordbrukslandskapet i Strandebarm i Hardanger, Vestland_Foto Kjersti Kildahl

Nine facts about Norwegian agriculture - 2020

Published 05.03.2020

Today, the average Norwegian drinks 89 litres of milk each year. 30 years ago, the amount was almost twice as much. Norwegians consume 18 kilograms of cheese, and 67 kg meat. This is five kg more cheese and almost 20 kg more meat than in 1988. The total organically farmed area is decreasing, whereas the demand for organic produce and other foods is steadily increasing.