Essays about: "Food Security causes and effects"

Found 3 essays containing the words Food Security causes and effects.

  1. 1. Household livelihoods and food security in jeopardy : farmers’ perspectives on impacts of land scarcity on household livelihoods and food security in rural Rwanda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Venuste Rwabukambiza; [2022]
    Keywords : smallholder; rural livelihoods; diversification; rural household food security; land scarcity;

    Abstract : Land scarcity is a global challenge that has implications for rural household livelihoods. This study explores how land scarcity impacts not only rural livelihoods, but also food security for smallholder farmers and their households in Rwanda. READ MORE

  2. 2. Plant products to control Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Anton Hampl; [2021]
    Keywords : Kenya; Agriculture; Solanum lycopersicum; Ralstonia solanacearum; integrated pest management; phytobiocides;

    Abstract : Plant pathogens are a significant contributor to yield losses around the globe. The plant pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum causes bacterial wilt, often resulting in yield loss in numerous vital crops such as tomatoes. READ MORE

  3. 3. Effects of applying biochar to soils from Embu, Kenya : effects on crop residue decomposition and soil fertility under varying soil moisture levels

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Ida Åslund; [2012]
    Keywords : biochar; plant growth; decomposition; soil amendment; Kenya; soil moisture; climate change; drought;

    Abstract : Global warming is a challenge the world is facing today. All countries won’t havethe same potential to adapt to future climate. The economic situation is determiningon how well the country can adapt. Therefore, this will be a bigger challengefor developing countries. READ MORE