Anna Birgitte Milford

Research Scientist

(+47) 990 49 836
anna.birgitte.milford@nibio.no

Place
Bergen

Visiting address
Thormøhlensgate 55, 5006 Bergen

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Division of Food Production and Society

The role of diversified small-scale horticulture in a transition towards more sustainable food systems with healthier diets (SmallHort)


The aim of the project is to explore how food systems based on diversified small-scale horticulture can be developed to become more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable while also increasing in scale. This will provide benefits to nature, environment and public health.

Active Updated: 20.09.2025
End: feb 2029
Start: feb 2025
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Division of Food Production and Society

Risk management of imported plants and seeds: possibilities for improved pest detection to prevent the introduction and spread of new pests


Plant pathogens and invertebrates harmful to plants continue to threatenfood security and natural habitats. In Norway, the responsibility of performingplant health inspections on imported plants has gradually shifted to importersof plants who are currently responsible for internal pest control and mustbe registered with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

Active Updated: 15.11.2025
End: dec 2025
Start: jun 2020
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Division of Biotechnology and Plant Health

IPM-fruit: IPM strategies for future fruit production


IPM fruit will investigate how preventive and alternative control measures can be used for sustainable fruit production. The project will study how natural enemies, physical control, and biologicals as well as combinations of these can be best applied under Norwegian conditions. The project will be carried out in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), the Norwegian advisory service (NLR), NIAB East Malling (UK), IRTA (Sapin), and also in close collaboration with fruit growers.

Active Updated: 02.12.2025
End: nov 2027
Start: dec 2023