Essays about: "problems in Agriculture"

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1. 1. The Water-Energy-Agriculture nexus in Jordan : A case study on As-Samra wastewater treatment plant in the LowerJordan River Basin

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Alberto Belda Gonzalez; [2018]
   Keywords : Water-energy-agriculture nexus; Jordan; Lower Jordan River Basin; As-Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant;

   Abstract : Historically, water, energy and agricultural resources have been naturally scarce in Jordan, but current economic, demographic, geopolitical and environmental conditions are aggravating the situation. The influxes of refugees are increasing the already high natural population growth; better economic conditions and living standards are changing consumption and production patterns; surrounding conflicts affect the supply of resources; and negative effects associated to climate change can be noticed already. READ MORE

3. 2. Problems faced by small scale farmers in the dairy sector Pakistan : a case study of Punjab province

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Khwaja Tariq Ziad; [2018]
   Keywords : dairy production; Pakistan; supply chain;

   Abstract : The contribution of livestock in economic development of a country is vital. Pakistan is blessed with abundant natural resources, especially vast agricultural resources on account of its fertile irrigated land, four seasons and glorious history of old traditions of farming. READ MORE

4. 3. Can organic waste fuel the buses in Johannesburg? : A study of potential, feasibility, costs and environmental performance of a biomethane solution for public transport

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik; Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Johanna Niklasson; Linnea Bergquist Skogfors; [2018]
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   Abstract : Like many large cities, Johannesburg faces several sustainability challenges such as unsustainable use of natural resources, emissions contributing to environmental- and waste related problems. The city is a provincial transport centre, and the transport sector is responsible for a large share of the city’s energy demand and emissions. READ MORE

5. 4. Are we there yet? : a case study on SLU carpark management policy

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Filip Jankulovski; [2018]
   Keywords : Campus Alnarp; Campus Ultuna; Campus Umeå; Carpark fee; Carpark management; Employee behaviour; Workplace travel plan; Public transportation;

   Abstract : With the technological advances that has come up since the industrial revolution our standard of living has gone up. With these advances a line of environmental and social problems has emerged. The United Nations has come up with a wide range of sustainable development gaols to help combat these problems. READ MORE

6. 5. Kan mellangrödor bidra till en ökning av naturliga fiender i det europeiska odlingslandskapet?

   University essay from SLU/Department of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Karolina Sahle; [2018]
   Keywords : mellangrödor; biodiversitet; insekter; ekologiska fokusarealer; nyttodjur;

   Abstract : I denna rapport undersöks översiktligt om mellangrödan som ekologisk fokusareal har potential att bidra till ökad mängd nyttodjur i jordbruket. I dagens Europa finns indikationer på att biomassan av flygande insekter minskat med ungefär 75 % de senaste trettio åren. READ MORE