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Brexit prompts more warnings

Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Foreign Minister Børge Brende aren't the only ones warning against any changes in Norway's own agreement with the EU...

Farms now able to sell their cider

After years of trying, farms producing alcoholic beverages from, for example, apples and pears can now sell them on location instead of having to distribute...

Protests fly over new eagle hunt

A controversial new project to allow limited hunting of Norway's otherwise protected golden eagles (kongeørn) has set off widespread protests. The farmer-friendly Center Party won...

Fewer farms go bankrupt

A total of 26 farms in Norway went bankrupt last year, the lowest number since 2008. Even though the farm lobby is pleading poverty...

Cow’s deadly attack troubles rancher

A Norwegian cow that was giving birth to a calf just before the weekend will be put to death by the rancher owning her, after...

Farmers decide to settle with the state

After more than 24 hours of negotiations in overtime, Norway's largest farmers' organization finally accepted a sweetened offer from the state that will give...

State slashes farmers’ demands

Norway's long-powerful farm lobby got another smack from the conservative government on Wednesday, and the mudslinging has begun. Farmers' representatives accused the government of...

Farmers gear up for a new fight

Norwegian farmers were preparing for another fight with the government this spring over how much subsidy and protection they can continue to receive. The farmers...

Farmer on trial for cruelty to animals

A Norwegian farmer in his 30s went on trial Monday for refusing to give his cattle food, water or other care for what prosecutors...

Critics blast new climate tax report

A so-called "green tax commission" has met a torrent of criticism after presenting a long list of proposals for new taxes and fees aimed...
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