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TARANDUS conference strengthens preparedness and resilience in reindeer husbandry

TARANDUS Conference 2026, 10-12 February in Luleå, Sweden, gathered reindeer researchers from Finland, Norway, and Sweden and further afield to present and discuss reindeer welfare, health and resilience.

Berries are a valuable forest resource – in more than one way

The Nordic Berry Research Network has concluded its activities with a final webinar, bringing together researchers involved in the network to summarise outcomes and discuss future collaboration within Nordic berry research. The network was established to strengthen knowledge exchange and collaboration between research on wild and cultivated berries in the Nordic region. Berries play an important role in Nordic food culture, horticulture and the multifunctional use of forests, as well as in food security. The network has addressed the need to better utilise synergies between wild and cultivated berry production, which have traditionally been studied separately. During […]

NKJ co-funded research network strengthens knowledge on cover crops

Collaborations and shared insights across the Nordic countries are advancing understanding of how cover crops can improve soil health, reduce environmental impacts, and support climate change mitigation. Cover crops are widely used to reduce soil erosion and nitrate leaching, thereby improving water quality. Research has also shown that they can increase soil organic carbon stocks, enhance soil health, and contribute to net CO₂ sequestration in soils, supporting climate change mitigation efforts. The Nordic research network CoverCropsNordic was established to strengthen synergies in research on cover cropping strategies for a more sustainable agriculture and food sector in the Nordic region. […]

Engaging young people in the food culture brings Nordic food heritage to life

Classic Nordic food in a sustainable way – how do we bring our heritage into the future? The project “UWC Red Cross Nordic: Building a New Nordic Food and Sustainability Program” targets young people in order to achieve its goals. One aim of the project, which was funded by New Nordic Food, was to change the culinary profile of school meals into a Nordic and sustainable profile. – It was very much about food culture, and about bringing Nordic food culture to the next generation. And inspiring each other by visiting one another’s food cultures, says Judith Kyst, coordinator […]

A Nordic cooperating body within agricultural and food research

The Nordic Joint Committee for Agricultural and Food Research (NKJ) is a cooperating body to, and financed by, The Nordic Council of Ministers. The primary objective of NKJ is to strengthen research and innovation systems in the agriculture and food sector in the Nordic countries. A continuous production and supply of knowledge from research is important to realize the sectors opportunities and potential in the future. This will also strengthen the Nordic region’s position as a pioneer in agricultural and food research in accordance with the objectives of the EU’s 2020 strategy.

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April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Roadshow 2026: Nordic Testbed Network Offers a Showcase of Testbeds

This summer, it is time for the second roadshow by Nordic Testbed Network. First up is Klaipėda Science and Technology Park (KSTP), who invites you to the RAS Roadshow 2026! The roadshow is designed to engage a target audience through presentations, demonstrations, and to offer networking opportunities. We aim to connect the testbed members …

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March 23, 2026

RegioFoods: Strengthening the Resilience of Food Systems in the Nordic and Baltic Regions

An exciting new project, RegioFoods, has recently launched with the aim of contributing to data collection and the development of measurement methods to map and assess the long-term resilience of regional food systems in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The project, coordinated by Lund University in collaboration with partners from Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, …

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March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Shape the Future of the Nordic Bioeconomy – join us in Malmö or online

Bioeconomy as a Driver for Economic Growth and Green Transition in Rural Areas The Nordic Region is more than just its capitals – it’s vast areas of land and sea with immense potential for sustainable growth. How can we strengthen the Nordic bioeconomy to boost local value creation, resilience, and preparedness in rural areas? …

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