Essays about: "alternative agriculture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 212 essays containing the words alternative agriculture.

  1. 1. How is triple bottom line thinking included in small-firm decision making? – A study of potato farmers in Östergötland, Sweden : hur påverkas potatisproduktionen av kvalitetskrav?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Madeleine Gillheimer; [2023]
    Keywords : Food waste; production losses; primary production; triple bottom line; decision theory; garbage can model;

    Abstract : Earlier research has shown a lack of studies on waste in agriculture production. Therefore, there is a need for improved screening for the cause of wastage in primary production. In addition, more research is required on how quality requirements and norms affect wastage and how waste can be prevented. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ökade produktionskostnader och krisberedskap : en intervjustudie från ekologiska nötköttsproducenters perspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Hanna Lundberg; [2023]
    Keywords : lantbruk; nötköttsproduktion; livsmedelssystem; livsmedelssäkerhet; försäljningskanaler; krisberedskap;

    Abstract : Kriget i Ukraina har bidragit till stora utmaningar för dagens producenter i form av ökade produktionskostnader. Kostnader för insatsvaror, el och drivmedel har skjutit i höjden vilket har bidragit till att lantbrukare tvingats skära ner sin produktion eller i vissa fall lägga ner den helt (LRF 2022b). READ MORE

  4. 3. Empowering Smallholder Farmers to Achieve Food Sovereignty Through Soil-Less Agriculture

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Abhijith Nag Balasubramanya; Fathimath Zainy Shaafiu; [2022]
    Keywords : Food access; food sovereignty; food security; agriculture; alternative agriculture; aeroponics; hydroponics; aquaponics; empowerment; power; smallholder farmers; vertical farming.;

    Abstract : This study explores the question of how soil-less agriculture through hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics can empower smallholder farmers to achieve food sovereignty as portrayed in documentaries. It addresses the power imbalance between large corporations and smallholder farmers in the traditional agriculture industry. READ MORE

  5. 4. Potential for Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal in an activated sludge system for greywater

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Mehrzad Ghassemi; [2022]
    Keywords : Greywater; EBPR; Phosphorus; Biological treatment; Water and environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As the world's population grows, concerns about water scarcity and rising pollution such as phosphorus and nitrogen have increased significantly. Greywater has been considered by researchers as an ideal alternative to fresh water for decades, and several projects have been implemented to treat and recycle it for various reuse purposes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Farming off the food crisis : exploring practitioners of agroecology in Ireland

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ema Kotarski; [2022]
    Keywords : alternative food systems; agroecology; alternative agricultural practices; alternative food producers; Ireland; rural development; agriculture;

    Abstract : The many negative environmental and socioeconomic issues tied to practices of industrial agriculture have led to increased interests in alternative food systems (AFSs) to improve the social and ecological conditions of food production. Agroecology as one example of an alternative agricultural practice seeks to achieve these goals but is highly context dependent. READ MORE