by Tove Hatling Jystad | Oct 17, 2024 | Energy measures, Front page, The zero emission farm
The zero emission farm is our vision. But is it possible to achieve zero emissions from a farm? At Mære and Skjetlein, we test and demonstrate new possible solutions. There is no easy path to zero emissions, but with this vision we are moving in the right direction. At a lunchtime webinar on June 4...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Apr 3, 2024 | Energy measures, Front page, The climate game, The zero emission farm
How can I as a farmer reduce climate emissions from my farm? Finding practical and profitable ways to reduce climate emissions can be challenging. We are now working to develop a climate game where you can create your own plan for climate measures on the farm. Hear more about...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 25, 2023 | Energy measures, Front page
Building in wood provides a major climate benefit. When we were going to build a new dairy barn, it was a matter of course that as much of the building as possible should be made of wood. - There was never any question about whether we should build in wood when we started planning a new dairy barn in 2015. We wanted to...
by Gunnar Larsen | Mar 25, 2023 | Energy measures, Author bio, Front page, Green plants
The greenhouse was built and put into use in 2007. It has a total floor area of 3,000 m2. Half of the area is used for plant production. The rest of the area consists of a construction hall, designed for the landscape gardeners, as well as common rooms such as changing rooms, sanitary facilities, classrooms and...
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...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 24, 2023 | Front page, Domestic animals, Carbon storage, Methane reduction
On behalf of Mære agricultural school, NIBIO has prepared a report on which measures may be relevant to implement to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from the farm operations at Mære agricultural school. The report is part of the project "Nullspällingsgården Mære". Data from...