Essays about: "farming"
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1. Medlemmarnas värderingar i ett lantbrukskooperativ : en studie om medlemmarnas upplevda värde i förhållande till ålder
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Sverige har idag omkring 1,2 miljoner företag varav drygt 58 000 klassas som jordbruksföretag. Sedan år 1990 har antalet jordbruksföretag i Sverige minskat med 40 %, vilket delvis kan förklaras av den produktionsförändring som sker samt pressade priser på bland annat insatsvaror. READ MORE
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2. An investigation of pea and cereal varieties for organic intercropping in Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Organic farming, intercropping and the conservation of landraces are agroecological methods of transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system, however there is a lack of data on varieties suitable for organic intercropping. Therefore, two spatially parallel field trials were conducted with 11 pea varieties intercropped with oat, and 38 varieties of cereals (wheat, oat, and barley), in sole crops. READ MORE
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3. Effective soil organic carbon monitoring in perennial agriculture systems - Sampling protocol development and evaluation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Perennial agriculture systems are gaining ground as a more sustainable alternative to conventional annual agriculture, partly for their potential to increase the soil organic carbon (SOC) content. Carbon farming is another hot topic for SOC sequestration, as it creates economic incentives for farmers. READ MORE
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4. Groundwater Modelling in southeast Cambodia - Facing irrigation and groundwater level changes during a pandemic
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : In the Mekong region, sustainable water resource management is a significant challenge for all countries involved. In Cambodia, where rice production is crucial for household food security and export, groundwater is increasingly used for irrigation during the dry season, leading to higher rice yields. READ MORE
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5. INVESTIGATING THE COVARIANCE BETWEEN RAINFALL AND MALE ELEPHANT MOVEMENT - To Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap; Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Human-wildlife conflict threatens the survival of a range of species, including the savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana). Villages bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana are among the most affected by human-elephant conflict, and it is crucial to identify contributing factors to develop mitigation strategies. READ MORE