Simulating the Lifespan of Future EwesLine 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…
Can Technology Improve Forage Quality?A new PhD study shows how better measurement, smarter harvest timing, and technical processing can improve forage utilization.
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 …
Drones and genetic information could revolutionise the breeding of lucerneBy combining drone technology, genomic data and advanced models, one of the world’s most important forage crops, lucerne, can be bred more quickly and efficiently.
Alternative fat sources cannot replace palm fat in dairy cow feedA new PhD thesis shows that alternative fat sources cannot replace palm fat in Norwegian milk production without reducing the amount of milk fat. However, they can contribute to a healthier fatty acid…
Understanding the mechanisms of recombination in Atlantic salmonA new PhD study provides insights into the diversity and evolution of the PRDM9 gene in Atlantic salmon. The findings reveal that variation in this gene underpin different patterns of recombination th…
Why legumes won’t fix Malawi’s food challengesStructural barriers limit the potential benefits of legume production.
Turning waste into energy: A circular solution for sustainable developmentArarsa Derese Seboka’s PhD shows that combining different types of organic waste can boost biogas production by up to 40 percent, while turning residual materials into new bioenergy products and reduc…
Targeted spectral selection enables accurate portable MIR spectroscopy with sparse dataThe doctoral work of Miriam Aledda shows that targeted selection of key spectral regions and variables allows portable MIR spectroscopy to deliver robust, accurate results using only sparse measuremen…
How to Better Safeguard Genetic Diversity Using Genomic DataIn her doctoral research, Oda Braar Wæge demonstrates how genomic tools can be used to achieve genetic progress while limiting the loss of genetic diversity.
