Essays about: "Agriculture industry"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 289 essays containing the words Agriculture industry.
-
6. On-farm slaughter and emergency slaughter in Sweden : prerequisites for reducing food loss of pigs and cattle
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Although consumers are responsible for much food waste, recent studies have shown significant losses on farm-level. A recent report published by the Swedish Board of Agriculture presented that 3% and 8% of pigs and cattle are lost respectively, requesting further research regarding the potential in salvaging meat through on-farm slaughter (OFS) and on-farm emergency slaughter (OFES). READ MORE
-
7. 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
-
8. Cultivating oleaginous yeast on spent mushroom substrate and logging residues hydrolysate : an assessment of yeast growth on side product substrates from the food, agriculture, and forestry industry
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : There is an interest in finding alternatives to vegetable oils because of negative environmental impact. Many green sectors generate an abundant amount of side products that are inedible and consist in large of lignocellulose rich materials. READ MORE
-
9. Towards a Fourth Food Regime? A sustainability analysis on modern agriculture in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historiaAbstract : At my thesis’s core is the transformation of the agricultural industry based on the framework of food regimes established by Philip McMichael and Harriet Friedmann. The framework of food regimes will guide the analysis of recent agricultural developments towards sustainability. READ MORE
-
10. Harvesting Innovation : Strategic Planning for Technological Advancements and Regulatory Changes in Swedish Agriculture
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Strategic management is crucial for organizational success in today's volatile business environment, and yet, underutilized within agricultural businesses. The agricultural industry is facing rapid change with the introduction of new GM technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9, and following regulations. READ MORE
