Essays about: "farmer’s decision"

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  1. 6. Co-operatives in times of crisis : crisis management for co-operatives in the agricultural sector

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Johan Furustam; Linn Uslu; [2023]
    Keywords : Co-operatives; Crisis; Agriculture; Decision making;

    Abstract : In recent times Sweden has faced several crises beginning with the drought in 2018, Covid-19 during 2019-2022, and finally the war in Ukraine. All these three crises have and will affect the Swedish agricultural sector in different ways. READ MORE

  3. 7. 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

  4. 8. 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

  5. 9. Biokolteknik på lantbruk : en analys av ett investeringsbeslut

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Christine Hernblom; Sara Schmidt; [2023]
    Keywords : Biokolteknik; Lönsamhet; Lantbruk; Investeringsprocess; Biochar technology; Profitability; Agriculture; Investment prosses;

    Abstract : Lantbruksföretag har vanligen stora energibehov och samtidigt relativt små marginaler. Det är därför viktigt med en stabil och lönsam energianläggning. Det blir allt vanligare att lantbrukare investerar i innovativ bioenergiteknik. Detta för att frångå marknadens volatila elpriser och samtidigt producera hållbar bioenergi. READ MORE

  6. 10. Exploring heterogeneity in farmers’ willingness to cooperate in four EU member states: Insights from public goods games : insights from public goods games

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Johannes Martin Amon; [2023]
    Keywords : Agri-environment-climate measures; Cooperation; Common Agricultural Policy; Finite mixture model;

    Abstract : Agri-environment-climate measures (AECMs), as part of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy, incentivize environmentally friendly farming practices for multiple ecosystem services provision. However, AECMs are criticised for their low cost-effectiveness. READ MORE