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The impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on stock prices, profits and perceptions in the food supply chain

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 had profound consequences for the global economy. As both countries are major commodity exporters, the food value chain was also affected. This study investigates the impact of the invasion on stock prices, profitability and sentiments of agribusinesses along the food supply chain by using an ...
Julia Höhler, Ivo Harmens, Alfons Oude Lansink   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Deconstruction of China's agricultural bioeconomy policies in the context of sustainable systems transition - Based on policy texts analysis

Agricultural Economics (AGRICECON)
Countries are calling for a sustainable transition of agri-food systems due to the volatility of food security in the context of climate change, and the agricultural bioeconomy may be a more dependable solution.
Xiuxiang Li, Yanhan Hu
doaj   +1 more source

Agricultural Total Factor Productivity (TFP), 1991-2014: 2018 Global Food Policy Report Annex Table 5

Increasing the efficiency of agricultural production—getting more output from the same amount of resources—is critical for improving food security. To measure the efficiency of agricultural systems, we use total factor productivity (TFP).
International Food Policy Research Institute
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Disentangling the relationships between denomination of origin regulatory councils activities and Spanish wineries' export performance

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract World markets for quality differentiated agri‐food products are highly competitive, presenting significant challenges for firms aiming to compete effectively. Government agencies and business organizations often implement various export promotion policies to address these challenges.
Nicolás Depetris‐Chauvin, Marta Fernández‐Olmos   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of high-standard farmland construction policy on disaster vulnerability of food production systems: evidence from China

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
High-standard farmland construction (HSFC) plays a vital role in mitigating agricultural natural risks, lessening agricultural disasters, and safeguarding food security. China’s 2011-launched HSFC policy creates an ideal quasi-natural experiment.
Zeng Wei, Zeng Wei, Jiaxi Zheng, Jingyu Zhang, Jingyu Zhang, Jiquan Peng, Xufeng Cui, Qingnan You   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Symposium policy note 2: Digitalization of agricultural services and policy analysis in Egypt

This policy note is one in a series of four notes that summarize key findings and recommendations from 32 seminars organized by IFPRI between 2016 and 2020 under the Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity Project funded by the United States Agency for ...
International Food Policy Research Institute
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Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding Smallholders’ Credit Behaviour: A Panacea for Poor Agricultural Production In Ogun State, Nigeria

Journal of Rural and Community Development
Agricultural credit is vital for smallholder farmers' access to basic inputs that enhance agricultural production; however, there is a paucity of information on smallholder farmers' behaviour in obtaining agricultural credit.
Adegbenga Adekoya, Blessing Adebanjo, Benjamin Oyelami, Iredele Ogunbayo, Mercy Adediran, Monday Shaibu, Oyewale Oyegoke, Oreoluwa Akano   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Papua New Guinea Household Survey on Food Systems, 2018

, 2019
In May – July, 2018, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) implemented a rural household survey to investigate the food systems of rural households in four lowland areas of Papua New Guinea and how they assure sufficient food to meet ...
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
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Can outsourcing pest and disease control help reduce pesticide expenditure? Evidence from rice farmers

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Outsourcing pest and disease control (PDC) has grown rapidly worldwide, especially in developing countries. Although numerous studies have investigated various advantages of outsourcing PDC, little is known about its impact on pesticide expenditure.
Pengcheng Wang, Wanglin Ma, Mengling Diao   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source