by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 24, 2023 | Biochar, Author bio
Biochar is charcoal that is produced by heating biomass such as wood chips and straw at high heat and limited access to oxygen. The process is called pyrolysis. By adding biochar to the soil, the soil's properties are improved in many areas. Biocoal has the following...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 24, 2023 | Author bio, Domestic animals, Carbon storage
Studies from other countries indicate that grazing leads to increased storage of carbon in pasture. This applies particularly to natural pastures. The pastures must not be plowed and they must be managed without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Over time, this will lead to great biodiversity...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 24, 2023 | Natural diversity
Edge zones, pollinator strips and natural pastures are examples of good habitats for our insects. In recent years, Mære and Skjetlein have focused on what we can do to create more and better habitats for insects in particular and natural diversity in general. This will be a...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 24, 2023 | Biochar, Author bio, Carbon storage
The seminar on biocoal that was held at Mære on 7 March 2022 focused on opportunities for business development related to biocoal. TLab and Proneo have carried out a survey and a feasibility study related to biochar and business opportunities. Biochar has...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 24, 2023 | Energy measures, Author bio
For a year, farmers at Innherred have run their tractors on renewable diesel. They have participated in a field test of renewable diesel. The farmers' experiences together with motor oil samples have been an important part of the project "Clean renewable diesel in agriculture". The project's...
