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Soil surveys for a greener economy

Published: 15.02.2018 (older than 5 years)

The “oil fairytale” would not have been possible without a geological survey of the Norwegian continental shelf. If the bioeconomy is to succeed, we need an equivalent survey of areas that produce renewable resources.

SMARTCROP delivers interesting results on IPM tools

Published: 08.02.2018 (older than 5 years)

Innovative approaches and technologies for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to increase sustainable food production was the topic of the 3rd annual SMARTCROP meeting.

The financial benefit of crop rotation in grain farming

Published: 05.02.2018 (older than 5 years)

A larger proportion of Norwegian grain should be rotated with other crops, ideally oil and protein crops. This can improve both quality,harvests and economic results.

Brazilian and Norwegian researchers collaborating on sustainable food production

Published: 01.02.2018 (older than 5 years)

Innovative tools, approaches and policy instruments to increase adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies and minimize pesticide use is crucial for sustainable and financially viable food production.

Deforestation in Norway

Published: 29.01.2018 (older than 5 years)

Norway is deforested by about 58 square km of forest each year, corresponding to 2.6 million metric tons of CO2 emissions.

Soccer field granulate goes astray

Published: 29.01.2018 (older than 5 years)

The rubber granulate used in artificial turf can easily spread to surrounding areas, which presents a significant risk to the environment. Now researchers are advising on how to reduce the spread.

River keystone species is dwindling

Published: 15.01.2018 (older than 5 years)

The freshwater pearl mussel is a keystone species that benefits water quality and growing conditions for salmon and trout. However, like many other freshwater organisms, freshwater pearl mussels are disappearing from European rivers.

UN’s World Soil Day: Saving our brown planet

Published: 05.12.2017 (older than 5 years)

Researchers from several disciplines and countries are currently working together with locals to reverse land damage and improve soil quality all over Europe.

“Plant perfume” attracts beneficial insects

Published: 16.11.2017 (older than 5 years)

Plant fragrances and floral buffer stripes are efficient tools to lure the aphid hunter lacewing into cereal fields, according to trials at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO).

How will bioeconomy affect freshwater?

Published: 30.10.2017 (older than 5 years)

BioWater is a Nordic Centre of Excellence funded under Nordforsk’s Nordic program for bioeconomy. The kick-off meeting was held in Silkeborg, Denmark 17-19 October.

Chinese CAAS and NIBIO signed agreement on research collaboration

Published: 30.08.2017 (older than 5 years)

NIBIO and the Chinese agricultural academy CAAS have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on further collaboration on research and technology development related to food security, food safety and climate smart, sustainable agriculture.

First step towards increased food and nutritional security in Africa

Published: 09.06.2017 (older than 5 years)

"If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will go right”, said Nils Vagstad (Director General at NIBIO), quoting Prof. M. S. Swaminathan at the opening of the InnovAfrica Kick-off meeting earlier this week. “This is important all over the world, but of particular importance to Africa.”

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