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Inventorying resources: an application to product–oriented agriculture
Different resources are necessary in the new, product–oriented agricultural environment. This article explores the question of what information is best suited for strategic analysis and strategy formulation for firms involved in product–oriented agriculture. This article will draw upon theoretical literature from general management and interviews with agricultural producers to develop a new ...
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Family as an autonomous institution for local agricultural resources governance: discourse on organic agriculture development in the mountains of Nepal
This paper focuses on the institutional dynamics of family–led organic farms in the mountains of Nepal. It is based on continuous observations and experiences of local farmers who have dedicated themselves to organic agriculture for a significant period of time. It is found that family–led organic farming can contribute significantly to the sustainable use of local agricultural resources. The ...
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Induced technical and institutional change in tropical agriculture
The author employs a model in which the direction of technical change is induced by changes in relative resource endowments to interpret the trajectories of technical change in both developed and developing country agriculture. An international agricultural research system, an institutional innovation supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), has become ...
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Changing mechanisms of agricultural water use in the urbanization and industrialization of China
The rapid urbanization and industrialization of China in recent years has presented serious challenges for the country in guaranteeing the preservation of agricultural water resources. This study selected four areas in China, each with different water resource and social development conditions. The relationship between the processes of urbanization and industrialization and recent ...
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Innovation and commercialisation in the Canadian bioproducts industry
Industrial biotechnology is an emerging industry in which firms are developing novel alternatives to petroleum–based goods. Canadian–based firms have an opportunity to capitalise on the availability of biomass from Canadian agriculture and Canada's broad resource base. However, complexity of the product development process coupled with immaturity of this industry means little is currently known ...
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GoRoSoBo: an overall control diagram to improve the efficiency of water transport systems in real time
Agriculture plays an important part in the food chain and water resources for agriculture are essential. A problem is that the water transport systems present low efficiencies in practice. Crop yields must be optimized, and the goal of an operational water manager is to deliver water to irrigation sites accurately and efficiently. In order to fulfill this objective, we propose a centralized ...
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Why does the modern agricultural sector need to use smart switches
With the rapid development of technology, smart technology has gradually penetrated into various areas of our lives, and the modern agricultural sector is no exception. As an important part of smart technology, the application of smart switches in modern agriculture is increasingly widespread. So, why does the modern agricultural sector need to use smart switches? 1. Improve agricultural ...
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Modern food supply technology `key to affordable food`
The modernisation of farm-to-market supply chains is important for increasing farmers' income, alleviating poverty, cutting food waste and improving the affordability of food staples, according to the authors of a book. The Quiet Revolution in Staple Food Value Chains: Enter the Dragon, the Elephant, and the Tiger is a joint project by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Food ...
By SciDev.Net
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Investing in people and evidence for sustainable farming
Evaluation of farming systems, new ideas and learning with practitioners should be part of a transformed agriculture. Food security is difficult to pin down. It can be explained simply as access to enough food. But behind that simplicity lies an interconnected web of factors — from food prices to agricultural practices, nutrition, natural resources, technology, trade and social ...
By SciDev.Net
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A systematic overview of urban agriculture in developing countries from an environmental point of view
Urban agriculture can contribute to food security and poverty alleviation in developing countries. It can also help to improve public health and resource management by reusing excreta, wastewater and organic solid waste. This paper presents a systematic overview of urban agriculture in low and middle-income countries and identifies research needs. The cross-cutting issues, especially between ...
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Distorted agricultural prices cause hunger and resources dilapidation
The main objective of this paper is to present facts and arguments trying to prove that price distortion has been the main reason for the dilapidation of human and physical resources all over the world. In some countries, farmers sell their products at prices below their real cost. In these countries, most often, family labour and equipment depreciation are not accounted as real costs. The ...
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Irrigating Corn
Irrigating Corn for Sustainable Agriculture: A Path to Profitability With modern agriculture practices rapidly depleting resources and damaging ecosystems, there is a growing need to adopt sustainable methods of farming to ensure long-term profitability in the industry. One such method that has caught the attention of farmers worldwide is irrigating corn. This ancient technique has proven to be ...
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The maya footprint: soil resources of chunchucmil, yucatán, Mexico
This study explored and characterized soil physical and chemical properties to determine how the ancient Maya of Chunchucmil, Yucatán, Mexico, fed themselves. Our objectives were to examine the soil resources and the areas of agricultural importance surrounding Chunchucmil and to search for evidence of agricultural intensification of soils by night soil and charcoal amendments. The C isotopic ...
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Harnessing Agricultural Waste for Sustainable Agricultural Development
IntroductionCharcoal, a ubiquitous element in households and industries alike, has long been associated with deforestation and environmental degradation. However, a paradigm shift is underway as we explore the transformative potential of utilizing agricultural waste for charcoal production. This article delves into the impact of this innovative approach on sustainable agricultural development, ...
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Non-trade concerns in WTO trade negotiations: legal and legitimate reasons for revising the "box" system
The extent to which non-trade concerns fit with the overall, long-term WTO Doha Agenda objective "to establish a fair and market-oriented trading system for world agricultural trade" is considered from both a legal and economic viewpoint. Human rights guarantees in United Nations covenants related to non-trade concerns are evaluated in light of WTO rules. Proposals are presented for a ...
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An overview of microfinance and the environmental sustainability of smallholder agriculture
The interest and growth in microfinance have burgeoned during the last two decades with the involvement of both private and public sector agencies. As a result of the interest in this sector, microfinance services have grown rapidly. However, little attention has been given to the environmental impacts of microcredit, or ways to mitigate those impacts. This is of particular concern in a rural ...
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Regenerative agriculture and climate change
The term “regenerative agriculture” is gaining prominence in climate-related conversations. It dates back to the 1980s when Robert Rodale coined the term, “regenerative organic agriculture” as way to express that organic should be more than simply avoiding chemical inputs. The term has been defined and re-defined by many different authors, sometimes describing very ...
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Introduction to Efficient Manure Management Solution
In the realm of sustainable agriculture, effective manure management is a critical component. As farming practices evolve, so does the need for innovative solutions that not only enhance productivity but also minimize environmental impact. Tianzhong Machinery has emerged as a leading supplier of manure separation systems, providing farmers with cutting-edge technology to revolutionize their ...
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Importance of Sustainable Sourcing and How Technology Helps to Achieve This
Today, sustainable agriculture entails boosting agricultural crop production while maintaining the ecological resources in which they flourish. Gardeners and farmers have debated the clash between sustainable agriculture and energy crop cultivation technologies that allow bioenergy and biomass crops to be grown on agricultural land. The consequences of rising oil prices and the environmental ...
By Farmsio Ltd.
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HDPE Canal Liner for Irrigation Water Project in China
HDPE canal liner is the widely used geomembrane liner products and the essential lining system for the efficient use of water resources due to their features of lowest permeability, excellent anti-seepage and ultra stress crack capacity, etc. More than 45% of water used in the agriculture would be lost due to seepage. HDPE canal liner is an affordable solution to prevent water loss of ...
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