Norsøk (en) RSS The latest news and projects from /en/ 2024-03-19T06:04:45+01:00 Norsøk (en) post@norsok.no tag:post@norsok.no,2024:/en/ Compost from blue mussel residues tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2024/kan-utsorterte-blaskjell-i-kompost-gi-god-plantevekst 2024-01-31T14:49:00+01:00 2024-02-05T15:50:26+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

Norgeskjell AS on the coast of Trøndelag is the largest producer of edible blue mussel in Norway and exports this popular seafood to many countries throughout the year. Residues from the production, such as out-sorted shells, are composted with fine woodchips, and is a good fertiliser after appropriate maturation. NORSØK is studying how the composting and use of compost as fertiliser may be improved.


Local food in Møre and Romsdal: A collaboration project for farmers and chefs tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2024/lokalmat-more-og-romsdal-et-samarbeidsprosjekt-for-bonder-og-kokker 2024-01-18T15:37:00+01:00 2024-01-24T09:18:03+01:00 Anniken Fure Stensrud

NORSØK in collaboration with Matarena, will initiate an exciting project aimed at enhancing local value creation by promoting collaboration between the agriculture sector and the restaurant and tourism industry in Møre og Romsdal.

Innovation with Seaweed and Kelp: The SeaSoil Project tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2023/innovasjon-med-tang-og-tare-seasoil-prosjektet 2023-12-19T09:56:00+01:00 2023-12-20T11:28:39+01:00 VegardBotterli

Seaweed and kelp are nutrient-rich resources that can contribute to making fertilization and soil improvement in agriculture more sustainable.

At the same time, it must be ensured that these resources are safe for use in food production without bringing toxic substances up from the sea and into the soil.

Circularity and industrial collaboration across Møre og Romsdal county tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/sirkularitet-og-industrielle-samarbeid-pa-tvers-i-more-og-romsdal 2023-12-01T13:25:00+01:00 2023-12-20T10:03:43+01:00 Anne-Kristin Løes

The project will contribute to mobilise the industry towards better utilisation of resources, and circular value chains from renewable (bio)materials.

Is separated cattle manure better as fertilizer than peat in the horticultural production? tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/kan-separert-storfegjodsel-brukes-som-gjodsel-alternativt-til-torv-i-hagebruksproduksjon 2023-10-26T11:02:00+02:00 2024-01-30T11:19:37+01:00 Rådgiver

Peat extraction has serious environmental consequences but remains the most popular growing medium in commercial and private horticulture. Concurrently, the practice of separating manure into solid and liquid fractions is rising. The solid fraction has potential as a growing medium after composting, and in this project, NORSØK will explore this possibility.

Sea-preserved crab shells: test of liming and plant-strengthening effect tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/sjokonservert-krabbeskall-test-av-kalkvirkning-og-plantestyrkende-effekt 2023-10-25T14:48:00+02:00 2023-10-26T09:21:36+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

Residual material from processing of crabs contains valuable substances such as calcium, and chitin which may support plant resistance. In this project, NORSØK investigates the liming and plant-strengthening effect of sea-preserved crab shells from Nutrishell’s factory on Hitra, Trøndelag.

Increasing awareness of the pedagogical value of school gardens in Møre og Romsdal tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/kunnskapsokning-om-skolehagens-pedagogiske-verdi-i-more-og-romsdal 2023-10-09T15:46:00+02:00 2024-03-07T15:34:32+01:00 Anniken Fure Stensrud

This project aims to enhance understanding of the pedagogical value of school gardens in Møre og Romsdal and to integrate ecological school gardens into local plans.

Transforming Marine Residuals into Energy and Sustainable Fertilizer (CIRCULIZER) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/kan-marine-restrastoff-bli-til-energi-og-trygg-gjodsel-i-et-biogassanlegg-circulizer 2023-08-11T09:05:00+02:00 2023-08-16T08:38:43+02:00 Tatiana Rittl

In this project sustainable food production takes center stage. The goal is to uncover the potential of using marine waste to create valuable fertilizer and green energy while caring for the environment.

Can lime reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cattle manure? tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/artikkel-33550 2023-08-02T10:38:00+02:00 2023-08-11T10:04:04+02:00 Sissel Hansen

At Cal-Me, we investigate how adding specific lime products to soft cattle manure affects the breakdown of organic matter and the release of methane (CH4).

Enhancing soil conservation and regenerative practices to maximize carbon storage and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/refining-soil-conservation-and-regenerative-practices-to-enhance-carbon-sequestration-and-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions 2023-06-28T15:13:00+02:00 2023-08-02T08:56:07+02:00 Tatiana Rittl

The project is one of the 8 new cutting edge research programs under the EJP SOIL programme. The objective of C-arouNd is to evaluate the influence of conservationist and regenerative agricultural practices on carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) cycling, soil biodiversity and GHG emissions with a particular emphasis on long-term SOC stocks, and processes governing C persistence.

PhD Research Fellowship in Soil and Crop Science tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2023/ledig-stipendiatstilling-innen-jord-og-plantekultur 2023-03-28T16:30:00+02:00 2023-05-10T09:20:36+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

A four-year PhD fellowship in soil and crop science with an emphasis on soil health is available at NORSØK. Starting date: 01 August 2023.
The fellowship is a recruitment position with the goal of subsequent permanent employment at NORSØK.

Establishment of berry and rhubarb cultivation for West-Norwegian fruit wine production accordingly to agroecological principles - EcoVin tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/nydyrking-av-baer-og-rabarbra-for-vestnorsk-fruktvinproduksjon-etter-agrookologiske-prinsipper 2023-03-24T13:43:00+01:00 2023-03-24T13:51:53+01:00 Rådgiver

Through an agroecological approach, EcoVin will examine best practices for the establishment of perennial plant cultures at "Vingarden på Jølst" and "Vestavin AS".

Understanding the effect of cover crops on soil health, soilborne pathogens, yield and quality of potatoes and root vegetables - Cropdrive tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/tilpasset-bruk-av-fangvekster-for-bedre-jord-og-plantehelse-i-rotgronnsak-og-potetproduksjon-cropdrive 2023-03-23T12:25:00+01:00 2023-03-24T09:22:28+01:00 Tatiana Rittl

Carrots and potatoes are important agricultural crops in Norway, but there are major challenges with plant disease, both in the field and in storage.

Non-certified fertilizers in organic farming tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2023/bruk-av-ikke-okologisk-gjodsel-i-okologisk-landbruk 2023-01-19T10:33:00+01:00 2023-02-01T11:29:16+01:00 Grete Lene Serikstad

More knowledge about non-organic means of production that are allowed to be used in organic agriculture is important for producers, advisers and authorities.

Webinars for new users and new use in organic farming tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/kompetanse-nb-til-nye-bruk-og-brukere 2022-12-22T16:18:00+01:00 2024-03-05T15:59:54+01:00 Susanne Friis Pedersen

- Webinars for farmers considering conversion to organic farming

Manure and organic waste at farm level tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/husdyrgjodsel-og-organisk-avfall-pa-gardsniva 2022-11-23T13:08:00+01:00 2022-12-07T12:29:27+01:00 Sissel Hansen

The project discusses the effect of different manure management strategies on sustainability indicators, farm economics and labour input on three dairy farms.

Soil and the term regenerative tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/jord-og-begrepet-regenerativt 2022-11-14T16:20:00+01:00 2023-04-03T12:32:48+02:00 Reidun Pommeresche

NORSØK will participate in Norwegian projects that work with soil and regenerative themes.

