Community and Economy
The Community
Agricultural Museum of Iceland
The museum is located in the university's old cowshed, which is the museums biggest artifact. This building is part of the old homestead of Hvanneyri, surrounded by buildings from the beginning of the 20th century, designed by the country’s leading architects at that time. The museum shows development of Icelandic agriculture from settlement to the 20th century, with particular emphasis on the early technological era.
Andakíll Ramsar Site
Collaboration between all school levels in Hvanneyri
GIS Ditches Mapping
Yndisgróður - Exemplar Gardens
Private Sector
Orkídea
Orkídea – Energy utilisation and sustainability in food production
Orkídea is a joint venture project to promote innovation and investments in South Iceland in food production and biotechnology. Orkídea is owned by Landsvirkjun Power Company, Association of S-Iceland municipalities, the Agricultural University of Iceland and Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate. Orkídea focuses on value creation through valorisation of biological renewable resources. We strive to establish strong cross-sectoral collaboration, to address and solve real problems and challenges. The name Orkídea is derived from the Icelandic word „orka“ (energy) and „ídea“ (idea). South Iceland covers a large area (30966 km2), that consist of 15 municipalities with various resources and options for green energy (geothermal, hydropower). Tourism, food production and services are currently the main occupation in this area.
Orkídea is a joint venture project to promote innovation and investments in South Iceland in food production and biotechnology. Orkídea is owned by Landsvirkjun Power Company, Association of S-Iceland municipalities, the Agricultural University of Iceland and Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate. Orkídea focuses on value creation through valorisation of biological renewable resources. We strive to establish strong cross-sectoral collaboration, to address and solve real problems and challenges. The name Orkídea is derived from the Icelandic word „orka“ (energy) and „ídea“ (idea). South Iceland covers a large area (30966 km2), that consist of 15 municipalities with various resources and options for green energy (geothermal, hydropower). Tourism, food production and services are currently the main occupation in this area.
Gleipnir – Innovation & Development Center in West Iceland
