Essays about: "international agriculture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 148 essays containing the words international agriculture.

  1. 1. Assessing water balance and yields in Malawian cropping systems : maize soybean and maize Gliricidia systems resilience against climate change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Danila Valeriano; [2024]
    Keywords : crop modelling; APSIM; Malawi; maize; soybean; Gliricidia; agroforestry; legume intercropping; climate predictions; climate adaptation; SDSM;

    Abstract : In Malawi, maize monocultures are increasingly susceptible to extreme weather patterns, causing considerable yield reduction and heightened food insecurity for smallholder farmers dependent on rainfed subsistence agriculture. Diversifying cropping systems is crucial for ensuring yield resilience. READ MORE

  3. 2. Nature Towards Global Climate Change : The Pertinence of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to Combating Effects of Climate Change on Human Livelihoods on a Global and Country-Specific Context – Zambia as an Example

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Dominic Mate Mushashu; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : As a result of Climate Change (CC) being one of the most urgent problems facing the twenty-first century, the adoption of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) is receiving international attention in the Global Development studies as a sustainable way to mitigate the negative effects of CC. However, there is a lack of grounded information on their effectiveness and efficiency, particularly in the Global South. READ MORE

  4. 3. Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus in the Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Area, South Africa: A Systematic Review.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Aaron Bryce Chawiya; [2023]
    Keywords : Cross-sector collaboration; Policy; Sustainable Development; Resource Management; Transboundary Resources; WEFE Nexus;

    Abstract : The growing importance to finding workable solutions to the problem of unsustainable and inefficient resource use cannot be overstated.  In the world facing one of its critical sustainability periods, efficient resource utilization to ensure sustainable development is a problem policymakers should grapple with at a loc, regional and local levels. READ MORE

  5. 4. Förstå viktiga faktorer kring strategisk planering inför expansion av mjölkproduktion

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Johan Larm; [2023]
    Keywords : Strategi; planeringsprocess; mjölkföretag; the fuzzy front end modell;

    Abstract : För att säkerställa livsmedelsförsörjning i ett land är lantbruket helt fundamentalt. Sveriges befolkning har ökat samtidigt som livsmedelsproduktionen minskat. Stor potential finns för att öka den inhemska livsmedelsproduktionen. READ MORE

  6. 5. Contributions of Cooperatives in Agricultural Marketin : a Case study of the Cashew nut product in the Mtwara Region

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Grace Cholobi; [2023]
    Keywords : Agricultural; Cooperative; contribution; Famers; Market; Members; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Tanzania's Government Cooperative Act 2008 presents a promising step in the right direction toward agricultural growth in Tanzania by promoting the development of a cooperative sector. Agriculture in Tanzania plays a significant role in the economy, particularly cash crops. READ MORE