Essays about: "småskaligt lantbruk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words småskaligt lantbruk.

  1. 1. Skills and competencies for sustainable food systems : case study of young market gardeners in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Lotten Lundgren; [2020]
    Keywords : market gardening; sustainability; food system; skills; competencies; lock-in; transition;

    Abstract : Global food systems are locked into a sociotechnical regime where actors are dependent on high external inputs and economies of scale, and systemic innovation is necessary to meet sustainability targets. Recent research into the development of education for fostering sustainability leaders, such as the Horizon 2020-project NextFood, have largely focused on mainstream agriculture, despite the importance of niches in driving systems change. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender, nature and small-scale farming : women’s narratives about gender and view of nature in relation to its impact on organic farming

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

    Author : Kajsa Andersson; [2018]
    Keywords : agroecology; farming women; gender; inequalities; organic farming; social nature; sustainability;

    Abstract : Agroecology is both the science, the practice and the movement of sustainable food systems whose meaning includes several dimensions. In this thesis, the social aspect of agroecology is in focus, with emphasis on gendering and gender equality. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mapping Business Model Success Factors in Low Populated Developing Areas - A Minor Field Study in Northern Namibia with Focus on Agricultural Technology

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Sofia Canclini; Victor Liang; [2018]
    Keywords : success factors; business models; rural farmers; new technology; Namibia; mahangu; photovoice; field study; large distances; Africa; framgångsfaktorer; affärsmodeller; lantbruk; ny teknik; Namibia; mahangu; photovoice; fältarbete; stora avstånd; Afrika;

    Abstract : Namibia has the third lowest population density in the world and a large part of the population are dependent on small-scale subsistence farming for survival. What was found during the study is that large distances between communities has created challenges in terms of infrastructure, logistics and communication. READ MORE

  5. 4. Prevalence of subclinical mastitis and udder pathogens in small holder dairy farms in Mapepe, Batoka and Choma areas in Zambia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lisa Eriksson; [2013]
    Keywords : Subclinical mastitis; Somatic cell count; Bacteriology; Zambia;

    Abstract : Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is a well-known problem in the dairy sector, where it causes severe economic losses mainly due to reduced milk production. This is a problem not only in the western world but also in developing countries. Surveys from different developing countries have shown a SCM prevalence of 52.4 – 88. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ruminants´production within agroforestry systems in rural Rwanda : production benefits and problems

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Pernilla Olsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Agroforestry; Ruminants; Cows; Rwanda; East Africa; Milk production; Rural; Small-scale;

    Abstract : Intercropping involving trees is called agroforestry and makes it possible to get higher production for every area unit. The trees can function as food, fodder, fuel, medicine; prevent mark erosion and much more. Agroforestry can also be combined with animal husbandry. READ MORE