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Garnett, Juneann. "Bridging the Gap between Agricultural Innovations and Implementation: The way Forward for Guyana". Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1429807458.
Pełny tekst źródłaRodriguez, Baide Joysee Mariela Molnar Joseph J. "Barriers to adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in the South change agents perspectives /". Auburn, Ala., 2005. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2005%20Fall/Thesis/RODRIGUEZ_BAIDE_18.pdf.
Pełny tekst źródłaWalters, Edward B. "Impacts of new agricultural technologies in Peru". Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/94491.
Pełny tekst źródłaM.S.
Toafa, Tevita. "Action research to improve the pumpkin industry in Tonga /". View thesis View thesis, 1994. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20030604.165605/index.html.
Pełny tekst źródłaGeron, Liduvino S. "Action research as a framework for systemic and organic change /". View thesis, 1992. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20031201.091619/index.html.
Pełny tekst źródła"Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of : Master of Science (Research) Systems Agriculture (1992)" Bibliography: leaves 135-140.
Theodorakopoulou, Irini. "National innovation systems as analytical frameworks for knowledge transfer and learning in plant biotechnology : a comparative study /". free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 1999. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p9946303.
Pełny tekst źródłaAlcântara, Milla Reis de 1982. "Dinâmica das mudanças na base técnica do setor agrícola do estado de São Paulo". [s.n.], 2013. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/256780.
Pełny tekst źródłaDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Agrícola
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Resumo: A evolução tecnológica da agricultura no mundo, em particular no Brasil, determinou mudanças na estrutura e no funcionamento dos sistemas agroindustriais, resultando numa nova dinâmica organizacional baseada em alguns fatores chaves como a especialização e a flexibilidade. Uma análise da dinâmica das mudanças técnicas ocorridas no setor agrícola do Estado de São Paulo se faz necessária, uma vez que o desenvolvimento desse setor contribui de forma direta no crescimento econômico. Este trabalho teve como objetivo principal analisar e interpretar a dinâmica das mudanças na base técnica do setor agrícola do Estado de São Paulo nas últimas duas décadas e determinar fatores estratégicos para manter e aumentar a competitividade desse setor. Para a realização desta pesquisa a unidade de análise foi o Estado de São Paulo representado pelos seus 645 municípios, sendo selecionadas vinte e quatro atividades agrícolas, dentre às sessenta e quatro existentes no Estado, nas quais foram analisadas três variáveis: área plantada, produção e rendimento médio. Na primeira etapa da pesquisa essas três variáveis foram analisadas num período de vinte anos utilizando as técnicas de análise de componentes principais (ACP) e Análise de Cluster (AC). Na segunda etapa foram analisadas as respostas dos especialistas sobre as principais mudanças na base técnica das culturas e na terceira etapa foi realizada a integração dos resultados das etapas anteriores. Os resultados mostraram que no período estudado, das vinte e quatro atividades, sete tiveram aumento na produção, área plantada e rendimento médio e as mesmas foram responsáveis em 2009 por 96,23% do valor da produção agrícola do Estado. Quanto à mudança na base técnica ocorrida nos últimos vinte anos, a inovação biológica representada pelo desenvolvimento de novas variedades foi o principal elemento da mudança na base técnica da agricultura paulista. A inovação mecânica representada pelas soluções em mecanização agrícola voltadas para o plantio, a colheita e a pós-colheita das culturas também contribuiu nessa evolução. Os fatores estratégicos apontam para manutenção e aumento nos investimentos para pesquisa de inovações biológicas representadas por novas variedades e a pesquisa em inovações mecânicas representadas pela mecanização agrícola
Abstract: The technological evolution development in world's agriculture, particularly in Brazil led to changes in the structure and functioning of agribusiness systems, resulting in a new organizational dynamics that is based on some key factors such as specialization and flexibility. An analysis of the dynamics of technical change occurred in the agricultural sector of the State of São Paulo is necessary, since the development of this sector contributes directly to economic growth. This study aimed to analyze and interpret the dynamics of changes in the technical base of the agricultural sector of the state of São Paulo in the last two decades and determine strategic factors to maintain and enhance the competitiveness of this sector. The unit of analysis of this research was the São Paulo State represented by its 645 municipalities, where twenty-four agricultural activities were selected among the sixty-four being explored in the State with three variables analyzed: area planted, production and average yield. In the first stage of the research these three variables were analyzed over a period of twenty years using the techniques of principal component analysis (PCA) and Cluster Analysis (CA). In the second step the responses of experts on major changes in the technical base of crops were analyzed and the final step was the integration of the previous results. The results showed that during the study period, seven of the twenty-four activities had increases in production, acreage and average yield and these seven activities accounted in 2009 for 96.23% of the value of agricultural production in the state. As for the change in the technical base within the last twenty years, the biological innovation represented by the development of new varieties was the main element of change in the technical base of Sao Paulo's agriculture. The mechanical innovation represented by agricultural mechanization solutions focused on planting, harvesting and post-harvest operations also contributed in this evolution. Strategic factors point out to the need of increased investment and maintenance for biological research innovations represented by new varieties and research in mechanical innovations represented by agricultural mechanization
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Planejamento e Desenvolvimento Rural Sustentável
Mestra em Engenharia Agrícola
Kruse, John Robert. "A structural model of the international oilseed sector : an econometric investigation /". free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 2003. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p3100055.
