Blar i Master's theses (Noragric) på emneord "Agriculture"
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Alternative food networks : the case of CSA in Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is an alternative food network (AFN) connecting producers and consumers, while also providing possibilities for consumers to be directly involved with food production. This study ... -
Conservation through intensification : adoption of agricultural technologies introduced by a REDD project in Kondoa, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2019)One of nine REDD pilot projects was implemented in Kondoa District. This pilot project had been managed by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) from 2010 to 2014. The aim of the project was to achieve strict forest ... -
Effectiveness of agroecological practices in creating resilience to climatic variability in Colombia : the Amazon Chagra
(Master thesis, 2019)Indigenous farmers of the high Amazon region in Colombia are acknowledged for the development of traditional agroecological practices that are very open and dynamic. These self-sufficient food systems are known as “Chagra”, ... -
Expanding the corporate food regime : the southern agricultural growth corridor of Tanzania. Current and potential implications for rural households
(Master thesis, 2014-12-12)It is widely agreed that agriculture will remain a key foundation in efforts to reduce poverty, achieve food security and improve the environment worldwide. However, what type of agricultural development that is best suited ... -
Farm households’ adoption of Ecofarm integrated agricultural technologies and potential economic effects on livelihoods in Segou, Mopti and Koulikoro regions of Mali
(Master thesis, 2012-10-18)ABSTRACT Food production among the majority of agro-pastoral households in rural Mali are hampered by low rainfall, infertile soil, and extreme poverty. To improve productivity and enhance livelihood, the Drylands ... -
Food, fuel and fury : democratising a sustainable economy through community based food networks in North East Brazil
(Master thesis, 2016)This research analyses political structures and discourses surrounding the complex relationship between food, fossil fuels, and economic redistribution. It highlights and explores two competing agricultural development ... -
Living with climate change : vulnerability and adaptation in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
(Master thesis, 2020)The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is a region considered to be among the most exposed to climate change hazards in a global context. When the climate and conditions for farming are changing considerably, adaptation ... -
Sustainability in agriculture : a qualitative study of how agtech startups in Norway contribute
(Master thesis, 2020)The purpose of this study is to analyse the contributions to sustainable agriculture from the agtech companies on the rise in Norway. Agtech is a growing sector in agriculture focusing on innovative technology to improve ... -
The use of mobile phones in the extension and advisory service in Rwanda
(Master thesis, 2019)Agriculture plays a crucial role in most developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, as it has an essential impact on the economy, food security and poverty. Extension and advisory service (EAS) is established as an important ...