Essays about: "sustainable dairy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 85 essays containing the words sustainable dairy.

  1. 1. Heritability of methane emission in Swedish Red cattle in northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Lucy Chipondoro; [2024]
    Keywords : methane emission; heritability; swedish Red cattle; dairy cow;

    Abstract : Dairy cattle contribute a significant proportion of greenhouse gases (GHG), mainly methane (CH4), among other livestock species. Methane has a negative impact on climate; therefore, its reduction is a top priority for a sustainable dairy production system. READ MORE

  3. 2. How commercialization rate impacts the profits of dairy farms in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jens Mårtensson; [2024]
    Keywords : Smallholder farmer; Milk production; Economic development; Agricultural productivity; Poverty reduction; Livestock management;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between farm profitability and commercialization rates among smallholder farmers in Kenya. Through an analysis of data from 453 farms, the research examines several factors, including milk production, household size, education level, and livestock ownership, that can affect commercialization rate and dairy profit. READ MORE

  4. 3. From farm to food waste? : Opportunities and limitations for a circular economy in the cow milk and oat drink industries

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Linnea Fundberg; Zandra Hedlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; food waste; supply chain managment; oat drink; dairy; sustainability;

    Abstract : The purpose of our thesis is to determine to what extent the cow milk and oat drink industries can implement a circular economy according to Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s definition. In addition, we will discuss the impact on the overall sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mot ett mer hållbart lantbruk : En kartläggning av hur livsmedelsaktörer arbetar med miljömässig hållbarhet på gårdsnivå.

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Charlie Simonsson; Julia Arvidsson; [2023]
    Keywords : synergier; hållbart lantbruk; hållbar utveckling; livsmedelssektorn; Synergies; agriculture; sustainability; sustainable development; food sector; Science Based Targets; hållbarhet; intressentteorin; marknadsmix; legitimitet;

    Abstract : Förhöjda havsnivåer, extremväder, översvämningar och skogsbränder är några av de konsekvenser som hotar vår planet på grund av klimatförändringarna. Denna oroande utveckling har lett till en ökad uppmärksamhet kring hållbar utveckling, inte bara i Sverige utan även globalt. READ MORE

  6. 5. Arbetsmiljö och djurvälfärd på små mjölkgårdar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Linnéa Follinger; [2023]
    Keywords : arbetsmiljö; djurvälfärd; mindre mjölkgårdar;

    Abstract : Det har setts en tydlig minskning av antalet företag med mjölkkor i Sverige, det är framför allt de mindre gårdarna som har minskat i antal. Denna minskning skulle kunna påverka Sveriges livsmedelsförsörjning under krissituationer. READ MORE