Improving conditions for agricultural management of drained peatlands while reducing GHG emissions - PEATIMPROVE tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/betre-agronomisk-drift-og-reduserte-klimagassutslepp-pa-drenert-myrjord-peatimprove 2022-11-14T15:13:00+01:00 2022-11-25T11:44:55+01:00 Sissel Hansen

PEATIMPROVE's main goal is to improve the conditions for farming on peatland at the same time as greenhouse gas emissions are reduced.

Surface composting with Terra Biosa – an alternative to glyphosate and plow in arable land tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/overflatekompostering-med-terra-biosa-et-alternativ-til-glyfosat-og-plog-i-akerdyrkingen 2022-11-11T16:01:00+01:00 2023-03-21T10:23:40+01:00 Sissel Hansen

This project studies the effect of the Norwegian biostimulant Terra Biosa by surface composting an undercrop on a grain farm in southeastern Norway.

Soil Carbon Trøndelag tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/karboninnhold-i-jord-i-trondelag 2022-11-11T15:44:00+01:00 2023-12-13T09:59:54+01:00 Sissel Hansen

The County Governor of Trøndelag, the County Council, NLR and the region’s agricultural schools are exploring the possibilities of increasing the soil carbon content in Trøndelag.

Senter for bærekraftig utvikling innen arealforvaltning og naturmangfold tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/senter-for-baerekraftig-utvikling-innen-arealforvaltning-og-naturmangfold 2022-11-11T13:22:00+01:00 2023-08-23T13:31:09+02:00 Liv-Randi Røyset

Senteret vil oppfylle mål for berekraftfylket Møre og Romsdal, i partnarskap med dei andre kompetansemiljøa som er etablerte i fylket.

Education on ectrical safety tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/el-sikkerthestundervisning-6-trinn 2022-11-11T10:44:00+01:00 2022-11-14T11:07:18+01:00 Lovise Johanne Sæter Stakvik

All 6th graders at Nordmøre's primary schools are given electrical safety training at Tingvoll Solar and Bioenergy centre.

Balancing production and environment – PRONEV tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/optimal-bruk-av-landbruksareal-og-husdyrgjodsel-pronev 2022-11-01T15:34:00+01:00 2022-12-07T13:41:28+01:00 Sissel Hansen

This is an international project that develops tools to study the balance between agricultural production and environmental effects by optimizing the distribution of manure.

Ground cover made of felted wool as a substitute for plastic tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/jorddekkeduk-av-filtet-ull-som-erstatning-for-plast 2022-10-28T15:37:00+02:00 2022-11-25T12:04:17+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

Plastic soil cover cloths are widespread in horticulture as a measure against weeds. Plastic cloths can be a source of soil pollution and are produced of a non-renewable resource. There is a need to develop soil covers in more sustainable materials and wool might be a relevant material.

Woolly Pot - reducing the use of plastic in Norwegian nurseries tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/woolly-pot-a-redusere-plastforbruk-i-norske-gartnerier 2022-10-28T13:33:00+02:00 2022-10-28T15:36:19+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

Great amounts of plastic are used in agriculture and horticulture, e.g. for plant pots in nurseries. Most of the pots are thrown away and burned after use. Wool pots as a substitute for plastic are being developed and tested.

Value creation and ecosystem services of European seaweed industry by reducing and handling potentially toxic elements from breeding to soil (SeaSoil) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/verdiskaping-og-okosystemtjenester-fra-makroalge-industrien-med-fokus-pa-tungmetaller-fra-genetisk-seleksjon-til-jordforbedring-seasoil 2022-10-27T15:22:00+02:00 2023-11-02T11:25:49+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

The SeaSoil project aims to promote value creation, including ecosystem services, and further expansion of the seaweed industry in Europe.

Collaboration for better soil-health in the Nordics tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2022/collaboration-for-better-soil-health-in-the-nordics 2022-09-21T09:21:00+02:00 2022-09-28T12:25:37+02:00 VegardBotterli

Researchers and advisors from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have shared knowledge and experiences on how to improve and sustain soil health in Nordic agricultural soils.

The project "Network – Sustain Nordic soil health" (NetSH) has focused on sharing low-tech methods for soil-health evaluation and improvement.

Digital Dermatitis tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2022/digital-dermatitt 2022-06-30T12:34:00+02:00 2023-10-31T09:56:55+01:00 Cecilie Løkken

Digital dermatitis and hoof cleft phlegmon are two serious diseases causing challenges within animal welfare and also have economical consequenses.

NORSØK engaged in European research-cooperation to find replacements for the use of peat in soil production tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2022/norsok-aktiv-i-europeisk-samarbeid-for-a-finne-alternativer-til-torv-i-oppalsjord 2022-04-12T12:52:00+02:00 2022-04-28T08:26:47+02:00 VegardBotterli

The use of peat for soil-production creates large climate emissions and threatens vulnerable bog areas where the peat is harvested. At the same time it is a challenge to find a good alternatives that growers can trust.

The Norwegian Centre for Organic Agriculture (NORSØK) is active in this work, and recently arranged a webchat that brought together people from the entire value-chain with growers, waste industry and researchers in order to exchange experience and knowledge


Fertilizer knowledge tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/fertilizer-knowledge 2021-12-21T15:59:00+01:00 2022-11-25T12:46:26+01:00 Lovise Johanne Sæter Stakvik

A knowledge database shall be established for fertilizer content and fertilizer properties in connection with the planning, establishment and operation of biogas plants.

Wood chip network tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/wood-chip-network 2021-12-21T15:54:00+01:00 2021-12-21T15:55:46+01:00 Lovise Johanne Sæter Stakvik

During 2022, wood chip heating enthusiasts in Møre og Romsdal will be gathered through two inspection trips and a seminar. The goal is to create meeting places to share knowledge and create networks.

Free-range organic livestock combining different species - ROAM-FREE tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/roam-free-free-range-organic-livestock-combning-different-species 2021-12-09T09:30:00+01:00 2022-05-09T09:52:26+02:00 Atle Wibe

The pig is an intelligent and social animal where outdoor free-roaming can contribute to better animal welfare while fulfilling the organic principle of natural behavior for animals.

Uteliv og bedre velferd for grisen tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/uteliv-og-bedre-velferd-for-grisen 2021-11-30T15:44:00+01:00 2021-12-08T12:18:05+01:00 Kristin Sørheim

This project aims to establish welfare indicators and describe recommendable systems for outdoor pigs.

Helse og velferd ved utegang for gris og fjørfe tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/helse-og-velferd-ved-utegang-for-gris-og-fjorfe 2021-11-30T15:19:00+01:00 2022-12-07T14:14:43+01:00 Kristin Sørheim

The project aim assess the risk of infectious diseases in outdoor poultry and pig production and identify research areas to promote security in outdoor management systems.

Bark as feed addative tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/bark-as-feed-addative 2021-11-30T13:23:00+01:00 2021-12-08T12:49:23+01:00 Kristin Sørheim

This pre- project will identify potential and research areas for bark as an antiparasitic for ruminants.

Diversifying organic crop production to increase resilience - DIVERSILIENCE tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/diversifying-organic-crop-production-to-increase-resilience-diversilience 2021-11-24T11:28:00+01:00 2022-10-12T12:07:11+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

DIVERSILIENCE aims to improve the productivity and resilience of organic crop production by better utilization of crop diversity, through research work performed in countries of Northern Europe (Denmark, Finland, Norway) and Southern Europe (Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, Slovenia).

