Essays about: "swedish crop farmers"

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  1. 1. The effect of knowledge on farmers’ intercropping adoption decisions : the perspective of Swedish farmers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Frida Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Adoption; adoption intensity; double-hurdle model; knowledge; intercropping;

    Abstract : Intercropping is sustainable from both an economic and environmental point of view since it can increase yields, decrease input costs, make efficient use of available growth resources, increase crop biodiversity and natural biodiversity, suppress pests and diseases, and reduce land degradation. This makes the uptake of the practice important for future sustainable agricultural. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lindmalva i sockerbetor : ett framtida ogräs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Frederik Falck; [2023]
    Keywords : Abutilon theophrasti Medik; Beta vulgaris; biologi; Conviso One; förebyggande åtgärder; herbicider; mekanisk bekämpning; ogräsbekämpning; reproduktion;

    Abstract : Lindmalva (Abutilon theophrasti Medik) är ett sommarannuellt örtogräs som kan leda till kraftiga skördesänkningar i sockerbetor. Svenska betodlare har hittills varit förskonade mot lindmalvan och det har enbart rapporterats om enstaka fynd. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Development and Testing of Low-Cost Heat Transfer Enhancements for Solar Dryers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Hoda Mahmoodi; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar dryer; Bhutan; Drying rate; Solar absorber; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the mountainous regions of Bhutan and Nepal, post-harvest losses cause significant challenges for producers. Open air sun drying is usually used by farmers to preserve their produce. There are many disadvantages to this method. READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimalt pH-värde i åkermark för en effektiv växtproduktion : vilka rekommendationer finns i andra nordeuropeiska länder?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Kristina Wigfeldt; [2023]
    Keywords : mål-pH; kalkning; jordarter; grödor;

    Abstract : En effektiv, lönsam och hållbar växtproduktion vill de flesta lantbrukare i alla länder uppnå. Det är av största vikt att sträva efter ett optimalt pH då det är en variabel som påverkar de flesta kemiska reaktioner och processer i marken. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessing the Eco-efficiency of Swedish Crop Farms and the Role of Subsidies : a Directional Distance Function Approach

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Therese Ratilla; [2023]
    Keywords : Swedish crop farmers; CAP subsidies; FADN; stochastic frontier analysis; multi-output; one-step approach;

    Abstract : The agriculture sector’s contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and its increasing vulnerability to the effects of climate change warrants assessments considering not only on-farm productivity but also the industry’s environmental sustainability. Utilizing the concept of eco-efficiency, this study analyzes the environmental performance of Swedish crop farms by incorporating farm-level GHG emissions as an undesirable output in the production function. READ MORE