Pełny tekst źródłaBeyene, Abera Hailu. "Adoption of improved tef and wheat production technologies in a crop-livestock mixed systems in northern and western Shewa zones of Ethiopia". Pretoria : [S.n.], 2008. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06092008-133248/.
Pełny tekst źródłaZamzow, Benjamin F. "Guilt and Reciprocity in Labor Markets and the Diffusion of Agricultural Innovations". Diss., The University of Arizona, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/293394.
Pełny tekst źródłaHenke, Christopher R. "Working the mission : science and industry in California agriculture /". Diss., Connect to a 24 p. preview or request complete full text in PDF format. Access restricted to UC IP addresses, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ucsd/fullcit?p9984806.
Pełny tekst źródłaGlazyrina, Anna. "Contribution of Public Investments and Innovations to Total Factor Productivity". Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2011. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/29848.
Pełny tekst źródłaParayil, Govindan. "Conceptualizing technological change : technology transfer in the green revolution /". Diss., This resource online, 1990. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-08232007-112133/.
Pełny tekst źródłaToafa, Tevita. "Action research to improve the pumpkin industry in Tonga". Thesis, View thesis View thesis, 1994. http://handle.uws.edu.au:8081/1959.7/190.
Pełny tekst źródłaBouchet, Frederic C. "An analysis of sources of growth in French agriculture 1960-1984". Diss., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76507.
Pełny tekst źródłaPh. D.
Potts, W. H. C. "A systems analysis undertaken to improve employer awareness of and career opportunities for Hawkesbury agriculturalists /". View thesis, 1993. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20031128.141720/index.html.
Pełny tekst źródłaMajumder, Bhakti. "The performance of agricultural institutions in disseminating new technologies : a case study of the modern rice variety BR32 in Bangladesh". Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2003. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=188101.
Pełny tekst źródłaZaragoza, Tony. "Apple capital growers, labor and technology in the origin and development of the Washington State apple industry, 1890-1930 /". Online access for everyone, 2007. http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/Dissertations/Fall2007/T_Zaragoza_122907.pdf.
Pełny tekst źródłaPlumecocq, Gaël. "Methodological framework for integrated analysis of discourse formation, perception and representation on agricultural innovations". Thesis, Сумський державний університет, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/31705.
Pełny tekst źródłaLeonardo, Elias Leju. "Induced agricultural innovations in violent conflicts and post-conflict situations : lessons from Southern Sudan". Thesis, University of Reading, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.542264.
Pełny tekst źródłaVan, Den Bossche Laura Marthe Marie Margot <1996>. "Agent-Based Modeling of the Adoption of Agricultural Innovations by Rural Households in Tanzania". Master's Degree Thesis, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10579/15867.
Pełny tekst źródłaAdrian, Anne Mims Rainer R. Kelly. "Factors influencing adoption and use of precision agriculture". Auburn, Ala., 2006. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2006%20Summer/Dissertations/ADRIAN_ANNE_27.pdf.
Pełny tekst źródłaBiggs, Stephen D. "Two articles focusing on participatory approaches". Olive Organisation Development and Training, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/75076.
