Posts by Odd Roger Langørgen
Corona can make nature-based tourism flourish
Summer is upon us, and this year coronavirus is forcing most of us to take our vacations in our home country. This represents a crisis for large parts of the tourism industry worldwide – and Norway is no exception – but some companies can prosper from the situation. The market in Norway is huge. Tourists are now increasingly looking for destinations that have not been ‘discovered’ in order to get unique nature experiences,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 intensifies hunger among refugees
Refugees are often the most vulnerable to crises, no matter where in the world they are. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) expects that the corona pandemic will weaken food security for refugees and internally displaced persons. Cuts rations by 40 percent Uganda is home to about 1.4 million refugees and is thus among…
Read MoreScaring elks to avoid train accidents
It takes about a kilometer for a train at full speed to stop. To date we have not been able to solve the dangers of elks or other types of deer entering the railway track. Animal collisions pose major challenges for society, animal welfare, animal owners, railway companies, and not least for train drivers. In…
Read More“The good farmer” is motivated by more than just money
Norwegian agriculture faces mounting pressures, both economically and socially. Cultural motivations for preserving cultural landscapes and biological diversity will most likely become increasingly important. – In many cases, researchers wonder why farmers continue to run their farms despite agriculture’s low profitability. The “good farmer”-approach claims that farmers remain in agriculture because they receive non-monetary rewards.…
Read MoreDeveloping tools for a more climate friendly agricultural policy
European agricultural policy must contribute to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement. A new generation of modelling tools are required to study the consequences of, and to provide a better basis for, decision-making. The newly established EU project – MIND STEP – funded by Horizon 2020 will develop such new tools. Climate, sustainability and…
Read MoreThe story behind green successes
Grønne Folk produce delicious ready-made meals from vegetables that no one else uses. At least 30 percent of produce is discarded because of imperfections or undesirable size. This gave entrepreneur Ragnhild Eggen Viken the idea of peeling and cutting the vegetables, so that no one will see whether a carrot is damaged or is too…
Read MoreNew book reflects on researching people and the sea
Researching People and the Sea: Methodologies and Traditions presents a broad range of experiences gathered by academics working in the field and discusses the challenges and opportunities of translating findings across disciplines. Edited by Madeleine Gustavsson, Carole S. White, Jeremy Phillipson and Kristen Ounanian, the new volume shares the often unspoken expertise needed to study…
Read MoreRuralis wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Self-sufficiency in feed – views of stakeholders
Through focus group meetings with actors in the value chains for meat and milk production in Norway and Sweden, actors’ views on self-sufficiency in feed was explored in the CORE Organic project PROREFINE. According to the actors, self-sufficiency in feed can be relevant at different levels: farm level, municipal or county level, national, Nordic and…
Read MoreAgriculture Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As part of the global effort to curb climate change, agriculture must reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the government and agricultural organizations in Norway have signed a letter of intent to reduce emissions and increase the absorption of carbon in agriculture. This will also be an important part of the environmental plan called Klimakur 2030…
Read MoreScientists Airing New Carbon Offset Scheme
Sustainable aviation was the main theme during this year’s aviation conference. Through the research project Coolcrowd, Ruralis organized the workshop “Carbon offsets in aviation open for local opportunities”. – Coolcrowd links crowdfunding to the climate and considers whether compensation for travel related GHG emissions can finance climate mitigation measures in agriculture. The conference and workshop…
Read MoreGender equality important for food security
Last updated: 07.09.2019 In a lecture at Ruralis this week she challenged the often-cited claim that all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depend on the achievement of Goal 5 – Gender Equality. She examined this claim through the lens of household food security which is a fundamental aspect of sustainable development. She argued that although…
Read MoreAgriLink 4th Consortium Meeting – AgriLink’s potential impact is now becoming apparent
”From my perspective, our meeting in Pamplona was very productive” said Pierre Labarthe, the Project Coordinator. “We now see the first results of the project and our discussions in Pamplona show that we have the potential to tackle very important issues regarding advisory services at many different levels”. The meeting in Pamplona was an intense…
Read MoreRuralis is the local organiser of the XXVIIIth ESRS Congress
Friday, June 28, the congress concludes with 7 excursions to several parts of Trøndelag county. The congress opens with a welcome ceremony and keynote address on Tuesday afternoon, reception in the Archbishop’s Palace and a concert in Nidaros Cathedral on Tuesday evening. Anne Margrethe Brigham is the head of the local organising committee. You can…
Read MoreESRS2019: Registration has now opened
To register for the XVIII ESRS Congress in Trondheim, please visit the registration page.
Read MoreContest: We are looking for farmers, foresters and agri-food initiatives with a success story to share!
Times are changing! All across Europe the agricultural, forestry and the agri‐food sectors are facing major social, economic and environmental challenges – as well as unprecedented opportunities. Rural innovation is currently one of the hottest topics of discussion from farmhouse kitchen tables to the European Commission offices in Brussels. Rural innovation is not just about…
Read MoreLaunch of major new EU project to explore digital technologies for farm advisors
The FAIRshare project, which is being led by Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, brings together 22 partners from 15 countries across Europe. The project consists of a mix of partners who have different backgrounds and skills working towards a common goal of unlocking the benefits of digitisation for farmers and society. This…
Read MoreESRS 2019 in Trondheim
Trondheim is Norway’s third largest city. It was Norway’s capital from 1030 to 1217. The city has played a key role in Norway’s history, and the Nidaros Cathedral has been a popular pilgrimage site for nearly 1000 years. We will host the welcome reception in the Archbishop’s Palace next to Nidaros Cathedral (a 20 minute walk…
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