Essays about: "living in a rural life"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 121 essays containing the words living in a rural life.
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11. Rethinking social care services for elderly persons in Zambia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/SociologiAbstract : The Elderly people in Zambia face numerous challenges resulting from high poverty levels, stigma, and social exclusion, poor service provision in old people's homes, and lack of proper care and support from family and the public. In addition, changes in population ageing have also resulted in increased longevity affecting the obligatory responsibilities of the state and the family to meet individual needs in caregiving adequately. READ MORE
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12. Sustainable livelihood for farmers : A study presenting both challenges and opportunities for local small-scale farmers in Alluriquin, Ecuador
University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikationAbstract : The primary sector is of high importance to the economy and wellbeing of many countries. This is especially true for Ecuador, where 51 percent of the population living in rural areas earn their living through agriculture, livestock and fishing activities. READ MORE
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13. “ESTAMOS ESQUECIDOS”A case study for capabilities in the perspective of small-scale vegetable producers in Southeastern Brazil
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Global food supply chains have drastically changed over the last decades. Whereas some international firms embedded in the international markets are on the cutting edge of food production processes and technology, small-scale producers do not always experience the same opportunity in accessing such global value chains. READ MORE
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14. Microbial ecosystem analysis of biochar-enriched soil in Kenya using microfluidic soil models
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : Healthy soil is rich in diverse microbial life, and a healthy microbial ecosystem is crucial for any well-functioning agriculture. Soil microbes are essential for organic decomposition and nutrient recycling in the soil, which make nutrients available for agricultural crops. READ MORE
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15. Jag mötte inte Lassie, men flera andra vallhundar inom det svenska lantbruket
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Den här texten handlar om arbetande hundar i det svenska lantbruket. Genom intervjuer och observationer av fem personer och deras hundar diskuteras hundens närvaro i lantbruket genom begreppen icke-mänsklig aktör, relation och värderingar. READ MORE