Norges Vel

For more than 15 years, Norges Vel Tanzania, with support from the Government of Norway, has partnered with smallholder farmers, women, and youth to strengthen resilient, inclusive food systems in ...

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I fjor importerte Norge over 1700 tonn fersk hvitløk. Men selv den hvitløken som faktisk dyrkes på norsk jord, starter med settehvitløk fra utlandet. Nå er vi i gang med å fikse akkurat dette! Sam...

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I fjor importerte Norge over 1700 tonn fersk hvitløk. Men selv den hvitløken som faktisk dyrkes på norsk jord, starter med settehvitløk fra utlandet. Nå er vi i gang med å fikse akkurat dette! Sam...

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Rice is the most important food for half of the world’s population. In Tanzania, rice also provides an opportunity for more secure income, jobs, and better food security. Yet many small-scale farm...

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Aflatoxins are invisible toxins that contaminate food – posing serious health risks to both people and animals in Africa. For small-scale farmers, high aflatoxin levels can lead to loss of income ...

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Women make up nearly 40% of the agricultural workforce in developing countries. Yet, they often do the hardest, most labor-intensive work – in parts of the value chain with the lowest returns. The...

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Drought, floods, and unpredictable weather can destroy entire crops. Yet many small-scale food producers lack access to climate information, forecasts, and knowledge about adaptation. That’s why N...

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Small-scale food producers often have little power on their own. But when they organize, they gain greater strength – together. Through cooperatives and farmer-owned companies, they can negotiate ...

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Conflict, climate change, and lack of access to markets make life uncertain for millions of small-scale farmers across Africa. At Norges Vel, we work side by side with farmers – strengthening thei...

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Nuts are an important export in Mozambique – and an opportunity for more secure incomes and better livelihoods for millions of people. In this video, you’ll see how Norges Vel works to create susta...

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Norges Vel Tanzania, funded by the Government of Norway, has been empowering farmers in the rice value chain across Mbarali and Kilombero districts. Through investments in training, infrastructure...

Norges Vel Tanzania, funded by the Government of Norway, has been empowering farmers in the rice value chain across Mbarali and Kilombero districts. Through investments in training, infrastructure...

I denne animasjonsfilmen forklarer vi hvorfor er det lurt å lagre karbon i jorda. Landbruket er viktig på mange måter. Også i arbeidet med å bedre klimaet. På vår egen jord på Hellerud gård i Viken...

Lær om miljø i naturskjønne omgivelser. Besøk Øverland Miljøsti i Bærum. Miljøstien skal bidra til å lære barn og ungdom om miljø, og består av 12 poster spredd over en strekning på rundt to kilome...

Nominer en gründer! Jakten på årets vinner av Norges Vels Gründerpris er i gang. Temaet for prisen i 2020 er “Fremtidens proteiner til mat”. Frist for å nominere er 15. april. norgesvel.no/grunde...

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Women are usually responsible for food production on the farm. Through Norges Vel's work with the COMRICE project, Tanzanian women get increased ownership and control over their own businesses. Mor...

Rice is Tanzania's second most important staple product, and increased production can reduce import and eventually increase export. Norges Vel’s efforts to professionalize the rice sector in Tanzan...