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Efficiency and distribution in contract farming: the case of Indian poultry growers [PDF]

open access: yes
"This paper is an empirical analysis of the gains from contract farming in the case of poultry production in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The paper finds that contract production is more efficient than noncontract production.
Birthal, Pratap Singh   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

Integrated Aquaponic Vertical Farming As An Approach To Organic Agriculture: A Review [PDF]

open access: yesمجلة الأنبار للعلوم الزراعية
Integrated aquaponic vertical farming (IAVF), which combines aquaponics and vertical farming, is considered a modern and environmentally friendly method of farming.
Y. Alajeli, G. Selvarajh
doaj   +1 more source

Farming styles and cooperatives disputes of swine farmers under economic pressure in southern France [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
In Southern France, the regression of swine farms and swine is ongoing. It involves reorientation of socio-professional networks, especially the farmers’ cooperatives.
Commandeur, M.A.M.
core   +1 more source

The Cuttlebone Blueprint for Multifunctional Metamaterials: Design Taxonomy, Functional Decoupling, and Future Horizons

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Cuttlebone‐inspired metamaterials exploit a septum‐wall architecture to achieve excellent mechanical and functional properties. This review classifies existing designs into direct biomimetic, honeycomb‐type, and strut‐type architectures, summarizes governing design principles, and presents a decoupled design framework for interpreting multiphysical ...
Xinwei Li, Zhendong Li
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamics in crop protection, agriculture and the food chain in Europe [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Overview on the vital role of plant protection in Europe in maintaining and enhancing the dynamics of agricultural production and the food chain. The report offers an overview of the achievements of more sustainable production methods in European ...
Bijman, J., Brouwer, F.M.
core   +1 more source

Metal–Organic Frameworks for Gaseous Pollutant Management: From Capture to Neutralization and Reutilization

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review maps how MOFs can manage hazardous gases by combining adsorption, neutralization, and reutilization, enabling sustainable air‐pollution control. Covering chemical warfare agent simulants, SO2, NOx, NH3, H2S, and volatile organic compounds, it highlights structure‐guided strategies that boost selectivity, water tolerance, and cycling ...
Yuanmeng Tian   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Robotics in Vertical Farming: Enhancing Automation for Seed Sowing and Harvesting [PDF]

open access: yesSHS Web of Conferences
Vertical farming has emerged as a sustainable method to meet the increasing demand for food. However, the labor-intensive nature of tasks such as seed sowing and harvesting has hindered its widespread adoption.
Sawlani Chandni, Tiwari Ankita
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of climate change impact and resource-use efficiency of lettuce production in vertical farming and greenhouse production in Finland: a case study

open access: yesThe International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
Our aim in this study was to examine lettuce production in vertical farming or in conventional greenhouse production in Northern European conditions from the perspective of climate change impact and environmental sustainability.
K. Joensuu   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Coagulative Granular Hydrogels with an Enzyme Catalyzed Fibrin Network for Endogenous Tissue Regeneration

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Coagulative granular hydrogels are composed of packed thrombin‐functionalized microgels that catalyze the conversion of fibrinogen into a secondary fibrin network, filling the interstitial voids. This bio‐inspired approach stabilizes the biomaterial to match the robustness of bulk hydrogels without compromising injectability, mimicking the initial ...
Zhipeng Deng   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vertical Farming Project

open access: yes, 2021
Founded in 1985, Vidir Solutions is a Manitoban company that specializes in vertical, motorized storage solutions. In their 35 years of operation, Vidir has become a leading manufacturer and worldwide supplier of vertical motorized storage carousels and display systems [1].
Capar, Grace   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

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