The government wants Norway to become better known as a food nation
The Norwegian government wants to strengthen Norway’s international reputation as a food nation. Therefore, it is organizing a conference with the industry to find inspiration…
Olaug Bollestad
Norway is allocating 3.5 million kroner to wild boar population monitoring research
The Ministry of Agriculture has allocated NOK 3.5 million for research aimed at monitoring the population and health of wild boars in Norway. “I want…
More people in Norway are struggling, Agriculture Minister asks for more food donations
Companies that have the opportunity should give more surplus food to the food centers, Minister of Agriculture and Food Olaug Bollestad (KrF) said. There are…
Moose hunting in Norway has socio-economic value of 1.1 billion kroner, new report finds
A new report states that the annual moose hunt has great socio-economic benefits and provides moose meat worth NOK 250 million annually. The recreational value…
Norway proposes 100-million-kroner support package for children with disabilities
In the state budget for 2021, the Norwegian government will set aside NOK 100 million for children and young people with disabilities, Nikolai Astrup (H)…
Government outrage causes Bollestad to drop Malawi travel
Olaug Bollestad, the first deputy leader of the Christian People’s Party, was originally scheduled to travel to Malawi on Monday, but canceled the trip because…
