Blar i Master’s theses (BioVit) på forfatter "Breland, Tor Arvid"
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Assessing the sustainability of Geographical Indications in the dairy and cheese sectors : a participatory action research within the PDO Maroilles cheese
Attard, Perrine (Master thesis, 2021)The actual contribution of Geographical Indications (GIs) to sustainable development (SD) is a topic that is gaining increasing attention in the context of growing societal and political pressures. While empirical knowledge ... -
The assessment of urban and peri-urban agriculture in Kumasi metropolis, Ghana
Anokye, Kenneth Darko (Master thesis, 2019)Presently, half of the world’s population lives in urban areas and the rate of urban development is expected to remain the same in this 21st century, with most of the growth taking place in the developing world. The ... -
Barriers to Crop Diversification Practices in the European Union: A Narrative Synthesis
Brannan, Timothy (Master thesis, 2021)Crop diversification covers different farm-level practices such as extending crop rotations, intercropping, multicropping, and strip cropping. Irrespective of the well-documented farmlevel and societal benefits derived ... -
Creating a typology of U.S. organic grain farmers using reduced tillage
Bhérer-Breton, Paule (Master thesis, 2020)Despite an increasing number of studies demonstrating the feasibility and value of integrating reduced tillage practices into organic cropping systems, adoption of these practices has been slow, with tillage and cultivation ... -
Developing a soft systems methodology for comparing the sustainability performances of ecologically active concrete to those of the traditionally used stone as scour protection material
D'Orazio, Maria (Master thesis, 2020)Sustainability is one of the ‘hottest’ topics of our times: governments, scientists and public opinion have all been actively involved in the conversation for decades now, and, as a consequence, also companies are experiencing ... -
Development of winter wheat and weeds in organic reduced tillage
Hofmeijer, Merel Adriana Johanna (Master thesis, 2014)No-tillage and reduced tillage are soil conservation techniques directed to reduce soil erosion and to enhance soil fertility. These techniques are adopted into conventional agriculture where weeds are controlled with ... -
An exploratory study of the behavior of horses performing weed control in vineyards : Caract-Equivigne project
Crombez, Lea Daniele Jeanne Paule (Master thesis, 2022)In this master's thesis, we have elaborated an ethogram of draught horses plowing down ridges in the vineyard by observing videos of these horsing working, and by providing the most precise definitions and illustrations ... -
Exploring challenges and opportunities of an agricultural territory using Life Cycle Assessment
Borghino, Noélie (Master thesis, 2019)Biomass of agricultural origin (BAO) has many uses and results from human activities in a specific context. Its management should consider the associated environmental impacts. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardized ... -
Indicators of sustainability in Mediterranean olive value chains: Building knowledge for the transition to sustainable food systems Thesis conducted within the frame of the SNF-funded project “Deliberative diets: Connecting producers and consumers to value the sustainability of Swiss food system scenarios”
Blissett, Kimberley Annastacia (Master thesis, 2023)The olive value chain is a cornerstone of the socio-cultural, economic, and environmental landscape of the Mediterranean region. The industry is a major source of employment and income in rural communities. In recent years, ... -
Investigating the need for and interest in offering honey bee pollination services in apple production : perspectives from growers and beekeepers in Midt-Telemark, Norway
Western, Birgitte Berg (Master thesis, 2020)Studies show that having an abundance of honey bees, Apis mallifera, can increase yield and quality in fruit production. Managed honey bee pollination services may be a contributing factor to agricultural productivity. ... -
Mapping agroecology initiatives in Austria and Germany
Brumer, Anna Théodora (Master thesis, 2021)Transforming food systems is necessary to address the global issues of severe biodiversity loss, hunger and malnutrition, as well as the consequences of the rapidly advancing climate change. Agroecology as a systemic ... -
Market gardening on micro-farms in the French Alps : the case of Beaufortain, France
Lamy, Déborah Simone Jeanne (Master thesis, 2022)The Beaufortain is an alpine valley, located in Savoie, internationally known for the production of Beaufort PDO cheese since 1968. The arrival of the Projet Alimentaire Territorial (PAT) in 2020 has set in motion a ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ...