Essays about: "Farmer groups"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 77 essays containing the words Farmer groups.

  1. 1. Medlemmarnas värderingar i ett lantbrukskooperativ : en studie om medlemmarnas upplevda värde i förhållande till ålder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Charlotte Alicia Möller; Märta Wässman; [2024]
    Keywords : kooperativ; upplevt värde; medlemskap; lantbrukskooperativ; mänskliga värderingar;

    Abstract : Sverige har idag omkring 1,2 miljoner företag varav drygt 58 000 klassas som jordbruksföretag. Sedan år 1990 har antalet jordbruksföretag i Sverige minskat med 40 %, vilket delvis kan förklaras av den produktionsförändring som sker samt pressade priser på bland annat insatsvaror. READ MORE

  3. 2. Service Adoption in The Agricultural Sector - A case study about the role of product-service offerings for Swedish cattle farmers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emma Larsson; John Larsson; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Cattle farmers; Business model change; Digital servitization; Product-service-software systems; Product-service adoption; Value co-creation; Servitization;

    Abstract : Even in traditional sectors such as the agricultural sector, digitalization has significantly impacted operations. Because of the sector’s fundamental role in society, understanding this digital evolvement to support further development is of essence on a grand societal level. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can Streams of Weapons Create Waves of Violence Between Farmers and Herders? : A qualitative case study on the role of Small Arms and Light Weapons in conflicts between farmers and herders

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Emelie Aréen; [2023]
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    Abstract :  This paper empirically examines the relationship between the circulation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), and its effect on farmer-herder conflicts, particularly the risk of escalation. Researchers have emphasised the role of these weapons that are being frequently used in communal conflicts across several African countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Italian winegrowers’ acceptance of results-based agri-environmental schemes

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Margherita Muzzillo; [2023]
    Keywords : outcome-based agri-environmental schemes; Italy; contingent valuation method; common agricultural policy;

    Abstract : As the debate around the cost-effectiveness of outcome-based agri-environmental schemes (AES) is growing at the European level, the potential of the payment-by-results system is currently being explored by researchers and policymakers. These payment schemes have many benefits. READ MORE

  6. 5. Weathering Climate Uncertainty - A case study on factors influencing the use of Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) by smallholder farmers in Tattaguine District, Senegal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Johannes Kurt Becker; [2023]
    Keywords : Tattaguine; Senegal; WCIS use; Livelihood assets; Innovation adoption; Traditional forecasting systems; Gender; Gender norms; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research investigates how Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) have been used by farmers in the Tattaguine district of Senegal, where rainfed agriculture faces challenges due to increasing climate variability. The study employed qualitative methods, including structured interviews, key informant interviews, and a focus group discussion. READ MORE