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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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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.

Pukkellaks3_alexzbg, CC BY-NC, via inaturalist.org

Addressing the future of Norway 's pink salmon

Published 26.01.2024

Recent projections indicate that pink salmon is likely to establish itself in many Norwegian rivers that are not yet occupied. Completely eradicating this non-native species from Norwegian rivers is highly unlikely. ”We need to find better ways to utilise this resource while at the same time protecting our native salmonids,” NIBIO-researcher says.

Technological research barn will provide new opportunities

Published 25.01.2024

Last week a new technological research barn for small ruminants was opened at NIBIO Tjøtta. The new facilities will make the research station, located at the coast of Northern Norway, leading in applied research, focusing on climate, feeding, behaviour, and precision livestock farming. The event started with a seminar highlighting technological advancements in the field of work.

Improved control of viruses in strawberries and raspberries

Published 24.01.2024

Strawberry and raspberry plants get infected with many different viruses that can be challenging to distinguish. Norwegian and Czech researchers are now collaborating to gain new knowledge on how these viruses spread and how to diagnose them.

NIBIO 's knowledge will be in demand

Published 23.01.2024

As sustainability challenges increasingly take centre stage, there will be a higher demand for NIBIO's expertise from politicians, municipalities, and businesses alike, according to NIBIO's new CEO, Ivar Horneland Kristensen.

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.