Essays about: "Conventional farming"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 124 essays containing the words Conventional farming.

  1. 21. Relating the impacts of regenerative farming practices to soil health and carbon sequestration on Gotland, Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Laerke Daverkosen; Alena Holzknecht; [2021]
    Keywords : regenerative agriculture; soil health; carbon sequestration; Gotland Sweden ;

    Abstract : Land degradation, greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss through agriculture are some of the greatest challenges we are facing today. Fertile and productive soils are the basis of life on this planet and need to be protected and restored to support a growing population and lower negative impacts of climate change. READ MORE

  3. 22. One Square Meter Yield: A Hydroponic System Design

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Hithaishi Dayananda; [2021]
    Keywords : Hydroponics; Urban Food Resilience; Modular Design; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Vertical hydroponic farming is a developing sector that has the potential to mitigate the adverse effects of conventional farming while also meeting the demands of rapidly urbanizing populations. The global food system is responsible for up to 30% of anthropogenic GHG emissions, with primary production accounting for the majority of these emissions. READ MORE

  4. 23. Determinants of Technical efficiency of Swedish Beef Farms : a Stochastic Frontier Analysis

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Ulrika Aschan; [2021]
    Keywords : stochastic frontier analysis; technical efficiency; swedish beef farming; FADN;

    Abstract : This thesis presents an estimation of the farm level technical efficiency of Swedish farmers specialized in beef cattle production. The aim is to estimate a score between 0 and 1 which illustrates how efficient the Swedish beef farmers are given the technical assets available. READ MORE

  5. 24. Zero Acreage Farming: Modular aeroponics system to grow globe tomatoes in household rooftops of Stockholm.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Rahul Kishorekumar; [2021]
    Keywords : Acreage farming; geoponics; urban resilience; sustainability; food system; climate change;

    Abstract : Climate change and rapid urbanization have caused several vulnerabilities for the global food system, and alternative farming methods are required to solve this ongoing crisis. Zero acreage farming can be a sustainable farming a to geoponics, as it is developing worldwide, and in Stockholm, this provides an opportunity to produce food year-round. READ MORE

  6. 25. The natural pest control potential of different landscapes : mapping the ecosystem service in three regions of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Charlotte Peitz; [2021]
    Keywords : natural pest control; natural enemies; landscapes; agricultural diversification; pesticide reduction; mapping; ecosystem service; ecological intensification; agroecology;

    Abstract : Natural pest control describes the process of natural enemies suppressing pests and thus reducing crop damage and stabilizing yields. How well these beneficial arthropod predators and parasitoids can thrive in a landscape is influenced by the land-use types in the vicinity, such as forest patches, pastures, or agricultural fields, and their ability to provide resources. READ MORE