Sustainable utilization of MARine resources to foster GREEN plant production in Europe - MARIGREEN tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/sustainable-utilization-of-marine-resources-to-foster-green-plant-production-in-europe-marigreen 2021-11-09T16:16:00+01:00 2022-03-01T08:38:51+01:00 Joshua Cabell

The MARIGREEN project aim to upgrade poorly utilized residual materials from marine industries to produce fertilizers and biostimulants for organic agriculture.

Vacancy as PhD candidate in agroecology! tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/norsok-keeps-growing 2021-11-05T14:52:00+01:00 2022-11-03T13:35:44+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

The position is linked to a new ERA-project named PROENV - Balancing production and environment.

Pollinating insects are of most importance for safe food production. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/pollinating-insects-are-of-most-importance-for-safe-food-production 2021-10-20T10:13:00+02:00 2021-10-20T10:23:48+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

An European collaboration helps to ensure their presence in different plant cultures and climatic conditions.

Mulching of organically grown row crops – HAKKET BEDRE ØKO (“Mulch organic”) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/mulching-of-organically-grown-row-crops-for-easy-growing-and-increased-farmers-motivation-hakket-bedre-oko-mulch-organic 2021-10-14T10:24:00+02:00 2021-10-15T15:25:05+02:00 Anne-Kristin Løes

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

CHEMOSENS: Scent effects on egglaying behavior in pest insects tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/chemosens 2021-10-06T14:23:00+02:00 2021-12-09T10:33:26+01:00 Atle Wibe

When insects lay eggs, the choice of egg-laying site will be made based on information collected via sensory organs. Knowledge about the underlaying mechanisms controlling this behaviour can be used to control pest insects without the use of chemical pesticides.

Benefitting Ecosystems through Evaluation of food Supplies for Pollination to Open up Knowledge for End users - BEESPOKE tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/benefitting-ecosystems-through-evaluation-of-food-supplies-for-pollination-to-open-up-knowledge-for-end-users-beespoke 2021-10-06T13:38:00+02:00 2021-12-09T11:28:53+01:00 Atle Wibe

Insect pollination is worth €15 Billion in the EU but wild pollinators are declining because of loss in flower-rich habitats.

Biogas plant at farm as R&D and training arena tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/gardsbiogassanlegg-som-fou-og-opplaeringsarena 2021-10-06T13:09:00+02:00 2021-12-09T13:03:28+01:00 Ingvar Kvande

Through this project, the biogas plants at Tingvoll farm and at Inge Hoemsnes will get improved operation and process in the plants and provide better utilization of electricity, heat and bio-residue. At the same time, the facilities will be used for training.

GIFTS-AMR tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/gifts-amr 2021-10-05T16:12:00+02:00 2021-12-09T13:32:05+01:00 Kristin Sørheim

New project with project participants from 23 organizations in 17 countries in Europe.

Renewable energy in Møre og Romsdal, an energycentre cooperation tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/fornybar-energi-i-more-og-romsdal-et-energisentersamarbeid 2021-08-24T15:05:00+02:00 2021-12-09T14:22:48+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

The project «Renewable energy in Møre og Romsdal» is a collaborative project between the competence centers Runde miljøsenter, Newtonenteret på Sunndal, Nasjonalt vindenergisenter and Tingvoll solar and bioenergy.

Strengthening the climate perspective in municipal plans tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/strengthening-the-climate-perspective-in-municipal-plans 2021-08-24T13:22:00+02:00 2021-08-24T16:00:48+02:00 Lovise Johanne Sæter Stakvik

The project owner is Tingvoll Økopark, Center for sustainable development. NORSØK will first and foremost contribute in subject areas where the climate challenges are related to energy, agriculture and waste management.

Levende matjord – A book about the living soil tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/levende-matjord-a-book-about-the-living-soil 2021-07-02T14:47:00+02:00 2021-07-07T10:35:48+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

On 24 June 2021, the book Levende matjord ("Living Soil”) was launched at Buskerud Manor in Åmot. The book, which is published by the Grønt fagsenter (Agricultural extension centre) in Buskerud, is the result of the county’s many years of focus on agricultural soils.

Kjøkkenhagedagen 2021 - Hva kan vi dyrke på liten plass? tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/kjokkenhagedagen-2021-hva-kan-vi-dyrke-pa-liten-plass 2021-06-30T16:56:00+02:00 2021-08-27T12:20:13+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

Det blir tradisjonen tro også kjøkkenhagedag i år – en glad familiedag for store og små med både faglig påfyll og moro.
Dyrking av kjøkkenhage til eget bruk er så fleksibelt at det kan tilpasses kreativitet, smak, årstid, dyrkingsplass og kunnskap på alle nivå.

Herbicide residues in fertilisers – A challenge for organic farming tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/herbicide-residues-in-fertilisers-a-challenge-for-organic-farming 2021-06-28T15:28:00+02:00 2021-07-02T12:21:07+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

A newly published NORSØK report describes an experiment in which an organic fertiliser caused damage to pea and tomato transplants. The fertiliser contained herbicide residues.

NOBIO and NORSØK are establishing a three-year long project based on a forum for those interested in biogas on farms. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/nobio-and-norsok-are-establishing-a-three-year-long-prjoject-based-on-a-forum-for-those-interested-in-biogas-on-farms 2021-06-22T12:17:00+02:00 2021-10-20T10:48:16+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

Activities are webinars/seminars, inspections of facilities on farms and operation of online forum.

Soil Spotlight tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/soil-spotlight 2021-06-15T12:12:00+02:00 2023-03-21T10:34:31+01:00 Reidun Pommeresche

The project aims to raise awareness and increase knowledge about soil, and to enable agricultural advisers to provide a broader range of soil-related topics in their services.

Clover in grassland tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/clover-in-grassland 2021-06-14T16:07:00+02:00 2021-06-29T12:54:52+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

The project aims to survey the percentage of clover on organic farms. The project is carried out as a cooperation between NORSØK and three regional offices of the Norwegian Agricultural Advisory Service (NLR).

Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from cattle slurry stores tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/reduced-emissions-of-climate-gases-from-cattle-slurry-storage 2021-06-09T13:43:00+02:00 2022-10-28T10:48:47+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

Agriculture is under pressure to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG). In this project we are studying different ways of reducing GHG emissions from cattle slurry stores.

Clover in grassland tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/clover-in-grassland 2021-06-03T12:48:00+02:00 2022-11-01T13:36:46+01:00 Sissel Hansen

The project aims to survey the percentage of clover on organic farms.

Loss of lambs on summer pasture tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/loss-of-lambs-on-summer-pasture 2021-06-03T09:30:00+02:00 2021-06-29T12:55:27+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

We have a new project: "Loss of lambs on summer pasture". The objective of the project is to find the reason why lambs die or disappear while on pasture, close to the farm or up in the mountains. One cause can be protected predators, other reasons can be various diseases.

Biogas at Norwegian farms tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/garsdbiogas-at-norwegian-farms 2021-06-01T15:06:00+02:00 2021-10-20T11:13:27+02:00 Lovise Johanne Sæter Stakvik

Nobio and Norsøk are establishing a three-year long project based on a forum for those interested in biogas on farms. Activities are webinars/seminars, inspections of facilities on farms and operation of online forum.

