Agriculture and forestry can play a key role in determining when the EU achieves its goal of climate neutrality. Ruralis is one of 17 institutes in a new international research project that is looking to explain how.
Read moreObtaining feed is one of the keys to future growth in Norwegian salmon farming
Read moreNew technology for sun-drying fruit and vegetables can reduce food waste for farmers in Nepal and Bhutan.
Read moreThe war in Ukraine changes all preconditions for current Norwegian food security policy. I believe that a broad review that includes all societal interests is necessary.
Read moreArtificial meat is real meat that is produced artificially in laboratories and bioreactors.
Read moreRuralis researcher Madeleine Gustavsson will play a central role in the large-scale EU project EmpowerUs. The project will enable coastal communities to meet the challenges of the future, and Gustavsson will contribute to researching gender and equity issues that arise…
Read moreSmart technology is spreading at full speed into agriculture, but how well do the products actually work? Using a new tool, we can now evaluate and map how mature the new products are and, thus, how close they are to…
Read moreIt was a virtual kick-off for the new large collaborative project, SusFeed – Sustainable feed production from Norwegian bio-resources for livestock and aquaculture. The project will provide answers to some of the challenges the feed supply has regarding sustainability and…
Read moreThe 6th Nordic Conference for Rural Research: Rural Truths, which had to be postponed in 2020, will now be held May 23rd-25th 2022 in Tahko, Finland.
Read moreBacteria that can no longer be fought by antibiotics are a significant threat to public health. New research will find answers to how agriculture can defend itself against this type of bacteria.
Read moreWhat are the best measures to help farmers deal with substance abuse problems? Researchers will investigate this in a new project.
Read moreFarmers need advisers when making decisions for the next 20 to 30 years. But how can the adviser know what is best?
Read moreIs it possible for the tourism industry to get something positive out of the corona pandemic? Yes, Ruralis researchers believe, pointing to local, nature-based tourism.
Read moreFood security among refugees has deteriorated drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Adjumani district in northern Uganda, 90 percent of refugees receive too little food, a new study shows.
Read morePreliminary results indicate it is possible to scare elks away from the railway track using sound.
Read moreBeing a good farmer is not just a matter of finances. The satisfaction that comes from running an operation well and gaining recognition from others are also important factors. However, new technology can cause the "good farmer" as we know…
Read moreHow can agriculture cut greenhouse gas emissions and become more sustainable to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement? Ruralis is participating in a new project that will develop the necessary tools to achieve these targets.
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