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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.

Can Norway become a wine country?

Published 11.02.2026

A Chardonnay from Hardanger or a Riesling from Telemark? Perhaps Norwegian winegrowing could become more than just a dream. In fact, Northern wine production is growing rapidly. At NIBIO, researchers are exploring how grape cultivation can succeed in cool-climate Norway.

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Sami agriculture – an important carrier of culture

Published 06.02.2026

Sami culture is best known for reindeer herding. But did you know that agriculture has also been an important part of Sami culture since the 14th century? Since then, it has been both a livelihood and a carrier of culture, providing a basis for preserving Sami traditions, identity, and language.