Essays about: "advantages of production technology in agriculture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words advantages of production technology in agriculture.

  1. 1. Modelling organic farming systems : is livestock needed for a functioning nitrogen cycle and food production?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Franziska Johanna Galler; [2023]
    Keywords : organic farming; livestock; stockless farming; nitrogen cycle; nitrogen use efficiency; nitrogen recycling; nutritional value; human nutrition; food system;

    Abstract : Livestock has always been an integral part of nutrient management on organic farms. Environmental, economic and idieological trends are leading to an increasing specialization of agriculture away from mixed farms with livestock. READ MORE

  3. 2. Microbial ecosystem analysis of biochar-enriched soil in Kenya using microfluidic soil models

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Erik Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Soil microbial ecosystem analysis; Microbe abundance; Microbe foraging; Biochar; Agriculture; Microfluidics; In-situ visualization; Kenya; SoilChip; Soil model; Minor Field Study; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Healthy soil is rich in diverse microbial life, and a healthy microbial ecosystem is crucial for any well-functioning agriculture. Soil microbes are essential for organic decomposition and nutrient recycling in the soil, which make nutrients available for agricultural crops. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparative simulation of PVT designs for three locations in Europe with different simulation tools

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : María Teresa Rodríguez Rubio; [2022]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Energy; European Commission; Horizon 2020; Innovation Project; Livestock farms; Renewable Energy; RES4LIVE; Solar Energy;

    Abstract : In this thesis, different types of PVT (photovoltaic-thermal collectors) for three different farms in Europe will be studied, as part of the RES4LIVE project from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Action programme. A suitable renewable energy system will be proposed for each farm, considering the temperature range requirement and the climate conditions in each farm. READ MORE

  5. 4. Möjligheten att använda håldäck som väggbeklädnad inom lantbruket

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

    Author : Fredrik Dobak Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : håldäck; väggelement; vindlast; spannmålslast;

    Abstract : I takt med att byggnader och byggmaterial inom lantbruket blir allt dyrare så uppstår det en efterfrågan på lägre fasta kostnader såsom billigare byggnader. Betong är ett slitstarkt och bra material för lantbruksbyggnader. Nackdelen är att det är relativt dyrt att bygga med. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparison between conventional and organic farming systems : an LCA study of milk production

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Yue Gu; [2021]
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    Abstract : Agriculture has always been an important part in people’s daily life and has been developing over centuries with the development of technology and contributing to the rise of civilizations. Based on the production method, conventional and organic farming systems are currently the two main farming systems. READ MORE