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1. The effect of knowledge on farmers’ intercropping adoption decisions : the perspective of Swedish farmers
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Intercropping is sustainable from both an economic and environmental point of view since it can increase yields, decrease input costs, make efficient use of available growth resources, increase crop biodiversity and natural biodiversity, suppress pests and diseases, and reduce land degradation. This makes the uptake of the practice important for future sustainable agricultural. READ MORE
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2. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and TechologyAbstract : In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the primary constraint of agriculture productivity has consistently been ascribed to soil fertility. A common approach to improve soil fertility is the use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic. Though recently interest is increasing in the use of newer alternatives like biostimulants. READ MORE
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3. Are expert judgments a reliable tool for predicting farmer and food consumer decisions? : experimental evidence from a forecasting survey
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Often trusted to provide sound recommendations and advice, experts from academia and industry are often relied upon throughout industries around the globe, and the food and agriculture industry is no different. We therefore ask, how accurate are these experts, and are they able to accurately forecast behavior from varying food chain actors such as farmers and consumers? Do these experts have a preconceived bias to one side or the other? These questions become increasingly important when considering policy developments such as the EU Farm to Fork strategy, which seek to integrate the consumer-facing food industry and the producer-forward agriculture industry, two policy realms that have historically remained relatively independent of one another. READ MORE
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4. Enabling small-scale production of biochar in carbon markets : A multi-actor governance approach
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Climate change is increasing the temperature rise, which damages nature and people. Increasing and using carbon dioxide removal (CDR) techniques are crucial to limit global warming to staying under 2 °C and fulfilling the Paris Agreement. There are several different CDR techniques, and biochar is one. READ MORE
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5. Faktorer och processer som påverkar lantbrukare vid markförvärv : en kvalitativ intervjustudie
University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and SocietyAbstract : Världens befolkning ökar kontinuerligt vilket medför att mer livsmedel måste produceras samtidigt som den odlingsbara åkermarken i världen minskar. Detta på grund av klimatförändringar och exploatering från städerna som medför att det inte går att odla. READ MORE
