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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"conventional agriculture"”.
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Controlled environment agriculture vs. conventional agriculture: the break-even point
… the feasibility of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), or vertical farming, in six Canadian cities. Using available literature, data from model-based simulations were extrapolated and analysed against the backdrop of local Canadian energy grids. Scenarios ranging from 6,173 kWhe per …
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Assessing policy and institutional change's influence on alternative agriculture in Zimbabwe since 1980
… in Zimbabwe are advocating for alternative agriculture as a better form of agriculture compared to conventional agriculture in order to increase agricultural productivity, as well as address challenges such as climate change, erratic rainfall patterns, and environmental degradation. The …
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Organic farming in Thailand: case studies on chemical-free vegetable production in Chiangmai, Thailand : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science (International Rural Development) at Lincoln University
… chemical-free vegetable farming (CFA), mixed agriculture (MA) and conventional agriculture (CA), were interviewed. The study found that profit maximisation was the first priority in the farmers' goals in all production categories. Lower CFA production costs were also a reason for farmers to …
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Perennial pathways: Planning and establishment practices for edible agroforestry
Agriculture faces the unprecedented task of feeding a world population of 9 billion people by 2050 while simultaneously avoiding harmful environmental and social effects. One effort to meet this challenge has been organic farming, with outcomes that are generally positive. However, a number of …
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Belowground impacts of regenerative agriculture in a South African seed production system
Intensive agriculture, that is environmentally detrimental, is a serious global problem. Widespread deforestation as a means to expand agricultural areas, and the overuse of agrochemicals causes rapid biodiversity loss, large scale soil erosion and agroecosystems to become stuck in negative …
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Implications of conservation agriculture narratives on environmental conservation in Chibombo,Zambia
… is on transforming the agricultural system from conventional to conservation agriculture (CA). This study examined the linkages between conservation agriculture narratives and environmental conservation in terms of forest conservation; soil moisture; weeds and agro-biodiversity in Chibombo by …
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Towards a unity of ecology and ordinary ethics : on everyday life and aspirations to live sustainably in a permaculture community
Conventional agriculture is a significant contributor to climate change, itself a socially driven ecological phenomenon. Until recently, however, social science has only just begun to engage intensely with the relationship between agriculture and global climate change and also on developing a …
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A novel bioactive peptide from the defensive skin secretion of the wild green mountain frog, <i>Odorrana livida</i>
… on traditional antibiotics in medical treatment, conventional agriculture and intensive breeding industries, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are now regarded as promising antibiotic substitutes due to their novel structures, multi-target mechanisms, low propensity for resistance development and …
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Are the Old Ways New Again?: Local Farmers Practicing Civic Agriculture in Southwest Missouri
… toward farmers' markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) projects and other outlets where consumers can purchase local foods. Much of the existing social science research on this topic focuses on consumers' motivations. Few studies examine farmers' perspectives and the methods they use …
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Landscape effects on bumble bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) colony performance and fitness in New York State
… in four common landscapes (natural, suburban, conventional agriculture, and organic agriculture). In the summers of 2016 and 2017, 64 commercial bumble bee colonies were deployed across 16 sites (4 in each landscape) and their growth (weight and bee abundance) and fitness (caste production), …
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Implementing precision agriculture in the oil palm industry: a case of oil palm management system (OPAMS)
Sustainable agriculture slowly replaces the conventional agriculture practice as due to the need of having sustainable agriculture management to address mainly food scarcity issue over the world; and at a micro-level it’s advancement of technological means in order to adapt to the macro environment …
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Urban Agriculture Stormwater Management in California Cities
… California are beginning to incorporate urban agriculture into their land use designations. Prompted by residents and local organizations, cities are hoping to capture the benefits that urban agriculture provides. Research has shown that urban agriculture renews and beautifies neighborhoods, …
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Hydroponic container farms : validation of a building energy model and its integration in urban design
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems, or plant factories, have developed within the urban context following efforts to expand local food production and provide an alternative to conventional agriculture with lower rates of greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption. One urban CEA …
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ENHANCED SOIL STRUCTURING BENEATH WHITE CLOVER AND ITS IMPACT ON NUTRIENT TRANSPORT
… viable alternative to the N-demanding conventional system, and a possible solution to reduce the environmental impacts of nitrate leaching from agricultural land. There are, however, potentially negative impacts associated with improving soil aggregation through the use of clover that …
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Understanding the socio-economic contributions of different wildlife ranching business models in South Africa
… (i.e., biltong and trophy), mixed wildlife-agriculture, wildlife breeding and trophy hunting-game meat business models. On average, trophy hunting and ecotourism focused business models were found to make greater economic contributions, through high upfront capital investment and operating …
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Closing the loop: Assessing the viability and environmental risks of human excreta-derived fertilizers in sustainable food systems
… Currently, most food production is done through conventional agriculture which relies on synthetic fertilizers. While synthetic fertilizers help to sustain food production, their use is not always sustainable and the reliance on them can lead to contamination of soil and water. Moreover, their …
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Bringing regulation to the fore of food regime theory: The neoliberal model of development in agriculture and beyond in theory and practice
… regime as the neoliberal model of development in agriculture (NMD in agriculture); and also discuss a possible democratic, counter-hegemonic post-neoliberal model of development in agriculture. The development of this conceptual framework enables the identification of regime and regulatory aspects …
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Biomass Crops in Marginal Lands.
… extension of land in Europe less suitable for conventional agriculture. This land has been either abandoned for its low productivity, or it is used as grassland. No-food biomass crops can provide abundant renewable feedstocks for the production of high added-value bio-based commodities and …
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Physiological and production evaluation of different populations of sicilian wheat landraces [Valutazione fisiologica e produttiva di diverse popolazioni di varietà locali di frumento Siciliano]
La crescente considerazione per l’agricoltura sostenibile e la sicurezza alimentare sottolinea l’importanza delle varietà autoctone che sono tipi di grano tradizionali che non sono stati geneticamente modificati nei tempi moderni. Questi grani, noti per le loro radici storiche, le caratteristiche …