Pełny tekst źródłaAVOCADO series; v 06/95
Isaya, Elizabeth Lucas. "Sources of Agricultural Information for Women Farmers in Hai and Kilosa Districts, Tanzania". The Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1420647091.
Pełny tekst źródłaSneddon, Joanne. "Innovation in the Australian wool industry : a sensemaking perspective". University of Western Australia. Graduate School of Management, 2008. http://theses.library.uwa.edu.au/adt-WU2009.0010.
Pełny tekst źródłaNdah, Hycenth Tim Verfasser], Klaus [Akademischer Betreuer] [Müller, Andrea [Akademischer Betreuer] Knierim i Harald [Akademischer Betreuer] Kächele. "Adoption and adaptation of innovations : assessing the diffusion of selected agricultural innovations in Africa / Hycenth Tim Ndah. Gutachter: Klaus Müller ; Andrea Knierim ; Harald Kächele". Berlin : Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Landwirtschaftlich-Gärtnerische Fakultät, 2014. http://d-nb.info/1058165356/34.
Pełny tekst źródłaNdah, Hycenth Tim [Verfasser], Klaus [Akademischer Betreuer] Müller, Andrea [Akademischer Betreuer] Knierim i Harald [Akademischer Betreuer] Kächele. "Adoption and adaptation of innovations : assessing the diffusion of selected agricultural innovations in Africa / Hycenth Tim Ndah. Gutachter: Klaus Müller ; Andrea Knierim ; Harald Kächele". Berlin : Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Landwirtschaftlich-Gärtnerische Fakultät, 2014. http://d-nb.info/1058165356/34.
Pełny tekst źródłaKebede, Yohannes. "Household decision-making : the adoption of agricultural technologies in Ethiopia". Thesis, McGill University, 1993. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=41250.
Pełny tekst źródłaThe processes and consequences of household decision-making are investigated using unidisciplinary methods of decision analysis involving statistical, mathematical, psychological, anthropological and econometric techniques brought together in a holistic manner. The study is focused in the Ada and Selale regions of the Central Ethiopian Highlands. The technologies studied are fertilizer, improved crop varieties, pesticides and cross-bred cows.
Differences in goals and strategies of households are caused by inequalities in ownership of physical resources, and access to local institutions and indigenous knowledge. Village and regional institutions greatly influence access to physical (e.g. land) and non-physical (knowledge and information) resources. Successful intervention strategies are those that recognize region- and experience-specific potentials.
When compared with physical resources, non-physical resources exert greater influence on decisions to adopt technologies and on the efficiency with which inputs are used in the production of grain and milk outputs. Producers are willing to take risks in enterprises in which they have the advantages of favourable location or experience. The degree of risk-averse behaviour of households reduces the probability of adopting technologies in both study sites. Natural factors (e.g. rainfall) and policy variables (e.g., land tenure and market) increase production risk. Indigenous production knowledge and schooling consistently reduce variability in production.
Ranjan, Pranay Ranjan. "Institutions, Property Rights, and Innovations in Agricultural Drainage: Insights from the Western Lake Erie Basin of Ohio". The Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1471221739.
Pełny tekst źródłaVale, Arilson Pereira do. "Associativismo e produção orgânica como uma alternativa para a agricultura familiar: o caso Aruatã". Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica do Paraná, 2003. http://repositorio.utfpr.edu.br/jspui/handle/1/168.
Pełny tekst źródłaThis work assumes as its central issue the reality of agriculture, and specially the familiar agriculture, in Brazil. The analysis of this thematic begins with the identification and characterization of the technological modernization model adopted in the Brazilian context. Therefore, it seeks to understand the conception of technology and technological development that based the political and economic options and to identify the rationality embedded in the process, since every social action brings a rationality of its own. In this itinerary of investigation are especially used the concepts of " instrumental reason" technological "appropriation" and "unappropriation" and even technology. The alternative practices of organic agriculture is presented as "technologically appropriated" in the context of familiar agriculture and oriented according to the principles of a communicative reason, as defined by Jürgen Habermas. Next the text tries to bring together the theoretical concepts and the proposition that associative and cooperative practices by familiar farmers are essentials for the construction of spaces where the communicative rationality really works and where the farmers can conquest their citizenship. The theoretical frame is finally confronted with a "case study" research about an association of organic farmers from Tijucas do Sul, named ARUATÃ. The objective is to analyze and realize the existent difficulties in the construction of an associative practice and the possible reasons that could explain why many associative initiatives, like Aruatã, don't prosper.
