Essays about: "agricultural change"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 583 essays containing the words agricultural change.

  1. 1. Cooperative Sustainability : a study of Arla’s Sustainable Incentive Model

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Martin Söderlund; [2024]
    Keywords : Arla foods; Agricultural Cooperatives; Cooperative Sustainability; Incentive Models; Sustainable Incentive Models; Organizational Change; Agency Relationship;

    Abstract : The agricultural industry is a large contributor to greenhouse emissions and therefore faces new challenges to implement sustainable practices. The rising societal demand for sustainability makes the agricultural sector dependent on working towards environmentally friendly practices. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing water balance and yields in Malawian cropping systems : maize soybean and maize Gliricidia systems resilience against climate change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Danila Valeriano; [2024]
    Keywords : crop modelling; APSIM; Malawi; maize; soybean; Gliricidia; agroforestry; legume intercropping; climate predictions; climate adaptation; SDSM;

    Abstract : In Malawi, maize monocultures are increasingly susceptible to extreme weather patterns, causing considerable yield reduction and heightened food insecurity for smallholder farmers dependent on rainfed subsistence agriculture. Diversifying cropping systems is crucial for ensuring yield resilience. READ MORE

  4. 3. Påverkar medlemmarnas engagemang uppfattningen av medlemskap, förtroende och socialt kapital? : en komparativ studie mellan olika engagemangsnivåer bland medlemmar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Lukas Hüllert Åkesson; Gabriella Ivedal; [2024]
    Keywords : kooperativ; medlemskap; förtroende; socialt kapital; lantbrukskooperativ; skogskooperativ;

    Abstract : Sverige är unikt som land med sin höga andel skog av den totala ytan, 75% utgörs av jord- och skogsmark, vilket motsvarar 30,9 miljoner hektar. Det gör att skogsnäringen har en viktig roll för Sverige, både för handeln, exporten och sysselsättningen inom landet. READ MORE

  5. 4. Effective soil organic carbon monitoring in perennial agriculture systems - Sampling protocol development and evaluation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Maja Holm; [2024]
    Keywords : Physical geography; ecosystem science; soil organic carbon; soil sampling; perennial crops; carbon sequestration; carbon farming; Kernza™; soil organic carbon stock; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Perennial agriculture systems are gaining ground as a more sustainable alternative to conventional annual agriculture, partly for their potential to increase the soil organic carbon (SOC) content. Carbon farming is another hot topic for SOC sequestration, as it creates economic incentives for farmers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Motivation bland unga entreprenörer inom lantbrukssektorn

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Maja Borg; [2024]
    Keywords : motivation; entreprenörskap; lantbrukssektor;

    Abstract : Entreprenörskap spelar en viktig roll för samhällets utveckling. Att ha många företag påverkar samhället positivt då det skapar arbetstillfällen och skatteintäkter. Med klimatförändringar, krig och inflationen som råder, står svenskt lantbruk inför stora utmaningar. READ MORE