Essays about: "agriculture"

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1. 1. Controlled environmental agriculture & the need for innovations networks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Andreas Törnblom; Oscar Melkersson; [2023-08-28]
   Keywords : Controlled Environmental Agriculture CEA ; Food Production; Innovation Networks; Multi Level Perspective; Sustainability;

   Abstract : This thesis explores which innovation systems that facilitates growth for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) companies and to successfully operate within the food industry. This was done by interviewing several companies within the CEA industry as well as relevant governmental organizations. READ MORE

3. 2. Uncertainties in characterising historical heatwaves in Europe

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Simon Abrahamsson; [2023-08-18]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Heatwaves are periods of excessively hot weather which can pose a threat to both the people and the agriculture affected by them, for this reason it is important for us to understand and be able to predict heatwaves. This study will therefore investigate historical heatwaves in Europe and compare the quality of different 2m surface temperature datasets and examine the possibility of using 3D temperature data to identify heatwaves. READ MORE

4. 3. Predicting Chemical-Gene Interactions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Ali Chishti; [2023-08-04]
   Keywords : Pesticides; Small streams; Prediction modelling; Chemical-protein-gene interactions; Aquatic organisms;

   Abstract : Pesticide use in agriculture has become a growing concern as it can have detrimental effects on the environment. The excessive use of these chemicals often leads to them seeping into nearby water bodies, causing harm to aquatic organisms. READ MORE

5. 4. Service Adoption in The Agricultural Sector - A case study about the role of product-service offerings for Swedish cattle farmers

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Emma Larsson; John Larsson; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Agriculture; Cattle farmers; Business model change; Digital servitization; Product-service-software systems; Product-service adoption; Value co-creation; Servitization;

   Abstract : Even in traditional sectors such as the agricultural sector, digitalization has significantly impacted operations. Because of the sector’s fundamental role in society, understanding this digital evolvement to support further development is of essence on a grand societal level. READ MORE

6. 5. 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