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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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Developments in the Built EnvironmentTo regulate the setting behavior and early-age strength of ferrite-rich calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement, this study employed amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP) in combination with citric acid (CA) or sodium gluconate (SG). The effects of these
Guosheng Liao +5 more
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Who Are the Consumers of European Farmers' Markets? A Cross‐Country Analysis
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT With substantial growth in the number of farmers' markets (FMs) in developed countries, the number of consumers visiting FMs is also increasing. This study comparatively assesses the consumers of FMs in three European countries where FMs traditionally play a distinctive role in food supply chains.
Áron Török +6 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Market‐based solutions are increasingly tested to address aflatoxin issues in peanuts in developing countries. Although previous studies have found that Haitian grocery store shoppers are willing to pay a 21% premium for peanut butter with levels of aflatoxin that meet international standards, no information is available for the much larger ...
Phendy Jacques +2 more
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RURAL-URBAN DIFFERENCES IN NURSING HOME ACCESS, QUALITY AND COST [PDF]
Rural-urban differences in the supply of nursing home services as hypothesized to be jointly affected by competitive and regulatory forces, government policies, and the cost structure.
Bradford, Garnett L., Yu, Wei
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sustainability labels can help support consumers select more socially and environmentally friendly options, thereby enhancing returns for conscientious producers and promoting the transition to a more sustainable food system. However, consumer confusion regarding labels' meaning undermines their effectiveness.
Monika Hartmann +4 more
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Scientific ReportsThe high-altitude assembly and tensioning construction of large-span beam string structures (BSS) offers numerous advantages, including structural simplicity, clear force transmission, minimal deformation, strong stability, structural adaptability, self ...
Ziguang Zhang +5 more
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Inequality in Vietnamese Urban-Rural Living Standards, 1993-2006 [PDF]
Using data from five waves of the Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey, we find evidence of significant urban-rural expenditure inequality. Urban-rural inequality in Vietnam increased dramatically from 1993 to 1998, and peaked in 2002 before reducing
Booth, Alison L., Le, Huong Thu
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Characterizing water quality and hydrologic properties of urban streams in central Virginia [PDF]
, 2019 The objective of this study was to characterize water quality and hydrologic properties of urban streams in the Richmond metropolitan area. Water quality data were analyzed for six urban sites and two non-urban sites.
Lucas, Rikki
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn +3 more
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