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 Patrick Sjoberg | Mar 24, 2023 | Author bio, Carbon storage
One of the missions of the Swedish Center for Climate and Energy is to contribute to increased knowledge about the storage of carbon in soil. Together with the other agricultural schools in Trøndelag, we have established the "Carbon Project in Trøndelag". Background Through photosynthesis, plants form...
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 Gunnar Larsen | Mar 24, 2023 | Energy measures, Author bio
Together with NTE, WEN Energy, Norsk landbruksrådgiving and Trøndelag county council, we have built an integrated solar cell system of 192 m² on our dairy cow barn. Power that is produced is delivered to the greenhouse and provides light for the Mære tomatoes. The tomatoes are grown from this year...
by Gunnar Larsen | Mar 24, 2023 | Energy measures, Author bio, Front page
Our ambition is to approach zero emissions from our farm operation. Through close collaboration with various knowledge communities, we will in the coming years work towards zero emissions both in buildings, in terms of energy use, measures in the barn and measures out in the fields. Mære is a pilot area in ZEN (Zero Emission...
