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A structural equation modeling analysis of relational governance and economic performance in agri-food supply chains : evidence from the dairy sheep industry in Sardinia (Italy)

Camanzi, Luca; Arba, Elisabetta; Rota, Cosimo; Zanasi, … - In: Agricultural and Food Economics : AFE 6 (2018) 4, pp. 1-21

This study investigates the factors affecting the inter-organizational relationships and governance of firms in agri-food supply chains and assesses the influence that the current conditions of vertical coordination have on the economic performance of these firms. Research hypotheses describing...

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Innovation and valorization in supply chain network

Cembalo, Luigi - In: Agricultural and Food Economics : AFE 3 (2015), pp. 1-4

the analysis of new organizations and governance frameworks in the agribusiness. Since this subject needs a deeper … concerning management, economics, innovation, valorization and organization of chains and networks in a Life Sciences context …. Thanks to Agricultural and Food Economics journal the 2014 conference benefits of a special issue where a selection of five …

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Case study analysis on supplier commitment to added value agri-food supply chains in New Zealand

Lees, Nic J.; Nuthall, Peter - In: Agricultural and Food Economics : AFE 3 (2015), pp. 1-16

This research identifies what attracts suppliers to be committed to long-term relationships in New Zealand agri-food supply chains where suppliers are required to consistently deliver to high product specifications. It also looks at what factors determine supplier's ongoing commitment and how to...

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Alternative food chains as a way to embed mountain agriculture in the urban market : the case of Trentino

Blasi, Emanuele; Cicatiello, Clara; Pancino, Barbara; … - In: Agricultural and Food Economics : AFE 3 (2015), pp. 1-13

Peri-urban agriculture is exposed to multiple pressures, which push to diversification and multifunctionality. However, the urban-rural link develops in different ways according to the features of the territories. A very interesting case is that of mountain areas, where the proportion among...

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Agricultural districts in the Italian regions : looking toward 2020

Toccaceli, Daniela - In: Agricultural and Food Economics : AFE 3 (2015), pp. 1-33

Agricultural, quality agro-food, supply-chain and rural districts were introduced by Italian law in 2001. With reference to European structural policies, especially rural development policy, and to the districts' originality and relationship to the LEADER method and programmes, we wonder whether...

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The evolutionary transformation of modern agri-food systems : emerging trends in consumption, production, and in the provision of public goods

Camanzi, Luca; Troiano, Stefania - In: Agricultural and Food Economics : AFE 9 (2021), pp. 1-5

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Agribusiness for economic growth in Africa : practical models for tackling poverty

Akuriba, Margaret Atosina; Akudugu, Mamudu Abunga; … - 2021 - 1st ed. 2021.

Chapter One: Background -- Chapter Two: Agri-Food Systems And Agribusiness Concepts -- Chapter Three: Farming As A … Business -- Chapter Four: Introduction To Supply And Value Chains -- Chapter Five: Agro-Industries As Anchors Of Agribusiness … -- Chapter Six: Sustaining Agribusiness For Inclusive Development -- Chapter Seven: Financing Agri-Food Systems And …

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African Farmers, Value Chains and Agricultural Development : An Economic and Institutional Perspective

de Brauw, Alan; Bulte, Erwin - 2021 - 1st ed. 2021.

professor of economics at Williams College. He conducts much of his research using primary source data and has previously … published over 50 articles in economics, agricultural economics, and nutrition journals. Erwin Bulte is professor of development … economics at Wageningen University and Research. He has previously held positions at Oxford University, Cambridge University …

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Socio-technical innovation bundles for agri-food systems transformation

Barrett, Christopher B.; Benton, Tim; Fanzo, Jessica; … - 2022 - 1st ed. 2022

This open access book is the result of an expert panel convened by the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Nature Sustainability. The panel tackled the seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 head-on, with respect to the global systems that produce and distribute...

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Building a resilient and sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa

Shimeles, Abebe (ed.); Verdier-Chouchane, Audrey (ed.); … - 2018

, inclusive and sustainable agribusiness sector for Africa’s food security and structural transformation. From the impact of …

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