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  1. 1. Sheep rearing in Sweden : a niche with agroecological potential

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

    Author : Leonie Högele; [2022]
    Keywords : sheep; marginality; Sweden; sheep sector; rearing; sustainability;

    Abstract : Sheep production in Sweden is an agricultural sector that today exists merely as a small niche, despite its agroecological potential. Through literature research, a survey and 18 semi-structured interviews, this paper defines the sector’s marginality and attempts to explain it. READ MORE

  3. 2. Milk from minor dairy species : Composition, processing and microbial aspects

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Simon Tobias Höxter; [2021]
    Keywords : minor dairy species; equine milk; horse milk; mare milk; donkey milk; ; red deer milk; camel milk; reindeer milk; moose milk; dairy products;

    Abstract : Milk plays an important part of the diet all around the world and 99 % of the milk consumed by humans comes from bovine, buffalo, sheep, and goat. In addition, some other species are used for milk production, so called minor dairy species. This literature review focused on six minor dairy species, i.e. READ MORE

  4. 3. The process of product development in small agricultural firms : a multiple case study of Swedish lamb producers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Hugo Hultin; Simon Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : agricultural sector; farmers; gotland; new food product development; new product development; NPD process; Sheep farmers; small firms;

    Abstract : This study provides a better understanding of small-scale farmers New Product Development (NPD) processes, what activities farmers undertake within and how they work with NPD processes. NPD plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining competitiveness in many industries and its importance has grown over the years due to changing market conditions, also in the agricultural sector. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainability Assessment for Small Scale Biogas in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

    University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

    Author : Dintani Yudhitya Noorzakiah Naihma; [2017]
    Keywords : household biogas; multi criteria analysis; emission savings; environment benefit; biofertilizer;

    Abstract : The study evaluates sustainability aspects of small scale biogas production in Yogyakarta Province of Indonesia. Growing number of livestock (i.e. READ MORE

  6. 5. Alternative Packaging Insulation Material Solutions for a Meal Kit Subscription Box Industry Leader

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Amy Louise Bredehoft; [2016]
    Keywords : Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis serves as participatory action research with a case study to investigate and test packaging solutions for last mile delivery of food sold online, specifically via the meal kit subscription box industry. The study is done within the context of the case study subject’s product, production, and logistics’ requirements. READ MORE