Essays about: "agricultural intensity"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words agricultural intensity.
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1. The effect of knowledge on farmers’ intercropping adoption decisions : the perspective of Swedish farmers
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : 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
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2. Soil compaction and the effect on infiltration in urban green environments : A study based on field measurements and HYDRUS 1D modelling
University essay fromAbstract : The consequences of recent flooding and extreme rain events have highlighted the importance of proper urban planning and preventative measures for storm water management. As cities become more urbanized the significance of permeable surfaces such as parks and other urban green spaces increases which infiltrate the water into the ground. READ MORE
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3. Carabids as weed seed control agent : impact of soil cultivation on carabid weed seed regulation
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production EcologyAbstract : As weed seed predators, carabid beetles can regulate the weed seed bank within agricultural fields. Little is anyhow known about how weed seed bank regulation by carabids is affected by different tillage treatments with decreasing intensity, why this was here examined. READ MORE
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4. Italian winegrowers’ acceptance of results-based agri-environmental schemes
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : As the debate around the cost-effectiveness of outcome-based agri-environmental schemes (AES) is growing at the European level, the potential of the payment-by-results system is currently being explored by researchers and policymakers. These payment schemes have many benefits. READ MORE
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5. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE