by Berit Fix | June 17, 2024 | Biogas, Biochar, Energy measures, R&D, Green plants, Domestic animals, Carbon storage, The climate game, Composting, Methane reduction, Natural diversity, The zero emission farm
The zero emission farm is our vision! That is why we have established Landbrukets climate and energy center as an arena for research and development in agriculture. From 1 January 2023, the center has been expanded to apply to both natural farming schools, Mære landbruksskole and Skjetlein upper secondary...
by Berit Fix | March 4, 2024 | Domestic animals, Methane reduction, The zero emission farm
What is this? Recording of the event "Methane inhibitors with Harald Volden and Eirik Selmer-Olsen" which was organized by Green competence center Mære-Skjetlein on 1 February 2024. For more about the organizer, see gkms.no. About the event: One of Norway's foremost experts on...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | December 12, 2023 | Domestic animals, The zero emission farm
We wanted to learn more about the difference in greenhouse gas emissions between round bales and flat silos. To find an answer, we have asked our partner SINTEF to make calculations for the flat silo at Mære and compare this with the corresponding amount of round bales. The concise...
by Berit Fix | Sep 25, 2023 | Biochar, Author bio, R&D, Domestic animals, Methane reduction, The zero emission farm
We are constantly working to reduce greenhouse gases here at the Zero Emission Farm on Mære. One of the experiments carried out in this field concerns biochar and animal manure. We asked ourselves: Can we make a cover of biochar in the livestock manure warehouse and thus reduce...
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 | 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...