Mekonnen, Daniel Ayalew [Verfasser]. "Social interactions, aspirations, and agricultural innovations: Linkages with income and food security in rural Ethiopia / Daniel Ayalew Mekonnen". Bonn : Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Bonn, 2016. http://d-nb.info/1122285825/34.
Pełny tekst źródłaToafa, Tevita, of Western Sydney Hawkesbury University i Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture. "Action research to improve the pumpkin industry in Tonga". THESIS_FAH_XXX_Toafa_T.xml, 1994. http://handle.uws.edu.au:8081/1959.7/190.
Pełny tekst źródłaMaster of Science (Hons)
Hébert, Yann. "Simulating input biotechnology adoption using a system dynamics approach". Thesis, McGill University, 2003. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=78376.
Pełny tekst źródłaThe model is first calibrated and validated using the case of soybeans adoption versus corn uses in Quebec from 1987 to 1998. Validation is performed through five tests, namely visual, statistical and sensitivity, modularity and extendibility are performed to show the relevancy of the approach.
The model is then applied to the case of four input biotechnology crops. Again three types of validation tests are carried out. Results show that the model predicted the shape of the curve for all application fields.
Tsymbalista, N. A. "Peculiarities of Implementing Environmental Innovations in Organic Farming in Ukraine". Thesis, Sumy State University, 2016. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/49459.
Pełny tekst źródłaKamanda, Josey [Verfasser], i Regina [Akademischer Betreuer] Birner. "Activating institutional innovations for hunger and poverty reduction : potential of applied international agricultural research / Josey Kamanda. Betreuer: Regina Birner". Hohenheim : Kommunikations-, Informations- und Medienzentrum der Universität Hohenheim, 2015. http://d-nb.info/107895044X/34.
Pełny tekst źródłavan, Staden Wilma. "A review of Climate-Smart system innovations in two Agricultural Colleges in the North West Province of South Africa". Thesis, Rhodes University, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/63426.
Pełny tekst źródłaLamas, Marianna. "Especialização produtiva e alienação do territorio : a moderna produção de algodão no Mato Grosso". [s.n.], 2007. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/286966.
Pełny tekst źródłaDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Geociências
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Resumo: O período atual contribui para que o território seja dotado de novos atributos técnicos, científicos e informacionais, promovendo profundas transformações na divisão territorial do trabalho e da produção. A região Centro-Oeste destaca-se no território nacional por configurar um novo espaço de ampliação da produção de algodão herbáceo, com ênfase para o estado do Mato Grosso, responsável por aproximadamente 70 % da produção de algodão do Centro-Oeste e cerca de 50% da produção nacional, indicando uma especialização regional produtiva. Esta especialização fundamenta-se na dissociação territorial da produção em uma parcela técnica - relativa à produção propriamente dita e dispersa em alguns pontos do território - e uma parcela política ¿ responsável pela regulação, comando e gestão dessa produção, encontrando-se centralizada no território. A análise do circuito espacial produtivo do algodão no Brasil indica que sua parcela técnica vem se concentrando em alguns municípios do estado do Mato Grosso - como Campo Verde e Primavera do Leste -, enquanto parte de sua parcela política concentra-se na cidade de São Paulo, sede da Bolsa de Mercadorias e Futuros (BM&F) e da Associação Nacional dos Exportadores de Algodão (ANEA), formada pelas principais tradings responsáveis pela comercialização e exportação dessa commodity. Sob esse aspecto, trabalhamos com a hipótese de ocorrência de uma especialização regional produtiva extrovertida, dado o comando dessa produção ser forâneo. Visando a comprovação desta hipótese busca-se compreender o circuito espacial produtivo do algodão cultivado no estado do Mato-Grosso, assim como seus círculos de cooperação. Essa dissociação territorial das parcelas da produção contribui para o estabelecimento de uma nova organização e uma nova regulação do território brasileiro, promotoras de novos usos do território, cada vez mais seletivos, hierárquicos e reticulares, contribuindo para sua alienação
