Essays about: "farmers of india"

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  1. 1. Could Organic waste be a solution for food security in India? : an interview study on the opportunities and barriers of city compost adoption in Maharashtra

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

    Author : Felix Möhlendick; [2023]
    Keywords : Compost; India; Maharashtra; Soil fertility; Adoption; sustainable farming; circular economy; waste management;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to identify different barriers and opportunities that might be influencing farmers in their decision to adopt city compost. To identify relevant factors I conducted semi structured interviews with farmers and relevant stakeholders. READ MORE

  3. 2. Revitalizing Jute Farming: A Case Study of ICARE Scheme in West Bengal, India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Upasana Sen; [2023]
    Keywords : Jute farming; jute policy; Jute- ICARE; Social Learning Theory; System Thinking; DPSIR; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Jute-ICARE initiative by the Government of India aims to address climate change's impact and improve jute farmers' livelihoods. This study investigates the challenges and opportunities for jute farmers in adopting the scheme's technologies using the DPSIR framework and the social learning theory. READ MORE

  4. 3. An Attempt to Modernise Indian Agriculture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Sargam Kuckreja; [2022]
    Keywords : India; Farm Laws; Agriculture Sector; Policy Failure; Modernisation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Indian agriculture sector plays a vital role in the country's economy and employs a significant number of individuals. The sector's performance has been plummeting in recent years, and this decrease in growth can be attributed to factors such as the provisions provided to farmers by the government. READ MORE

  5. 4. Industry Outlook on Legume Farming : A case study on market dynamics, actor network and interaction mapping in India.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Abhimanyu Harish; Ujjwal Muniraju; [2022]
    Keywords : Meat Substitutes; TIS; Technological Innovation Systems; Legumes; Interactions; Market Structure; Market Structure; Farming; Agriculture Market; Indian Farming; Agricultire Policy;

    Abstract : Meat substitutes are an increasingly popular subject area for sustainability studies and industrial transition.  A transition to plant-based alternatives requires a substantial value chain with the ability to withstand transitional structure and market changes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Groundwater Crisis in Southern Rural India : Understanding Farmers’ Perspectives and Local Participatory Mitigation Strategies

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Rohini Srivyshnavi Korlakunta; [2022]
    Keywords : water conservation and management; public participatory measures; understanding farmers’;

    Abstract : India is the largest user of groundwater in the world with an estimated utilization of 230 cubic kilometers per year which is over a quarter of the global total. More than 60% of irrigated agriculture is dependent on groundwater and when there is no adequate recharge of groundwater due to over exploitation and lesser rainfall, water scarcity and thus drought occurs. READ MORE