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Agricultural restructure policy in Vietnam and practical application for sustainable development in agriculture
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
Recently, effective agricultural policies necessitate sustainable development in the agricultural sector, which necessitates frequent research and the attention of policymakers. Consequently, this study investigates the effect of agricultural...
Biotechnology and the AgChem Industry
(AgBioForum, 1998)
Consumer driven developments in biotechnology will create new food systems with customized food products. It is argued that a large percentage of agricultural products will be produced under strict contractual guidelines, and that relationships...
Determinants of persistence poverty : case of agricultural households in Thailand
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
in the country has decreased since 2000-2013, but the agricultural sector remains uniquely problematic. In 2011, the proportion of poor households in agriculture reached 21.56 percent, more than 281,000 households. Therefore, this study aims to identify factors...
Wanted : students in agriculture
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1957)
"The College of Agriculture took a realistic look at itself recently and found that it must answer some vital questions for prospective students. The question most often raised is: What does the future hold for me if I study agriculture?"--Page 8...
The changing agricultural research environment : what does it mean for public-private innovation?
(AgBioForum, 1999)
Agricultural research has experienced increased industry spending and public-private collaborations. Private incentives for public goods research are limited. Public-private ventures can foster socially beneficial research. Joint research...
Agricultural Biotechnology - Master of the Universe?
(AgBioForum, 1998)
Technological innovation is creating a catalyst for new dimensions of growth and a corporate restructuring around the value creation potential of agriculture. This paper provides an overview of the recent commercialization of agricultural...
The Role of Management Behavior in Agricultural Cooperatives
(American Institute of Cooperation, 1994)
Mintzburg's managerial working role model is used to explore the ways roles and behavior of the general manager of a user-oriented firm differ from those of the manager of an investor-owned firm (lOF). It is argued that, ...
The impact of sustainable finance and agriculture growth on poverty alleviation : the role of digital agriculture in Vietnam
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
The challenges posed by high population and poverty levels require the focused attention of researchers and policymakers. This article examines the effects of sustainable finance, agricultural growth, and digital agriculture on poverty reduction...
Profile of Missouri's Farms and Farmers
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Missouri is home to approximately 158,000 farm operators and more than 106,000 farms. The agricultural industry is an important part of the Missouri economy; in 2002 total Missouri agricultural sales were approximately 5 billion dollars. This brief...
Measuring agricultural biotechnology research capacity in four developing countries
(AgBioForum, 1999)
In 1998, the International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) conducted a biotechnology research indicator survey of four national agricultural research systems -- in Mexico, Kenya, Indonesia, and Zimbabwe. Some of the policy...
Collective Entrepreneurship: An Emerging Phenomenon in Producer-Owned Organizations
(Southern Agricultural Economics Association, 2006-08)
This paper introduces and defines the concept of collective entrepreneurship. A review of the defensive single-level rent-seeking objective of traditional agricultural cooperatives is introduced followed by an analysis of recent studies documenting...
Survey evidence on legal and illegal Hispanic immigrants' perceptions of living and working in US agriculture
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2015)
This study presents survey evidence on legal and illegal Hispanic immigrants' perceptions of living and working in the United States. Three key findings emerge that present a negative outlook for the agricultural industry labor supply if a path...
Is Agricultural Biotechnology Part of Sustainable Agriculture? Different Views in Switzerland and New Zealand
(AgBioForum, 2010)
Most countries claim to be committed to sustainable agriculture. Yet, the meaning of the term 'sustainable agriculture' is largely shaped by influential stakeholders in the public debate and their respective agendas. The resulting national policies...
Are research alliances between private firms and land grant universities compatible with the original purpose?
(AgBioForum, 1999)
Increased collaboration between private firms and State Agricultural Experiment Stations (SAES) raises fears that the independence, objectivity, and credibility of SAES and their scientists may be compromised. Likewise, there is concern that public...
Patterns of Public-Sector and Private-Sector Patenting in Agricultural Biotechnology
(AgBioForum, 2005)
Over the past 20 years, patenting in agricultural biotechnology has grown even faster than the rapid increase in US utility patents. Private firms, universities, and the federal government all increased patenting in agricultural biotechnology...
A Review of “Wheat Antioxidants”
(Journal of Agricultural & Food InformationTaylor & Francis, 2009)
The article reviews the book "Wheat Antioxidants," edited by Liangli L. Yu.
Innovation and Dynamic Efficiency in Agricultural Biotechnology
(AgBioForum, 2005)
Innovation is the key to firm survival and growth in many industries, but nowhere more so than in agricultural biotechnology. Understanding the causes and consequences of biotechnology innovation requires negotiating a complex thicket of economic...
The agricultural knowledge system : appropriate roles and interactions for the public and private sectors
(AgBioForum, 1999)
of agricultural scientists and entrepreneurs. Historically, there have been strong arguments for public investment in such knowledge generation and transfer activities. The basic argument is that knowledge is by nature a "public good" and, therefore, the private...
Empowerment of farmer community group in Indonesian village together with students university in fruit plantation development
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
Due to reduced emphasis on farmer community groups, the Indonesian agricultural sector is not developing. Regarding agricultural education and fruit cultivation, the farmer community faces various obstacles. Indonesian farmers have limited access...
Factors affecting sustainable agriculture in Iraq : evidence from employment, CPI, rents, and policies
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
This research examines the current state of sustainable agricultural development in Iraq and explores its association with various factors. Data were obtained from reputable sources such as the World Bank Database, and econometric tests were used...