Abstract: The current period contributes for the territory to have new technical attributes, scientific and informational, promoting deep changes to the work and production territorial division. The Center-West region stands out on the national territory for being a new enlargement space in the herbal cotton production, giving emphasis to the state of Mato Grosso, which is responsible for about 70% of the cotton production in the Center-West region and about 50% of the national production, indicating a productive regional specialization. This specialization is based on the territorial dissociation of the production in a technical parcel - related to the production itself and scattered in some parts of the territory - and a political parcel ¿ responsible for the regulation, command and managing of this production, being centralized in the territory. The analysis of the cotton productive spatial circle in Brazil indicates that its technical parcel is concentrated in some towns in the state of Mato Grosso - as, for example, Campo Verde and Primavera do Leste - while part of its political parcel is concentrated in the city of São Paulo, home office of the Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange (BM&F) and the National Association of the Cotton Exporters (ANEA), formed by the main tradings responsible for the commerce and export of this commodity. Under this aspect, we work on the hypothesis of an extroverted productive regional specialization event, forasmuch as the command of this production is foreign. Looking forward to confirming this hypothesis, we try to understand the productive spatial circle of the cotton grown in the state of Mato Grosso, the same way that its cooperation circles. This territorial dissociation of the production parcels contributes to the establishment of a new organization and a new regulation of the Brazilian territory, promoting new uses of the territory, more and more selective, hierarchical and reticular, contributing to its alienation
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Análise Ambiental e Dinâmica Territorial
Mestre em Geografia
Breytenbach, Adell. "The market potential for the floppy sprinkler irrigation system in the global agricultural sector". Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/21378.
Pełny tekst źródłaThis research study analyses the market potential for the Floppy Sprinkler irrigation system in the global market. It explores the global irrigation market and its environment to identify the driving forces that influence the industry as well as the potential that Floppy Sprinkler could unleash as a competitor. The researcher assesses the industry value chain to determine the fit and alliance opportunities for Floppy Sprinkler in the value chain. The study further analyses the competitive pressures influencing the competitive environment. Applied research is used in this study to gain a comprehensive understanding of the market. Acknowledged diagnostic models in the field of strategic management were used to guide the study. These included the PESTLE analysis to evaluate the macro-environment of the agriculture sector; the value chain analysis to assess the agricultural industry value chain; Porter’s Five Forces Model to analyse the competitive pressures for Floppy Sprinkler; and the SWOT analysis to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The relevant data were collected through both primary and secondary sources. Two questionnaires were designed, the first to industry specialists in the agriculture sector with the purpose to gain insight of the irrigation and agriculture environment; and the second to Floppy Sprinkler irrigation system users, with the purpose to obtain a rating, opinion and relevance of the product in the market. The research disclosed that forces within the macro environment influence the industry significantly. These specifically revolved around climate change, water scarcity, land availability, soil degradation, population growth and changing lifestyles. The value chain analysis revealed that opportunities exist in the agriculture industry to create horizontal and vertical alliances to strengthen Floppy Sprinkler’s position in the market. Competitive pressures in the market include direct competitors of Floppy Sprinkler, as well as the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers. Threat of new entrants and substitute products are not perceived to be immediate competitive pressures for Floppy Sprinkler owing to its cutting-edge technology, which offers a distinctive competitive advantage. Finally, opportunities were identified, which served as recommendations for Floppy Sprinkler in developing its strategy.
Isabirye, Naomi Nabirye, i Solms R. Von. "A framework for enhancing trust for improved participation in electronic marketplaces accessed from mobile platforms". Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/20019.
Pełny tekst źródłaCampbell, Joseph T. "Impacts of Collaborative Watershed Management Policies on the Adoption of Agricultural Best Management Practices". The Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1212012674.
Pełny tekst źródłaKintoki, Alain Nzuzi. "The e-agriculture research landscape in South Africa : a systematic literature review". Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2586.
