The Land on RÚV recently covered grain farming in Skagafjörður. Information from Matís about the potential of grain for food and feed production came into play. Cereal cultivation in Iceland could become very important in the future if climate change makes it difficult for grain production in the southern regions and the price of grain to rise. Sustainability will also need to be increased by producing more food and feed domestically.
Matís' activities include looking at the future needs of the business community and the general public in the food sector. When it comes to grain, Matís has worked closely with farmers and companies in Icelandic, Nordic and Arctic projects. The result is increased knowledge in the business sector, guidelines and job descriptions that are ready when there is a need to increase domestic production. The instructions have been made available here.
A disciplinary article has discussed the warming effects of barley cultivation.
The country's coverage of grain farming in Skagafjörður and utilization for domestic food production (starts at 1:30).