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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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A nose for trouble – sniffing out plant pests

Published 16.03.2023

Many plant pests are transported across international borders on plants, where they can hide as stowaways. Researchers from all over Europe have joined forces to create electronic noses that can sniff out infected plants.

CRISPR and Next Generation Sequencing can help control destructive wheat virus

Published 07.03.2023

Through applying novel, cutting-edge techniques, Norwegian and Chinese scientists are creating cereals that are resistant against wheat dwarf virus.

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Transnational collaboration to save the Caspian seal

Published 03.03.2023

Pollution, illegal hunting, global warming and disease pose a serious threat to the Caspian seal. NIBIO’s genetic experts have now teamed up with the Caspian Seal Research and Rehabilitation Center in Kazakhstan to help save this endangered, red-listed species.

Ten facts about soil and farmland preservation in Norway

Published 03.02.2023

Without sufficient soil, our ability to grow food is threatened. Since World War II, approximately 120 000 hectares of cultivated and cultivable land have been turned into housing, roads, and commercial areas in Norway.

Cultivation of livestock fodder can provide better soil in Ethiopia

Published 26.01.2023

Livestock are important for economy and livelihood in rural Ethiopia, but simultaneously grazing animals create a major problem with erosion and soil degradation.

Norwegian researchers contribute to more climate-friendly sheep farming in Sardinia

Published 17.01.2023

Researchers from Norway and Italy are aiming for a more climate-friendly sheep farming.

Educating professionals on the reuse of wood

Published 13.01.2023

One of the most important deliverables in the CircWOOD project is to educate Masters’ and PhD candidates who can contribute to a more circular use of Norwegian wood resources.

NIBIO and TARI to collaborate on climate-smart rice production system in Tanzania

Published 02.12.2022

On November 28, NIBIO signed a collaborative agreement with the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam.

Higher yields and more income for Indian smallholders

Published 21.11.2022

The NIBIO-coordinated Resilience project is having a positive impact on the livelihoods of Indian smallholders in Odisha and Assam states.

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A Novel EU Project Provides Forest Information for Europe’s Roadmap Towards Climate Neutrality

Published 08.11.2022

A better monitoring of Europe’s forest will help countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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On the search for Europe’s best natural/small water retention measures

Published 06.10.2022

Which measures are best suited to retain water and nutrients in small agricultural catchments? And how can these measures be combined so that they become more cost-effective where they are implemented? This is something European researchers are investigating in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

The Rusaset-project nominated for the Landscape Award of the Council of Europe

Published 30.09.2022

The reestablishment of the lake Rusasetvatnet in Ørland based on plans developed by NIBIO, is Norway's largest environmental restoration project for wetlands.

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