The use of milking machines has been available since the 1970s. Despite the fact that they improve milk quality the uptake has not been well received and only a few farmers have access to these existing technologies. The objective of this study was to investigate the opportunities to reduce milk losses …

This research was carried out with the aim to identify ways of Mhonda Juu Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Society to access the export market and to develop interventions. The advised interventions will assist Mhonda Juu Agricultural Marketing Cooperative in improving access to the export market, …

Banana (Musa spp.) have been recognised to play an indispensable role in meeting the ever-increasing food demands of the world populace and in improving the livelihoods of millions of smallholders. However, use of unsustainable farming practices especially among smallholders in rural domains has become …

Kenya's horticultural sector comprises of a diverse range of fruits, as the country's tropical and temperate climate zones facilitate the cultivation of a diverse range of horticultural crops. Avocado is one of the main horticultural products in Kenya that permits additional investments aimed at integrated …

Schoon en voldoende zoetwater is van levensbelang voor mens en natuur. Maar in het waterrijke Nederland wordt schoon zoetwater steeds minder een vanzelfsprekendheid. Het oppervlakte- en grondwater komen steeds meer onder druk te staan door toename in gebruik, vervuiling, verzilting en klimaatverandering. …

Presentation held at the 13th anniversary of the International Sustainability Academy at Hamburg, Germany on September 13, 2022.

Het is even wennen: een prikkel bij de koffie die de pauze op scherp zet. "Zonder insecten kunnen wij geen koffie drinken." Akkerbouwer Pyt Sipma uit Engwierdum pakte zo het publiek op het aardappelveld onder Wierum van hobbyboer Goasse Venema uit Ternaard zaterdag bij het hart.

The Philippine livestock sector is primarily driven by the pork industry. Pig raising in the country serve as a business and livelihood to all pig producers, whether backyard or commercial. Despite that stability of the sector from previous years, the occurrence of African Swine Fever in the country …

De gemeente Vlieland overweegt in de toekomst nog maar maximaal 20 procent verharding toe te staan op een perceel. Dit moet de biodiversiteit vergroten en wateroverlast tegengaan.

In recent years, Somalia has experienced recurrences of droughts, which are exacerbated by two reasons. First, most parts of the country are naturally arid and semi-arid lands, which experience frequent droughts. Second, climate change has contributed to increased incidences of prolonged droughts, whose …