by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 23, 2023 | Energy measures, Green plants
With LED lights in red and blue colors placed between the tomato plants in our greenhouse, the yield of tomatoes increases. Primarily because the tomatoes get bigger. Half the tomato department has intermediate lighting in addition to traditional lighting from the roof and harvested tomatoes on both...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 23, 2023 | Biogas
Can the production of raw gas on several farm plants with the transport of raw gas to upgrading plants be an alternative to large biogas plants with their own upgrading plants? This was the question we asked NORSØK and SINTEF in 2021. There is an increasing desire for facilities for...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 23, 2023 | Domestic animals
In the piggery at Mære, we are conducting trials with new FORMAT concentrated feed for lactating sows on behalf of Felleskjøpet Agri and Felleskjøpet Fôrtvikling. These experiments are ongoing. In 2013, the joint purchase launched a completely new concept of feed for sows, based on...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 23, 2023 | Domestic animals
The pig's need for protein decreases the heavier it gets, overfeeding with protein is bad economics and contributes to climate emissions. In order to achieve good economics in fattening pig production, it is important to have control over how heavy the pig is. To ensure the best possible settlement, it is...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 23, 2023 | Domestic animals
The trial is part of the research project "Griseløftet" which is funded by the Research funds for agriculture and the food industry. Nortura is the project manager for the research project while NMBU is the responsible R&D partner, in addition Felleskjøpet, Fjøssystemer and Norsvin...
