Essays about: "thesis in agriculture development"
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1. Participation, Empowerment and Power Dynamics in the Digitalisation of Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa; Ethnographic Research on the Smallholder Farmers’ Use of Mobile Platforms for Agricultural Development in Kenya
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Information and Communication Technologies, such as mobile phones, are hoped to contribute to rural development and poverty alleviation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based on that mobile platforms bundle diverse digital services, including financing, marketing, and value chain management, they are supposed to be of support to smallholder farmers. READ MORE
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2. ”Många skärmar blir det” : digitaliseringens inverkan på svenska lantarbetares arbetsförhållanden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Lantarbetarnas arbetsförhållanden påverkas i allt större utsträckning av den digitalisering som accelererat sedan 1990-talet. Jordbruket har genomgått en stor omställning i och med införandet av digitala verktyg vilket resulterar i förändringar inom arbetsmiljö, arbetsbelastning och kunskapskrav. READ MORE
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3. How is triple bottom line thinking included in small-firm decision making? – A study of potato farmers in Östergötland, Sweden : hur påverkas potatisproduktionen av kvalitetskrav?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Earlier research has shown a lack of studies on waste in agriculture production. Therefore, there is a need for improved screening for the cause of wastage in primary production. In addition, more research is required on how quality requirements and norms affect wastage and how waste can be prevented. READ MORE
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4. The effect of high pressure homogenization on emulsions containing oat β-glucan : a study of viscosity, stability and molecular weight
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : This master thesis project has been conducted in cooperation with Lantmännen AB who are producers of PromOat® - an oat β-glucan powder concentrate. The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the properties of emulsions containing PromOat® oat β-glucan, focusing on the viscosity, stability, and molecular weight before and after high pressure homogenization (HPH) at pressures of 100, 150 and 200 bars. READ MORE
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5. The Uptake of Vertical Farming Practices : a case study on Tatton Agriculture Park in Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : This thesis provides insights into the opportunities and barriers surrounding the uptake of vertical farming practices in Kenya, specifically in the context of Tatton Agriculture Park. The findings contribute with existing knowledge on vertical farming and highlight the importance of addressing financial constraints and raising awareness to promote further uptake. READ MORE