News

Popularisation of research results is an important part of NIBIO’s communication work. We publish several news items every week, mainly in Norwegian. News in English is also produced and can be found here in our english news archive.

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Urine can contribute to increased food security

Published 17.11.2023

Human urine contains essential nutrients for plant growth. The aim of the FoodsecURe project is to increase food security among Ethiopian smallholders by mainstreaming a safe sanitation value chain surrounding the collection, treatment, transportation, and application of urine-based fertilizers.

Wood Science Success!

Published 31.10.2023

A low carbon economy demands a more efficient use of virgin timber and better reuse and recycling of used timber building materials. But how to proceed? European wood science researchers have gathered to find new solutions.

Lessons learned on environmental and sustainable food production in China

Published 20.09.2023

A new book based on the results of the international research project Sinograin II, gives insight into innovative and environment friendly farming practises.

How can the expectations for forests be met?

Published 23.08.2023

Now, scientists have used forest simulations and optimisation to identify the combination of forest management regimes that best balance the different ecosystem services and demands.

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Growing your own vegetables makes you happier

Published 08.06.2023

A new survey on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), or “shared farming” in Norway, shows that members experience increases inincreased quality of life and better physical and mental health.

How will climate change affect Arctic agriculture?

Published 26.04.2023

With temperatures on the rise, new opportunities for Arctic food and fodder production emerge.

New book on Climate Neutral and Resilient Farming Systems

Published 24.04.2023

A new book presents evidence-based findings on climate neutral and resilient farming systems and provides solutions for increasing sustainable productivity while reducing GHG emissions.

How to collect seaweed for the dinner table

Published 20.04.2023

70% of the earth consists of oceans. Yet only around 2% of the world's food energy comes from the sea. If we are to increase the earth's food security, researchers believe we should make greater use of the marine opportunities. Let’s begin with seaweed, which you can easily collect yourself.