Essays about: "farmer’s preference"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words farmer’s preference.

  1. 1. Could Organic waste be a solution for food security in India? : an interview study on the opportunities and barriers of city compost adoption in Maharashtra

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

    Author : Felix Möhlendick; [2023]
    Keywords : Compost; India; Maharashtra; Soil fertility; Adoption; sustainable farming; circular economy; waste management;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to identify different barriers and opportunities that might be influencing farmers in their decision to adopt city compost. To identify relevant factors I conducted semi structured interviews with farmers and relevant stakeholders. READ MORE

  3. 2. The German Imigrants in New Knoxville, Ohio

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Birgitta Sundell-Rånby; [2023]
    Keywords : Agriculture; German immigration; habitus; historic archaeology; landscape archaeology; Agrikultur; tyska immigranter; habitus; historisk arkeologi; landskaps arkeologi;

    Abstract : America is a nation of immigrants and all immigrants brought culture with them. There is not one American culture. Many Ohioans are descended from German ancestors, their German heritage is still present in the cultural and social landscapes. German immigrants came to America in search of farmland and independence. READ MORE

  4. 3. “It’s a visceral connection” : young farmers processes of engagement in animal farming with autochthonous breeds

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

    Author : Ana Daniela Ferreira Andrade; [2022]
    Keywords : young farmers; ecosystem services; autochthonous breeds; human-animal relations;

    Abstract : Agroecosystems are valued by the provision of utilitarian services that satisfy human needs and by their non-utilitarian ascribed ecological, sociocultural or intrinsic values. Nowadays, a delicate situation of decrease of population and the fragile generational renewal comprises the risk of loss of cultural landscapes in many European rural communities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of bonding and maternal behaviours in cattle : swedish dairy cows in a cow-calf contact system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Elin Svensson; [2022]
    Keywords : cow-calf contact; cow-calf bonding; maternal behaviours; preference test; dairy production;

    Abstract : In today’s commercial dairy production, it is common practice to separate the cow and calf a few hours after parturition. There is, however, increased interest from both farmers and consumers, to keep the cow and calf together for a longer period while still maintaining dairy production, because it is perceived as more animal friendly. READ MORE

  6. 5. The effect of gut microbiota and insecticide resistance on host plant preferences and voracity of the cotton fly, Spodoptera littoralis

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

    Author : Vaida Dzemedzionaite; [2021]
    Keywords : Insecticide resistance; gut microbiota; insect pest; host plant preference; sustainable agriculture;

    Abstract : To counteract pesticide resistance development, it is crucial to understand why and when it evolves. Additionally, to inform the farmers about this term and provide advices on efficient pest management strategies to prevent pesticide resistance. READ MORE