Essays about: "farmer s perspective"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 39 essays containing the words farmer s perspective.

  1. 26. Factors affecting crop insurance decision : a survey among Swedish farmers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Filip Brånstrand; Fredrik Wester; [2014]
    Keywords : crop insurance; risk management; production risk; expected utility theory;

    Abstract : Farmers are constantly facing changes, and the exposure to risk requires monitoring these changes. Financial risks, institutional risks, market risks and production risks are the different risk categories that the farmers face. Production risks stems from factors the farmer cannot affect or is beyond his control. READ MORE

  3. 27. Water scarcity and its impact on agriculture : case study of Layyah, Pakistan

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

    Author : Tahir Husnain Khan; [2014]
    Keywords : water scarcity; small scale farmer; livelihood; ground water; rain water; canal water; Layyah; Pakistan;

    Abstract : The issue of water scarcity and socio-economic impact of water shortage on small scale farmers is a reality in many developing countries including Pakistan. With its high population density, mostly in the rural areas, a majority of the households engage in activities that are geared towards survival for their livelihood activities. READ MORE

  4. 28. Agricultural extension in Kazakhstan

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

    Author : Gulmira Andirova; [2014]
    Keywords : agricultural extension; environmental communication; perspective; symbolic interaction;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the communication and perception between the Extension Development Department and the farmers working in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan. The agricultural extension program was introduced to the Kostanay region in 2009 after privatization reform. Most of the agricultural lands have been privatized by the rural people. READ MORE

  5. 29. The impacts on Indian farmers when converting to organic cotton production : an organisation theory perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Malena Hedin ; Mastaneh Mashouri; [2013]
    Keywords : India; cotton; organisational change; organic cotton; conventional cotton; agricultural; Maslow s need of hierarchy; Principal-agent; NGO;

    Abstract : Changes in the environment are affecting the world market, and pressures from several stakeholders’ are forcing different enterprises to adjust to the current situation. Farmers’ difficult working conditions and environmental impacts of the conventional cotton production in India have been highlighted. READ MORE

  6. 30. Prevalence of subclinical mastitis and udder pathogens in small holder dairy farms in Mapepe, Batoka and Choma areas in Zambia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lisa Eriksson; [2013]
    Keywords : Subclinical mastitis; Somatic cell count; Bacteriology; Zambia;

    Abstract : Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is a well-known problem in the dairy sector, where it causes severe economic losses mainly due to reduced milk production. This is a problem not only in the western world but also in developing countries. Surveys from different developing countries have shown a SCM prevalence of 52.4 – 88. READ MORE