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1. 31. The effect of knowledge on farmers’ intercropping adoption decisions : the perspective of Swedish farmers

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Frida Svensson; [2023]
   Keywords : Adoption; adoption intensity; double-hurdle model; knowledge; intercropping;

   Abstract : 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

3. 32. Evaluating Thread network performance, locating and strengthening weak radio links

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fysik, elektroteknik och matematik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : André du Rietz; Elias Salo; [2023]
   Keywords : Internet of Things; IoT; Thread network; Evaluating Thread Network;

   Abstract : In the fast-developing world we are living in, a tech phenomenon known as the Internet of Things (IoT) has taken hold. It has seen a lot of development over the past few decades, and today there are an estimated 30 billion IoT devices active. IoT is a machine-to-machine network that senses the world with the help of sensors. READ MORE

4. 33. A Policy Analysis on Command Agriculture: An Attempt to Revamp Agricultural Production in Zimbabwe

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Emma Söderberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Zimbabwe; Command Agriculture; Agricultural Production; Policy Analysis; Extractive Institutions; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Once the breadbasket of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe has undergone a radical transformation. Agriculture provides employment and income for the majority of the population in Zimbabwe. READ MORE

5. 34. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and Techology

   Author : An-Marthe Ingelaere; [2023]
   Keywords : organic waste; fertilizer; black soldier fly; residue; physico-chemical characteristics; sub-Saharan Africa; socio-economic constraints;

   Abstract : 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

6. 35. The role of umbrella organisations in facilitating sustainability transition - the diffusion of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Kaya Feddersen; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainability science; sustainability transition; collective diffusion; umbrella organizations; intermediary roles; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Umbrella organizations of grassroot innovations can play important roles in facilitating sustainability transitions. This thesis examines such roles by studying national and regional umbrella organizations of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe. READ MORE