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New project aims to optimize grazing in Norway

Published: 08.04.2026

The new research project TechGraze will test how virtual fencing and remote sensing using drones can improve the utilization of Norwegian grazing areas. The goal is to strengthen food security, animal welfare, and biodiversity.

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When shrubs disappear: Long-lasting effects of drought in Southwest China

Published: 24.03.2026

An extreme drought in 2019 caused long-lasting changes in a savanna ecosystem in Southwest China. A new study shows how the loss of shrubs altered both vegetation structure and the ecosystem’s ability to regulate heat.

Grants to accelerate climate‑smart wood construction in Europe

Published: 19.03.2026

This autumn, the WoodStock project will launch a grant call supporting innovative solutions for wood-based construction. The call targets small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe and aims to promote circular use of wood and unlock the potential of underutilised wood resources.

Fewer approved pesticides may increase resistance in agriculture

Published: 17.03.2026

An increasing number of plant pests are becoming resistant to pesticides. At the same time, more pesticides are disappearing from the market, creating a challenging situation for Norwegian agriculture.

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From spot checks to more automated monitoring of timber façades

Published: 17.03.2026

As wood use grows in modern construction, monitoring tools for fire safety and material quality lag behind. SenseWood researchers aim to change this by using advanced imaging to assess timber cladding and anticipate when and where maintenance is needed.

The trend continues: fewer, but larger farms

Published: 16.03.2026

The number of agricultural holdings in Norway has almost halved since 1999. At the same time, farms are becoming larger and more specialised. This is shown in the annual publication Outlook on Norwegian Agriculture.

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Norway’s forests hold more timber than ever – but growth is declining in parts of the country

Published: 06.03.2026

Forest volume in Norway has now surpassed one billion cubic metres. One hundred years ago, the volume was around 300 million cubic metres. At the same time, new analyses show that in some regions more timber is being harvested than is growing back. This marks a significant break from the last 100 years, where annual growth far exceeded logging.

Catchment planning boosts impact of small water retention measures

Published: 05.03.2026

Small-scale water retention measures are most effective when combined and planned at catchment level. This is one of the key findings of the EU-project OPTAIN, which has compared nature-based solutions in 14 agricultural catchments across Europe.

Black currants: small berries with big content

Published: 03.03.2026

Black currants still hold a natural place in many Norwegian gardens. A new report shows that the berries contain several interesting nutrients—while strict regulations limit what can be said about health effects.

How to succeed with pruning apple trees

Published: 27.02.2026

Pruning fruit trees is an art that only a few truly master, but there are some simple principles that anyone can learn.

Five mapping tools for climate- and nature-friendly land-use planning in Norway

Published: 20.02.2026

Norwegian local administrations have long asked for easy‑to‑use map tools that show how land use and development affect climate and nature. To meet this need, NIBIO and several partners have developed five tools that make it easier to understand what we have—and what we may lose.

Norway’s species-rich grasslands in decline: New monitoring reveals alarming trends

Published: 16.02.2026

A new national monitoring program provides, for the first time, area-representative knowledge of semi-natural grasslands in Norway. The results show that this habitat covers a larger area than previously mapped, but that most grasslands are abandoned and in the process of becoming encroached.

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