Essays about: "Contract Farming"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words Contract Farming.

  1. 11. Alternativ vid ägarskiften i lantbruk : en studie av processen vid genomförandet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Ankie Hilmerby; Anna Sundin Lundberg; [2012]
    Keywords : Beslutsprocessen; efterträdare; intressenter; lantbruk; mjölkgård; psykologi; ägarskifte; överlämnare;

    Abstract : Lantbrukare står inför ett problem då en vanlig generationsväxling, där den yngre familjegenerationen tar över och driver gården, inte går att genomföra i brist på intresse från arvingarnas sida eller då arvingar saknas. Ett lantbruk har ofta drivits under lång tid och eftersom ägaren oftast bor på sin gård är det ett känslomässigt stort beslut att ta när pensionsåldern närmar sig. READ MORE

  3. 12. Poultry producers’ perceptions of changing market conditions : a field study of the poultry production in Khartoum state of Sudan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Sara El-Obeid; Ella Lundström; [2012]
    Keywords : Agency theory; contract farming; Sudan; poultry; market failure;

    Abstract : Sudan has always showed great potential in the poultry industry, but it has not been until now that this potential has blossomed and is growing quickly. As large agribusinesses1are taking over the market shares within the urban areas, smallholders2 have been put out of business. READ MORE

  4. 13. Power relations and adaptive capacity : Exploring gender relations in climate change adaptation and coping within small-scale farming in western Kenya

    University essay from Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Emmeline Laszlo Ambjörnsson; [2011]
    Keywords : climate change; adaptive capacity; coping; adaptation; gender relations; gender contract; power; small-scale farming; Kenya;

    Abstract : Climate adaptation is an important and necessary response to global climate change.Numerous studies show that adaptive capacity is shaped by cultural and social determinants.Gender relations are an integral aspect of social relations in all societies, yet the literature onhow gender influences climate adaptation is limited. READ MORE

  5. 14. Contract farming and organic rice production in Laos : a transformation analysis

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Gustaf Erikson; [2011]
    Keywords : Economic Development; Structural Transformation; Structural Change; Contract Farming; Organic Rice;

    Abstract : As in many least developed countries the farmers in Laos are heavily dependent on subsistence based agriculture production for their livelihood. A key for increased welfare for the rural population inLaosis to increase their profits of small scale farmers and generate a higher income per capita. READ MORE

  6. 15. Contract Farming, Rural Livelihoods and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Märta Jacobsson; [2010]
    Keywords : Contract Farming; Rural Livelihoods; Developement; Sub-Saharan Africa; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The majority of poor people live in rural areas and depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Agriculture is one important tool for rural development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Contract farming has been widely used in agribusiness and has potential to contribute to the development process in rural areas. READ MORE