Essays about: "Sustainable Agricultural Practice"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words Sustainable Agricultural Practice.

  1. 1. The effect of knowledge on farmers’ intercropping adoption decisions : the perspective of Swedish farmers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Frida Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Adoption; adoption intensity; double-hurdle model; knowledge; intercropping;

    Abstract : Intercropping is sustainable from both an economic and environmental point of view since it can increase yields, decrease input costs, make efficient use of available growth resources, increase crop biodiversity and natural biodiversity, suppress pests and diseases, and reduce land degradation. This makes the uptake of the practice important for future sustainable agricultural. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Uptake of Vertical Farming Practices : a case study on Tatton Agriculture Park in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jim Lawrence Gioche Njoroge; [2023]
    Keywords : Vertical Farming VF ; Entrepreneurial Opportunity Theory EOT ; Value Mapping Theory;

    Abstract : This thesis provides insights into the opportunities and barriers surrounding the uptake of vertical farming practices in Kenya, specifically in the context of Tatton Agriculture Park. The findings contribute with existing knowledge on vertical farming and highlight the importance of addressing financial constraints and raising awareness to promote further uptake. READ MORE

  4. 3. N2 fixation of three legume species in an agroforestry system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Hsiang-Ju Fan; [2023]
    Keywords : nitrogen; dinitrogen fixation; legumes; groundnut; stylo; pinto peanut; understorey crop;

    Abstract : Due to the strong soil erosion caused by agricultural activities and sloping landscape, agroforestry has been introduced as a potentially sustainable cropping practice in the mountainous NW Vietnam. Using legumes as understorey crops in these systems has a potential to limit erosion and smother weeds, as well as provide additional nitrogen (N) to the system. READ MORE

  5. 4. Food preparedness and the protection of agricultural land among municipalities : A case study in Haninge and Heby municipalities

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Freja Handler; [2023]
    Keywords : Food preparedness; protection of agricultural land; resilience; municipalities; Livsmedelsberedskap; skydd av jordbruksmark; resiliens; kommuner;

    Abstract : Food provision in times of environmental and social crises has become a hot topic over recent years. The covid-19 pandemic and the Russian war on Ukraine have led to a re-evaluation of Swedish food preparedness. READ MORE

  6. 5. Homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh : women’s contribution to sustainable local food system and security

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

    Author : Khondaker Nusrat Sharmin Tumpa; [2023]
    Keywords : Homestead gardening; sustainable; food system; food security; women;

    Abstract : This thesis presents qualitative research to explore women’s contribution to sustainable food systems and security through homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh. In rural Bangladesh, women frequently undertake homestead gardening, a traditional and widespread practice of producing different vegetables and rearing domestic animals in a small plot of land beside their house. READ MORE