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forestry robots. The primary goal is to provide generic high‐level functionality and to encourage distributed and structured … framework for development of agricultural and forestry robots. The robot architecture uses a state machine as replacement for …
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forestry process chains in an energy system model, on a regional scale. The main focus is on land use for biomass production … and forestry process chains. The system's commodities and processes are identified and these are linked appropriately in … improved understanding of the interdependencies between regional agricultural and forestry structures and the regional energy …
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University. Identifies priority areas for future research as sustainable agriculture and use of forestry resources with the …‐eastern Indian states consists of tribal people, many of whom still engage in shifting agriculture and are still very dependent on …, traditional practices in agriculture and forest use in this part of India are no longer sustainable, noting that the incomes of …
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Outlines the natural features of Mizoram ‐ climate, flora, fauna. Describes the cultivation systems employed and the problems generated ‐ erosion, burning, harm to indigenous plants and animals. Concludes by addressing the need to protect and conserve the natural forests and wild life.
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agriculture and discusses the scheme as a means of improving the health and safety performance of the small enterprises typical of …
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Shows how the marketing of agricultural products differs from the marketing of consumer goods, dealing chiefly with marketing in the home‐produced sector. Presents a general survey of the main structural features of leading UK marketing boards and private enterprise systems of distribution....
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‐commerce in the farm sector. Identifies research and policy issues outstanding in the field of Internet adoption in agriculture …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how financial risk is managed and commercial decisions are made within a successful UK livestock market. Design/methodology/approach – An autoethnographic approach is used, in which the researcher is both active participant and reflective...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that a proactive sourcing strategy can be just as important as a proactive marketing strategy in achieving sustainable competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reports on action research carried out in the UK beef industry,...
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The Dutch potato sector went through a process of considerable concentration during the past two decades. The number of firms decreased substantially while production levels increased. The process of restructuring was triggered by a combination of shifting consumer demands, internationalisation...
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