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Export performance and macro-linkages: A look at the competitiveness and determinants of cocoa exports, production and prices for Ghana
Boansi, David - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
collapse of world price of cocoa), 1983-92 (Reform and Adjustment Period) and 2000-2010 (recent decade). In addition, the … magnitude and effects of key economic determinants of cocoa exports, production and farm gate price for Ghana are estimated. RCA … partial liberalization of internal marketing from the early 1990s, establishment of a price stabilization system and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011111392
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Effects of EU CAP implementation on Bulgarian farms
Bachev, Hrabrin - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011
This paper assesses impacts of EU CAP implementation on Bulgarian farms of different type and specialization. First, a framework for assessing the CAP effects on farms is presented. Next, an evaluation is made of the impacts of CAP on: economic results and income of farms; production and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009402048
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Framework for Analysis of Agrarian Contracts
Bachev, Hrabrin - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
This paper incorporates the interdisciplinary New Institutional and Transaction Costs Economics (combining Economics, Organization, Law, Sociology, Behavioral and Political Sciences) and suggests a holistic framework for analysis of agrarian contracts. First, it specifies type and importance of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008545954
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A case of integration of organic dairy sheep farm in value chains in Bulgaria
Bachev, Hrabrin - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
This paper presents the state of integration of small scale dairy farms in value chains in Bulgaria and a case study on organic farming as a new prospective approach for market inclusion. It outlines the evolution of dairy sheep farming and organic production; analyzes the pace, factors and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009001199
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March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear accident impacts on Japanese agri-food sector
Bachev, Hrabrin - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2015
The paper presents findings of a large study on socio-economic impacts of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster on the Japanese agriculture and food sector. It contains fourteen parts: introduction with the framework of analysis; a brief description of events and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011124294
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Competitiveness of Bulgarian Farms in Conditions of EU CAP Implementation
Bachev, Hrabrin - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
This paper suggests a holistic framework for assessing farm competitiveness, and analyses competitiveness of different type of Bulgarian farms during EU CAP implementation. First, it presents a new approach for assessing farm competitiveness defining farm competitiveness and its three criteria...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011108634
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The potato value chain in Bihar: An assessment and policy implications
Minten, Bart; Reardon, Thomas; Singh, K.M.; Sutradhar, Rajib - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011
sale at an expected higher price in the off- season. Midstream. First, an important boom in cold storage capacity - and … farmers to have more access to cold storages, the availability of subsidies has thus not brought down the effective price paid … to pay a price premium for that quality. Third, potato prices in 2009 were characterized by significant variability with …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260649
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Understanding the Fodder Markets for Sustainable Development of Livestock Sector in Bihar-A Rapid Appraisal Approach
Singh, K.M.; Singh, R.K.P.; Jha, A.K.; Kumar, Anjani - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
Livestock is an integral part of rural economy in Bihar and fodder is a critical input for livestock development. Data shows that there exist a huge gap between demand and supply of fodder (both dry as well as green). Most part of the south Bihar comprising of agro climatic zones, IIIA and IIIB...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011107277
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The influence of prices on market participation decisions of indigenous poultry farmers in four districts of Eastern Province, Kenya
Mailu, Stephen; Wachira, Ann - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2009
Over 70% of the domesticated birds in Kenya are indigenous chicken (IC) providing meat and table eggs. They are frequently raised through the free range, backyard production system. Small flock sizes are characteristic of this production system and often, sales are mainly at the farmgate....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008694026
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Price Stabilization in the Taiwan Hog and Broiler Industries: Evidence from a STAR Approach
Hwang, Tsorng-Chyi; Chen, Meng-Gu; Chang, Chia-Lin - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
The paper examines the effectiveness of the price stabilization mechanism for the broiler and poultry industry in … price stabilization mechanisms for the broiler and pork industry in Taiwan, the paper discusses the smooth transition … autoregressive (STAR) methodology. Monthly hog and broiler price data from 1999 to 2008 at farm, import and retail levels are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008784939