Blar i Brage NMBU på forfatter "Breland, Tor Arvid"
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Reading what farmers write : an agroecological exploration of three farmers/authors’ proposals to develop ecological, productive and profitable farm enterprises
Domingues Costa, José (Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Writings of successful ‘alternative’ farmers have generated much interest among aspiring farmers, media and the general public. Research in food systems, however, seems to have paid little attention to such cases. Should ... -
Reimagining the university through innovative student roles : the case of design for society
Akdos, Idil (Master thesis, 2019)Student-centred learning is a paradigm shift, which centralises the needs and learning interests of students and explores student’s active learning and involvement in the learning process. While this approach positions the ... -
Revaluing residues : effects of composts and vermicomposts from corn, fig and citrus residues on the development of Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lavandula angustifolia L.
Ryan, Michael Dorn (Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Intensive agricultural production generates large quantities of organic waste and residue worldwide. Health and environmental hazards can result with the improper disposal and accumulation of these materials. Composting ... -
Root trait variation within a wheat/faba bean intercrop system during the early growing stage
Homulle, Zohralyn (Master thesis, 2020)The large genetic diversity present among faba bean has been explored for traits to improve crop performance. Characterising root traits of different faba bean cultivars and their response to neighbouring plants, can ... -
Simulating future climate scenarios : the effect on nitrogen utilization in organic fertilizers on carrot crops
Blindheim, Monica Sofie (Master thesis, 2021)The agricultural industry's impact on biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions necessitates addressing the use of nitrogen (N) in agroecosystems. This study explores the role of organic fertilizers, such as manure, ... -
Social learning in alternative food networks creates pragmatic changes for community based agrarian resource management
Hardy, Rhodri Lloyd (Master thesis, 2016)The need for more sustainable management of natural resources is becoming increasingly important as the global population increases. The implementation of management strategies are showing signs of change as a response to ... -
Soil and Pest Management in French Polynesian Farming Systems and Drivers and Barriers for Implementation of Practices Based on Agroecological Principles
Surchat, Mélanie; Wezel, Alexander; Tolon, Vincent; Breland, Tor Arvid; Couraud, Philippe; Vian, Jean-François (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021) -
Soil particulate organic matter contribution of hairy vetch ecotypes as winter annual legume cover crops
Ibrahim, Mohamed Said (Master thesis, 2017-01-02)Efficient cover crop management provides numerous benefits to the agroecosystems including soil organic matter (SOM) contribution. In the cold climates of the upper Midwest, options of cover crop species that can withstand ... -
Status og potensiale for utvikling av småskala grønsaksproduksjon i Vestland fylke – ei undersøking av interessentinvolvering og interaksjon i matsystemet
Gjelland, Synneva (Master thesis, 2021)Den globale matproduksjon går ei utfordrande tid i møte, og Noreg og Vestland er ikkje i le for trugsmåla som fylgjer med eit skiftande klima. Mykje indikerar ei trong for ein solid og robust matproduksjon nasjonalt, der ... -
The suitability of "the Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation" in a European context
Anthonioz, Agathe (Master thesis, 2021)Agroecology is increasingly being considered to address sustainability issues in current agricultural systems. In order to assess the impacts of this new approach, FAO has developed the Tool for Agroecology Performance ... -
Swiss agricultural policy and the goal of multifunctionality : what experiences can be drawn?
Underdal, Maria Baudonnel (Master thesis, 2017)After the Second World War, a productivist focus has led to agricultural policy stimulating intensification of agriculture, creating overproduction and environmental problems. As a reaction, ‘multifunctionality’ became an ... -
Taming nitrogen : recognizing N2O emissions in fertilization practice
Byers, Erin Elizabeth (Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Atmospheric nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas resulting from an imbalanced global nitrogen cycle. Although agricultural soils emit the majority of anthropogenic N2O, it is rarely considered in soil management practice. ... -
Technical and economic analysis of farming systems engaged in Agri-Environment-Climate measures for pesticide use reduction in Burgundy (France)
Dramez, Benoit (Master thesis, 2019)The European Union has created agri-environmental measures so that some of the European farmers may commit to reducing their environmental impact in exchange for financial compensation. However, little is known about the ... -
The experience of members of European CSAs
Reisman, Erica Leigh (Master thesis, 2018)Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an alternative food system that directly connects consumers with producers. Though in theory CSA ameliorates some of the negative environmental, social, and economic impacts of ... -
The role of values in no deforestation policies
Mortimer, Roisin (Master thesis, 2017)Since 2013, many companies have made commitments to ensure their supply chain is not linked to deforestation, known as No Deforestation Policies (NDPs). Despite the development of tools to implement NDPs, deforestation is ... -
The suitability of using FAO’s Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation (TAPE) in a Norwegian context
Hansdotter, Sara Charlotta (Master thesis, 2022)The present agri-food system, in Norway and globally, is facing severe challenges when it comes to ecological, economic, and social sustainability. To retain the presumptions for future generations to flourish on earth, ... -
Towards increased use of IPM : an investigation of Norwegian grain farmers' pest management practices and decision processes
Steiro, Åsmund Lægreid (Master thesis, 2018)The last decade, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has become mandatory in many European countries, but implementation on farm level is lagging and evidence for the barriers and driving forces is lacking. The goal of this ... -
Transformative education in agroecology: student, teacher, and client involvement in colearning
Francis, Charles Andrew; Nicolaysen, Anna Marie; Lieblein, Geir; Breland, Tor Arvid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Educational methods have evolved rapidly in agroecology, which is a complex and holistic field without a long history or the formal tradition of any single academic discipline. Definitions of agroecology have evolved from ... -
What works? : learning and social inclusion initiatives at Norwegian community supported farms
Haugen, Ingvild (Master thesis, 2019)Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) integrates consumers in farm responsibility, risk, and harvest. In Norway, some Community Supported Farms (CSFs) also provide learning and social inclusion initiatives (LIIs), comparable ... -
Which is the future for ICTs-based services in agricultural extension in India?
Vouters, Marianne (Master thesis, 2017)This report aims to deliver a state-of-the-art of new opportunities in information dissemination in rural India. Today, agricultural information transfer mechanisms are mostly generated by the public agricultural extension ...