Essays about: "Agricultural research"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 793 essays containing the words Agricultural research.
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1. Assessing water balance and yields in Malawian cropping systems : maize soybean and maize Gliricidia systems resilience against climate change
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : In Malawi, maize monocultures are increasingly susceptible to extreme weather patterns, causing considerable yield reduction and heightened food insecurity for smallholder farmers dependent on rainfed subsistence agriculture. Diversifying cropping systems is crucial for ensuring yield resilience. READ MORE
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2. Land cover classification using machine-learning techniques applied to fused multi-modal satellite imagery and time series data
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Land cover classification is one of the most studied topics in the field of remote sensing, involving the use of data from satellite sensors to analyze and categorize different land surface types. There are numerous satellite products available, each offering different spatial, spectral, and temporal resolutions. READ MORE
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3. Shifting focus from yields to food supply : an evaluation of the ‘number of people fed per hectare’ indicator at farm and national level
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : The challenge of feeding a growing global population while reducing the pressure on climate and ecosystems has gained much attention in research over the last decades. A crucial yet often overlooked aspect in research addressing this complex challenge is the efficiency of food production in meeting nutritional needs within the constraints of global cropland resources. READ MORE
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4. Påverkar medlemmarnas engagemang uppfattningen av medlemskap, förtroende och socialt kapital? : en komparativ studie mellan olika engagemangsnivåer bland medlemmar
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Sverige är unikt som land med sin höga andel skog av den totala ytan, 75% utgörs av jord- och skogsmark, vilket motsvarar 30,9 miljoner hektar. Det gör att skogsnäringen har en viktig roll för Sverige, både för handeln, exporten och sysselsättningen inom landet. READ MORE
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5. Effective soil organic carbon monitoring in perennial agriculture systems - Sampling protocol development and evaluation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Perennial agriculture systems are gaining ground as a more sustainable alternative to conventional annual agriculture, partly for their potential to increase the soil organic carbon (SOC) content. Carbon farming is another hot topic for SOC sequestration, as it creates economic incentives for farmers. READ MORE
