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Climate Cure 2030 — forestry measures

Published 05.02.2020

Forest covers 37 % of our country with an annual net uptake of around 23 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents. It is possible to increase net uptake in forests through improved forest management, and with time, increase the level of annual C sequestration on a national level.

Increasing grain yield on existing land

Published 04.02.2020

There is a huge potential to increase Norwegian grain production. This is mainly because the arable land we currently use has a significantly higher potential yield than the volume currently harvested. Analyses show that this "yield gap" is greater in Norway than in other European countries.

Evaluation of agricultural climate measures

Published 31.01.2020

As a basis for Climate Cure 2030, NIBIO evaluated four measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. These are cover crops, drainage, reduced food waste and changing from a diet based on meat to one based on vegetables and fish.

Tool for planning work: New land barometer

Published 20.01.2020

Statistics and graphics showing that land resources in municipalities and counties have been brought together in the web-based land barometer, launched in 2019. It provides an overview of the agriculture and forestry production base in Norway.

Kilden i 3D _Vinndalen i Oppdal kommune, Trøndelag

Kilden maps show 3D and receive GPS data

Published 13.01.2020

In the latest version of Kilden, we can see map data in three dimensions, which gives us better visualization of the landscape. We can also upload GPS data and see it alongside other maps.

Good plant health stops food waste

Published 02.01.2020

If we are to increase food production in order to feed the world, the plants we produce must arrive in our kitchens in good condition. But plants have many enemies, and their growers are constantly encountering new challenges due to climate change and global trade.

Climate change and land use

Published 30.12.2019

In its Special Report on Climate Change and Land, the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) addresses the connections between land use, food security and climate. NIBIO’s research and resource mapping contributes toward Norwegian solutions to the challenges described in the report.

Norwegian Forest Inventory celebrates 100 successful years

Published 06.12.2019

In November 2019 the Norwegian Forest Inventory (NFI) marked its 100th anniversary. – The past 100 years have been a roaring success, Minister of Agriculture and Food, Olaug Bollestad, said.

New book on climate extremes and how they are addressed

Published 29.11.2019

A new book presents challenges, opportunities and various methodologies for the analysis of climate extreme impacts across different sectors.

Increased climate resilience and higher yields: Promising project results from India

Published 26.11.2019

One year on, results from the Resilience project in India show higher yields following the implementation of new agronomic practises and improved climate resilient rice varieties. Further activities which address food and nutrition security are being carried out, along with the development and use of innovative digital applications to enhance precision-based agriculture.

Big data + new technology = new knowledge

Published 01.11.2019

In the future, big datasets and high-resolution satellite images will be important tools for monitoring developments in forests and agricultural land

Agriculture needs alternatives to glyphosate

Published 20.10.2019

Couch grass and other creeping perennial weeds are a major problem for grass and grain producers. Spraying with glyphosate is often the chosen solution, but the EU is now considering to phase out this herbicide.v

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