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  1. 11. Are expert judgments a reliable tool for predicting farmer and food consumer decisions? : experimental evidence from a forecasting survey

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Adam Warren Kirby; [2023]
    Keywords : Experimental economics; forecasting; food-chain actors; food choice; agricultural policy;

    Abstract : Often trusted to provide sound recommendations and advice, experts from academia and industry are often relied upon throughout industries around the globe, and the food and agriculture industry is no different. We therefore ask, how accurate are these experts, and are they able to accurately forecast behavior from varying food chain actors such as farmers and consumers? Do these experts have a preconceived bias to one side or the other? These questions become increasingly important when considering policy developments such as the EU Farm to Fork strategy, which seek to integrate the consumer-facing food industry and the producer-forward agriculture industry, two policy realms that have historically remained relatively independent of one another. READ MORE

  3. 12. Land grabbing in Ghana - A false promise? : Neo-colonialism or a development opportunity?

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Olivia Albers; Suhuur Anwar Muhammed; [2023]
    Keywords : : Land grabbing; Neo-colonialism; Development opportunity; Ghana; Brong-Ahafo; Ashanti; Volta; Customary land tenure system; Nkrumah;

    Abstract : A global land rush developed during the last decade, spared primiarly by the sharp rise inglobal food prices between 2007 and 2008. The inceased international food prices resulted inincreased interest from foreign actors to invest in agricultural land in developing countries inthe global south. READ MORE

  4. 13. The carbon footprint of rye bread production in Sweden : a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the Fazer product Rågkusar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Stella Hildersten; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; bread; rye bread; bread production; sustainable development; carbon footprint; global warming potential;

    Abstract : The future will require sustainable food systems; systems that meets the present and the future with consideration of economic and social development, as well as environmental protection. In the current food system, two key drivers towards environmental pressure are agriculture and food consumption. READ MORE

  5. 14. Bonderevolt eller överlevnadskreativitet : en studie om mjölkproducenters resa till egen förädling av gårdens mjölk

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

    Author : Lisa Valleräng; [2023]
    Keywords : gårdsmejeri; förädling; mjölkgård; globala livsmedelssystem; lokala livsmedelssystem; berättande; värdeskapande; relationsmat;

    Abstract : I denna uppsats undersöks mjölkgårdar som investerat i och utvecklat förädling av gårdarnas egen mjölk. Fyra mjölkgårdar har besökts och där har jag genomfört djupgående intervjuer och observationer i två dagar på vardera gård. READ MORE

  6. 15. The impact of green taxes on waste reduction – A case study of the impact of two Spanish taxes to support the transition to a Circular Economy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lucía Cañas Rivera; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Green Taxes; Landfill; LRSC; Plastic; SMEs; Waste;

    Abstract : The current global waste problem presents significant challenges worldwide, and Spain is no different. Factors such as rapid urbanization, population growth, intensive agriculture, linear production models, and changing consumption patterns contribute to the upward trend in waste generation. READ MORE