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A bi-band binary mask based land-use change detection using landsat 8 OLI imagery
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-03-22)Land use and cover change (LUCC) is important for the global biogeochemical cycle and ecosystem. This paper introduced a change detection method based on a bi-band binary mask and an improved fuzzy c-means algorithm to ... -
Adapting Seasonal Sheep Production to Year-Round Fresh Meat and Halal Market in Norway
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Adult European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Perform Well on Alternative Circular-Economy-Driven Feed Formulations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-06-14)There is an increasing need in the aquaculture industry for more sustainable and functional feed concepts for marine finfish. This study provides results for the effect of alternative feed formulations on health status, ... -
Analysis of Apple Fruit (Malus × domestica Borkh.) Quality Attributes Obtained from Organic and Integrated Production Systems
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-27)The aim of this study was to compare total phenolic content (TPC), radical-scavenging activity (RSA), total anthocyanin content (TAC), sugar and polyphenolic profiles of two apple cultivars (‘Discovery’ and ‘Red Aroma ... -
Assessing Impacts of Soil Management Measures on Ecosystem Services
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-26)Only a few studies have quantified and measured ecosystem services (ES) specifically related to soil. To address this gap, we have developed and applied a methodology to assess changes in ecosystem services, based on ... -
Climate Change Alters Soil Water Dynamics under Different Land Use Types
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-25)Land use and management affect soil hydrological processes, and the impacts can be further enhanced and accelerated due to climate change. In this study, we analyzed the possible long-term effects of different land use ... -
Crop Pollination in Small-Scale Agriculture in Tanzania: Household Dependence, Awareness and Conservation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-03-12)Global economic value of agriculture production resulting from animal pollination services has been estimated to be $235–$577 billion. This estimate is based on quantification of crops that are available at the global ... -
Demand-Side Food Policies for Public and Planetary Health
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-07-23)Background: The current food system has major consequences for the environment and for human health. Alignment of the food policy areas of mitigating climate change and public health will ensure coherent and effective policy ... -
Environmental impacts of rapeseed and turnip rapeseed grown in Norway, rape oil and press cake
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12-12)Many Norwegian consumers eat more red meat than is recommended by the Government. Of the protein currently consumed, 75% is of animal origin. Natural conditions in Norway favour the production of meat, dairy and seafood ... -
Greenhouse gas emissions in Norwegian agriculture: The regional and structural dimension
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-03-23)This paper studies the hypothesis that farm structure and the regional distribution of agricultural activity themselves have a significant impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture. Applying a dynamic model ... -
Learning science during teatime: Using a citizen science approach to collect data on litter decomposition in Sweden and Austria
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-09-18)The decay of organic material—litter decomposition—is a critical process for life on Earth and an essential part of the global carbon cycle. Yet, this basic process remains unknown to many citizens. The Tea Bag Index (TBI) ... -
Management Strategies to Improve the Economics of Sheep Farms in Norwegian Coastal and Fjord Areas—The Effect of Animal Size and Capacities for Rangeland Utilisation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-05-04)The morphological and productive aspects of Norwegian sheep have developed over time and adapted to the diverse environment of the country. Before 1900, native Norwegian sheep were crossed with UK breeds to attain higher ... -
Meat Reduction by Force: The Case of “Meatless Monday” in the Norwegian Armed Forces
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-14)Despite the scientific evidence that more plants and less animal-based food is more sustainable, policy interventions to reduce meat consumption are scarce. However, campaigns for meat free days in school and office canteens ... -
Multifaceted impacts of sustainable land management in drylands: A review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Biophysical restoration or rehabilitation measures of land have demonstrated to be effective in many scientific projects and small-scale environmental experiments. However circumstances such as poverty, weak policies, or ... -
Rangeland Grazing Strategies to Lower the Dependency on Imported Concentrates in Norwegian Sheep Meat Production
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-07-01)Norway has vast rangeland resources (292,361 km2) with an estimated carrying capacity of nearly four million sheep and lambs, twice the current number. However, the intensive production system currently applied has led to ... -
The Role of Technical Efficiency Achieving Sustainable Development: A Dynamic Analysis of Norwegian Dairy Farms
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-08)Growing environmental concerns have prompted governments to make sustainable choices in agricultural resource use. Evaluating the sustainability of agricultural systems is a key issue for the implementation of policies and ... -
The Influence of Local Governance: Effects on the Sustainability of Bioenergy Innovation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)This paper deals with processes and outcomes of sustainable bioenergy development in Emilia Romagna. It draws on an on-going research project concerning inclusive innovation in forest-based bioenergy and biogas in Norway, ... -
Turning the tap or buying the bottle? Consumers’ personality, understanding of risk, trust and conspicuous consumption of drinking water in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-09-14)This paper contributes to the debate on sustainable water consumption by exploring the relation between consumers’ personality, understanding of risk/trust and social distinction in water drinking practices in Norway. Our ...