New project on sustainable sheep farming tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/new-project-on-sustainable-sheep-farming 2021-06-01T13:23:00+02:00 2021-06-02T10:04:13+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

The project will investigate means that will contribute to more and added value from the meat and wool produduction, and how the industry can influence media and politicians using this knowlegde, in the discision about sustainability.

Low-grade wool in crop production – testing use of wool pellets as fertilizer tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/low-grade-wool-in-crop-production-testing-use-of-wool-pellets-as-fertilizer 2021-05-28T15:12:00+02:00 2021-06-04T15:50:55+02:00 Kirsty McKinnon

A lot of wool in Norway, especially from pigmented sheep, is downgraded. Often, this wool is discarded or burned. Wool contains nutrients and can therefore be used as a fertilizer.

Amazing grazing - sustainable food and fiber from Norwegian sheep rangeland grazing systems tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/amazing-grazing-sustainable-food-and-fiber-from-norwegian-sheep-rangeland-grazing-systems 2021-04-27T16:14:00+02:00 2022-03-02T11:09:48+01:00 Rose Bergslid

What does it take to value meat and wool from sheep more for the future, than it is today?

RELACS and Organic-PLUS collaborate to reduce contentious inputs tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/relacs-and-organic-plus-collaborate-to-reduce-contentious-inputs 2021-04-27T10:25:00+02:00 2021-04-28T09:44:28+02:00 VegardBotterli Lamb-loss reduction tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/lamb-loss-reduction 2021-04-26T16:34:00+02:00 2021-06-07T15:54:27+02:00 Berit Blomstrand

Lamb loss due to diseases, accidents and predators is an increasing challenge in many outfield pastures in Norway and especially in the county of Møre and Rom

Hva skjer når karbon tilføres norsk landbruksjord? tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/hva-skjer-nar-karbon-tilfores-norsk-landbruksjord 2021-04-23T11:48:00+02:00 2021-04-27T10:43:33+02:00 VegardBotterli

Karbon i jordbruksjord er et hett forskningtema der man ser etter positive effekter som økte avlinger, forbedret jordhelse og klimagevinster ved økt karbonmengde i jorda.

I prosjektet «Karboninnhold og biologisk aktivitet i eng- og potetjord (K-BEP)» skal man finne ut hvor stabilt karbon er og hvordan det oppfører seg i jorda ved dyrking av eng og potet på sandjord.

To nye rådgivere med ettertraktet utdanning til Tingvoll tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/to-nye-radgivere-med-ettertraktet-utdanning-til-tingvoll 2021-03-30T11:40:00+02:00 2021-04-27T10:44:47+02:00 VegardBotterli Nedklassifisert ull skal få nytt liv i grønnsaksdyrking tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/nedklassifisert-ull-skal-fa-nytt-liv-i-gronnsaksdyrking 2021-03-25T12:39:00+01:00 2021-04-27T10:49:11+02:00 VegardBotterli

Ull er en viktig del av norsk tekstilproduksjon, men både forskerne og næringa mener en altfor stor andel av norsk ull går til spille. Nå skal de teste egenskapene som kan gi ulla en ny renessanse.

NORSØK skal finne løsninger etter regelendring for økologiske veksthus tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2021/norsok-skal-finne-losninger-etter-regelendring-for-okologiske-veksthus 2021-03-09T13:24:00+01:00 2021-04-27T10:45:11+02:00 VegardBotterli

For å harmonisere europeisk økologisk regelverk og med de økologiske prinsippene er det bestemt at veksthusproduksjon skal skje med direkte bakkekontakt, vekstskifte og liten tilførsel av innsatsfaktorer.

Norsk senter for økologisk landbruk skal belyse utfordringer og finne løsninger for næringsaktører innen de to største produksjonene som er agurk- og tomatdyrking.

Network - Sustain Nordic soil health (NetSH) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/network-sustain-nordic-soil-health-netsh 2021-03-03T16:42:00+01:00 2021-04-07T15:26:02+02:00 Reidun Pommeresche

The goal of NetSH is to share knowledge on sustainable soil management. We will do so by facilitating knowledge exchange among Nordic researchers and by bridging gaps between research and practice on soil health

VerdifULL: How can we boost the value of lower-grade wool and increase the share of first-class wool? tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/verdifull-how-can-we-boost-the-value-of-lower-grade-wool-and-increase-the-share-of-first-class-wool 2021-02-19T14:54:00+01:00 2022-10-27T13:55:50+02:00 Kirsty McKinnon

The Norwegian Wool Standard divides wool into 16 quality grades. Producers fetch the best prices for first-class wool. In this project, we will discuss possibilities for increasing the share of first-class wool, and test the use of lower-grade wool in horticulture.

Assessment of cover cropping as climate action in cereal production in Norway - CAPTURE tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/assessment-of-cover-cropping-as-climate-action-in-cereal-production-in-norway-capture 2021-02-18T16:18:00+01:00 2021-03-04T15:59:00+01:00 Tatiana Rittl

CAPTURE will assess the suitability of different cover crops for C sequestration and the risk for enhanced nitrous oxide emissions under Norwegian conditions.

Carbon content and biological activity in meadow and potato soil (K-BEP) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/carbon-content-and-biological-activity-in-meadow-and-potato-soil-k-bep 2021-02-18T12:23:00+01:00 2023-03-21T10:24:52+01:00 Reidun Pommeresche

The aim of the project is to study how meadow and potato cultivation affects carbon content and biological activity in sandy soils.

Seaweed fibre for increased soil organic matter tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/seaweed-fibre-for-increased-soil-organic-matter 2021-01-29T10:23:00+01:00 2022-03-15T10:25:53+01:00 Anne-Kristin Løes

Residual material from brown seaweeds may promote the soil structure and increase the soils’ content of organic matter, and ability to store water. These and other effects of algae fibre will be studied in potato production.

Tomato and cucumber production organically with ground contact in greenhouse tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/tomato-and-cucumber-production-organically-with-ground-contact-in-greenhouse 2021-01-28T10:46:00+01:00 2021-01-28T12:09:49+01:00 Susanne Friis Pedersen

Organic greenhouse production must become more aligned organic principles, relying on plant growth with ground contact, crop rotation and low input factors. This project is mostly focused on tomato and cucumber.

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from slurry pits and manure cellars – actions that the farmer can perform tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/reduced-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-slurry-pits-and-manure-cellars-actions-that-the-farmer-can-perform 2021-01-26T11:13:00+01:00 2021-06-09T14:12:11+02:00 Martha Ebbesvik

The aim of the project is to inform about actions that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from slurry pits and manure cellars in Møre og Romsdal.

Sustainable food and fiber from Norwegian sheep rangeland grazing systems tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/sustainable-food-and-fiber-from-norwegian-sheep-rangeland-grazing-systems 2021-01-26T10:06:00+01:00 2021-01-26T10:41:19+01:00 Rose Bergslid

AMAZING GRAZING

Norwegian-produced organic feed protein for pigs tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2021/norwegian-produced-organic-feed-protein-for-pigs 2021-01-25T16:18:00+01:00 2021-01-28T13:18:02+01:00 Martha Ebbesvik

The main objective is to obtain and disseminate knowledge about Norwegian production of organic feed that will contribute to ensure the protein supply in organic pig farming in accordance with new organic regulations.

