Essays about: "related literature in agriculture"

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1. 1. TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE IN AGRICULTURE FOR ADAPTATION/ RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE: HIGH MOUNTAIN ASIA

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Dulani Lavanya Samarasekara Witharana; [2023-06-22]
   Keywords : climate change adaptation; resilient agroecosystems; Hindu Kush Himalaya; indigenous knowledge; traditional farming; traditional ecological knowledge;

   Abstract : Mountain agricultural systems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are in a unique position to contribute to promoting nature-based solutions in adaptation and resilience to climate change since they are least impacted by the influence of commercial high-production agriculture. This study aims to explore currently available literature for evidence of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) based agriculture in the HKH region and analyse their contribution to region and location specific climate change adaptation. READ MORE

3. 2. The Impact of Oat and Fruit Consumption on Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Johanna Margaretha Schilder; [2023]
   Keywords : short-chain fatty acids; SCFAs; diet; gas chromatography; serum; mice; applied nutrition and food chemistry; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

   Abstract : This study explored the importance of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in maintaining gut health and how different diets affect their levels. Blood plasma and serum samples from mice subjected to two intervention studies on oats and fruits were analysed to determine SCFA concentrations. READ MORE

4. 3. Upscaling agroecology in Sweden : a participatory-backcasting approach to investigate top-down measures for promoting an agroecological transition of the Swedish agricultural system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Pablo Ratti; [2023]
   Keywords : Agroecology; transition; top-down; scenario; participatory policies;

   Abstract : Alongside its important contribution to the increase of yields, industrial agriculture has also generated environmental, social and economical negative side effects. Moreover, the forecasted growth of the world’s population puts more pressure for solutions on how to increase food supply while reducing the negative effects of the current agricultural system. READ MORE

5. 4. The Impacts of Climate Change on the Livelihoods of Small-Scale Traders in Zambia: A Case Study of Cross-Border Traders in Kazungula District

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Saidi Victor Phiri; [2023]
   Keywords : Vulnerability; climate change; cross-border trader; and livelihoods; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Climate change is one of the global problems that the world is facing today. Previous studies have shown that climate change has negatively affected the livelihoods of the vulnerable population. However, understanding climate change is usually influenced by how it affects a person’s livelihood. READ MORE

6. 5. Analysis of Vertical Farming Business Model : Swegreen Case Study

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Bahareh Maleki; [2022]
   Keywords : vertical farming VF ; business model canvas; business model; SWOT analysis; hydroponic agriculture; urban agriculture; in-store farming;

   Abstract : The world's population is projected to increase to 9 billion by 2050 according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO (2020), and this growth in the earth's population is anticipated to put great pressure on the existing natural resources. It will increase food demand which would intensify agricultural production. READ MORE