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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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Genetic technology: Healthy scepticism or outdated scaremongering?

Published 14.03.2024

Scientists believe that gene-editing technologies like CRISPR have the potential to foster more sustainable agriculture, enhance food security, and drive innovative climate solutions. However, the looming question remains: will they be permitted to utilise it? Answers may unfold as early as 2024.

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Increased risk of major bark beetle outbreaks - also in Norway

Published 14.03.2024

The European spruce bark beetle has killed several hundred million spruce trees in Sweden and Central Europe in the last five years. A warmer climate will ultimately result in more damage also in Norwegian spruce forests. Fewer spruce trees and softer clearcut edges can prevent and mitigate future bark beetle outbreaks.

Norwegian-Romanian collaboration on peatland restoration

Published 13.03.2024

Norwegian and Romanian researchers are collaborating on the restoration of peatlands and wetlands in Romania. In late February, participants met for a project meeting at NIBIO in Ås before visiting Svanhovd in the Pasvik Valley together.

Fragrant pest control in forest nurseries

Published 12.03.2024

Every year, 40 million spruce trees are planted in Norway. Forest nurseries rely on pesticides to keep the seedlings healthy. Researchers at NIBIO have teamed up with forest nurseries to find alternatives that can reduce the need for chemical agents. They aim to investigate whether "friendly" bacteria and the tree's own defence mechanisms can be utilized.

Soil steaming is effective against pests in potato

Published 11.03.2024

Researchers from NIBIO have discovered that heat treatment using steam effectively kills the yellow potato cyst nematode in contaminated soil.

More frequent extreme droughts result in significant crop losses

Published 19.02.2024

A large international drought experiment reveals that the effects of extreme drought have been significantly underestimated, particularly in ecosystems crucial for pastoralism and global food production.

Strengthening Tanzanian agriculture through sustainable soil management

Published 16.02.2024

On the 14th of February, NIBIO and the Tanzanian Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) signed an agreement in the presence of Tanzanian and Norwegian government officials at Klimahuset in Oslo, Norway. The new project ClimaSoilHealth aims to enhance Tanzania’s ability to manage soil health in a sustainable way, thus improving the livelihoods of the country’s many smallholders.

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What motivates forest owners to engage in early harvesting?

Published 10.02.2024

Healthy forests that grow well provide the highest timber yield, and capture the most carbon, when allowed to reach maturity before the final harvest. Nevertheless, many Norwegian forest owners choose to harvest their forest at an earlier timepoint. Why? A new survey indicates that other factors, such as forest damage, changes in land use, and the fact that neighbours are conducting logging, are the primary motivations for an early harvest. Acute financial needs, or a desire to swap tree species, are rarely the reasons for early harvesting.

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Fewer, but larger farms in Northern Norway

Published 09.02.2024

Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant decline in active farms in Northern Norway. Approximately half of them have been shut down. Nevertheless, production has remained relatively stable due to larger farms and increased yield per animal, but this could change.

Surprising discovery of pharmaceutical residues in Norwegian food waste

Published 08.02.2024

New research reveals that recycled food waste may be contaminated with pharmaceutical residues. The good news is that fungi cultivated in biogas digestate show minimal absorption of these contaminants. On February 16, Astrid Solvåg Nesse will defend her PhD dissertation at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU).

Fungicide resistance – a threat to the health of humans, animals, and plants

Published 07.02.2024

Fungicides are important in the fight against harmful fungi, but researchers are concerned about the development and spread of fungicide resistant fungi. NIBIO and the Norwegian Veterinary Institute are collaborating to increase the knowledge about fungicide resistance in Norway.

How animals learn

Published 02.02.2024

Are you planning to teach Lassie to walk on a leash or to stop begging at the table? It's actually possible to teach our fury friends some basic manners.

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