Essays about: "crop protection"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 75 essays containing the words crop protection.

  1. 1. Kemiska växtskyddsmedel i jordbruket : en förutsättning för tryggad livsmedelsförsörjning?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Joakim Stattin; [2023]
    Keywords : växtskydd; kemiska växtskyddsmedel; livsmedelstrygghet; jordbruk; avkastning; odlingssystem; integrerat växtskydd;

    Abstract : Jordbruket står inför stora utmaningar under de kommande decennierna. Jordens ökande befolkning driver upp efterfrågan på livsmedel och biobränslen från jordbruket. Men jordbrukets produktion bör inte öka genom att expandera till ytan eftersom det skulle ske på bekostnad av viktiga naturliga habitat. READ MORE

  3. 2. Farmers Coping with Market Shock : a multiple case study of Agricultural SMEs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jesse Harder; [2023]
    Keywords : agriculture; market shock; crop farms; risk management; resilience; decision-making; adaptation; price volatility; coping strategies; market uncertainty; Ukraine war;

    Abstract : This research explores how agricultural SMEs are coping with the agricultural market shock mainly caused by Russian-Ukraine war outbreak in February 2022. The research paper is guided by three research questions investigating 1) the impacts of the current market shock on farms, 2) the coping strategies and decisional motivation of farmers, and 3) the planned adaptations and learnings of the farmers. READ MORE

  4. 3. Höstraps + frostkänsliga baljväxter = sant? : en undersökning av samodlingseffekter på förekomsten av skadeinsekter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Madeléne Strandberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Brassica napus; samodling; Vicia faba; Trifolium alexandrinum; Brassicogethes aeneus; Ceutorhynchus obstrictus; Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus; Dasineura brassicae; parasitering;

    Abstract : Raps, Brassica napus, är en vanlig gröda som odlas främst som oljeväxt. Grödan har ett stort behov av kväve för fullgod tillväxt. READ MORE

  5. 4. WASTEWATER REUSE FOR IRRIGATION : Investigation of heavy metals and pharmaceuticals impact on crop irrigation

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Abusah Paschal; [2023]
    Keywords : treated wastewater; sewage farms; wastewater treatment plant; freshwater; systematic literature review; contaminants; salinity; carbon content; plant yield;

    Abstract : The use of treated wastewater (TWW) for crop irrigation is how many governments are looking to feed their large population due to urbanisation. Here, we outline and analyse the benefits of using TWW and the drawbacks of such practices in line with existing regulations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Rabbit urine as a biopesticide and biofertilizer : how does a Kenyan cultural method compare to conventional chemical pesticide and fertilizer?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Kari Løe; [2023]
    Keywords : biopesticide; biofertilizers; rabbit urine; aphids; agriculture; Kenya;

    Abstract : The increased demand for food production has created higher needs for crop nutrients and protection. Although synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have increased food security and ensured yield for farmers worldwide, there are growing concerns about the environmental implications of over reliance of these fertilizers and pesticides as well as concern for pest resistance due to persistent pesticide use. READ MORE