Essays about: "grain market"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 77 essays containing the words grain market.

  1. 11. Moment-resisting connections for glulam using birch plywood : An experimental study on both mechanical and adhesive connections

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

    Author : Jonatan Ringaby; [2022]
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    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the load-bearing capacity and stiffness of mechanical and adhesively bonded connections in timber structures with gusset plates made of birch plywood, as a preliminary study for potential future use in long-span timber structures which could reduce the environmental impact of the building sector by substituting steel with wood products in moment-resisting connections. Birch plywood was chosen for this study due to its high bending strength in comparison to plywood made of softwoods and its availability on the market. READ MORE

  3. 12. What about perennial grains? : structures towards a sustainable grain production in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Karin Andrén; Ebba Kuylenstierna; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainability; sustainability transitions; sustainable agriculture; perennial grains; grain production; attitude; structures; structuration theory;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to create an understanding of how structures affect grain producers’ work with sustainability, and to investigate if perennial grains can be part of the future grain production in Sweden. The agricultural sector is facing a dilemma, both to ensure that ecosystem services are kept intact but also to keep up the global food supply for the growing population. READ MORE

  4. 13. The resilience of the food supply chain to pandemic COVID-19 : a case study on the impacts of the novel Corona in the grain industry of Swedish food supply chain

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Hafiza Khandaker; [2021]
    Keywords : Corona pandemic; resilience; Lantmännen grain supply chain; flexibility adaptability; robustness; collaboration; supply chain risk management; vulnerability; business continuity; sustainable risk management culture;

    Abstract : Today’s business climate is subject to a variety of challenges associated with environmental turbulence that demands resilience to achieve sustainable business. The rare external disruption by a natural cause like a pandemic directly affects the organization’s ability to continue its operations from getting raw materials from suppliers to provide finished goods to market. READ MORE

  5. 14. Farmers management of fluctuating market prices for wheat and oilseeds : a case study of Swedish grain farmers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Caroline Beck-Friis; Vilhelm Linde; [2021]
    Keywords : agriculture; business administration; forward contract; futures contract; grain farmers; grain marketing; grain marketing strategy; handelsbanken; hedging;

    Abstract : Since joining the European Union in 1995, food policy in Sweden has gradually undergone significant changes. Before that, the policy was thoroughly guided by ensuring and prioritizing domestic production, which was done through a system of price controls. READ MORE

  6. 15. Varför satsar lantbrukare på miljöåtgärder i sina företag? : en studie av motiv och resultat

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Jessica Andersson; Johanna Brandsten; [2020]
    Keywords : lantbruk; biologisk mångfald; beteende; beslutsprocesser; attityder; normer; värderingar; odling i balans; stora skaran lantbrukare; miljöåtgärder;

    Abstract : Stora expansioner och modernisering inom lantbruket kräver rationalisering och effektivisering inom livsmedelsproduktion med ett oavbrutet arbete inom energieffektivitet på gårdsnivå. Som lantbrukare och jordägare ligger det ett stort ansvar med att förvalta jordbruksmarkens bördighet och bevara de naturliga resurserna till nästkommande generation. READ MORE