Norway-China research partnership moves forward Published 19.11.2025 A delegation from China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) visited NIBIO last week to learn about the next phase of collaboration with Chinese institutes.
Tree mortality from insects is rising in Europe Published 05.11.2025 Across Europe, trees are increasingly dying from insect infestations. Prospects are better for broadleaved trees than conifers. Heat and drought intensify the problem.
NIBIO grows Norway’s first avocado Published 04.11.2025 Avocado is usually associated with a warm, subtropical climate. Now, researchers at NIBIO Særheim have succeeded in growing avocado here in Norway as well.
Cover crops hold the key to healthier soils in Norwegian agriculture Published 03.11.2025 New research reveals that the secret to building healthier, more resilient soils in Norway’s challenging climate lies beneath our feet, in the roots of cover crops.
Using metabarcoding to detect rot-causing fungi in apples Published 30.10.2025 Rot development during fruit storage is a problem. Now, metabarcoding may become a tool for detecting fungi that can cause diseases in apples.
Sustainable turfgrass management Published 29.10.2025 At NIBIO’s International Turfgrass Field Day demonstrations of new technology and new variety trials gave participants valuable knowledge about sustainable management of turfgrasses, with a focus on golf courses.
New books about Norwegian fruit varieties Published 16.10.2025 Two new books document the characteristics of more than 200 traditional apple and plum varieties. The research reveals hidden qualities that could prove invaluable for the future.
European research initiative for healthier soils Published 02.10.2025 In the SOILPROM project, NIBIO collaborates with leading European research institutions to develop improved digital models that simulate how pollutants move through soil and water. These models could help lay the groundwork for more targeted soil management measures in future.
Circumpolar Agricultural Conference 2025 held in Tromsø Published 01.10.2025 Last week, NIBIO hosted the Circumpolar Agricultural Conference (CAC) 2025, an international event that brought together around 120 participants from across the circumpolar region, including the Nordic countries, Alaska, and northern Canada.
Climate-resilient cultivation of winter wheat Published 30.09.2025 The production of Norwegian winter wheat varies greatly from year to year. Now, researchers from NIBIO have investigated how we can achieve more consistent production and better crop quality.
How can we ensure good soil health in Norway? Published 11.09.2025 What does it take to build healthier and more sustainable agricultural soils in Norway? In his doctoral research, NIBIO researcher Frederik Norheim Bøe provides some of the answers. On 18 September, he will defend his doctoral thesis at Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
Building Norway’s plant phenotyping infrastructure Published 19.08.2025 To understand how plants grow and adapt to their environment, scientists need detailed knowledge of plant traits. Through the PheNo project, Norwegian universities and research institutes are joining forces to develop cutting-edge facilities for studying plants in controlled environments, in the field, and at the seed level. This national infrastructure will support research, education, and industry in Norway.