Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

NIBIO aims to initiate international research collaboration to create new and improved tools for better implementation of integrated pest management. VIPS is made to accommodate for research, development and extension with easy customization for local developments and international use. Damage from fall armyworm. Since 2016, this pest has spread throughout Africa. Photo: Ragnar Våga Pedersen. In some areas, Fall Armyworm can destroy 60-70 percent of corn production, but it also attacks more than 300 other crops. Photo: Ragnar Våga Pedersen.