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The Business of Agricultural Business Services

Author : Mariana Wongtschowski
Publisher : Kit Pub
ISBN 13 : 9789460222368
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book The Business of Agricultural Business Services written by Mariana Wongtschowski and published by Kit Pub. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing number of African smallholders are moving from subsistence farming to selling at least part of their output. To shift successfully to a more commercial footing they need a lot more than the production advice traditionally provided by extension services. They need to understand how markets work. They also need advice on postharvest handling, help with business planning and marketing, assistance with organization, information on prices, links to buyers and credit, help with contracts and standards, and many other types of assistance. These agricultural business development services are provided by a mix of private companies, NGOs, cooperatives and government agencies in what is called a pluralistic extension system . Farmers and other clients such as input stores, small-scale processors and traders get some services for free, paid for by donors or the government. Others are subsidized: the farmers pay part of the cost. For still others, the farmers must pay the full cost. That leads to questions of sustainability (what happens when the donor s money runs out?), accountability (whom do the service providers listen to: the farmers, or the source of the funds?), and inclusiveness (how to ensure that women, the poor and disadvantaged get the services they need but cannot afford?). This book describes the two dominant approaches to providing services: supply-driven (where the funder decides what services should be offered), and market-driven (where more emphasis is put on market forces). It looks at how 12 business service providers from across Africa run their businesses. It describes the seven different business models that they pursue, and examines the features of each one. Based on their experiences, it proposes a new, needs-driven approach, which aims to overcome the shortcomings of both the supply-driven and the market-driven approaches by taking the needs of clients as a starting point for policy and action."

Agricultural Business Services Program, Department of Agriculture and Markets, Albany, New York

Author : New York (State). Division of Audits and Accounts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (894 download)

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Book Synopsis Agricultural Business Services Program, Department of Agriculture and Markets, Albany, New York by : New York (State). Division of Audits and Accounts

Download or read book Agricultural Business Services Program, Department of Agriculture and Markets, Albany, New York written by New York (State). Division of Audits and Accounts and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Enabling the Business of Agriculture 2019

Author : World Bank Group
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 1464813884
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book Enabling the Business of Agriculture 2019 written by World Bank Group and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enabling the Business of Agriculture 2019 presents indicators that measure the laws, regulations and bureaucratic processes that affect farmers in 101 countries. The study covers eight thematic areas: supplying seed, registering fertilizer, securing water, registering machinery, sustaining livestock, protecting plant health, trading food and accessing finance. The report highlights global best performers and countries that made the most significant regulatory improvements in support of farmers.

Agricultural and Agribusiness Law

Author : Theodore A. Feitshans
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131755910X
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Book Synopsis Agricultural and Agribusiness Law by : Theodore A. Feitshans

Download or read book Agricultural and Agribusiness Law written by Theodore A. Feitshans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory textbook provides an overview of the concepts necessary for an understanding of agricultural and agribusiness law. The text will help students of land-based industries with little or no legal background to appreciate and identify issues which may require referral or consultation with legal counsel. Each concise chapter addresses a different legal issue that those employed in agriculture and agribusiness may face, and both federal law and representative examples of state law are included. In addition to traditional topics such as contracts, property law and estate planning, the book also covers more contemporary issues such as organic certification, animal law, genetically engineered crops and food safety. Agricultural law extends beyond those directly engaged in farming to those in agribusiness who provide services and inputs to farmers, buy farmers’ products, store or transport products, manufacture food products, and serve as intermediaries between farmers and consumers. The book will therefore also serve as a reference and a guide for those employed in agribusiness as well as agriculture.

Overcoming challenges to digital agribusiness start-ups

Author : Kropff, Wietske
Publisher : CTA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming challenges to digital agribusiness start-ups written by Kropff, Wietske and published by CTA. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent CTA workshop on ‘catalysing actionable knowledge to enhance next-generation ACP agribusiness through digitalisation’ identified five intersecting drivers that explain what farmer-oriented agribusinesses expect to achieve by investing in digitalisation: reduced risk, raised productivity, increased efficiency, improved decisions, and enhanced market access. Participants argued that digital interventions all serve one or more of these, depending on specific local needs and situations. A critical factor underpinning what works in all these areas is the economic sustainability of the business models used to deliver value and services.

Building a Sustainable Business

Author :
Publisher : Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Building a Sustainable Business written by and published by Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. This book was released on 2003 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brings the business planning process alive to help today's agriculture entrepreneurs transform farm-grown inspiration into profitable enterprises. Sample worksheets illustrate how real farm families set goals, research processing alternatives, determine potential markets, and evaluate financing options. Blank worksheets offer readers the opportunity to develop their own detailed, lender-ready business plan and map out strategies" --back cover.

Running a Food Hub: Volume Two, a Business Operations Guide

Author : James Matson
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160929847
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (298 download)

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Book Synopsis Running a Food Hub: Volume Two, a Business Operations Guide by : James Matson

Download or read book Running a Food Hub: Volume Two, a Business Operations Guide written by James Matson and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is part of a multi-volume technical report series entitled, Running a Food Hub, with this guide serving as a companion piece to other United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports by providing in-depth guidance on starting and running a food hub enterprise. In order to compile the most current information on best management and operations practices, the authors used published information on food hubs, surveyed numerous operating food hubs, and pulled from their existing experience and knowledge of working directly with food hubs across the country as an agricultural business consulting firm. The report’s main focus is on the operational issues faced by food hubs, including choosing an organizational structure, choosing a location, deciding on infrastructure and equipment, logistics and transportation, human resources, and risks. As such, the guide explores the different decision points associated with the organizational steps for starting and implementing a food hub. For some sections, sidebars provide “decision points,” which food hub managers will need to address to make key operational decisions. This illustrated guide may assist the operational staff at small businesses or third-party organizations that may provide aggregation, marketing, and distribution services from local and regional producers to assist with wholesale, retail, and institution demand at government institutions, colleges/universities, restaurants, grocery store chains, etc. Undergraduate students pursuing coursework for a bachelor of science degree in food science, or agricultural economics may be interested in this guide. Additionally, this reference work will be helpful to small businesses within the food trade discipline.

