Essays about: "agricultural value chains"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words agricultural value chains.

  1. 1. Characterization of ulvan polysaccharide degrading enzymes from Wenyingzhuangia fucanilytica

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

    Author : Erik Apelqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Enzyme; Enzymatic characterization; Recombinant protein producaiton; Protien purification; E. coli; W. fucanilytica; Transformation; Overexpression; Seaweed; Ulvan; Polysaccharides; biotechnology; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to fully characterize the enzyme WFp-105, including bioinformatic analysis, structural modeling, full activity and stability characterization and product determination. As well as for the enzyme WFp-37; optimize protein production in regard to expression strains and cultivation temperature, analyzing the genomic context as well as performing an initial activity detection. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hur påverkar ägandet lantbrukares inställning till risk?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : August Häger; Per Nordqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Lantbruk; företagsekonomi; risk; beslutsprocesser; spannmålsodling; försäljningsstrategier; arrende; ägandeform;

    Abstract : Att försörja en växande befolkning med mat är idag ett allt större problem i världen samtidigt som klimatförändringar och marknadssvängningar gör lantbrukarens företagande allt mer riskutsatt. Det svenska lantbruket har även genomgått en strukturrationalisering vilken bidragit till att lantbruksenheter konsoliderats i större enheter med färre brukare. READ MORE

  4. 3. “It’s still a north to south relationship” - A critical discourse analysis on the power of evaluative research and representations of social change within Voluntary Sustainability Standards

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Julia Vita Helena Baumeister; [2022]
    Keywords : Voluntary Sustainability Standards; agricultural value chains; social change; development theories; power asymmetries; power and voice; agricultural producers; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSSs) build on market-based governance mechanisms to create fairer and more equitable terms of trade within smallholder-dominated agricultural value chains. Various frameworks and theoretical approaches have arisen to assess social impacts generated through VSSs; however, the findings are scattered and inconsistent. READ MORE

  5. 4. Banana by-products in Thailand - Exploring its feasibility as bioplastics feedstock for food packaging

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Ratchadetch Termpitipong; [2021]
    Keywords : Banana by-products; bio-based packaging; bioplastic; value chain; Thailand; feasibility; DEFT analysis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study aims to determine the operational feasibility of utilizing banana cultivation by-products as an alternative raw material in bioplastic production, replacing bio-based feedstock that is otherwise used as food in Thailand. By following the exploratory qualitative research approach, a combination of secondary sources of information together with interviews with the identified stakeholders involved in banana cultivation and bioplastic value chains were used in data collection process. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improving working conditions at farm level : the role for food retailer Ahold Delhaize

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Jorieke Bergacker; [2021]
    Keywords : corporate social responsibility; food value chains; ethical sustainable sourcing; social sustainability; human rights; working conditions; multi-tier sustainable supply chain management; sub- supplier-buyer relations; certifications; social practice theory;

    Abstract : Food retailers are increasingly held responsible for the impact they have in and on societies. Unfortunately, many social and environmental challenges occur beyond their direct sphere of influence, at distanced sites in multiple-layered production chains. READ MORE