Results 161 to 170 of about 1,099,069 (352)
A Scoping Review of Nudges for Enhancing Agricultural Policy
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Following PRISMA guidelines, we conduct a scoping review on 18 empirical studies on nudging interventions for farmers in Europe and the USA. The evidence on the effectiveness of nudges is mixed. Some studies demonstrate positive outcomes, particularly when nudges are combined with other interventions; others report no effect or negative ...
Nadja El Benni +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Transfer of the Asian model of oil palm development: from Indonesia to Cameroon [PDF]
, 2012 Agricultural expansion to the detriment of natural forest is a well-known cause and consequence of economic development. Boom crops are exported cash crops developing very quickly in a region, in answer to a high demand on the international market.
Feintrenie, Laurène
core
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.Lignin‐derived carbon quantum dots are produced via hydrothermal doping with ethylenediamine, enhancing fluorescence, quantum yield, and tunable photoluminescence for diverse applications. These biocompatible nanomaterials enable safe use in bioimaging, sensing, and monitoring, offering optical stability under various conditions. Valorizing lignin from
Rosinaldo Rabelo Aparício +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Swedish farmers' approval of nudges
Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Interest in the use of behavioral policy approaches, such as nudges, has strongly increased over the past years, including in the domains of food, agricultural and environmental policies. While the approval of nudges among the general public has been studied extensively, we know little about the attitude of farmers toward nudging. Farmers may (
Liesbeth Colen +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Improved toughness of silicon carbide [PDF]
Several techniques were employed to apply or otherwise form porous layers of various materials on the surface of hot-pressed silicon carbide ceramic. From mechanical properties measurements and studies, it was concluded that although porous layers could ...
Palm, J. A.
core +1 more source
Application of Electrical Properties to Differentiate Lard From Tallow and Palm Oil [PDF]
, 2013 This study aimed to differentiate lard from tallow and palm oil based on its electrical properties, namely conductance, impedance and capacitance. These properties were measured at spectra frequencies of 4.20 to 5.00 MHz in room temperature (26-27 oC ...
Djatna, T. (T) +4 more
core
Does Contract Farming Improve Diet Quality? The Case of Senegalese Smallholders
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The institution of contract farming has gained prominence in most developing countries owing to its numerous benefits. While several studies have already highlighted the welfare benefits of contract farming, very few have investigated the effects on diet quality, despite poor quality diets being a serious challenge in most parts of the ...
Francis E. Ndip, Takeshi Sakurai
wiley +1 more source
Mixed Integer Linear Programming model for Crude Palm Oil Supply Chain Planning [PDF]
, 2018 Pasukat Sembiring +4 more
openalex +1 more source
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Contract farming is a viable strategy agribusinesses rely on to strengthen coordination across actors in the value chain. However, low contract compliance remains a significant setback to agribusinesses' contract performance in low‐ and middle‐income country context.
Umar Shehu Umar +2 more
wiley +1 more source