Self-sufficiency degree

In the 2025 agricultural negotiations, the contracting parties agreed to prioritize a study that examines methods for calculating the degree of self-sufficiency in Norway and a number of other countries. A good knowledge base related to the calculation methodology for the degree of self-sufficiency, not only in Norway, will be important in implementing such a strategy.

Foto: Colourbox
Foto: Colourbox

The goal of the project is to calculate the degree of self-sufficiency for the EU as a whole, our neighboring countries individually, as well as Switzerland, the USA, Japan and South Korea. The degree of self-sufficiency will be calculated based on data from FAO that is comparable between countries, but has its own challenges. In addition, national methods for calculating the degree of self-sufficiency for Germany, Switzerland and other countries are being compiled. 

Ruralis collaborates with NIBIO, who coordinates the project. 

Project details

Project period

01/10/2025 - 31/03/2026

Collaboration partners

NIBIO

Financing

Board for FFL/JA

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