Essays about: "Vi Agroforestry"

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  1. 6. Nutritional value of pastures in enclosure systems in semi-arid rangelands of Chepareria, West Pokot, Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Ditte Löfqvist; [2016]
    Keywords : pasture; nutritional value; enclosure; fencing; pastoralism; agro- pastoralism; Kenya; West Pokot; Bete; näringsinnehåll; stängsling; inhägnad;

    Abstract : Of all pastoralists in the world 42 % are living in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). West Pokot is situated in the North Western part of Kenya where 45% of the farmers are pastoralist, 29% are agro-pastoralists and 26% have mixed-farming. READ MORE

  3. 7. Trädens interception i ett semiaritt agroforestry-system i Burkina Faso, västra Afrika

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Axelina Jonsson; Erik Sköld; [2015]
    Keywords : nederbörd; jordbruk; hydrologi; regnperiod;

    Abstract : Vi har undersökt storleken på enskilda träds interception i ett semiaridt klimat. Interception är den nederbörd som fångas upp av exempelvis trädkronor och därefter avdunstar till atmosfären. Denna studie är en del av ett projekt som har tittat närmare på trädens effekt på grundvattennivå och kolinlagring. READ MORE

  4. 8. Drivers and Barriers for Solar Home Systems (SHS) in rural communities : A case study in Kyerwa, Tanzania 2014

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Pontus Liljefors; Jakob Sahlin; [2014]
    Keywords : Solar Home Systems; Kerosene; Rural livelihoods; Drivers and Barriers; Tanzania; Kyerwa;

    Abstract : Tanzania from the villagers' perspective. It was conducted in cooperation with the Swedish NGO Vi Agroforestry, who supported the field visits. Preparations were made in Sweden during Jan-March 2014, and the field study in Kyerwa, Kagera region was executed in April-May 2014. READ MORE

  5. 9. Cooking banana farming system in rural Uganda : a comparison between agroforestry systems and non agroforestry systems

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Madeleine Andersson; [2014]
    Keywords : Agroforestry farming system; Non agroforestry; Cooking banana; Improved livelihoods ; Uganda;

    Abstract : The demand for food, feed, fibre and fuel has increased in Uganda over the past 50 years due to population growth. Recurring extreme climate events such as drought and flooding, in combination with large-scale land degradation, have led to declining crop yields. Lack of equipment, money and socio-economic issues has contributed to low yields. READ MORE

  6. 10. Agroforestry - A way to social empowerment? : A Minor Field Study of small scale farmers' socio-economic situation in Kitale, Kenya

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Sophie Gripenberg; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis is based on a minor field study conducted in Kitale, Kenya during approximately two months in 2013. The area was chosen for its remote location and the environmental impact of climate change on the farmers living there. READ MORE