Pełny tekst źródłaThe objective of this study was to determine the current status of e-agriculture research in the South African context. A systematic literature review was used to gather and analyse data in alignment with the objective of the study. The researcher used keywords and combined search keywords on web search engines and digital databases to obtain pertinent research papers. The scope of the study was limited to the period 2000-2016. The books, theses, conference papers and journal articles identified as pertinent to conduct the study, amounted to 114 in number. The analysis of the study described the focus of research papers, research methods, research approaches, theoretical lenses, units of analysis and observation, levels of analysis, historical development, and major concepts and disciplines used by authors in their studies. The study also sought to discover the year of publication and assessment of searchability of the papers. The results indicate that 13 papers (11.4%) were published in the first five years (2000- 2004) and 51 papers (44.7%) in the last five years (2012-2016) of the delimited period for the study. The results of the study further indicate that the application of geographic information systems (GISs) towards improving agriculture was the most prominent eagriculture research area in South Africa (27 papers, 23.6%), followed by the use of satellite enhancing agriculture (26 papers, 22.8%). E-government direct services, mobile in agriculture, and agricultural information systems were the least prominent e-agriculture research areas in South Africa with a contribution of two papers (1.8%) each. The results of this study show that information mapping was the most used research method by researchers in their studies (57 papers, 50%), followed by the case study method with 31 papers (27.1%). The results further denote that the least used research method was industry reports with no mention of it in any of the pertinent papers, followed by grounded theory with two papers (1.7%). Interpretivism was the most used research approach by researchers (six papers, 5.2%) during the period 2000-2016. The findings of this study clearly show that researchers still need to address certain issues or problems regarding e-agriculture in South Africa in order to improve the agricultural sector. The contribution of the study is to understand the importance of enhancing research capability and socio-economic transformation of farmworkers and farmers through enhanced communication of agriculture research knowledge in the area of agricultural informatics. A foundation for further studies was created for continuous e-agriculture research in South Africa.
Silva, Silvana Cristina da 1980. "A familia de municipios do agronegocio : expressao da especialização produtiva no front agricola". [s.n.], 2007. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/286976.
Pełny tekst źródłaDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Geociencias
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Resumo: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo compreender o processo de criação de novos municípios no front agrícola do estado do Mato Grosso. Partimos da hipótese de que o município promove a atividade da moderna agricultura nessa região. A produção de commodities, em particular a soja, gerou centros urbanos que se emanciparam politicamente, originando a família de municípios do agronegócio, expressão concreta da necessidade do poder político da urbanização no front. Isso se deve ao fato do município no Brasil ser uma esfera do poder Estatal, ou seja, ele regula o território mediante criação de leis e organiza-o através de suas políticas públicas territoriais locais. Na família de municípios do agronegócio o poder político local direciona os investimentos para o uso corporativo do território. Os investimentos em fluidez e, mesmo a política local voltadas à população em geral, garante as condições para a racionalidade econômica do circuito espacial produtivo da soja, reforçando a especialização produtiva desses lugares. Dessa maneira, o município apresenta-se frágil frente à ação dos agentes hegemônicos do mercado global. A família de municípios do agronegócio constitui pontos luminosos no território, revelando a imposição da competitividade entre os lugares, uma vez que fora criada para dotar o território com normas e objetos técnicos orientados à atividade produtiva de commodities. A federação brasileira oferece facilidades à expansão da produção capitalista ao privilegiar a competição, ao invés da cooperação entre os municípios
Abstract: The present thesis aims to understand the creation process of new borough in the agricultural front of the Mato Grosso state. We begin from the hypothesis that the borough promotes the activity of the modern agricultural in that region. The commodities production, at special the soya, generates urban centers that has became borough with self political administration, giving origin to the agribusiness family of borough, one concrete expression of the political power necessity of the urbanization in the front. This is due to the fact the borough in Brazil to be a sphere of the power state, i.e., it regulates the territory by creation of laws and organizes it with its local territory political publics. In the agribusiness borough family the local political power directs the investment for the corporative use of the territory. The investments in fluidity and, even local political for the general population, guarantee the conditions for the economical rationality of soya productive spatial circuit, reinforcing the productive specialization of those places. In this ways, the borough self-presents weak in front of the hegemony agent actions of the global sale. The agribusiness borough family constitutes bright spots in the territory, revealing the obligatory imposition of the competitiveness among the places, since it was created to endow the territory with norms and technical objects oriented to productive activity of commodities. The Brazilian federation offers facilities to capitalist production of the expansion, to favour the competition in stead of the cooperation among the borough
Mestrado
Análise Ambiental e Dinâmica Territorial
Mestre em Geografia
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Pełny tekst źródłaGedikoglu, Haluk McCann Laura. "Adoption of nutrient management practices". Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/6614.
