Essays about: "agricultural water management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 149 essays containing the words agricultural water management.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. Näringsförluster från sju jordbruksområden nära Mälaren

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

   Author : Sally Karlsson Bondesson; [2024]
   Keywords : avrinningsområde; belastning; fosfor; kväve; S-HYPE; retention; typområden på jordbruksmark; vattenflöde; VISS; våtmark;

   Abstract : Ett av Sveriges miljömål är ”ingen övergödning” vilket innebär att gödande ämnen inte ska ha negativ inverkan på människor, biologisk mångfald eller mark-och vattenanvändning (Naturvårds-verket 2023). Näringsämnena fosfor och kväve och förlusten av dessa från framför allt jordbruksmark är en av orsakerna till övergödning i sjöar, hav och vattendrag. READ MORE

4. 3. TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE IN AGRICULTURE FOR ADAPTATION/ RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE: HIGH MOUNTAIN ASIA

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Dulani Lavanya Samarasekara Witharana; [2023-06-22]
   Keywords : climate change adaptation; resilient agroecosystems; Hindu Kush Himalaya; indigenous knowledge; traditional farming; traditional ecological knowledge;

   Abstract : Mountain agricultural systems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are in a unique position to contribute to promoting nature-based solutions in adaptation and resilience to climate change since they are least impacted by the influence of commercial high-production agriculture. This study aims to explore currently available literature for evidence of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) based agriculture in the HKH region and analyse their contribution to region and location specific climate change adaptation. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Nikolaos Kouskoulis; [2023]
   Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Forest ecosystems; Bark beetle outbreak; Southeastern Sweden; Predisposing factors; Triggering factors; Drought stress; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE

6. 5. Multi-crop solutions for sustainable agriculture : A Minor Field Study in Ratchaburi, Thailand

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : David Sigge; Filip Borgström; [2023]
   Keywords : Minor Field Study; sustainable agriculture; multi-cropping; responsible production; Ratchaburi; Thailand; Minor Field Study; hållbart jordbruk; biologisk mångfald; hållbar production; Ratchaburi; Thailand;

   Abstract : Agriculture is facing many challenges, such as decreased biodiversity, soil erosion, water scarcity, and social inequality, because of industrial farming and its focus on high yields at the expense of sustainability. This also includes Thailand and the province of Ratchaburi. READ MORE