Ozonated water as treatment against Botrytis in strawberry - OzO-bOt tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/ozonated-water-as-treatment-against-botrytis-in-strawberry-ozo-bot 2020-11-25T15:20:00+01:00 2020-12-02T14:00:05+01:00 Atle Wibe

Several berry producers struggle with significant damage caused by fungal diseases. Are there any measures that can control such diseases without leaving behind unwanted residues?

POLLIBRING - Production systems and density of pollinating insects in raspberry production tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/pollibring-production-systems-and-density-of-pollinating-insects-in-raspberry-production 2020-11-25T14:45:00+01:00 2021-06-17T14:54:04+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

In our national strategy for pollinators, signed by eight ministers and approved by the Norwegian Parliament in 2018 it is concluded that pollinators are important for the agriculture.

Education for adult agronomists from Gjermundnes VGS tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/education-for-adult-agronomists-from-gjermundnes-vgs 2020-11-18T16:36:00+01:00 2020-11-19T16:20:12+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

NORSØK contributes with teaching in organic farming for adult students from Gjermundnes Secondary School.

School Garden tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/school-garden 2020-09-15T09:48:00+02:00 2022-10-27T13:55:34+02:00 Kirsty McKinnon

The school garden at NORSØK enables local primary school pupils to learn about how to sustainably grow food crops.

Organic meat prduction on bulls and steers tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/organic-meat-prduction-on-bulls-and-steers 2020-09-14T15:10:00+02:00 2021-01-15T15:06:04+01:00 Kristin Sørheim

A report will be written on benefits, challenges and various solutions for organic meat production on bulls and steers, on assignment from The Advisory Committee for Organic Farming Regulations.

Establishing a competance hub for biogas for supporting regional actors that give advice on building and operating biogas plants for agricultural industry. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/establishing-a-competance-hub-for-biogas-for-supporting-regional-actors-that-give-advice-on-building-and-operating-biogas-plants-for-agricultural-industry 2020-09-14T13:46:00+02:00 2023-01-18T10:37:29+01:00 Ingvar Kvande

There is a growing interest in biogas in Norway. One of the measures to reduce emissions from agriculture is to establish more biogas plants based on livestock manure. There is therefore an increasing need for improved advisory services, which in this case this will be realised in a collaboration with Norges Vel and Norwegian Agricultural Advisory Service (NLR).

Transportation of compressed raw biogas tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/transportation-of-compressed-raw-biogas 2020-09-14T12:52:00+02:00 2023-01-18T10:37:03+01:00 Ingvar Kvande

This project will assess the profitability and feasibility of compressing biogass from distributed plants for further upgrading at centralized upgrading plants. If viable, this could help realize local or a regional facility for biogas, where 10-20,000 tonnes are treated together with fish waste and other industrial waste if converted into biogas.

Three new biogas projects at NORSØK tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2020/three-new-biogas-projects-at-norsok 2020-09-09T09:36:00+02:00 2020-09-25T11:31:38+02:00 VegardBotterli

There is growing interest in the production of biogas from livestock manure as the need for reducing greenhouse gas emissions increases.

NORSØK will play a key role in this development by participating in the establishment of a national biogas advisory service.

Plants for innovation tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/plants-for-innovation 2020-08-14T15:54:00+02:00 2020-08-17T09:45:24+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

The project promotes knowledge about cultivtion and mangement of Hazel and Filbert and about vegetables cultivated under cold conditions.

Pilot on farm biogas plant – process follow-up and development tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/pilot-biogas-on-farm-inge-hoemsnes-process-follow-up-and-development 2020-08-14T13:11:00+02:00 2020-09-25T10:43:35+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

Inge Hoemsnes is a farmer who has invested in a biogas plant at his farm in Aureosen, Hustadvika. The plant still needs some deployment time to reach optimal gas production and energy utilization. NORSØK will do tests to help improve plant operation.

Compost barn for inspiration and use tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/compost-barn-how-to-uptain-good-quality-of-compost-for-plant-cultivation 2020-08-14T12:28:00+02:00 2021-02-17T10:01:42+01:00 Susanne Friis Pedersen

A compost barn is a multifunctional building for both animals, plants and human beings too. This project covers rearing of cows and cultivation of tomato, squash and pumpkins.

Green value chains based on biogas production from high-fat raw materials. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/green-value-chains-based-on-biogas-production-from-high-fat-raw-materials 2020-08-13T15:48:00+02:00 2023-01-18T10:36:51+01:00 Ingvar Kvande

Multiple actors want to establish biogas plants in Møre and Romsdal. This project will look at different high-fat raw materials and how they work in a biogas reactor.

Technology and electrification in organic farms. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/technology-and-electrification-in-ecological-farms 2020-08-13T15:20:00+02:00 2023-01-18T10:36:17+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

NORSØK provides energy advisoryservices for farmers. This project aims to map the use of energy at several farms, to identify measures for recommodation. The project shall also focus on agricultural machinery with low emission.

Creating synergies and added value between regional maritime and agricultural research environments tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/added-value-with-synergies-from-regional-maritime-and-agricultural-research-environments 2020-08-11T14:02:00+02:00 2020-11-20T08:10:27+01:00 Turid Strøm

The goal of the project is to create synergies between the business community in Møre and Romsdal and regional maritime and agricultural research facilities, by bringing business and research closer together.

Treatment of solid manure to ensure good fertiliser effect and reduced greenhouse gas emissions tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/treatment-of-solid-manure-to-ensure-good-fertiliser-effect-and-reduced-greenhouse-gas-emissions 2020-03-25T18:57:00+01:00 2021-11-01T12:15:41+01:00 Sissel Hansen

The project studies the effect of two different deep-litter manure treatments on greenhouse gas emissions, carbon loss and fertiliser effect.

Carbon for farmers good tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/karbon-til-bondens-bestecarbon-for-farmers-good 2020-03-25T14:24:00+01:00 2022-02-09T14:55:48+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

In this study, we are investigating the long-term effects of two different cereal-growing regimes (monoculture versus grassland-cereal rotations) on soil properties, content of organic matter and carbon storage.

Extended work for organic farming tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/extended-work-for-organic-farming 2020-03-16T11:20:00+01:00 2022-11-01T13:37:17+01:00 Grete Lene Serikstad

The aim of the project is to increase the production of organic products in Norway, through giving organic producers access to qualified expertise and extention service.

Organic seed grains (Seedgrains) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/organic-seed-grains 2020-03-11T16:11:00+01:00 2020-03-24T10:01:28+01:00 Anne-Kristin Løes

This project aims to increase the quality, and diversity, of organically grown seed grains. Old and new wheat cultivars, breeding lines and populations from several crosses between breeding lines are grown in field experiments.

Emissions of greenhouse gases from manure storage tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/emissions-of-greenhouse-gases-from-manure-storage 2020-03-04T15:23:00+01:00 2021-11-18T09:27:47+01:00 Martha Ebbesvik

- an assessment of open storage for cattle manure and bio-residue and storage with roof.

Biochar coating potential to supress storage diseases in vegetables and potatoes (CHARCOAT) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/biochar-coating-potential-to-supress-storage-diseases-in-vegetables-and-potatoes-charcoat 2020-02-19T15:24:00+01:00 2021-10-21T12:58:33+02:00 Tatiana Rittl

Can biochar coating decrease diseases severity during potato and carrot storage? Biochar is a carbon rich material used to improve soils quality.

