Essays about: "Role of technology in agriculture"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 83 essays containing the words Role of technology in agriculture.

  1. 21. The effect of gut microbiota and insecticide resistance on host plant preferences and voracity of the cotton fly, Spodoptera littoralis

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

    Author : Vaida Dzemedzionaite; [2021]
    Keywords : Insecticide resistance; gut microbiota; insect pest; host plant preference; sustainable agriculture;

    Abstract : To counteract pesticide resistance development, it is crucial to understand why and when it evolves. Additionally, to inform the farmers about this term and provide advices on efficient pest management strategies to prevent pesticide resistance. READ MORE

  3. 22. Autonomous Forest Machines : Enable Technology Shift with New Business Models

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Herman Holgert; [2021]
    Keywords : Business model; Business model innovation; Autonomous forest machine; Forest machine manufacturer; Forestry service contractor; Forest company.; Affärsmodell; Affärsmodellsinnovation; Autonom skogsmaskin; Skogsmaskintillverkare; Skogsentreprenör; Skogsföretag.;

    Abstract : Autonomous machines and vehicles are on the rise today, seen in different industries such as mining, agriculture, and road transportation. However, this technological shift has not yet had any significant breakthrough in the forestry industry, where manned harvesters and forwarders are used. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Role of Ecosystem Services for a Resilient Urban Agriculture System : Case Studies from the Stockholm Region

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Barbro Rosenberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban agriculture; Ecosystem services; Resilience; Indoor farming; Outdoor farming; Greenhouse; Stadsodling; Ekosystemtjänster; Resiliens; Inomhusodling; Utomhusodling; Växthusodling;

    Abstract : Just like in the rest of the world, the urban population in Sweden is increasing each year, which means that cities are becoming increasingly densified and natural green areas are claimed and used for built environment. As a result, biodiversity in cities is often low and inhabitants risk facing losses of ecosystem services of various kinds. READ MORE

  5. 24. Regelverkets påverkan på den psykosociala arbetsmiljön : en kvalitativ intervjustudie kring mjölkföretagande

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Katarina Wolf; Sara Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : psykosocial arbetsmiljö; regelverk; mjölkföretagande; krav; kontroll; stöd; utveckling; stress; hinder; möjligheter;

    Abstract : Antalet mjölkföretagare har under många decennier minskat i Sverige. Företagen har blivit färre men med ett större besättningsgenomsnitt. I takt med att mjölkproduktionen varit med om en snabb teknikutveckling, storleksrationaliseringen och inträdet i EU har lagkraven blivit allt mer centraliserade. READ MORE

  6. 25. An investigation of high moisture meat analogues as mince - The influence of process parameters and ingredients on the final texture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Elisabeth Gonzalez Siavichay; [2021]
    Keywords : High moisture extrusion; Soy protein; Vegetable fat; Extrusion cooking; Food technology; Technology and Engineering; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : The goal of this master thesis project was to investigate and develop a minced meat analogue through high moisture extrusion and shredding of soy protein and vegetable fat. Soy protein in the form of soy protein concentrate (SPC) and soy protein isolate (SPI), vegetable fat in the form of high oleic canola oil and a blend containing partially and fully hydrogenated canola oil was utilized in the study. READ MORE