Essays about: "effects of small scale farming"

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  1. 1. The impacts of a cancelled large-scale agricultural investment on smallholder farmers’ land use and access

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

    Author : Philipp Erbach; [2023]
    Keywords : large-scale; agriculture; small-scale farming; power relations; knowledge; post-colonialism; land; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Large-scale agricultural investments have seen a rise in popularity over the years, promising economic growth, food security, and poverty eradication around the globe. Through the rising involvement of development aid agencies with private investors, the number of foreign large-scale investments in developing countries significantly increased. READ MORE

  3. 2. Arable Plant Diversity on Gotland, Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Rebecca Örnberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Arable plant; arable plants; arable diversity; arable; weed diversity; arable weed diversity; arable weed; arable weeds; plant diversity; diversity; drivers of diversity; field size; effects; crop type; standing crop; soil texture; organic farming; diversity; conventional farming; management; herbicides; rare plants; organic; biodiversity; field diversity; field margins; weed survey;

    Abstract : Arable plant species diversity has been on a decline, with many species dependent on arable land becoming threatened. At the same time, attempts at defining the drivers of arable plant diversity have proven difficult and results are often contradictory. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sheep rearing in Sweden : a niche with agroecological potential

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Leonie Högele; [2022]
    Keywords : sheep; marginality; Sweden; sheep sector; rearing; sustainability;

    Abstract : Sheep production in Sweden is an agricultural sector that today exists merely as a small niche, despite its agroecological potential. Through literature research, a survey and 18 semi-structured interviews, this paper defines the sector’s marginality and attempts to explain it. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wild bee species and farming practices in horticultural farms in Madrid : finding paths towards agroecological transitions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Inés Gutiérrez Briceño; [2022]
    Keywords : wild bee; pollination; biodiversity; ecosystem services; landscape; mapping; semi-structured interview; agroecology;

    Abstract : Farms and its different management practices have substantial effects on biodiversity, with the consequent impact on the supply of certain ecosystem services such us pollination. Wild bees provide pollination services in small scale horticultural farming, which is key element to determine and improve farm production but also to the maintenance of ecosystem´s diversity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of the Agroecological Potential of Biostimulatory Effects : originating from Effective Microorganisms (EM) in terms of Environmental and Socioeconomic Aspects

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Tania Schwarzer; [2022]
    Keywords : effective microorganisms; agroecology; biostimulants; beneficial microorganisms; lactic acid bacteria; bokashi; semi-structured interviews; interpretative phenomenological approach;

    Abstract : Environmental pollution, resource depletion and climate change are related to imbalances in the farming system. Effective microorganisms are seen as a possible solution to these problems. READ MORE