Essays about: "small scale farmer"
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1. Managing trees and power relations : analysing power in two tree restoration projects in central Tanzania
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Nature restoration and carbon forestry projects in the Global South are considered central tools for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Proponents claim that projects have the potential to deliver win-win solutions, supporting poverty alleviation and local empowerment in addition to environmental benefits and carbon sequestration. READ MORE
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2. Wild bee species and farming practices in horticultural farms in Madrid : finding paths towards agroecological transitions
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Farms and its different management practices have substantial effects on biodiversity, with the consequent impact on the supply of certain ecosystem services such us pollination. Wild bees provide pollination services in small scale horticultural farming, which is key element to determine and improve farm production but also to the maintenance of ecosystem´s diversity. READ MORE
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3. Investigating Uppsala Regional Alternative Food Networks - an explorative case study on Farmer-to-Wholesale Food Hubs
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : The sustainability crisis that conventional food systems are suffering worldwide has recently led Sweden and Uppsala County to publish reports on new food strategies. Solutions for the problems need collaborative efforts from a multiplicity of actors. READ MORE
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4. Assessment of the Agroecological Potential of Biostimulatory Effects : originating from Effective Microorganisms (EM) in terms of Environmental and Socioeconomic Aspects
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Environmental pollution, resource depletion and climate change are related to imbalances in the farming system. Effective microorganisms are seen as a possible solution to these problems. READ MORE
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5. Effekter av kalkkväve i odling av isbergssallat : ett mindre fältförsök
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Odling av isbergssallat kräver stora insatser per odlat hektar och innebär många risker för odlaren. Isbergssallaten har en relativt kort kulturtid på 6–10 veckor från plantering till skörd. Den ställer höga krav på näringstillförsel, vatten och temperatur under hela plantans tillväxt för att nå ett gott resultat i sin odling. READ MORE