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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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Can drone-mounted tree planting replace manual tree planting?

Published 09.07.2025

Tree planting is a manual task that can be both expensive and labour-intensive. Now, Norwegian and Danish researchers are developing a drone that could make the job easier.

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Many opportunities with faba beans and peas

Published 27.06.2025

A new doctoral study reveals that it is the seed’s moisture content and developmental stage that determine when protein, starch, and smaller carbohydrates accumulate in faba beans and peas. Temperature does not directly affect this process.

Stepping up the fight against the world 's most important potato disease

Published 23.06.2025

Late blight is the most important disease in potatoes, and combating it requires large amounts of chemical pesticides. There is a need for new methods to keep potatoes healthy.

New nationwide survey of radioactive contamination in soil

Published 21.05.2025

There is still radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl disaster present in Norway. Last week, a nationwide survey of radioactivity in soil was launched. The project will provide new knowledge about the long-term development of radioactive contamination in soil in Norway.

Developing sustainable food systems and assessing risk on a changing coast

Published 21.05.2025

Sustainable food systems can deliver food security, nutrition and revenues for generations to come, but how do we know how much the environment we depend on for food production is impacted by our activities?

Automated hunt for nocturnal moths

Published 19.05.2025

As is often the case, the large and beautiful tend to get the most attention. That’s why we know very little about many of our small moth species. Now, researchers at Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) want to use new technology to gain more knowledge about this large group of fascinating insects.

Norwegian consumers’ acceptance of sustainable dietary alternatives

Published 23.04.2025

The doctoral work of Sarah Wangui Muiruri concludes that the Norwegian acceptance for sustainable dietary alternatives is affected by trust, food choice motives, personality traits and socioeconomic factors.

Surf and turf: More sustainable food from land and sea in northern Norway?

Published 10.04.2025

Food production in northern Norway is important for food security, livelihoods and the population, but also poses environmental and other challenges. Can societal ambitions to increase regional food production be fulfilled while also considering sustainability, coexistence, and circularity?

Sustainable governance of agricultural land in Arctic Norway

Published 08.04.2025

Agriculture in northern Norway relies on preserving its limited production base. As the local planning authorities, Norwegian municipalities bear the primary responsibility for land management. But how are they actually working to secure sustainable governance of agricultural land?

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The rise of crowberry in northern Norway: an ecological challenge

Published 04.04.2025

In northern Norway, a significant ecological transformation is underway, drawing attention from scientists and local communities alike. Crowberry, a native evergreen plant, is spreading throughout the region, significantly altering the landscape and the ecosystem services it provides.

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AquaUP endorsed by United Nations Ocean Decade

Published 02.04.2025

The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable planet. With the slogan «The Science We Need for the Ocean We Want», United Nations Ocean Decade aims to «unlock innovative ocean science solutions».

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Battling cabbage root flies, a growing threat to Arctic farming

Published 01.04.2025

Northern Norway’s unique conditions support large-scale cultivation of root brassicas despite short seasons and low temperatures. However, climate change, pest problems, and logistical hurdles present challenges.

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