Blar i Master's theses (IPV) på forfatter "Breland, Tor Arvid"
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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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Økt norskandel av mathvete : en undersøkende studie om perspektiver fra hele verdikjeden
Hannestad, Kyrre (Master thesis, 2022)The proportion of Norwegian food wheat is varying. The weather conditions make it challenging to cultivate wheat in Norway and the market is supplied with imported grain every year. The production of wheat accounts for a ...