Essays about: "vegetable value chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words vegetable value chain.

  1. 1. Assessment of the food losses and waste along the tomato and carrot value chain in Sweden: A value chain analysis approach

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Valery Ndagijimana; [2023]
    Keywords : Carrot; food loss; food waste; sustainable development; tomato; vegetable value chain;

    Abstract : Assessing food losses and waste in the tomato and carrot value chain in Sweden is essential for achieving sustainable development.  This study uses a mixed method to analyze the extent of food loss and waste along the tomato and carrot value chain and related causing factors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Underlying values and motivational factors of farmers : a study of Swedish farmers who use HVO in their productions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Louise Frostgård; Ellika Svensson Svenungsson; [2022]
    Keywords : biofuel; farmers motivations; HVO; laddering; means-end chain; pecuniary and non-pecuniary values; The Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique; value theory;

    Abstract : The Swedish agriculture is yet to a large extent dependent on fossil fuels. In order to tackle climate change and attain the various environmental goals set by both public and private associations, there is an urgent need for the agricultural sector to transform to more sustainable production methods. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effect of sesamin supplementation in vegetable oil enriched feed on the expression of microRNA in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Emma Thorén; [2017]
    Keywords : microRNA; sesamin; Salmo salar; lipid metabolism;

    Abstract : Fish is without doubt the most important source of valuable omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids (FA), especially the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) eicosa-pentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Aquaculture production of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is one of the largest fish industries in the world and a dominant source of fish in Western diet. READ MORE

  5. 4. Säsong - ett globalt, lokalt och miljövänligt koncept, eller? : en kvalitativ analys av begreppet säsong och dess innebörd för aktörer i den svenska värdekedjan för frukt och grönt

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Katarina Persson; [2013]
    Keywords : säsong; lokalt; globalt; klimatpåverkan; svenska värdekedjan för frukt och grönsaker; marknadskommunikation;

    Abstract : Säsongsbegreppet används flitigt i dagens kommunikation. Säsong har gått från att vara en självklarhet till att bli en av de starkast växande trenderna i Sverige. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Biodiesel Value Chain as a Development Tool for Smallholder Farmers in Rural Mozambique

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Carolina Onsbring Gustafson; Erik Englund; [2012]
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    Abstract : As one of the poorest countries in the world Mozambique has a great need of development, especially among smallholder farmers within the agriculture sector which constitutes 80% of the population. Previous research, as well as the government of Mozambique, has identified a great potential for biodiesel production in Mozambique. READ MORE