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  1. 1. Upscaling agroecology in Sweden : a participatory-backcasting approach to investigate top-down measures for promoting an agroecological transition of the Swedish agricultural system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Pablo Ratti; [2023]
    Keywords : Agroecology; transition; top-down; scenario; participatory policies;

    Abstract : Alongside its important contribution to the increase of yields, industrial agriculture has also generated environmental, social and economical negative side effects. Moreover, the forecasted growth of the world’s population puts more pressure for solutions on how to increase food supply while reducing the negative effects of the current agricultural system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Problems faced by small scale farmers in the dairy sector Pakistan : a case study of Punjab province

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Khwaja Tariq Ziad; [2018]
    Keywords : dairy production; Pakistan; supply chain;

    Abstract : The contribution of livestock in economic development of a country is vital. Pakistan is blessed with abundant natural resources, especially vast agricultural resources on account of its fertile irrigated land, four seasons and glorious history of old traditions of farming. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can Extension Close the Gender Gap in Agriculture? A Mixed Methods Impact Evaluation from Uganda

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Sara Davidsson; Anton Ståhl; [2018]
    Keywords : agricultural extension; female headed households; Uganda;

    Abstract : Malnutrition and food insecurity are urgent problems and increasingly salient policy topics, especially in the African context. Enhanced efficiency in agriculture and reduced gender inequalities have been raised as key solutions to these problems. One way to address the former is agricultural extension (AE) programmes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Alternative Food Networks and Social Media in Marketing : A multiple case study exploring how Alternative Food Networks use social media in order to help small local food producers reach the market

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Niklas Puranen; Markus Jansson; [2017]
    Keywords : Social media; marketing; Alternative Food Networks; segmentation; sales promotion;

    Abstract : The food provision system of today has been argued to be unsustainable with large scale production, price-pressure and outbreaks of diseases. Many consumers in the EU and Sweden are reacting to these issues and are becoming increasingly interested in finding local food alternatives that they consider to be safer and of higher quality. READ MORE

  6. 5. Varumärkesbyggnad med begränsade resurser : en fallstudie av Jannelunds gård

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Maria Humble; Marie Palmér; [2016]
    Keywords : lantbruk; marknadsföring; resurser; små företag; sociala medier; varumärke; varumärkesbyggande; varumärkesidentitet;

    Abstract : Handel med utlandet ger konsumenter i Sverige ökat utbud och fler valmöjligheter av livsmedelsprodukter. Lantbruksföretag i Sverige möter därmed en hårdare konkurrens och behovet av att diffrentiera sig från andra producenter och säljare blir större. READ MORE