Essays about: "agriculture researchers"
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1. The Impact of Oat and Fruit Consumption on Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : This study explored the importance of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in maintaining gut health and how different diets affect their levels. Blood plasma and serum samples from mice subjected to two intervention studies on oats and fruits were analysed to determine SCFA concentrations. READ MORE
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2. The Uptake of Vertical Farming Practices : a case study on Tatton Agriculture Park in Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : This thesis provides insights into the opportunities and barriers surrounding the uptake of vertical farming practices in Kenya, specifically in the context of Tatton Agriculture Park. The findings contribute with existing knowledge on vertical farming and highlight the importance of addressing financial constraints and raising awareness to promote further uptake. READ MORE
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3. Interacting futures of the Swedish food system
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Food systems are complex social-ecological systems. Currently, they are the source of large-scale health problems and environmental impacts, and there is widespread agreement that transformative change is needed. Scenarios are useful tools for directing such change, as they provide engaging future visions that work well with complex systems. READ MORE
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4. Traditional Knowledge and Practices for Resilience to Climate Change in Nepal’s Mid-Hills: Perspectives from Darma and Madi Rural Municipalities
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : With climate change impacting countries around the world, rural communities in Nepal are among those most affected. As acknowledged by global climate discourses, traditional knowledge plays a vital role in understanding and adapting to climate change. READ MORE
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5. Farmers Coping with Market Shock : a multiple case study of Agricultural SMEs
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : This research explores how agricultural SMEs are coping with the agricultural market shock mainly caused by Russian-Ukraine war outbreak in February 2022. The research paper is guided by three research questions investigating 1) the impacts of the current market shock on farms, 2) the coping strategies and decisional motivation of farmers, and 3) the planned adaptations and learnings of the farmers. READ MORE