Essays about: "advantages and disadvantages of agriculture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words advantages and disadvantages of agriculture.

  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. Är kvarlämnad balplast en skaderisk för hästar? : En enkätstudie av skadeförekomst och hästägares åsikter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Caisa Wiklund; [2022]
    Keywords : Balplast; häst; skaderisk; nät; plast; hästägare; åsikter; kolik; traumatiska skador; utfodring; lagstiftning; kontroll; djurskydd; naturligt beteende;

    Abstract : The authority responsible of controlling compliance with the Swedish animal welfare legislation is the county administrative board. When doing so, they often have to make assessments based on formulations such as acceptable, enough or unnecessary. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysis of Process Technologies to Preserve Berries

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

    Author : Jose Abraham Zamudio Pedraza; [2022]
    Keywords : berry processing; freezing; drying; lyophilization; microwave vacuum drying; osmotic dehydration; environmental impact; food engineering; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : From all the wild berries that grow in Sweden only 2-5% is utilized (RISE, 2022). The United Nation has 17 goals for sustainable development, and many of those goals are related to sustainable food production (United Nations, 2022). READ MORE

  5. 4. Comparative simulation of PVT designs for three locations in Europe with different simulation tools

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : María Teresa Rodríguez Rubio; [2022]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Energy; European Commission; Horizon 2020; Innovation Project; Livestock farms; Renewable Energy; RES4LIVE; Solar Energy;

    Abstract : In this thesis, different types of PVT (photovoltaic-thermal collectors) for three different farms in Europe will be studied, as part of the RES4LIVE project from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Action programme. A suitable renewable energy system will be proposed for each farm, considering the temperature range requirement and the climate conditions in each farm. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blockchain in agri-food chain : shaping an integrated food ecosystem

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

    Author : Madeleine Davidsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Blockchain; traceability; agri-food chain; value sharing; transaction costs;

    Abstract : Agriculture is on the brink of entering a data-driven economy that will impact growth and business relations. The information- and communication revolution in the agri-food chain aspires to collect data at a low cost. READ MORE