Tag: Farming

Community Assessment on Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in California
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Community Assessment on Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in California The paper will include a community assessment on migrant and seasonal farmworkers in California.  Discussion of demographics, e...

Alternative Vegetable Protein Sources for Poultry
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1. Introduction Feed formulation for poultry involves a number of nutritional and economical constituents, the nutritional part includes nutritive value, availabilit...

Weed Control, Sustainability, Hazards and Risks in Sweetpotato Cropping Systems
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: Weed Control, Sustainability, Hazards and Risks in Sweetpotato Cropping Systems Abstract Sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] is one of the most important food crops worldwide and is used for anima...

An Investigation into whether Farm Shops, can be an Alternative to Food Outlets in Angus Scotland?
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: An Investigation into whether Farm Shops, can be an Alternative to Food Outlets in Angus Scotland? Contents Declaration ACKNOWLODGEMENTS Abstract CHAPTER 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 1.2 Objecti...

According to (WHO, 2014) genetically modified foods are food resulting from the use of GMOs
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Introduction. The genetic modification of animals and plants started in the 1970s (Kramkowska, Grzelak, & Czyzewska, 2013), Genetically modified (GM) foods are food resulting from DNA recombinant ...

Texas Citrus Production Management Strategies
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Texas is currently the third largest citrus producing state behind California and Florida with the Texas fresh commercial fruit market valued at $80.7 million (NASS 2016). Most of the commercial citr...

Resistance Genes on Large Self-transmissible Plasmids
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to be a growing global issue. Modern farming practices require the use of antibiotics, biocides and metals such as copper to ensure low disease occur...

Gene Engineering in Livestock Animals for the Dairy Industry
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Milk is natural occurring, one of the complete food produced and secreted by any animal. It provide a source of growth and energy and enhances the immunity of its recipient. Milk is formulated according to nutritional needs of an infant at a certain point....

Effects of LED Lighting Technology on the Productivity of Leafy Vegetables
9th Dec 2019
Introduction:  Effects of LED lighting technology on the productivity of leafy vegetables Introduction Leafy salad green (LSG) vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet, providing important nutrien...

Inflation on Prices of Farm Food Products
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: CHAPTER 1 The aim of this study is to see those factors which affect the prices of farm foods product. For this purpose several different variables have been taken as under consideration which may aff...

The Role of Organic Farming for Small-Scale Farmers in Latin America
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: The Role of Organic Farming for Small-Scale Farmers in Latin America Table of Content 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Organic certification, a guarantee of trust for small-scale produce...

Effect of Endogenous Selenium on Arsenic Uptake and Antioxidative Enzymes in As-exposed Rice Seedlings
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Effect of Endogenous Selenium on Arsenic Uptake and Antioxidative Enzymes in As-exposed Rice Seedlings Abstract Arsenic (As) and selenium (Se) are two metalloids found in the environment. As poses the...

Study of the Importance of Image Processing for Agriculture Sector
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Different Technologies 2.1. Internet of Things 2.2. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 2.3. Unmanned Ground Vehicles 2.4. Machine Vision 2.4.1. Disease recognition...

Rheological Characteristics of Slurries
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Project Background The Rheological flow characteristics of clay mineral slurries can have a severe effect on the processing of slurries meaning that research must be conducted t...

Occupational Health and Safety Issues in Agriculture
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Contents Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Vehicles and Machinery 2.1 Tractors 2.2 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) / Quad Bike 2.2.1 Further Research 2.3 Machinery and power take off (PTO) Section 3 Livestoc...

Evaluating Potential of Organic Tomatoes in Colombia: Economic and Social Opportunities
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Organic tomatoes. Evaluating the potential in the region Catatumbo, Colombia     Introduction   In the 21st century, the world is facing serious environmental, social and economic problems. These...

Silver Fern Farms Strategic Management Analysis
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: “Silver Fern Farms” Text of Contents Executive Summary .......................…………………………………………………...................3 History of the Company & Status...

Fipronil Contamination Prevention
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: FOODBORNE OUTBREAK: FIPRONIL Fipronil (5 – amino -1- [ 2, 6 – dichloro- 4 (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] 4 [(trifluoromethyl) sulfinyl] 1H- pyrazole – 3 – carbonitrile) is considered a...

Organophosphates Pesticides Evaluation and Alternatives
9th Dec 2019
Introduction:  Introduction – Finish after BODY Organophosphates (OP) are a class of pesticide that was the most widely used insecticide until the turn of the 21st century (EPA, 2013). OP pesticides vary in t...

Acquisition and Transmission of Basic Environmental Factors for Agriculture using Internet-of-Things Concept
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Acquisition and Transmission of Basic Environmental Factors for Agriculture using Internet-of-Things Concept Abstract Economy of Saskatchewan mostly dependent on agriculture and it is considered as b...

Weed Control Through Cutting, and Herbicide Applications in Double Crop Soybeans
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF WEED CONTROL THROUGH CUTTING, AND HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS IN DOUBLE CROP SOYBEANS Literature Review (Outline) Objective: Develop recommendations for weed control in double-cr...

Influences of Marketing Decisions among Small-scale Farmers
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: In this chapter, relevant literature will be reviewed to present the factors that influence marketing decisions among small-scale farmers. The chapter will begin by providing an overview of the conce...