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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...
The impact of agricultural growth on the rural development in Vietnam
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2019)
Rural development is a global relevant phenomenon that needs the particular attention of researchers as well as regulators to achieve the development goals it entails. Considering this, the present study investigates the impact of agriculture growth...
Agricultural biotechnology, trade and the developing countries
(AgBioForum, 1999)
Developing countries and their low-income people could benefit significantly from thedevelopment and use of modern biotechnology in agriculture within a proper biosafety
regime. However, international agreements on biosafety, biodiversity...
Analysis of the contribution of agribusiness microfinance institutions and government policies on increasing farmers' income in Indonesia
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
Due to its vital role in economic development, the agriculture sector has recently garnered global attention. To increase the income of the agriculture sector, the agricultural finance institution and government support are required. Consequently...
Continuing the Effort
(AgBioForum, 2004)
To date, agricultural biotechnology has mostly benefited farmers and consumers in the industrialized countries. It is predicted that by the middle of this century, nine out of ten human beings will reside in the world's developing countries. How can...
Agriculture technology adoption in Malaysia : the Extension service's role, rural financing, and the lender's institutional context
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
There has been an increase on the incorporation of technology in the agricultural industry. The present research addresses the effect of the extension services, institutional lender context and rural financing in Malaysia and the degree to which...
The role of agricultural financing and development on sustainability : evidence from ASEAN clountries
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
the role of agricultural finance, progress in agriculture and rural development on the sustainable development of ASEAN countries. The relevant data covering a period of 11 years (2009 to 2020) is sourced from World Development Indicators (WDI) and Global...
Agricultural Biotechnology Development and Policy in China
(AgBioForum, 2002)
This article provides an overview of China's agricultural biotechnology development policies. Research goals, strategies, priorities, commercialization, and China's organizational framework for agricultural biotechnology development are presented...
Emphasis shifts in new Ag curriculum
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1959)
"The new agricultural curriculum puts greater stress on theory and basic subjects and less emphasis on 'how-to-do-it' applications to agriculture, according to S. B. Shirky, acting dean of the College of Agriculture."--Page 17...
Agroindustrialization Emerging Markets: Overview and Strategic Context
(Elsevier Science Inc., 2001)
This article offers an overview for a special issue on agroindustrialization. It reviews eleven articles analyzing the agroindustrialization process in Latin America and Asia. It sets out a conceptual framework from the ...
Research on the value-added path and management mechanism of the whole agricultural industry chain based on the value network
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
The key to fostering the growth and prosperity of China's rural industry is to realize the added value of the entire industrial chain. This article focuses primarily on enhancing the value of the entire agricultural supply chain. Based on a...
The effect of adoption of technology, technology diffusion, human capital, formation of capital and labor force in the production of agriculture products in Iraq
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
Any nation's economic growth directly depends on expanding its agricultural industry. Compared to the agricultural productivity of the United States and Canada, Iraq's agricultural sector is dated. This study investigates the impact of technology...
Biotechnology and Agriculture : A Skeptical Perspective
(AgBioForum, 1999)
A combination of population and income growth will more than double the demand for food and other agricultural commodities over the next half century. Advances in crop productivity during the twentieth century have largely been based...
Biotechnology Research in the CGIAR : An Overview
(AgBioForum, 2009)
The CGIAR is a strategic alliance of members, partners, and 15 international agricultural research centers that mobilizes science to benefit the poor. Agricultural research at the CGIAR Centers entails various technologies, including biotechnology...
The role of rice cultivation techniques, farm management and natural resources on agricultural development in Indonesia : moderating role of government support
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
Agricultural development is crucial for global economic growth and warrants the researcher's attention. This article examines the influence of rice cultivation techniques, farm management, and natural resources on agricultural development...
Food Fight : The International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science, and Technology for Development
(AgBioForum, 2012)
The International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science, and Technology for Development (IAASTD) was created in 2002 to address global problems of agriculture and food security. More than 400 scientists contributed to the reports, while...
Exploring the public's role in agricultural biotechnology research
(AgBioForum, 1999)
The potential for market failure resulting from under-investment in research is onejustification for public agricultural research. This justification seems less germane given recent developments regarding intellectual property protection...
Colorado residents trusted sources of agricultural, biotechnology, and food information
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2016)
This research examines the trusted sources for information related to agriculture, biotechnology, and food quality, nutrition, and safety. We use correlation analysis and differences in means tests to explore trust levels using a survey...
Why Does Biotech Regulation Differ So Much Between The US And EU?
(AgBioForum, 2000)
When it comes to agricultural biotechnology, public policies in the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) have been radically different. In the US, products of agricultural biotechnology have been extensively tested and marketed. In the EU...
Introduction to the PITA Project
(AgBioForum, 2001)
Technological innovation in the agrochemical, biotechnology, and seeds industries, and in associated public sector research establishments (PSREs) has the potential to deliver more socially and environmentally sustainable ...