Essays about: "Smallholder farmers"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 112 essays containing the words Smallholder farmers.

  1. 21. The effects of a land reform program on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and availability of edible insects for food and nutrition security : the case of the Zvimba and Mhondoro districts of Zimbabwe

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : James Chikonyani; [2022]
    Keywords : food security; livelihoods; edible insects;

    Abstract : Edible insects are an important source of nutrition for rural populations in many parts of the world, including Zimbabwe. This research examines the contribution of edible insects to the livelihoods, food and nutrition security, and the strategies and mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure the preservation and better management of the environment and edible insects in Zvimba and Mhondoro districts. READ MORE

  3. 22. Gender and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Agriculture: Lessons from Farming Communities in Ejisu Municipality, Ghana

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Eunice Adwoa Sarpong; [2021]
    Keywords : Ejisu; gender dimensions; agriculture; climate change; Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan NAP Processes;

    Abstract : Climate change poses a threat to agriculture. Ghana’s agriculture is mainly dependent on rainfall, this makes subsistence farmers majority of whom are women more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. That said, the impacts of climate change are felt differently by men and women due to their social assigned roles and responsibilities. READ MORE

  4. 23. Hydro-climatic Risk Assessment and Communication for Smallholder Farmers in Maharashtra

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Elin Ekström; Jonna Halonen; [2021]
    Keywords : Risk assessment; risk communication; smallholder farmers; hydro-climatic risks; Indian Summer Monsoon; dry spells; decision support tool; Riskbedömning; riskkommunikation; småskaliga jordbrukare; hydroklimatiska risker; indiska sommarmonsunen; torrperioder; beslutsstödsverktyg;

    Abstract : Smallholder farmers often have great entrepreneurial qualities that build on generations of experience. However, many farm management practices are poorly adapted to current climate change conditions. READ MORE

  5. 24. Assessment of the impact of the Black Coffee Twig Borer, Xylosandrus compactus infestation in Ugandan small-scale coffee gardens, and the potential of its suppression through repellence in conjunction with push-pull technology

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Advaith Chakravarthy Shankarkumar; [2021]
    Keywords : coffee; smallholder farmers; livelihoods; BCTB; SplatVerb; repellents; attractants; push-pull; sustainable alternatives; perceptions; stakeholders;

    Abstract : Coffee production in Uganda is an important means of income for smallholder farmers and extensively supports rural livelihoods. It contributes to about 20- 30% of the annual export revenue of the country. Yet, coffee production is challenged by many factors. READ MORE

  6. 25. Resistant E. coli isolated from smallholder pig farms in Lira, Uganda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Kristin Selling; [2020]
    Keywords : Escherichia coli; E. coli; antibiotic resistance; Pig; Swine; Uganda; Africa;

    Abstract : Uganda is an East African country with a fast-growing population and has one of the world’s lowest gross domestic product per capita. Most of the population live in rural areas and agriculture is the country’s most important source of income. READ MORE