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The economics of catfish farming in central Thailand [PDF]

open access: yes
A survey of 41 catfish farms was undertaken to ascertain why production has been falling since 1974. The major factors influencing production were found, and guidelines for increased profitability provided.Fish culture, Aquaculture economics, Marketing ...
Isvilanonda, S.   +3 more
core  

A Dictionary of the Economic Products of India

open access: yes, 2014
A Scottish doctor and botanist, George Watt (1851–1930) had studied the flora of India for more than a decade before he took on the task of compiling this monumental work. Assisted by numerous contributors, he set about organising vast amounts of information on India's commercial plants and produce, including scientific and vernacular names, properties,
openaire   +2 more sources

A Scoping Review of Nudges for Enhancing Agricultural Policy

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Following PRISMA guidelines, we conduct a scoping review on 18 empirical studies on nudging interventions for farmers in Europe and the USA. The evidence on the effectiveness of nudges is mixed. Some studies demonstrate positive outcomes, particularly when nudges are combined with other interventions; others report no effect or negative ...
Nadja El Benni   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining small-scale cattle farmers’ willingness to participate in livestock auction markets in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

open access: yesIndonesian Journal of Agricultural Research
This study explored the willingness of small-scale cattle farmers in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, to participate in livestock auction markets.
Zanele Nonhlanhla Nyembe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effects of Sex-Sorted Semen on Southern Dairy Farms [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper examines the impact of sex-sorted semen adoption on dairy farm level economics. Representative dairies are used to simulate the financial impacts of moving to this new technology.
Anderson, David P.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluating Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Impact on Crop Indemnities

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The 2018 Farm Bill established the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP), which was focused on removing feral hogs and restoring damaged property. We conduct a quasi‐experimental analysis of FSCP on crop damage using crop insurance data and a staggered difference‐in‐difference model.
Hence Duncan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modelling Livestock Component in FSSIM [PDF]

open access: yes
Agricultural and Food Policy, Environmental Economics and Policy, Land Economics/Use, Livestock Production/Industries,
Hengsdijk, Huib   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Do Consumers Value Diversity in Agriculture? A Choice Experiment

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Farm ownership in the US today is racially and ethnically homogeneous. Diverse farmers and ranchers make up less than 10% of all producers, they tend to be less financially stable and have tighter profit margins. In the past few years, both government and industry programs have aimed to increase the participation and profitability of diverse ...
Maria Kalaitzandonakes   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficiency of New Ethanol Plants in the U.S. North-Central Region [PDF]

open access: yes
Replaced with revised version of paper 07/29/09.Ethanol, Efficiency, DEA, Production Economics, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,
Fulginiti, Lilyan E.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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