One year extension!
Terraforming LIFE has been granted a one year extension. The project was originally planned to run from June 2023 to May 2027 but has now been extended to May 2028. This extension gives us valuable time to deepen our research and expand the project’s impact. Lately, we have been collecting more samples of animal manure […]
Visit to Orkugerðin to collect bone meal
Last week, we visited Orkugerðin, which produces bone meal from slaughterhouse waste. The meal is exported to Norway to Yara but is also used locally as fertilizer by nearby farmers. We’re interested in exploring whether Terraforming LIFE and Orkugerðin could collaborate, so we collected samples of the meal and sent them for chemical analysis. Ólafur […]
What’s the status of Terraforming LIFE?
These days, we’re working on various preparatory tasks—such as conducting chemical analyses on different types of livestock manure. For example, the week before last we visited Kjalarnes, where we were allowed to collect samples from Stjörnugrís. We gathered 3 x 200 grams of pig manure and sent the samples for analysis to Efnagreining ehf. in […]
Terraforming life presented to Nordic farmers
In August, The Icelandic Farmers Association hosted an annual meeting of the Nordic Farmers’ Associations (NBC) where representatives from Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark convened to address shared challenges and opportunities in Nordic agriculture, focusing on food security, sustainability, and energy. The event featured the introduction of the Terraforming LIFE project, a visionary initiative […]
Orkídea Showcases EU Projects at Icelandic Innovation Week
Orkídea took the stage at the Icelandic Innovation Week, presenting two groundbreaking EU-backed projects: Value4Farm and TerraformingLIFE. TerraformingLIFE explores innovative solutions for environmental restoration. The project highlight Orkídea’s commitment to advancing eco-friendly technologies and sustainable development. The event gathered key innovators and industry leaders, further positioning Iceland as a hub for forward-thinking environmental solutions.
The Icelandic Delegation Visits Faroe Islands to Learn from Förka
A delegation of representatives from the Icelandic organizations participating in Terraforming Life recently traveled to the Faroe Islands to explore Förka bioplant, an innovative project transforming organic waste into biofuel and fertilizer. The visit was a vital step in fostering collaboration and gaining insight into this groundbreaking initiative in Iceland, which aims to tackle waste […]
Landmark Negotiations Underway for Biofertilizer Plant in Ölfus
Terraforming Life” Project Gains Momentum In a bid to usher in a new era of sustainable agriculture, negotiations are currently in progress for the selection of a prime site in Ölfuss, Iceland, to host the groundbreaking “Terraforming Life” biofertilizer plant. Spearheading this innovative project, Terraforming Life aims to revolutionize global farming practices by producing cutting-edge […]
Terraforming LIFE
The project Terraforming LIFE has received a grant The project Terraforming LIFE has received a grant of almost 6,3m EUR from the Environment and Climate Program of the European Union, LIFE, and it is the first project grant for a primarily Icelandic consortium. It is a joint project of the beneficiaries Landeldi hf., the Farmers’ […]
Terraforming LIFE project Kick Off
Kick Off in Þorlákshöfn The members of the LIFE project, Terraforming LIFE, met at the kick-off meeting of the project in Þorlákshöfn on 17th August 2023. The project is coordinated by First Water with partners Orkídea, SMJ engineering firm (Denmark/Faroe Islands), the Farmers’ Association of Iceland and Ölfus Cluster. Blue Ocean Technology in Norway is […]