The Regionalization of Business Services in the Agricultural Research Service

Author : Lynn W. Eley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book The Regionalization of Business Services in the Agricultural Research Service written by Lynn W. Eley and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Inclusive Businesses in Agriculture

Author : Wytske Chamberlain
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
ISBN 13 : 1928355080
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (283 download)

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Book Synopsis Inclusive Businesses in Agriculture by : Wytske Chamberlain

Download or read book Inclusive Businesses in Agriculture written by Wytske Chamberlain and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÿ Inclusive business is hailed as a win-win scenario for the development of poor communities; yet there is little insight into how these inclusive businesses work and, more importantly, for whom. This book aims for a thorough understanding of the range of inclusive businesses in agriculture by examining: the structures they implement, the actors involved, and whether they are effectively inclusive of smallholders. It presents a range of case studies and is therefore empirically based and practically oriented. By offering a critical assessment of inclusive businesses overall, it allows for a better perception of what works where, and under which conditions. It provides useful insights that will benefit smallholders, agri-businesses, support groups, policy makers and investors who are willing to promote more inclusive businesses, that foster a better integration of smallholders into commercial value-chains and a more equitable and sustainable agricultural sector.

The Farmer's Office

Author : Julia Shanks
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550926101
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Farmer's Office written by Julia Shanks and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, how-to guide for farmers who want to achieve and maintain financial sustainability in their businesses When you decided to become a farmer, you also became an entrepreneur and business person. In order to be ecologically and financially sustainable, you must understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, and learn how to manage a growing business. Author Julia Shanks distills years of teaching and business consulting with farmers into this comprehensive, accessible guide. She covers all aspects of launching, running and growing a successful farm business through effective bookkeeping and business management, providing tools to make managerial decisions, apply for a loan or other financing, and offering general business and strategy advice for growing a business. Whether you've been farming for many years or just getting started, The Farmer's Office gives you the tools needed to think like an entrepreneur and thoughtfully manage your business for success.

Business services in support of farm enterprise development: a review of relevant experiences

Author : Kahan, D.G.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9789251058657
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (586 download)

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Download or read book Business services in support of farm enterprise development: a review of relevant experiences written by Kahan, D.G. and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Occasional Paper presents the study findings of approaches to the design and delivery of business services to farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Interventions aimed at business service provision and designed and developed by donors have commonly been termed Business Development Services (BDS). BDS has largely focused on reducing poverty by raising the incomes of farmers and rural entrepreneurs. The term business services, refers to the range of non financial services provided to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) at various stages in their development. They embody a market development approach to the provision of support services1. This Occasional Paper presents findings from a study conducted on approaches to the design and delivery of business services to farmers and rural entrepreneurs. The paper is based upon an extensive literature review of BDS and other business-related service interventions, supported by selected case studies in Asia and Africa. Business services are aimed at assisting farmers and rural entrepreneurs to overcome internal and external constraints to their farm business start-up, development and performance. Contained within the broad concept are such activities as group training, individual counselling, advice, the development of new commercial entities, technology development and transfer, information provision, business links and policy advocacy.

The Regionalization of Business Services in the Agricultural Research Service. [by] Lynn W. Eley [and] Gerald W. Bush

Author : Lynn W. Eley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Regionalization of Business Services in the Agricultural Research Service. [by] Lynn W. Eley [and] Gerald W. Bush written by Lynn W. Eley and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cooperatives in Agribusiness

Author : United States. Farmer Cooperative Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Cooperatives in Agribusiness written by United States. Farmer Cooperative Service and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Regionalization of Business Services in the Agricultural Research Service

Author : Lynn W. Eley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (214 download)

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Farms with a Future

Author : Rebecca Thistlethwaite
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603584382
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Farms with a Future written by Rebecca Thistlethwaite and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to make your farm more dynamic, profitable, and-- above all-- sustainable? Thistlethwaite introduces readers to some of the country's most innovative farmers, in order to help you build a triple-bottom-line farming business focused on economic viability, social justice, and ecological soundness.

Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business

Author : Sarah Beth Aubrey
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603429190
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business written by Sarah Beth Aubrey and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2008-01-16 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Running your own small farm is demanding enough, but making it profitable presents a host of further challenges. In this business-savvy guide to farming on a small scale, Sarah Aubrey covers everything from financial plans and advertising budgets to web design and food service wholesalers. Learn how to isolate your target audience and craft artisanal products that will delight and amaze customers. With a solid business strategy in place, you can confidently turn your passion into a productive and profitable venture.

A Concept of Agribusiness

Author : John H. Davis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781684225248
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book A Concept of Agribusiness written by John H. Davis and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the 1957 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Agribusiness is the business of agricultural production which involves the production, protection, sales, and marketing of the product to satisfy the customers need. The term is a portmanteau of agriculture and business and was coined in 1957 by John Davis and Ray Goldberg. It includes agrichemicals, breeding, crop production (farming or contract farming), distribution, farm machinery, processing, and seed supply, as well as marketing and retail sales. All agents of the food and fiber value chain and those institutions that influence it are part of the agribusiness system. In their book A Concept of Agribusiness, Goldberg and Davis provided a rigorous economic framework for the field. They traced a complex value-added chain that begins with the farmer's purchase of seed and livestock and ends with a product fit for the consumer's table. It may rightfully be considered one of the foundation studies on the subject. Scarce in the original.