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Projects (21)
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Discussing contentiousness in a stagnated organic sector
2020-02-17
(Updated:
2020-02-26
)
Anne-Kristin Løes
<p>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...
A New Start for NORSØK
2016-01-04
(Updated:
2016-02-04
)
Turid Strøm
- 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.
Projects (21)
Biochar coating potential to supress storage diseases in vegetables and potatoes (CHARCOAT)
2020-02-19
Tatiana Rittl
<p>Can biochar coating decrease diseases severity during potato and carrot storage? Biochar is a carbon rich material used to improve soils quality. </p>
Effect of soil organic matter management on soil characteristics potato yield and...
2019-07-11
(Updated:
2019-10-16
)
Tatiana Rittl
<p> Potato is the world’s number one non-grain food commodity.</p>
Peat free transplant media
2019-07-04
(Updated:
2019-10-09
)
Kirsty McKinnon
<p><strong>The aim of this project is to contribute to the development of soil products that can replace peat as transplant and planting media.</strong> </p>
Peat inversion for reducing GHG emissions from farmed organic soils (PEATINVERT)
2019-06-17
(Updated:
2019-06-25
)
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...
2019-06-14
(Updated:
2019-06-18
)
Sissel Hansen
Local crowdfunding for a low-emission society: Investigating the concept of local climate...
2019-06-11
(Updated:
2019-06-19
)
Sissel Hansen
Bark extract to prevent coccidiosis in lambs
2019-05-24
(Updated:
2019-07-01
)
Kristin Sørheim
<p><strong>The aim of this Project is 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) </strong></p>
Experiments with fermenting of livestock manure
2019-01-14
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)
2018-05-30
(Updated:
2019-09-18
)
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.
A New Look at the Utilization of Outfield Resources
2017-11-08
(Updated:
2019-08-08
)
Kristin Sørheim
Developing sustainable value creation in World Heritage Sites and other areas with an underutilized potential of their outfield resources.
From loss to feed with added value – Ensiling of sorted out po...
2016-04-19
(Updated:
2019-05-28
)
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.
Improved Phosphorus Resource Efficiency in Organic Agriculture via Recycling and Enhanced Biological...
2016-02-18
(Updated:
2018-02-27
)
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.
Reduced nitrogen emissions from digestate with application of marble "Marmorfiks"
2016-01-02
(Updated:
2017-08-25
)
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"
2016-01-02
(Updated:
2016-01-08
)
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
2016-01-01
(Updated:
2019-01-29
)
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.
New Solutions for Decentralized, Renewable Energy Production on Farms in Norway "Lavkarbo"
2015-12-28
(Updated:
2018-08-30
)
Ingvar Kvande
The project aims to stimulate investments in environmental technology that can contribute to cost-efficient reduction of GHG emissions from agriculture.
GHG Inventory for Norwegian Agriculture – State of Knowledge and Assessment of Em...
2015-12-20
(Updated:
2018-01-03
)
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.
Effects of Anaerobically Digested Manure on Soil Fertility. The Field Experiment “SoilEffects”
2015-12-20
(Updated:
2019-11-07
)
Anne-Kristin Løes
<p>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.</p>
Using Horse Manure as Fertilizer – Teaching Good Manure Management to Ensure Nu...
2015-12-18
(Updated:
2018-02-28
)
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 Re...
2015-12-18
(Updated:
2019-06-18
)
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
2015-12-14
(Updated:
2018-12-03
)
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.
