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TARANDUS conference strengthens preparedness and resilience in reindeer husbandry

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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February 20, 2026February 23, 2026

New network strives to improve Nordic field trial statistics

Experts gather in a new network to improve the quality of Nordic field trials. The network is now seeking more members. The new network will meet for the first time in April this year. At the meeting, members will introduce themselves and take the first steps toward knowledge sharing and discussions aimed at improving …

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February 13, 2026February 16, 2026

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. DOWNLOAD THE ABSTRACT BOOK The long-term goal for the conference is to strengthens preparedness and resilience in reindeer husbandry. This helps ensure that reindeer production remains …

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January 28, 2026January 30, 2026

Strong Nordic Engagement at the 4th Field Trial Conference

Field trial professionals and enthusiasts in the Nordic region had a real peak last week, at least if attending the 4th Nordic Field Trials Network (NFTN) Conference in Skejby last week. In total, there were 72 participants from 7 countries – Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Latvia and Germany – representing more than 30 different organisations …

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