Essays about: "advisory services"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 52 essays containing the words advisory services.

  1. 11. Betes- och utfodringsstrategier för förbättrad juverhälsa i samband med värmestress

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Elna Laxmar; [2022]
    Keywords : mjölkproduktion; juverhälsa; värmestress; betesstrategi; utfodring;

    Abstract : Värmestress hos mjölkkor definieras av en oförmåga att bibehålla normal kroppstemperatur, vilket leder till nedsatt produktion och djurvälfärd. Sommaren 2018 uppmärksammandes som en av de varmaste perioderna i Sverige sedan 1951 och påföljderna för svenska mjölkföretagare var kännbara. READ MORE

  3. 12. The role of wetland advisors in the implementation of wetlands in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Malin Wennerholm; [2021]
    Keywords : advice; wetland advisors; wetland implementation; Greppa Näringen; Sweden; sustainable development;

    Abstract : Wetlands are commonly known for providing a number of key functions. In the context of Swedish agricultural landscapes, the ability of wetlands to enhance nutrient retention and provide habitats for biodiversity has long been recognized. READ MORE

  4. 13. Factors Influencing Farmers’ Readiness for Climate Change Adaptation: Southwest Washington, USA & Skåne, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Zachary Spangler; [2021]
    Keywords : agriculture; agricultural extension; crop advisory services; climate change adaptation; farmers; egocentric social networks; Skåne; Washington; correlation; survey; USA; Sweden; Social Sciences; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change impacts global agricultural systems through changes in average temperature, precipitation quantity and timing, and extreme weather events. Climate change adaptation (CCA) for agricultural systems will be based on changes to farms’ day-to-day operations and long-range planning, governmental policies and regulations, and broad changes in supply chains. READ MORE

  5. 14. Understanding the Changing Dynamics of Rural Development in Dolakha, Nepal

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Benjamin Pablo Jungblut; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Rural Development; Strategic Action Fields; Rural Advisory Services; Nepal; International Development Aid;

    Abstract : There is ample debate around the conceptualizations of rural development as well as its implementation and impacts. Contemporary understandings underline the importance of social movements in social change, which has become a fundamental part of development. READ MORE

  6. 15. Can Smartphones be used as an information delivery tool in post-conflict context? : exploring possibilities of using smartphones to deliver agricultural advisory services in Afgooye district -Somalia

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

    Author : Abdikadir Jimale; [2020]
    Keywords : agricultural advisory service; farmers; information and communication technology; post-conflict; security; smartphone; vegetables; Somalia;

    Abstract : In areas where reaching out to rural farmers is difficult, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), such as mobile smartphones may offer an opportunity to share timely information on weather, markets, farm inputs, and research results to the farmers. Access to this type of information could potentially enhance farmers' farm productivity and their ability to make crucial decisions related to farm management in the face of climate variability. READ MORE