Storage of organically produced crops (OF0127T) [PDF]
This is the final report of Defra Project OF0127T. The main objective of this review was to establish best storage practice for field vegetables, potatoes, cereals and top fruit. A literature review was carried out and information was also gathered from
Bevan, J. R., Firth, C., Neicho, M.
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How do differing standards increase trade costs? The case of pallets [PDF]
The pallet is a platform used for storing, handling, and transporting products. There are hundreds of different pallet sizes around the world. The case of pallets is examined to illustrate the impact of multiplicity of standards on trade costs. We select
Aldaz-Carroll, Enrique, Raballand, Gael
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Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production strategies were implemented in a pallet manufacturer sawmill in order to observe their effect on productivity and the environment.
Blanca Vargas +3 more
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D 5.5.1.1. Final report on sensory testing in Africa for Group 1. Project AFTER “African Food Tradition rEvisited by Research” [PDF]
This deliverable concerns the sensory evaluation of the reengineered group 1 African products in the AFTER project. Specifically, it related to reengineered akpan and gowe from Benin, kenkey from Ghana and Kishk Sa'eedi in Egypt.
Abozed, S. +17 more
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Cost Analysis of Alternative Harvest, Storage and Transportation Methods for Delivering Switchgrass to a Biorefinery from the Farmers’ perspective [PDF]
Switchgrass for bioenergy production will require substantial storage. This study evaluated costs of alternative baling and on-farm storage systems. Rectangular bales minimize cost if switchgrass is processed immediately after harvest.
English, Burton C. +3 more
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Economic Contribution of the Agricultural Sector to the Arkansas Economy in 2009 [PDF]
This report is the sixth in a series of reports examining agriculture’s economic contribution on the Arkansas economy. Utilizing data from the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), USDA Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA National ...
McGraw, Katherine +2 more
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Investigation of test methods, material properties and processes for solar cell encapsulants [PDF]
The goal of the program is to identify, test, evaluate and recommend encapsulation materials and processes for the fabrication of cost-effective and long life solar modules.
Baum, B., Willis, P. B.
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Investigation of the Status of the Wooden Pallet Market during the COVD-19 Pandemic
It is estimated that there are 3.1 billion pallets in circulation in the United States, and the majority of these pallets are made of wood. This research was conducted to obtain important information about the market and raw material usage trends in the ...
Sean Hobbs, Laszlo Horvath, Brad Gething
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Upcycling of Single-Use Pallet Wood to Cross-Laminated Timber [PDF]
AbstractTo reduce the emission of greenhouse gases within the building industry, effort must be put into reducing waste and converting reclaimed materials towards reuse. Within the Netherlands, discarded wood is incinerated for energy generation, releasing the carbon that has been captured during growth.
Vonk, N.H. +3 more
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Concept for a commercial space station laboratory [PDF]
The concept of a privately owned and operated fee-for-service laboratory as an element of a civil manned space station, envisioned as the venture of a group of private investors and an experienced laboratory operator to be undertaken with the cooperation
Stark, P. M., Wood, P. W.
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