Discussing contentiousness in a stagnated organic sector tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2020/discussing-contentiousness-in-a-stagnated-organic-sector 2020-02-17T09:33:00+01:00 2021-03-16T09:58:39+01:00 AnitaLand

Twenty-five people active in research, extension, certification and industry related to organic production came together in October 2019 to discuss inputs used in organic growing in Norway, and possible effects of phasing out common inputs such as conventional manure, and copper for plant protection. Experienced advisors warned against phasing out any inputs from already quite vulnerable farming systems. The lack of growth in the Norwegian organic sector since 2010 may affect the capacity to cope with changes in practice.

Dairy cow and calf together at pasture tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/y-cow-and-calf-together-at-pasture 2020-01-20T16:10:00+01:00 2021-12-15T13:02:08+01:00 Rosann Johanssen

- a dairy farm system for better animal welfare

Fish bones as fertiliser tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2020/fish-bones-as-fertiliser 2020-01-20T14:24:00+01:00 2021-11-12T10:24:04+01:00 SolveigJohnsen

How can drying methods affect contents of nitrogen and phosphorous in fish bones and which residual materials can supplement fish bones as a fertiliser product?

Opportunities for more sustainable poultry production – more locally produced feed and more animal friendly outdoor areas tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/opportunities-for-more-sustainable-poultry-production-more-locally-produced-feed-and-more-animal-friendly-outdoor-areas 2019-10-08T13:37:00+02:00 2020-05-11T14:35:39+02:00 Rosann Johanssen

There is a need to gain more knowledge about how poultry farming can be made more environmentally and animal friendly by examining whether we can develop more locally produced protein feed and whether the outdoor areas can be designed so that they allow the animals more natural behaviour at the same time as they have low infection risk.


SmartCalfCare tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/smartcalfcare 2019-09-23T16:27:00+02:00 2021-01-15T15:00:47+01:00 Rosann Johanssen

SmartCalfCare is a pilot project (2019-2020) started after a group at the Agriculture’s Innovation Camp on Animal Welfare 2019 won with their idea which they called “SmartCare”.

Energy sufficiency considerations in the ligth of organic farming sustainability perspectives. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/energy-sufficiency-considerations-in-the-ligth-of-organic-farming-sustainability-perspectives 2019-08-28T09:57:00+02:00 2020-08-12T16:29:09+02:00 Ingvar Kvande Co-substrates for biogas production in organic farms tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/co-substrates-for-biogas-production-in-organic-farms 2019-08-27T16:55:00+02:00 2020-08-12T16:30:41+02:00 Ingvar Kvande Renewable energy plant engineering support tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/renewable-energy-plant-engineering-support 2019-08-27T16:32:00+02:00 2023-01-18T10:36:35+01:00 Ingvar Kvande

This project aims to provide support for farmers that want to investigate the possibilites for on-farm renewable energy production.

Substrates for Biogas Production tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/substrates-for-biogas-production 2019-08-27T16:21:00+02:00 2019-08-27T16:29:21+02:00 SolveigJohnsen Installation for learning about energy tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/installation-for-learning-about-energy 2019-08-27T16:10:00+02:00 2020-08-12T16:31:22+02:00 Ingvar Kvande


Effect of soil organic matter management on soil characteristics potato yield and potato disease in an intensive potato growing system (MERMOLD) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/effect-of-soil-organic-matter-management-on-soil-characteristics-potato-yield-and-potato-disease-in-an-intensive-potato-growing-system-mermold 2019-07-11T10:12:00+02:00 2020-03-05T12:03:27+01:00 Tatiana Rittl

Potato is the world’s number one non-grain food commodity.

co-operating cow-calf for better animal welfare and economy in milk production. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/co-operating-cow-calf-for-better-animal-welfare-and-economy-in-milk-production 2019-07-08T16:14:00+02:00 2019-07-09T14:57:10+02:00 Kristin Sørheim

Digital monitoring and new operating solutions – co-operating cow-calf for better animal welfare and economy in milk production.

Peat free transplant media tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/peat-free-transplant-media 2019-07-04T15:17:00+02:00 2019-10-09T15:00:35+02:00 Kirsty McKinnon

The aim of this project is to contribute to the development of soil products that can replace peat as transplant and planting media.

Separation of cow and calf tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/separation-of-cow-and-calf 2019-06-28T15:19:00+02:00 2020-05-07T17:59:42+02:00 Rosann Johanssen

The aim of the project was to explore the effect of two different separation methods on stress-related behaviour in cows and calves in an organic dairy farm.

Peat inversion for reducing GHG emissions from farmed organic soils (PEATINVERT) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/peat-inversion-for-reducing-ghg-emissions-from-farmed-organic-soils-peatinvert 2019-06-17T13:59:00+02:00 2021-10-21T12:57:15+02:00 Sissel Hansen The objective of PEATINVERT is to test if inversion of peat reduces GHG emissions from cultivated peat soil relative to conventionally drained peat and to compare GHG emissions of both management systems with those from uncultivated peatland. Improved estimation and mitigation of nitrous oxide emissions and soil carbon storage from crop residues (ResidueGas) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/improved-estimation-and-mitigation-of-nitrous-oxide-emissions-and-soil-carbon-storage-from-crop-residues-residuegas 2019-06-14T12:34:00+02:00 2019-06-18T10:10:59+02:00 Sissel Hansen Local crowdfunding for a low-emission society: Investigating the concept of local climate crowdfunding for Norway tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/local-crowdfunding-for-a-low-emission-society-investigating-the-concept-of-local-climate-crowdfunding-for-norway 2019-06-11T14:23:00+02:00 2019-06-19T13:55:36+02:00 Sissel Hansen Bark extract to prevent coccidiosis in lambs tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/bark-extrakt-as-an-anti-coccidiosis-agen-in-lamb 2019-05-24T14:57:00+02:00 2021-05-19T12:40:50+02:00 Kristin Sørheim

The aim of this Project was to investigate the effect of condensed tannins from bark from Norwegian spruce or pine against diarrhea in lambs, caused by Eimeria spp ( a one-celled parasite – coccidiae- living in the animals intestine)

Farmers and the city: enhancing added value and sustainability through optimized use of urban and peri-urban farm resources (URBANFARMS) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/farmers-and-the-city-enhancing-added-value-and-sustainability-through-optimized-use-of-urban-and-peri-urban-farm-resources-urbanfarms 2019-05-23T09:59:00+02:00 2022-04-20T11:19:28+02:00 Anne-Kristin Løes How to profit from an urban farm location? Better utilisation of farmland, innovative business models and recycling of nutrients are the keywords of the project. Organic animal material tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/organic-animal-material 2019-05-14T15:06:00+02:00 2020-05-07T18:03:30+02:00 Rosann Johanssen It will be written about the possibility of phasing out conventional animals (pigs, cattle and possibly sheep) by removing the exemption clause, on assignment from The Advisory Committee for Organic Farming Regulations. Organic potatoes in Mid-Norway – the potential of early cultivars and good agronomy (POTETGIV) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/organic-potatoes-in-mid-norway-the-potential-of-early-cultivars-and-good-agronomy-potetgiv 2019-05-13T11:20:00+02:00 2021-06-11T16:17:29+02:00 SolveigJohnsen

Can early potato cultivars give satisfactory yields before infestation of late blight, and be used for storage? An organic field experiment is conducted on three sites in Mid-Norway during 2019.

