Tomatoes used to taste bad. Not anymore. What do tomatoes, coffee, potatoes and beets have in common? An expanding number of varieties.
Norwegian farmers keep tabs on cattle with GPS British and continental beef cattle have not been bred to thrive in Norwegian forests. But they're doing well, according to the researcher who has used GPS to help track their grazing patterns for three summers.
Why we should use these bacteria in fertilizers OPINION: A certain type of bacteria can reduce emissions as well as help food production. Scientist Kedir Woliy Jillo explains how.
How sustainable is organic food? Organic food seems like it should be good for the environment. But not all Norwegian researchers agree it is sustainable.
Calves aren’t being given enough milk Calves are subjected to a feeding regimen that is much too harsh, according to animal husbandry researchers. When allowed to drink as much as they wish the animals get healthier, happier and will yield more meat and milk.
The myth of ye olde family farm The old family farm as a symbol of unbroken tradition and continuity is a modern myth. A couple of centuries ago, family estates were seen as a commodity, to be sold if the price was right.
Adapting rice cultivation to climate changes India’s millions of peasant farmers need to make their rice crops more robust in the face of the climate changes. A Norwegian-Indian project aims to increase crops also when little water is available.