Essays about: "system of rice"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 36 essays containing the words system of rice.

  1. 11. From traditional to modern rice farming methods: A case study on smallholder farmers in the subaks of Gunung Sari village, Bali, Indonesia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Ruby Casellini; [2016]
    Keywords : rice; smallholder; livelihood; gender; technology; traditional; subak; Indonesia; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Historically, smallholder farmers have dominated rice production in the Global South, typically cultivating rice on less than one hectare of land. In Indonesia, rice is the staple crop and is both a political and cultural commodity. READ MORE

  3. 12. Commercial eucalyptus plantations with Taungya system in Lao PDR: analysis of tree root biomass

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Simon Edberg; [2015]
    Keywords : eucalyptus; agroforestry; root development; root system; Southeast Asia;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for wood, fibre and pulp coupled with efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emission has put immense importance on the development of forest plantations. The rapidly growing human population will also face shortage of food, particularly in developing world where agricultural productivity is generally low. READ MORE

  4. 13. Environmental modeling study of water adequacy and yield from an irrigated rice field in Mali.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Amhagiyorgis Tedla; [2015]
    Keywords : CoupModel; Yield; Irrigation rate; Evapotranspiration; Runoff; Nitrogen uptake and leaching;

    Abstract : A process oriented modeling of an irrigated rice field in a semi arid area of Mali has been done with the help of computational tool CoupModel. The model has been used to simulate two levels of irrigation rates, in an attempt to test and see adequacy of a recommended irrigation rate and its environmental impact over the current management. READ MORE

  5. 14. Rush for the 'blue gold'. The governance of agricultural investments influencing the socio-ecological system of the Gambella region, Ethiopia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Kata Molnar; [2014]
    Keywords : Land deals; Resource-based conflicts; Water governance; SES Framework; Ethiopia; Gambella region; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper presents a case study from the Gambella region of Ethiopia, where large-scale land concessions shape the resource system and necessitate adoption of new institutions. Private investors are free from water charges, and have the right to take over already built irrigation structures such as dams or main canals. READ MORE

  6. 15. Exploratory case study of wheat flour and rice packaging in Indonesia - Proposals to develop paper-based packaging system

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Yessica Dwi Ariesta; [2014]
    Keywords : supply chain evaluation; Indonesia; wheat flour; paper-based packaging; packaged rice; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Issue of study: Looking at the lack of strong fibers to form strong paper packaging in Indonesia, there are potentials to introduce Scandinavian long-fibered strong paper bag packaging in Indonesia. Two basic food categories, wheat flour and packaged rice, are chosen as the consumption rate is increasing in Indonesia. READ MORE