Essays about: "urban farming"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 226 essays containing the words urban farming.

1. 16. Farming off the food crisis : exploring practitioners of agroecology in Ireland

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Ema Kotarski; [2022]
   Keywords : alternative food systems; agroecology; alternative agricultural practices; alternative food producers; Ireland; rural development; agriculture;

   Abstract : The many negative environmental and socioeconomic issues tied to practices of industrial agriculture have led to increased interests in alternative food systems (AFSs) to improve the social and ecological conditions of food production. Agroecology as one example of an alternative agricultural practice seeks to achieve these goals but is highly context dependent. READ MORE

3. 17. 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 kommunikation

   Author : Olivia Adolfsson; [2022]
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   Abstract : 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

4. 18. Analysis of Vertical Farming Business Model : Swegreen Case Study

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Bahareh Maleki; [2022]
   Keywords : vertical farming VF ; business model canvas; business model; SWOT analysis; hydroponic agriculture; urban agriculture; in-store farming;

   Abstract : The world's population is projected to increase to 9 billion by 2050 according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO (2020), and this growth in the earth's population is anticipated to put great pressure on the existing natural resources. It will increase food demand which would intensify agricultural production. READ MORE

5. 19. Heritage cereals : tasty and sustainable? : acceptance and important qualities of heritage cereals

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Malin Ekblad; [2022]
   Keywords : heritage cereals; consumer awareness; consumer acceptance; consumer preference; food quality;

   Abstract : Heritage cereals, a group of cereals that have not been subjected to modern crop breeding, have been getting attention due to their generally high genetic diversity, traits like high drought and disease tolerance as well as high nutritional values. Knowledge about how consumers relate to heritage cereals in Sweden is limited, and therefore this thesis aims to, firstly, explore acceptance, awareness and preferences among a specific consumer group; students in the agriculture program at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and, secondly, quality perception in relation to heritage cereals among consumers, bakers and retailers, in a Swedish context. READ MORE

6. 20. Stadsbruk : i vilken mån kan Malmö kompensera för den åkermark som förstörs

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Izabelle Borg Nilsson; Madeleine Funck; [2022]
   Keywords : stadsbruk; urbanisering; lantbruk; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : Title: Urban farming- To what degree can Malmö compensate for destroying arable land Seminar date: 2022-03-xx Course: EX0845: Bachelor thesis in Landscape architecture, Undergraduate Level, 15 Credits Advisor: Love Silow Authors: Izabelle Borg Nilsson, Madeleine Funck Keywords: Urban farming, sustainability, urbanization, agriculture Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is that through qualitative research contribute the reader with information about how and if cities can compensate for the arable land it uses for expanding and urbanization and if it can be done through urban farming. Furthermore, we intend to investigate if and what urban farming can offer a city. READ MORE