Resultados de búsqueda - "ecological footprint"
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A molecular survey of bacterial species in the guts of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared on two urban organic waste streams in Kenya
Publicado 2021“…Globally, the expansion of livestock and fisheries production is severely constrained due to the increasing costs and ecological footprint of feed constituents. The utilization of black soldier fly (BSF) as an alternative protein ingredient to fishmeal and soybean in animal feed has been widely documented. …”
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Economic impact of canavalia brasiliensis hay supplementation in beef cattle farming in the Colombian Caribbean.
Publicado 2024“…Beyond enhancing productivity and mitigating environmental impacts, the integration of legumes helps in soil restoration and reduces the ecological footprint of cattle farming. The identified benefits of such technological change underscore the imperative of fostering the adoption of new practices among small-scale cattle farmers.…”
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When trade saves natural resources: Evidence from cereals trade in SADC
Publicado 2025“…Indeed, when production is shifted from places that have limited environmental resources to those that are rich in them, the ecological footprint of economic activities can be lessened. …”
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Energy and carbon footprints of ethanol production using banana and cooking banana discard: A case study from Costa Rica and Ecuador
Publicado 2011“…Despite providing economic benefits to farmers through a biomass source that would have been otherwise lost, the study gave clear evidence that the ecological footprint of this ethanol production system is significantly influenced by the resource use during the production life cycle.…”
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Towards sustainable productivity enhancement of rice-based farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa
Publicado 2022“…There is broad consensus regarding the need for more labor-saving technologies, including mechanization options, provided these do not increase the ecological footprint of production systems. 6. Future rice agronomy research work should be interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary, to better address the myriad of challenges of smallholder farmers in Africa. …”
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Sustainable milk and beef production in Nicaragua: actions and opportunities for an inclusive value chain
Publicado 2016“…Feed and forages work has improved the productivity of forage-based livestock production (up to 100% in terms of kg milk/ha), increased carbon accumulation and at the same time reduced its ecological footprint (by over 50% in terms of GHG emissions per unit of product) as part of LivestockPlus. …”
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Influence of temperature on selected life-history traits of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) reared on two common urban organic waste streams in Kenya
Publicado 2019“…In addition, economic growth and dietary shifts towards animal source foods have put high pressure and demand on agricultural production. The high ecological footprint of meat and dairy production, as well as high feed costs, prevent the livestock sector from meeting the increasing demand in a sustainable manner. …”
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From fish and bushmeat to chicken nuggets: the nutrition transition in a continuum from rural to urban settings in the Colombian Amazon region
Publicado 2015“…While the harvest of wild proteins poses a sustainability problem, industrial foods also carry a heavy ecological footprint. In conclusion our results call for a better attention to the changes observed in diets in the Amazon, given their potential food security and ecological consequences.…”
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LivestockPlus: The sustainable intensification of forage-based agricultural systems to improve livelihoods and ecosystem services in the tropics
Publicado 2015“…Sustainable intensification not only improves the productivity of tropical forage-based systems but also reduces the ecological footprint of livestock production and generates a diversity of ecosystem services (ES), such as improved soil quality and reduced erosion, sedimentation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. …”
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Ground Zero? Let’s get real on regeneration! Report: Assessing greenhouse gas emissions from post-harvest residue management in coffee and cocoa production systems
Publicado 2024“…By understanding the intricacies of residue generation and exploring the sources of GHG production, stakeholders in these industries can work towards minimizing the ecological footprint in the supply chain and promoting more sustainable production. …”
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Gräsrotsinitiativens roll i en hållbar omställning av lokalsamhället
Publicado 2014Enlace del recurso
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Naturalistisk växtgestaltning i gränslandet mellan hus och natur
Publicado 2020Enlace del recurso
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The Influences of China’s circular economy on Swedish companies
Publicado 2019“…As the human ecological footprint is increasing and human consumption is disrupting thenatural ecosystem, the need for change towards sustainable development has never been more pressing. …”
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Estimating the environmental Kuznets curve for cattle production and environmental degradation in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia
Publicado 2025“…Using panel data models and various environmental proxies, including sector-specific emissions (CO2eq) and ecological footprints, the study explores how economic growth in cattle farming correlates with environmental impacts. …”
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Publicado 2021Enlace del recurso
First cycle, G2E