Aviation is indispensable for global transportation and economic growth. One promising solution to its environmental concerns is developing biofuels derived from oil seeds like Brasica carinate (B. carinata). Adopting responsible nitrogen application practices during the cultivation of B. carinata mitigate …

The factors that can influence development, growth and agricultural production in quantity and quality are constantly being explored.High-value crops such as potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are good candidates for the adoption of precision agriculture due to their particularly high production costs. …

The present work aims at providing broader insight into the environmental impact of milk production by comparing greenhouse gas (GHG) and nitrogen (N) emissions of milk production among the intensive and extensive dairy farming systems from production and land-use perspectives. Three dairy farms in the …

Dairy cooperatives have been around in the Netherlands for more than 130 years (Bijman, 2018). A growing European economy and growing demand for dairy products offered opportunities for further growth (Bijman, 2018). As the technological development in dairy processing evolved, cooperatives continued …

Industrial, agricultural, and domestic sectors have an impact on the pollution of surface waters. More specifically, discharges of wastewater treatment plants also have a major impact on the quality of surface waters. According to PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Dutch surface waters …

The following research justification report shows to which extent adding HemCell prebiotics to the current product line is financially feasible. Before coming up with a calculation model, some more background research needed to be done. Four information gaps were identified on which this research is …

The aim of this research was to find out in how far the Netherlands could learn from Sweden regarding the use of manure, in order to create awareness within the equine sector on sustainable solutions. The number of horses in Europe exceeds 5 million and keeps increasing, therefore contributes to greenhouse …

Decomposition is an ecosystem process, mainly important in the carbon and nitrogen cycles. When looking at what drives decomposition, there are three major drivers. These are plant litter quality, microbes and soil animals (detritivores). A large problem in understanding the decomposition process is …

Microalgae can produce a wide range of valuable metabolites such as proteins, lipids and pigments, so they can be used in many ways. For aquaculture industry, microalgae are usually used as live feed because of their high nutritional level. Fry Marine(Vlissingen, NL) is a hatchery for marine feed and …

Climate change has caused dilapidation of the environment, droughts and floods leading to reduced yields, productivity and ultimately food insecurity for human consumption. Unfortunately, it is our contact with the environment that has led to all this, but most people are not aware. The three gases contributing …