Essays about: "value chain in agriculture"

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1. 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 studier

   Author : Álvar González Bujedo; [2023-02-09]
   Keywords : ICT; Digital Services; Rural Development; Economic Growth; Poverty Alleviation; Social Practice Theory; Site Analysis; Participant Observation.;

   Abstract : 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

3. 2. 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 Economics

   Author : Madeleine Gillheimer; [2023]
   Keywords : Food waste; production losses; primary production; triple bottom line; decision theory; garbage can model;

   Abstract : 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

4. 3. Legumes as protein-based alternatives to meat: A case study of Färsodlarna and Stacky’s

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Hilda Nilsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Legumes; Multi-Level Perspective; Plant-Based Products; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Food System; Sustainability Transition;

   Abstract : The urgent action needed to achieve the goals within the Paris Agreement and restrict the increase of global warming to 1,5 degrees calls for adaptation across the whole of society. One way to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions is to enable a transition towards a sustainable food system, from meat products to more plant-based products including the consumption of more legumes. READ MORE

5. 4. The Impact of Data-Sharing Technology on Farmers’ Sustainability Work : a study of Arla’s climate calculation tool

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Annie Emilsson; Martin Fornander; [2023]
   Keywords : Data-sharing; Sustainability; Sustainable Agriculture; Agricultural Data; Arla Foods; Triple Bottom Line; Sustainability Reporting; Benchmarking;

   Abstract : The food industry and agriculture are facing pressure to implement sustainable processes and reduce environmental impact while meeting the needs of a growing population. The European Union has adopted the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, putting pressure on corporations to adopt more sustainable practises and become more sustainable. READ MORE

6. 5. Optimization of Bacterial Strains and Development of Fermented Seaweed

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik

   Author : Eleni Milopoulou; [2022]
   Keywords : fermentation; lactic acid bacteria; seaweed; cultivation; bacterial growth; applied microbiology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

   Abstract : This study aimed to understand the exploitation of bacterial strains used in various combinations to assist in the fermentation of seaweeds. The topic stems from the need to consider the valorization of seaweeds due to their abundance in natural habitats as well as their use as an innovative and sustainable food. READ MORE