Essays about: "small-scale farming"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 129 essays containing the words small-scale farming.
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11. 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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12. Mushroom cultivation in Temperate Agroforestry : potential Agroforestry practices, growing methods, and native edible saprophytes to Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Traditions of outdoor cultivation of edible fungi in woodland conditions have been practiced in North-East Asia for centuries. This outdoor mushroom production method was exported to North America almost 40 years ago and provides an additional income for small-scale forest farmers, the agroforestry practice closest to woodland conditions. READ MORE
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13. Value chain analysis : Searching for upstream value-adding in the Kenyan seaweed industry
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Growing interest for seaweed derived products in industrial applications have driven demand for tropical seaweeds in recent decades. To take part of this development, Kenya has incorporated a target of expanding its existing yet small-scale seaweed industry through the Kenyan Blue Economy agenda. READ MORE
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14. En blomstrande odling : växtföljdens betydelse för frilandsodlade snittblommor i Sverige.
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Marknaden för snittblommor har ökat markant det senaste decenniet och en stor del importeras via Holland från utvecklingsländer, som Kenya, Ecuador och Colombia Arbetsvillkoren på de här blomsterodlingarna är ofta dåliga med låga löner och tvivelaktig arbetsmiljö. Som motreaktion startade Slow flower-rörelsen i USA för knappt 10 år sedan för att lyfta inhemsk snittblomsproduktion och koppla samman blomsterodlare med konsumenter. READ MORE
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15. Wild bee species and farming practices in horticultural farms in Madrid : finding paths towards agroecological transitions
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Farms and its different management practices have substantial effects on biodiversity, with the consequent impact on the supply of certain ecosystem services such us pollination. Wild bees provide pollination services in small scale horticultural farming, which is key element to determine and improve farm production but also to the maintenance of ecosystem´s diversity. READ MORE