Essays about: "thesis on food systems"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 222 essays containing the words thesis on food systems.

  1. 1. Assessing water balance and yields in Malawian cropping systems : maize soybean and maize Gliricidia systems resilience against climate change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Danila Valeriano; [2024]
    Keywords : crop modelling; APSIM; Malawi; maize; soybean; Gliricidia; agroforestry; legume intercropping; climate predictions; climate adaptation; SDSM;

    Abstract : In Malawi, maize monocultures are increasingly susceptible to extreme weather patterns, causing considerable yield reduction and heightened food insecurity for smallholder farmers dependent on rainfed subsistence agriculture. Diversifying cropping systems is crucial for ensuring yield resilience. READ MORE

  3. 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 Sciences

    Author : Ida Ekqvist; [2024]
    Keywords : Land use efficiency; Sustainability indicators; Agricultural productivity; Food production;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. Going in Circles: How small and medium sized enterprises could find profitability without jeopardizing the environment

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Henrik Bränneskär; André Rannek; Oscar Wennberg; [2023-09-22]
    Keywords : Sustainability;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. Controlled environmental agriculture & the need for innovations networks

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Andreas Törnblom; Oscar Melkersson; [2023-08-28]
    Keywords : Controlled Environmental Agriculture CEA ; Food Production; Innovation Networks; Multi Level Perspective; Sustainability;

    Abstract : This thesis explores which innovation systems that facilitates growth for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) companies and to successfully operate within the food industry. This was done by interviewing several companies within the CEA industry as well as relevant governmental organizations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Diffusion of digital asset management systems in the Norwegian food and grocery market. A single case study of MyBrand Media

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Maral Javadzadeh Tabatabaee; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Digital asset management; diffusion of innovation; technology acceptance model; the Norwegian food and grocery market; value; value proposition; perceived value;

    Abstract : Digital asset management systems as a solution for managing digital content has been gaining attention over the last years and more IT providers are offering digital asset management systems to organizations. However, the decision to adopt this solution in a client-organization is influenced by many factors, making it a challenging and time taking process. READ MORE