Essays about: "sustainable food production"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 538 essays containing the words sustainable food production.
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1. Cooperative Sustainability : a study of Arla’s Sustainable Incentive Model
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : The agricultural industry is a large contributor to greenhouse emissions and therefore faces new challenges to implement sustainable practices. The rising societal demand for sustainability makes the agricultural sector dependent on working towards environmentally friendly practices. READ MORE
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2. Shifting focus from yields to food supply : an evaluation of the ‘number of people fed per hectare’ indicator at farm and national level
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : The challenge of feeding a growing global population while reducing the pressure on climate and ecosystems has gained much attention in research over the last decades. A crucial yet often overlooked aspect in research addressing this complex challenge is the efficiency of food production in meeting nutritional needs within the constraints of global cropland resources. READ MORE
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3. Groundwater Modelling in southeast Cambodia - Facing irrigation and groundwater level changes during a pandemic
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : In the Mekong region, sustainable water resource management is a significant challenge for all countries involved. In Cambodia, where rice production is crucial for household food security and export, groundwater is increasingly used for irrigation during the dry season, leading to higher rice yields. READ MORE
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4. Going in Circles: How small and medium sized enterprises could find profitability without jeopardizing the environment
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis emphasizes the significance of small and medium-sized businesses in the primary production of food and their adoption of circular business models. Unlike previous research, our study focuses on exploring the feasibility of implementing circular models in these enterprises in Sweden. READ MORE
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5. By-Product and Waste Valorization in the Sea Food Industry: A Sustainable Business Model and Hybrid Organizations Perspective
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : There is a growing interest in sustainable entrepreneurship, fueled by the urgent need to address environmental challenges and global societal issues. This study explores the entrepreneurial opportunities presented by seafood waste valorization, as it offers potential solutions to both environmental concerns and the need for resource-efficient production. READ MORE