Browsing Master's theses (IPM) by Subject "VDP::Social science: 200::Economics: 210"
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Contribution of cacao ( Theobroma cacao) agroforestry systems to the household economy of small-scale producers in Central America: the case of Bocas del Toro, Panama
(Master thesis, 2012-04-20)Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is the main cash crop of Ngöbe-Buglé indigenous communities in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Their traditional polycultures include many other food crops for family consumption, but there is no actual ... -
Discourse analysis of local and global food supply chains in Catalonia : a case study for the GLAMUR project
(Master thesis, 2014-02-11)The study about food supply chains assumes the responsibility to take in account all different visions about food systems, argued by four distinguish spheres: Market, Public, Policy and for ultimate, the Scientific sphere. ... -
Finance challenges and possible alternatives for direct market farmers: A Portland, Oregon Case Study
(Master thesis, 2011-12-02)An ‘alternative economic space’ consisting of direct agricultural markets and small farmers is currently emerging within the US. For many, the increasing consumer interest in and success of direct agricultural markets and ... -
Njavara, a medicinal rice : an exploration of the changing production and consumption system
(Master thesis, 2012-11-09)Njavara is an ancient rice variety that has been cultivated in Kerala for its medicinal properties for over 2500 years. Over the last few decades, the Njavara rice chain has changed as new actors have entered the system, ...