Experiments with fermenting of livestock manure tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2019/experiments-with-fermenting-of-livestock-manure 2019-01-14T11:29:00+01:00 2020-08-07T10:58:02+02:00 Anne-Kristin Løes The project «Experiments with fermenting of livestock manure» (2016-2018) tests the application of effective microorganisms (EM) in animal stalls and manure storage at selected farms in Norway. Pathways to phase-out contentious inputs from organic agriculture in Europe (Organic-PLUS) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2018/pathways-to-phase-out-contentious-inputs-from-organic-agriculture-in-europe-organic-plus 2018-05-30T10:23:00+02:00 2021-06-04T13:00:42+02:00 Anne-Kristin Løes Copper and mineral oil pesticides, peat in growing media, plastic for soil covering, conventional straw for bedding, feed additives, and animal drugs challenge the credibility of organic production. Organic-PLUS develops alternatives to such inputs. FenceTrap - Combined use of alternative measures to reduce insect damage in strawberries tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2017/fencetrap-combined-use-of-alternative-measures-to-reduce-insect-damage-in-strawberries 2017-11-08T14:21:00+01:00 2022-08-16T12:37:09+02:00 Atle Wibe In strawberry fields, the strawberry blossom weevil may cause major damage. We aim to reduce the damage by combining insect fence and funnel traps at a new strawberry field. A New Look at the Utilization of Outfield Resources tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2017/a-new-look-at-the-utilization-of-outfield-resources 2017-11-08T11:05:00+01:00 2022-10-28T10:49:42+02:00 Kristin Sørheim Developing sustainable value creation in World Heritage Sites and other areas with an underutilized potential of their outfield resources. GrazyDaiSy - Develop innovative, resilient and sustainable organic grazing-based dairy systems tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2017/grazydaisy-develop-innovative-resilient-and-sustainable-organic-grazing-based-dairy-systems 2017-11-07T14:39:00+01:00 2019-07-01T13:06:19+02:00 Kristin Sørheim The overall project aim is to develop innovative, resilient and sustainable organic grazing-based dairy systems in different European economic and agro-ecological contexts, integrating the rearing of cows with young stock, e.g. allowing mother-infant contact. Residual materials from marine industries as fertilizers in organic agriculture (RESTOR) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2017/marine-rest-raw-materials-for-fertilizers-to-organic-agriculture-restor 2017-08-04T12:14:00+02:00 2022-03-15T10:22:03+01:00 Anne-Kristin Løes

Recycled fertilizers may increase organic farming integrity. Lots of nutrients are leached into the sea. Can we combine cod heads and seaweed residues to a complete fertilizer for organic growing?

