Austria's economic relations with Ukraine (by V. Astrov; pp. 1-3) Keywords economic cooperation, neighbourhood policy Countries covered Austria, Ukraine Topics International Trade and Competitiveness; Foreign Direct Investment; Economic Integration NMS grain production in 2009 calm on the market...

In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird der Versuch unternommen, den Entwicklungsstand und die Wirtschaftlichkeit des wichtigsten Betriebszweigs vieler landwirtschaftlicher Unternehmen in der Ukraine, der Getreideproduktion, zu analysieren. Als methodisches Instrumentarium werden dabei die...

The Hai Basin in China exemplifies problems that are observed in many arid environments: excessive water consumption, depletion of aquifers, and damage to eco-systems. Progressively since the 1970s water resources in Hai Basin have been over-exploited, primarily for irrigation, while the water...

The Article proposes new interpretation and deeper perception of the essence of strategic grain reserves not only as food stock but also as a tool to diversify the state reserves and one for diverting financial resources from the virtual to real sector economy. Such reconsideration enabled...

We use the mean value and variation coefficient model to analyze the spatial-temporal feature of grain production in 31 provinces from the year 1980 to 2006. Time series of grain production is divided into 3 stages according to the average yield and the variation coefficient of grain production...

Grain self-sufficiency is one of the most important agricultural policy goals in China. With only modest imports, China has succeeded in feeding 22% of the world's population on only 7% of its land. However, a high price has been paid for this enormous achievement. Increase in grain yields, in...

Der Anbau von Lebensmitteln im heimischen Garten, auf Pachtflächen, in Schrebergärten oder Communal Gardens erfreut sich ungeahnter Beliebtheit. Neuere empirische Arbeiten weisen darauf hin, dass Obst- und Gemüseanbau, Kleintierhaltung und Hausschlachtungen jenseits der großstädtischen...

This paper examines the efficacy of the current system of public foodgrains management and policies in promoting food security in the country. It argues that the system has outlived its usefulness, and that continuing with the same only stifles growth in foodgrains, with very little welfare...