Pełny tekst źródłaBergamin, Márcia Cristina. "Da penúria ao sucesso econômico: o processo de formação e desenvolvimento territorial de Santa Maria de Jetibá no Espírito Santo". Universidade de São Paulo, 2016. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/8/8136/tde-22082016-133354/.
Pełny tekst źródłaThese thesis approach the process of territorial formation and grow of Santa Maria De Jetiba a town in the State of Espirito Santo. Hence the goal is to understand the process of transformation of Santa Maria de Jetiba from a long period of hardship to the recently farmers economic grow. Producing food, the town conquer a high value of agriculture in the State and stands out as a second major on eggs production, also producing organic food and vegetables in the State. The identification of material and non-material elements, it was crucial for the process formation of the territory and transformation, explaining the economic growth. The fieldwork it was organized in to two parts. The fist part taking reference on the working process by Marx,and alterations as a result of the technology introduction, with elaboration of interview to farmers family members and non family members also to poultry farmers.The second part was to understand about the structure of the major economic activities, representatives of institutions related to the thesis goal. It was identified the ethical work dimension of the pomeranos and descendants, always demonstrating severe work discipline that made them standout from others european imigrants. That ethic it was a quality, despite the fact that they did not have land access and for not having a nation represented. The migration to this territory it was a possibility of economic grow through work. In addition the poultry farmers experience for commercial activities, contributed with a structure for a production chain and high level of verticality given a competitive character to the activities. Even without a favorable production context. For instance some material elements should be consider: road construction connecting Santa Maria De Jetiba to consumers majors centers ,implantation and extending of power lines in rural district are key conditions for production and agriculture, credit availability, components and modern production, constant technology evolution, innovation in agriculture, increasing productivity and decreasing production time, growth of consumers as a result from the State industrialization and urbanization, the open market that brings innovations to the automation in poultry laying, favorable natural conditions for vegetables and eggs production, close to major consumers centers. It was possible to noted the difference in technology from poultry laying and conventional vegetables and organics production. The fist constitute only by one product, the technical innovations eliminates natural barriers. On the second, because of variety of cultures, natural barriers still present. Therefore, in poultry laying the farms are predominantly bigger, the workers get paid a fixed amount of money monthly, in vegetables production the farms are smaller and the work are made by the family.
Foko, Emmanuel. "Transforming mature industries into growth industries : the case of US peanuts". Thesis, Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/809.
Pełny tekst źródłaAgbobli, Edem Korku. "The influence of entrepreneurial and market orientations on small scale agricultural enterprises in the Vryburg region". Thesis, Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/223.
Pełny tekst źródłaA major concern for developing countries including South Africa is the high levels of unemployment, poverty and inequity. Developing countries have accordingly been pre-occupied with finding solutions to these problems. Drawing on the success of small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) from the developed countries such as the US and the UK, developing nations have embraced the idea of promoting development through SMMEs. But the overall performance of the small business sector in most developing countries has rather been dismal and as such have not been able to contribute optimally to the development agenda. Adopting a strategic management perspective, this study hypothesised that an integration of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and market orientations (MO) glued together by innovativeness (INNO) would yield superior outcomes than the stand-alone effects of these strategic postures. To test the hypothesis, a sample of 198 small scale agricultural enterprises (SSAEs) in the Vryburg region was surveyed. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed on the data generated. The empirical findings showed that EO + MO + INNO interactively exhibited positive and significant correlation with the performance (sales growth and profitability) of SSAEs in the Vryburg region. However, the inter-correlations of EO + MO + INNO with business performance were practically moderate. The moderate correlations create opportunities for strengthening the entrepreneurial and market orientations and innovativeness of SSAES and in fact small businesses in general. An intensive and co-ordinated intervention of government and NGOs in transforming the small business sector into the real engine of growth of the economy is imperative. The study also attempted to predict firm performance holding EO + EO + INNO as predictor variables. Multi linear regression and multinomial logistic regression analysis however did not yield significant predictions of performance of SSAEs. This outcome provides a launch pad for further research into the proposed model in different settings because this study was mainly exploratory and executed in a rural and agricultural environments. Notwithstanding, the study made important contributions to the literature. It showed that it was possible to integrate EO + MO + INNO (previously viewed by many authors as exclusive constructs) into a single business model for the synergic enhancement of small business performance. It is hoped this would stimulate economic growth and development especially in developing countries.
