Browsing Master's theses (Noragric) by Subject "VDP::Agriculture and fishery disciplines: 900"
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A critical perspective on the global political ecology of aquaculture and sustainability
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis takes a critical view of the perspective and discourse of UN and FAO on sustainable fed aquaculture by analysing the “World Ocean Assessment of United Nations” and the FAO “Report on the State of the World’s ... -
Local institutions responses to climate governance policies in adaptation to climate change : a case of small scale farmers in Alego Usonga-Siaya County in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2016-11-21)Alego Usonga-Siaya County in Kenya can be considered a climate change vulnerable area with larger population dependent on substance and rain-fed farming and other social-economic activities. Drawing on national climate ... -
"Our tuna, our wealth, our future" : ensuring sustainability and social justice in the tuna fisheries of the Western-Central Pacific
(Master thesis, 2016-02-19)Several species targeted by global fisheries have suffered declines due to increased fishing efforts and more sophisticated fishing technology since the late 1980s. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United ... -
The quality of Cocoa Pod Husk Biochar produced with the “Kon-tiki” kiln technology, and its effect as a soil enhancer on the growth rate of cocoa seedlings
(Master thesis, 2021)A study was conducted to investigate the potential of cocoa pod husk as feedstock for biochar production using the “Kon-tiki” kiln. The effect of cocoa pod husk biochar (CPHB) as a soil enhancer, was tested in particular ... -
Understanding socio-economic challenges facing smallholder farmers in Gondokoro, Central Equatoria State (South Sudan)
(Master thesis, 2017)Smallholder farmers in Gondokoro of Central Equatoria state (now Jubek state) have failed to increase food production due to socio-economic challenges. This study was designed to identify critical factors that hinder ...