Essays about: "flex crops"

Found 4 essays containing the words flex crops.

  1. 1. Flexibility or coerced resilience: Analysing the role of flex crops in the global production ecosystem

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Robin Lindström; [2020]
    Keywords : Global Production Ecosystems; flex crops; resilience;

    Abstract : Large parts of Earth’s natural ecosystems have been converted into simplified production system. These production systems, named the Global Production Ecosystems (GPE) are characterised by homogenised and industrial production, that delivers predictable yields of biomass and is highly connected through global trade. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Solution to Crises or a Mechanism of Capitalist Expansion? Environmental Injustices and the Flexing of the Soy Complex in Brazil

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Sophia Hutnik; [2016]
    Keywords : Brazil; soybeans; flex crops; capital over-accumulation; contemporary crises; environmental degradation; environmental justice; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : It seems as though every generation has been faced with crises that are presented as more dire than the last. The current elaborations of crises focus on peak oil, climate change and food production as imminent threats to the modes of production and consumption encompassed in the capitalist world system. READ MORE

  4. 3. Teknik för vårskörd av hampa till stråbränsle

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

    Author : Mattias Olsson; Johannes Nilsson; [2008]
    Keywords : hampa; hampaskörd; teknik för hampaskörd; hampaodling; br Andersson; skördeförluster; teknik; hampaskörd; strängläggning; stråbränsle; hampahalm; hampa som stråbränsle; fyrkantsbal; rundbal; hampabal; biogas; fiber; industrihampa; skördetidpunkt; vårskörd av hampa; kemper 4500; kemperbord; powerpress; br 750; majsbord; exakthack; rapshuggare; strängläggare; elefantgräs; liljenberg; heggelund; spill i hampa; spill vid hampaskörd;

    Abstract : Hemp is an annual energy crop that fits very well in Swedish crop rotations. It is an interesting crop with many benefits, for example its ability to establish a large quantity of biomass in one year. Hemp is easy to grow and out-competes unwanted weeds through its aggressive growth pattern without the need for pesticides. READ MORE

  5. 4. Jämförelse av fyra rundbalspressars packningsförmåga som funktion av grödans torrsubstanshalt

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

    Author : Alexander Karlsson; [2006]
    Keywords : foder; produktionskostnad; rundbalar;

    Abstract : To succeed, and make money at your animal production you need to feed your animals with high quality fodder. Other condition to succeed is that you keep your production costs at a minimum. To be able to produce baled silage at a low cost it's very important that the bales have a high density. READ MORE