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Der Strukturwandel in der Landwirtschaft und im Agribusiness setzt sich fort und führt dazu, dass u.a. die Anzahl der landwirtschaftlichen Betriebe deutlich zurückgeht und die bestehenden Betriebe immer größer werden. Bei der Anpassung an den Strukturwandel entscheiden insgesamt die...
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There is observed the current state and problems of the agro-food sector. The dynamics of production and consumption of milk in Ukraine are analyzed. The basic reasons for the low level of consumption of milk are established.
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Risk management strategies are of increasing importance in agriculture. An important question is what type of risk management strategies are required to reduce farmers’ income risks? Applying a variance decomposition approach using data from more than 3,000 Swiss farms over a five-year period,...
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The paper follows two main objectives: to understand farmers’ perception and image of social services and to identify communication levers in order to improve the perceived image of social farming. Orientations in terms of communication are product-focused and aim at enhancing the reputation...
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The efficacy of “gaseous” ozone in reducing numbers and re-growth of food-borne pathogens, (<i>Escherichia coli </i>and<i> Listeria </i>spp.), on leafy salads was investigated using spinach. A preliminary<i> in vivo</i> study showed 1-log reduction in six strains of <i>E. coli</i> and two species of <i>Listeria</i> spp. on...
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<i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> contamination of cantaloupes has become a serious concern as contaminated cantaloupes led to a deadly outbreak in the United States in 2011. To reduce cross-contamination between cantaloupes and to reduce resident populations on contaminated melons, application of...
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This paper addresses various aspects of risk and risk management for smallholders in developing countries, and presents a quantitative assessment of farm-level risks and risk management strategies in three emerging economies: Brazil, China and Viet Nam. The analysis covers production, income,...
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Schweiz weit stehen wenige großflächige sowie professionell bewirtschaftete Nussanlagen im Ertragsalter. Importe decken den Inlandbedarf. In letzter Zeit wurden vermehrt Nussbäume gepflanzt. Für den Direktverkauf bietet sich der Anbau zweier Hektaren mit terminal tragenden Sorten und...
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Food production in 2050 will be sufficient, globally, but many of the poor will remain food insecure. The primary cause of food insecurity will continue to be poverty, rather than inadequate food production. Thus, policies and investments that increase the incomes of the poor will remain the...
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Excessive salt rate can adversely influence the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, mainly in arid and semi-arid world regions. Therefore, salt-affected soils must be reclaimed to maintain satisfactory fertility levels for increasing food production. Different approaches have...
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