Solar cookers: Simple technology with huge potential
Burning heat is both a cause and a possible solution for food waste in Africa.
Read moreCan we save the earth thorugh crowdfunding in agriculture?
Climate change is as relevant as ever, but economic constraints often stop important initiatives at the idea stage. Crowdfunding gives hope to these important projects.
Read moreBarriers in the Bioeconomy
The Norwegian government have assigned cross-sectoral cooperation as a prerequisite to succeed with the bioeconomy, but the effort to achieve this objective has been minor.
Read moreA Social Democratic Chicken
Substantial growth and contract production for three slaughterhouses, which more or less shares the entire market between them, characterises the Norwegian chicken industry.
Read moreThose with lowest expectations needs more involvement
Expectations towards the bioeconomy varies considerably between sectors, which hampers the transition towards a bioeconomy society.
Read moreLiving lab
Living Lab (Living Laboratory) is a commonly used term about a method of development and innovation. It can be understood as a partnership where companies, governments, organizations, various relevant stakeholders and individuals collaborate to create and test new services, business…
Read moreTechnology, society and the bioeconomy
Biosmart’s seminar at the NIBIO conference filled the premises with scientists from a variety of discipline
Read moreNew Book: Transforming The Rural
In recent decades, globalization has transformed rural societies and economies across the world.
Read moreNews from Local Carnivore
The research project: “Grazing resources, large carnivores and local communities", explores the handling of Norway’s twofold objective of preserving sustainable large carnivore populations and animal husbandry in rural areas based on grazing resources.
Read moreWe support Redd Barna
This year's Christmas gift went to Redd Barna, where we gave NOK 10,000. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Read moreWho owns the algae?
The new jurisdiction for bioprospecting will be crucial for the prosperity of the Norwegian welfare state
Read moreThe innovative farmer
Researcher from across Europe met in Portugal to share knowledge and experience, in order to develop a more sustainable European agriculture.
Read moreSolar food in Mozambique making a video documentary about solar food drying in Mozambique
The Centre for Rural Research will participate together with Lund University and Eduardo Mondlane University in a communication project on solar food drying in Mozambique.
Read moreLocal Carnivore: Grazing resources, Carnivores and Local communities
Conservation designations protecting large carnivores have been a success in terms of a strong increase in carnivore numbers and an extension of their range in Europe after 100 years of near extinction. This conservation success raises dilemmas and challenges.
Read moreNew book on “Local Communities” from Centre for Rural Research
The book "Lokalsamfunn" (Local Communities) was recently published. The editors Mariann Villa and Marit S. Haugen and several of the contributors are affiliated with the Centre for Rural Research. In this book, a large number of social scientists offer research-based…
Read moreNew EU-project will contribute to increased knowledge and better farm advice in European agriculture
Centre for Rural Research will participate in the new EU-funded project AgriLink as a research partner. The project aims to stimulate sustainability transitions in European agriculture through gaining a better understanding of the roles played by farm advice in farmer…
Read moreFarm-based day care services for people with dementia: New project
The need for day care services for people with dementia is increasing. A new project will research all aspects of this.
Read moreNot one farmer to lose
The findings of the research project Accidents in agriculture (2011-2015) suggest that awareness about accidents is in itself a preventative measure. To contribute to increased awareness in Norway the researchers decided to sum up their results and recommendations in a…
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