Essays about: "Organic Residue"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the words Organic Residue.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Farmers Coping with Market Shock : a multiple case study of Agricultural SMEs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jesse Harder; [2023]
    Keywords : agriculture; market shock; crop farms; risk management; resilience; decision-making; adaptation; price volatility; coping strategies; market uncertainty; Ukraine war;

    Abstract : This research explores how agricultural SMEs are coping with the agricultural market shock mainly caused by Russian-Ukraine war outbreak in February 2022. The research paper is guided by three research questions investigating 1) the impacts of the current market shock on farms, 2) the coping strategies and decisional motivation of farmers, and 3) the planned adaptations and learnings of the farmers. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Use of Gels for the Removal of Cellulose Nitrate Lacquer on Silver

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Miri Katayon; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : agar gel; metal conservation; nanomaterials; silver coating; sustainable conservation; varnish removal;

    Abstract : The conservation of silver objects mainly constitutes addressing the issues of tarnish removal and of preventing tarnish. For decades lacquer has been used to coat silver objects in order to protect them from tarnishing. READ MORE

  5. 4. Biochar and hemp as peat substitutes in organic growing media : effects on nutrient availability and nutrient uptake

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

    Author : Malin Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Growing media; substrate; biochar; hemp; peat substitution; nutrient availability; nutrient use efficiency;

    Abstract : This study aimed at evaluating the suitability of biochar and hemp as partial or complete replacement of peat in horticultural growing media, with specific emphasis on the effects on nutrient availability and plant nutrient uptake. The study was motivated by the environmental concerns surrounding the use of peat, along with a desire to explore possible uses for biochar and a crop residue from hemp cultivation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Soil carbon relations in Swedish agriculture : A GIS analysis and literature review of soil characteristics at farm level

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Christiane Schulze; [2022]
    Keywords : Carbon sequestration; Crop yield; Management practices; Soil organic carbon; Soil organic matter; Sweden; northern Europe;

    Abstract : Carbon storage in agricultural soils is an important measure to mitigate climate change. As the soil management techniques can greatly influence the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils, the influence of different managements was analyzed in a literature review for northern Europe and Sweden. READ MORE