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Projects

NIBIO is a project driven research institute and collects approximately 400 million NOK annually in project funding from both national and international sources. A lot of activity is carried out through EU and EEA-projects and we also participate in research projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America. NIBIO coordinates several large international projects with a particular focus on food security and climate change. The list of projects is not complete.

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Division of Environment and Natural Resources

Producing advanced bio-based fertilizers from fisheries wastes - SEA2LAND

The aim of SEA2LAND is to valorize waste/residues from fishereis and aquaculture as fertilisers and soil improvers.

This is a European project with partners from Malta and other Meditranean countries in the south to Norway in the north as well as in Chile in South America. A large number of products will be developed and tested across Europe. The goal is to develop products ready for market.

In Norway we focus on fish sludge from aquaculture.

Division of Food Production and Society

Bio-farming for bioactive compounds

The objective of "Bio-farming for bioactive compounds" is to increase value in the Norwegian agricultural sector by producing bioactive compounds (phytogens) for addition to feed and packaging materials aimed to 1) increase shelf life of salmon feed 2) reduce winter ulcers in farmed fish 3) improve the health and intestinal flora in poultry, and 4) designing biodegradable and antimicrobial packaging materials.

Division of Food Production and Society

Mulching of organically grown row crops, for easy growing and increased farmers’ motivation – HAKKET BEDRE ØKO (“Mulch organic”)

The project aims at increasing the production of organically grown vegetables in Norway by studying how a mulch layer of chopped plant material (mulch) may reduce weed and improve nutrient supply.

Division of Biotechnology and Plant Health

Understanding the causal agent(s) of tip rot to reduce carrot loss and waste within the supply chain (RootCause)

Carrot is the main field vegetable in Norway, and it contributes over 461 million NOK per annum. It is stored in cold storages for up to 8 months, but postharvest yield losses reach 40%.

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