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Pełny tekst źródłaAlhassoumi, Hadizatou. "Innovations, dynamiques et mutations sociales : les femmes productrices de sésame de la Sirba (Ouest du Niger) et leurs initiatives collectives". Thesis, Toulouse 2, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012TOU20012.
Pełny tekst źródłaThis study is based on innovations in agricultural activities, notably the valorization of sesame cultivation which is considered as women’s activity in Western Niger. To understand the current dynamisms, this study proceeds by analyzing gender relationship through social and cultural practices within the study region. The analyses of the emergence of women’s collective initiatives permitted us to bring to light their social positions and their capacity to act has greatly favored their institutional recognition. The groupings involved in horticultural activities and those valorizing sesame offer a favorable learning framework for the construction of collective identity. The implementation of technical innovations and the necessary interactions as a result let women acquire the competence that contributes to the emergence of their socioprofessional identity
Moloto, K. P. "The potential of sustainable agricultural practices to enhance soil carbon sequestration and improve soil quality". Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/4257.
Pełny tekst źródłaENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sustainable agricultural management practices have a profound impact on soil carbon sequestration. The amount of carbon that can be stored in a given soil is influenced by climate, soil type, and the quality and quantity of organic inputs. Together, the interactive effect of these factors determines the Soil Organic Content (SOC). Sustainable agricultural management practices influencing Soil Organic Matter (SOM) include application of organic amendments, conservation tillage, and use of cover crops, crop rotations, crop residue management, and nutrient management. Increasing SOC enhances soil quality, reduces soil erosion, and increases agricultural productivity with considerable on-farm and off-farm benefits. To assess how management practices affect SOC, two case studies were conducted in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra in India and Lynedoch near Stellenbosch. The first case study examined the differences in SOC content on four farms each managed with 13 different sustainable agricultural techniques and one farm managed under conventional management practices. The second case study investigated the SOC differences between an organic and a conventional vegetable farm. The results of both studies show that farms that are managed under sustainable agricultural practices generally contain higher SOC content than farms that are managed under conventional agricultural practices.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Om te bepaal hoe bestuurspraktyke Grondlikke Organise Koolstoff raak, is twee gevallestudies in die distrikte Yavatmal in Maharashtra, Indië, en Lynedoch buite Stellenbosch uitgevoer. Die eerste gevallestudie het die verskille in Grondlikke Organise Koolstoff -inhoud bekyk op vier plase waar 13 verskillende Volhoubare landboubestuurspraktyke het ‟n diepgaande impak op grondkoolstof-beslaglegging. Die hoeveelheid koolstof wat binne gegewe grond gestoor kan word, word deur klimaat, grondsoort en die gehalte en hoeveelheid organiese toevoer beïnvloed. Saam bepaal die interaktiewe effek van vermelde faktore die Grondlikke Organise Koolstoff -inhoud. Volhoubare landboubestuurspraktyke wat Grondlikke Organise Materiaal beïnvloed, sluit in die toediening van organiese verbeterings, bewaringsgrondbewerking, die gebruik van dekkingsoeste, oesrotasies, die hantering van oesresidu en voedingstofbestuur. Vermeerdering van Grondlikke Organise Koolstoff verhoog grondgehalte, verminder gronderosie en vermeerder landbouproduktiwiteit met aansienlike voordele op en verwyderd van die plaas. volhoubare landboutegnieke in die bestuurproses toegepas word, en een plaas wat volgens konvensionele bestuurspraktyke bedryf word. Met die tweede gevallestudie is ondersoek gedoen na die Grondlikke Organise Koolstoff -verskille tussen ‟n organiese en ‟n konvensionele groenteplaas. Die uitslae van albei studies dui daarop dat plase wat volgens volhoubare landboupraktyke bestuur word oor die algemeen hoër Grondlikke Organise Koolstoff-inhoud aantoon in vergelyking met plase wat volgens konvensionele landboupraktyke bedryf word.