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Broiler chickens can utilize higher levels of oats and barley in their diets

The results of Shlesha Ghimire's PhD research show that larger amounts of oats and barley can be used in broiler chicken feed without compromising growth performance or health.

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The Feed Researcher’s Little Helpers: Norway’s Toughest Protein Hunters

The ferrets at NMBU work in shifts, and when they are “on duty,” their job is to eat experimental feed and produce feces. During their time off, they spend time with their companions in a shared enclo…

En søye står sammen med tre lam midt på en smal grussti, omgitt av grønn skog og kratt i et kupert landskap.

Simulating the Lifespan of Future Ewes

Line Sass Kierkegaard’s PhD research reveals a biological trade-off between reproduction and lifespan in ewes, where environment and nutrition shape survival, genetics, and future resilience in Norweg…

En gruppe melkekyr står inne i et moderne fjøs med trestolper og metallfôrbinger. Kyrne spiser grovfôr som ligger langs et fôrbrett. Lyset i fjøset er varmt, og gulvet er dekket av betong.

Knowledge Brief Provides Direction for Making Livestock Feed More Sustainable

A new knowledge review provides a systematic overview of recent Norwegian research on sustainable livestock feed. It serves as a tool for researchers and decision-makers when prioritizing future inves…

Can Technology Improve Forage Quality?

A new PhD study shows how better measurement, smarter harvest timing, and technical processing can improve forage utilization.

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If rich countries work less, who picks up the slack?

Shorter working weeks promise greater freedom and a more sustainable economy. But if rich countries work less while continuing to rely heavily on labour abroad, those gains may come at the expense of …

19 August 2026: Lukas Godé (LANDSAM)

Lukas Godé (Noragric, Faculty of Landscape and Society) will defend his PhD thesis 'The international distribution of labour: Fairness and post-growth implications'.

Diagnosing the Credibility of National Agricultural Panel Surveys: Land Rental Markets and Allocative Efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Paper on "Diagnosing the Credibility of National Agricultural Panel Surveys: Land Rental Markets and Allocative Efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa," written by Stein T. Holden and Clifton Makate, is…

Social Distance, Beliefs, Norms, and Cognitive Precision in Trust Games: Evidence from a Field Experiment

The Paper on "Social Distance, Beliefs, Norms, and Cognitive Precision in Trust Games: Evidence from a Field Experiment," written by Stein T. Holden and Sarah Tione, is now published as a CLTS Working…

Decision Imprecision and the Measurement of Preferences in Multiple Price Lists

The Paper on "Decision Imprecision and the Measurement of Preferences in Multiple Price Lists," written by Stein T. Holden is now published as a CLTS Working Paper, August 2026