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Pest Risk Analysis For Leucaspis Japonica
, 2015 Lopholeucaspis japonica is listed as Leucaspis japonica in EPPO list as pest recommended for regulation as quarantine pest. It attacks 59 tree species and this list is probably not complete. For Slovakia the most important hosts are apple trees, cherries, pears, maples, hornbeams, lindens or birches, but also other species useful in agriculture ...
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov +4 more
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How Competitive Is Myanmar's Rice Sector? A Comparison of Production Costs and Efficiency
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the cost competitiveness of rice production in Myanmar by examining production costs, cost efficiency, and the potential effect of improving cost efficiency on the country's global competitiveness. To achieve this, we conduct a comparative analysis of production costs among major rice‐producing countries and estimate the ...
Nandar Aye Chan +3 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Contract farming is a viable strategy agribusinesses rely on to strengthen coordination across actors in the value chain. However, low contract compliance remains a significant setback to agribusinesses' contract performance in low‐ and middle‐income country context.
Umar Shehu Umar +2 more
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Behavioral Ecology of an Invasive Species: Habitat and Mate Preference(s) in Drosophila Suzukii [PDF]
, 2017 The invasive Spotted-Wing fruit fly, Drosophila suzukii, has inflicted substantial economic losses to the soft-fruit agriculture industry worldwide due to the ability of females in this species to use a large, serrated ovipositor to cut the fruit’s skin ...
Buckiewicz, Natasha +2 more
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Pest Risk Analysis For Chalara Fraxinea
, 2013 Current records suggest that C. fraxinea is not yet established in the UK, although it has now been detected in recently planted trees outdoors. It is widespread throughout much of Europe, where it has caused extensive damage. There is very high potential for entry through plants for planting and the potential for establishment is very high ...
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper explores the convergence in on‐farm diversification strategies of agricultural holdings, between remote areas and more central ones. Using Italian farm‐level data, we explore the determinants of diversification strategies across farms.
Gianluca Grilli +2 more
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Pest Risk Analysis For Phytophthora Austrocedrae
, 2012 GB; en; plantpestsrisks@fera.gsi.gov ...
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Traceability of Agri‐Food Products: The Key to Conscious Trade
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Globalization and growing concerns about sustainability have led to improvements in product traceability, quality, and sustainability. Traceability contributes to environmental protection and supports sustainable development by fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging the responsible use of resources.
Scarlett Queen Almeida Bispo +5 more
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