O3BÆR - Ozonholdig vann for kontroll av gråskimmel i jordbær tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2017/o3br-ozonholdig-vann-for-kontroll-av-graskimmel-i-jordbaer 2017-03-14T12:58:00+01:00 2022-08-16T12:37:33+02:00 Atle Wibe Muggsoppen gråskimmel gir store avlingstap i jordbær både for konvensjonelle og økologiske dyrkere. Et mulig tiltak er å bruke ozonholdig vann som gir liten risiko for negative effekter på miljøet. BarkCure: Condensed tannins from Norwegian pine and spruce bark - antiparasitic effects and potential commercial exploitation. tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2017/barkcure 2017-01-25T12:59:00+01:00 2022-02-03T15:45:17+01:00 Kristin Sørheim The overall aim is to assess the potential of condensed tannins (CT) from Norwegian coniferous bark, a sawmill by product, as a feed additive against gastrointestinal parasites in ruminants. JordBio – Enhancing soil life and improving soil structure on grassland tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2017/jordbio-enhancing-soil-life-and-improving-soil-structure-on-grassland 2017-01-19T09:12:00+01:00 2021-04-19T09:51:53+02:00 Reidun Pommeresche The project aims to develop a learning package for use on three one-day courses about the visual assessment of soil biota and soil structure. The courses will be held for farmers in Tingvoll (2017), Trøndelag and Rogaland (both in 2018). The learning package will be made available online. CSA - Community Supported Agriculture A Course on Organization, Operation and Crop Production tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2017/csa-community-supported-agriculture-a-course-on-organization-operation-and-crop-production 2017-01-16T10:32:00+01:00 2022-08-16T12:38:10+02:00 Kirsty McKinnon The project’s main aim is to provide stakeholders associated with CSAs with know-how that can help such enterprises to improve their chances for success. CORTISONE AS A WELFARE INDICATOR IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/cortisone-as-a-welfare-indicator-in-animal-production 2016-09-26T09:43:00+02:00 2019-06-17T15:11:40+02:00 Kristin Sørheim This preliminary project aims to investigate if measurements of cortisone in sheep wool and corticosterone in chicken feathers could be a suitable indicator of chronic stress in these animal species. Quality grains for food – the potential of non-commercialized Norwegian varietal material tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/quality-grains-for-food-the-potential-of-non-commercialized-norwegian-varietal-material 2016-07-09T17:13:00+02:00 2020-08-07T10:58:21+02:00 Anne-Kristin Løes Breeding a new grain variety is hard work, and in the process, varietal material with potential use in organic and low-input farming systems may be lost. This project cooperates with the industry to search for such material. From loss to feed with added value – Ensiling of sorted out potatoes and carrots »SoCaPro» tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/fra-tap-til-for-med-tilleggsverdi-ensilering-av-frasorterte-poteter-og-gulrotter-socapro 2016-04-19T09:19:00+02:00 2022-03-01T15:25:59+01:00 Rose Bergslid SoCaPro. About one fourth of the potatoes and carrots the packing centrals receive are sorted out because they do not meet the requirements for fresh food for sale. In this pilot project we want to investigate if discarded potatoes and carrots ensiled with probiotic bacteria may have a potential as feed products. SensTech: Technology for Improved Management and Future Utilisation of Rough Grazing Resources tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/senstech-technology-for-improved-management-and-future-utilisation-of-rough-grazing-resources 2016-04-08T12:35:00+02:00 2021-01-15T15:07:15+01:00 Kristin Sørheim Loss of sheep on mountain pastures and other rough grazing land is a serious animal welfare problem. Technical innovation is crucial for achieving a significant reduction of livestock losses. Total Utilization of Raw Materials in the Supply Chain for Food with a Bio-economical Perspective (CYCLE) ) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/total-utilization-of-raw-materials-in-the-supply-chain-for-food-with-a-bio-economical-perspective-cycle 2016-02-18T14:06:00+01:00 2018-05-30T12:53:55+02:00 Anne-Kristin Løes CThe CYCLE project aims at upcycling food industry co-streams in the value chains for pelagic fish, chicken, vegetables and potatoes, where new utilisations may increase benefits and economic profit. Improved Phosphorus Resource Efficiency in Organic Agriculture via Recycling and Enhanced Biological Mobilization (IMPROVE-P) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/improved-phosphorus-resource-efficiency-in-organic-agriculture-via-recycling-and-enhanced-biological-mobilization-improve-p 2016-02-18T11:37:00+01:00 2018-02-27T14:31:36+01:00 Anne-Kristin Løes Phosphorus (P) is lost from agriculture via product sales. Organic wastes should be recycled back to agricultural soils, and plants and cropping systems developed that are able to utilize P efficiently. Coordinating Organic Plant Breeding Activities for Diversity (COBRA) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/coordinating-organic-plant-breeding-activities-for-diversity-cobra 2016-02-12T14:15:00+01:00 2018-02-27T14:31:55+01:00 Anne-Kristin Løes COBRA aims at bringing organic plant breeding forwards by deliberately utilizing genetic diversity, e.g. by replacing uniform varieties of cereals with populations adapted to local conditions over time. A New Start for NORSØK tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/news/2016/a-new-start-for-norsok 2016-01-04T10:23:00+01:00 2016-02-04T07:35:41+01:00 AnitaLand - 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Norwegian Centre for Organic Agriculture (NORSØK), which now again is an active national centre of expertise. This is a good time for NORSØK to once again start its own research, development and information activities, says Turid Strøm – the centre’s managing director since 4 January 2016. Reduced nitrogen emissions from digestate with application of marble "Marmorfiks" tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/reduced-nitrogen-emissions-from-digestate-with-application-of-marble-marmorfiks 2016-01-02T15:09:00+01:00 2022-02-03T15:45:37+01:00 Anne-Kristin Løes Grounded marble, a residual product from supply industry for printing paper, may reduce odour and N-emissions from manure and digestates. Marble will be tested in field and lab experiments at Tingvoll during 2016. CORE Organic Plus: Managing Fertility Building in Organic Cropping Systems "FertilCrop" tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/core-organic-plus-managing-fertility-building-in-organic-cropping-systems-fertilcrop 2016-01-02T12:52:00+01:00 2022-08-16T12:39:09+02:00 Sissel Hansen The overall aim of FertilCrop is to develop efficient and sustainable management techniques aimed at increasing crop productivity in organic farming systems. Developing Environment- and Climate-friendly Dairy Production tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2016/developing-environment-and-climate-friendly-dairy-production 2016-01-01T17:59:00+01:00 2019-01-29T14:18:29+01:00 Sissel Hansen The purpose of this project is to suggest measures that can improve the environmental effects of and reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases from dairy production, and to see this in connection with the farm’s economic sustainability. Target groups include farmers and farm organisations, agricultural advisers, agricultural and environmental authorities and agricultural politicians. Improving Economy and Sustainability in Lamb Meat Production through Development of an Economic Advisory Tool: Optimized and Individually Adapted Breed Choice tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/improving-economy-and-sustainability-in-lamb-meat-production-through-development-of-an-economic-advisory-tool-optimized-and-individually-adapted-breed-choice 2015-12-28T11:15:00+01:00 2021-10-21T12:59:32+02:00 AnitaLand Loss of grazing sheep due to diseases and predators is a severe animal welfare and economic issue. The «SheepBreeds» project aims at reducing lamb loss by choosing the breed that is adapted best to the specific conditions. New Solutions for Decentralized, Renewable Energy Production on Farms in Norway "Lavkarbo" tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/new-solutions-for-decentralized-renewable-energy-production-on-farms-in-norway-lavkarbo 2015-12-28T10:48:00+01:00 2020-08-12T16:32:01+02:00 Ingvar Kvande The project aims to stimulate investments in environmental technology that can contribute to cost-efficient reduction of GHG emissions from agriculture. Insect Larvae as Animal Feed tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/insect-larvae-as-animal-feed 2015-12-28T10:27:00+01:00 2021-10-21T12:59:16+02:00 Atle Wibe Målet med dette prosjektet er undersøke muligheter og potensiale for forskning og innovasjon på insektlarver som ny proteinfôrkilde i Norge Complete and Bio-economical Exploitation of Laying Hens tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/complete-and-bio-economical-exploitation-of-laying-hens 2015-12-21T13:01:00+01:00 2020-03-05T09:13:21+01:00 Anne-Kristin Løes HØNE: The slaughter of Norwegian laying hens is not economically viable, and the majority of spent hens are incinerated. This is a waste of valuable resources. In the project we aim to develop innovative utilisation of spent hens, e.g. using hydrolysis to produce oils and proteins. GHG Inventory for Norwegian Agriculture – State of Knowledge and Assessment of Emission Reduction Measures tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/ghg-inventory-for-norwegian-agriculture-state-of-knowledge-and-assessment-of-emission-reduction-measures 2015-12-20T11:42:00+01:00 2022-02-03T15:16:58+01:00 Grete Lene Serikstad Food production and consumption contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). An inventory of national emission sources, a literature review and an assessment of the environmental status of the Fokhol farm will serve as the basis for a proposal for emission reduction measures. Prevention of Photosensitisation tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/prevention-of-photosensitisation 2015-12-20T11:11:00+01:00 2021-01-15T15:35:03+01:00 AnitaLand Photosensitisation, also known as yellowses or alveld (Norw.), is an ailment in sheep that causes liver damage, swelling of the face and hypersensitivity to sunlight. The ailment has been a varying, but nonetheless important cause of losses in small livestock herds kept on rough grazing land in coastal areas. Preventing Photosensitisation in Sheep (Pre-project) tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/preventing-photosensitisation-in-sheep-pre-project 2015-12-20T10:33:00+01:00 2021-01-15T15:35:15+01:00 AnitaLand Photosensitisation, also known as yellowses or alveld (Norw.), is an ailment in sheep that causes liver damage, swelling of the face and hypersensitivity to sunlight. The ailment has been a varying, but nonetheless important cause of losses in small livestock herds kept on rough grazing land in coastal areas. Effects of Anaerobically Digested Manure on Soil Fertility. The Field Experiment “SoilEffects” tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/effects-of-anaerobically-digested-manure-on-soil-fertility-the-field-experiment-soileffects 2015-12-20T09:28:00+01:00 2023-06-28T14:08:18+02:00 Tatiana Rittl

Since 2011, grass-clover yields and soil characteristics have been studied at Tingvoll farm, with application of digested and non-digested slurry from organic dairy cows. Results are available below.

Sustainable Quinoa Production in Norway tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/sustainable-quinoa-production-in-norway 2015-12-18T11:52:00+01:00 2018-02-27T14:07:55+01:00 Susanne Friis Pedersen Quinoa is appreciated for many reasons, including its high nutritional value and its adaptability to various and also difficult climatic conditions. The plant is also an important part of the food culture in many parts of South America. But can quinoa be grown sustainably in Norway as well? Using Horse Manure as Fertilizer – Teaching Good Manure Management to Ensure Nutrient Recycling tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/using-horse-manure-as-fertilizer-teaching-good-manure-management-to-ensure-nutrient-recycling 2015-12-18T11:35:00+01:00 2018-02-28T14:20:57+01:00 Kirsty McKinnon The project’s main objective is to contribute to the sustainable use of horse manure while reducing the environmental impact of improper manure disposal. Deep Litter of Woodchips for Cattle – Animal Welfare, Nutrient Recycling and Reduced Runoff tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/deep-litter-of-woodchips-for-cattle-animal-welfare-nutrient-recycling-and-reduced-runoff 2015-12-18T11:08:00+01:00 2021-10-21T12:58:54+02:00 Turid Strøm It is necessary to develop low-cost solutions for beef production in Norway. The project will study woodchips as deep-litter bedding for cattle and develop solutions for recycling nutrients. The potential for nutrient runoff when keeping cattle outdoors year-round will be assessed. Pioneering the Focus on Soil Management and Soil Structure tag:post@norsok.no,2024:https://www.norsok.no/en/projects/2015/pioneering-the-focus-on-soil-management-and-soil-structure 2015-12-14T12:26:00+01:00 2022-08-16T12:38:44+02:00 Reidun Pommeresche The «Living Soil» project aims to inspire and share experience and knowledge about the soil; with a specific focus on soil biology, ecology and sustainability.