Tag: farmers
150 farmers along the Sørlandsbanen sue Bane Nor – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio
– We have negotiated with Bane Nor, but we cannot come to any solution, says Bernt Terje Høyland at Ualand in the south of Rogaland. 150 farmers from Sandnes in…
Shortage of wood chips in Norway – thinks farmers and animals are prioritized – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
There are 25 horses at Garå’s horse center in Drammen. Owner Espen Haukeland was unable to obtain chips of the cutter chip type from Norwegian suppliers, and therefore urgently ordered…
Farmers’ union leader wants many farm windmills on Jæren – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio
High electricity prices, and the prospect that the electricity subsidy will disappear in the summer, make many farmers look for solutions to become almost self-sufficient in electricity. On windy Jæren,…
This is where the Norwegian Food Safety Authority thinks the animal welfare of pig farmers was the worst – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio
– This concerns animals that are suffering and that have a special need for supervision, care and follow-up, which entails seriousness, says Carl Andreas Grøntvedt. He is a veterinarian, researcher…
Experts believe that this move could mean that salmon farmers can avoid ground rent tax – news Nordland
– I actually think the proposal for a new salmon tax is embarrassingly bad. If the exemption limit is not changed, no one will pay basic interest tax in 3–4…
Farmers ask people to limit the fireworks – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
A new year is approaching. On New Year’s Eve itself, it is a tradition for many to set off fireworks. But this creates a number of challenges and fears for…
How is the Christmas pig doing in 2022? These farmers have “luxury pigs” that live outside all year round – Norway
Øystein Fimland holds an egg in one hand while touching the electric fence with the other. The current is weaker today than usual. Probably a bad contact somewhere. But none…
Farmers despair over change in electricity support – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio
– Our first reaction was that we were speechless and shocked. We were promised by prominent people in the government parties that we should have this by summer. We are…
Piling up with beef – farmers are not allowed to send animals to slaughter – news Vestland
Nortura says the sale of beef this autumn has fallen compared to what they had expected. The warehouses are full. – It is a challenging and somewhat special situation in…
Farmers have to pay millions while they wait for electricity support – are told to take out loans – news Oslo og Viken – Local news, TV and radio
It’s just right warm and well lit here under the glass panels in Lier. The humidity is optimal. 20 hours of daylight, and four hours of night, make this absolutely…