Essays about: "cultivation theory case study"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 16 essays containing the words cultivation theory case study.

  1. 6. Integration of allotment garden in public green space for the social wellbeing of urban residents : a study of Ekebydalen allotment garden, Uppsala, Sweden

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

    Author : Semhal Mehari Hadgu; [2021]
    Keywords : integration; urban agriculture; gardening; allotment garden; urban park; cultivation park; social wellbeing;

    Abstract : Background: Agriculture is among the relevant factors for the formation of cities and it has been an integral part of city life throughout history. Despite the increase in population growth, urban agriculture can offer a unique opportunity for improving the livelihood of individuals through the practice of growing food in urban green spaces. READ MORE

  3. 7. How Non-Financial Environmental And Social Factors Influence An Impact Investors Decision To Invest

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Annie Kjellberg; Fleur Linssen; [2021]
    Keywords : Decision-Making; Environmental; Social and Governance ESG ; Impact Investing; Indoor Vertical Farming; Non-Financial Factors; Rational Choice Theory RCT ; Willingness To Pay WTP ;

    Abstract : With a growing risk of food insecurity in the face of extreme population growth, the world is in need of hands-on solutions that could combine a significant increase in food production while decreasing the effects of agriculture on the environment. Such a solution could be provided through cultivating staple crops in Indoor Vertical Farming facilities, however, due to its high expenses, these developments have stagnated, lacking financial support. READ MORE

  4. 8. Lepidium Campestre : en ekonomisk analys av fältkrassing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Arvid Ektander; Kristian Pettersson; [2020]
    Keywords : alternativa grödor; fältkrassing; Lepidim campestre; optimering; vinstmaximering;

    Abstract : Världens befolkning ökar ständigt vilket ställer krav på produktion och konsumtion av livsmedel. De arealer som finns tillgängliga behöver på sikt nyttjas effektivare för att kunna mätta en ökande befolkning. Utöver denna problematik behöver livsmedel även fortsättningsvis produceras hållbart. READ MORE

  5. 9. Inköp av färdigfoder kontra egen foderproduktion, hur påverkas lönsamheten i äggföretag? : en fallstudie av två företag i odlingsområde Gns & Ss

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Arvid Ektander; Kristian Pettersson; [2018]
    Keywords : Lönsamhet; Äggproduktion; Foderproduktion; Matematisk optimering; Odlingsförutsättningar; Gårdsberedning;

    Abstract : Ekonomin för svenska äggproducenter har försämrats under de senaste åren och det är en rad olika faktorer som föranlett den försämrade lönsamheten. Nya krav på inhysningssystem har lett till ökade produktionskostnader och överproduktion då gamla system inte avvecklats enligt plan är exempel på faktorer som bidragit till den försämrade lönsamheten. READ MORE

  6. 10. Inverse correlation between freeze-thaw survival and storage stability of freeze-dried Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and a microcalorimetric search for GASP

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Radoslaw Sawicki; [2017]
    Keywords : freeze-drying; lyophilization; Lactobacillus reuteri; probiotic; pH; temperature; freeze-thaw; storage stability; survival; morphology; microscopy; long-term stationary phase; GASP; isothermal microcalorimetry;

    Abstract : Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 is a probiotic bacterium manufactured by the company BioGaia AB and was in focus of this study. If a probiotic product is to confer its benefi-cial health effect to a consumer, it must retain high viability levels during long-term storage. READ MORE