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Assessing the Value of Broadband Connectivity for Big Data and Telematics: Technical Efficiency
Mark, Tyler; Whitacre, Brian; Griffin, Terry - Southern Agricultural Economics Association - SAEA - 2015
technologies is data and data use, the so-called Big Data. Broadband connectivity could be the next hurdle affecting the precision … utilized to evaluate differing levels of data utilization made possible by broadband internet connectivity. The DEA methodology … is useful to estimate the foregone societal value and farm-level profitability due to lack of broadband connectivity. In …
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The Effect of a Multi-tiered Model for Reducing Obesity Risk Factors: Attitude and Behavior Change in a Rural Community
Thapa, Janani; Lyford, Conrad P.; Belasco, Eric J.; … - Southern Agricultural Economics Association - SAEA - 2013
While there is increasing interest in reducing obesity, relatively few of these efforts focus on rural communities. A multi-tiered model to reduce obesity risk factors was developed and implemented to change food behavior and health awareness in a rural West Texas community over a one year...
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Current status of agriculture and rural areas in Japan and prospect of new policy framework: comparison of the direct payment system in Japan and Europe
Hashiguchi, Takuya - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2014
This paper considers the ‘direct payment system Japanese style’, which has been in force in Japan since fiscal year 2014 when the entire system was reorganised and fused with other current direct payment systems. Our analysis reveals that Japan’s direct payment system focuses on supporting...
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Modelling the value of a multifunctional landscape – A discrete choice experiment
Borresch, Rene; Maas, Sarah; Schmitz, Kim; Schmitz, P. … - International Association of Agricultural Economists - IAAE - 2009
In the context of today’s intensive discussion of landscape multifunctionality, one primary objective of the current European Union policy is to support the implementation of multifunctionaly within the EU. In order to assess the economical feasibility of the implementation of a...
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Consumer Willingness to Pay a Premium for Organic Fruit and Vegetable in Ghana
Owusu, Victor; Owusu Anifori, Michael - In: International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 16 (2013) 1
The IFAMR is the flagship journal in Agribusiness published quarterly by IFAMA. More information can be found at: www.ifama.org
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Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Bacteriophage Technology Treated Fresh Produce
Yeboah, Osei-Agyeman; Goktepe, Ipek; Naanwaab, Cephas; … - Southern Agricultural Economics Association - SAEA - 2012
The United States is remarkably safe, when it comes to food supply. Nevertheless, food can become contaminated with a variety of germs. According to reports by a food safety group of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food-borne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli and...
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FOOD CHOICE, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AND FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS: AN EXPERIMENTAL AUCTION EMPLOYING BREAD
Hellyer, Nicole Elizabeth; Fraser, Iain; … - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE; … - 2010
In this paper we present the results of an experimental auction conducted to examine the influence of nutritional information on food choice and in particular estimate consumer willingness to pay for bread that contains functional ingredients which is used to make sandwiches. We find that...
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Consumer Preferences for U.S. Pork in Urban China
Ortega, David L.; Wang, H. Holly; Wu, Laping - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2009
China’s transition into a developed economy is driving changes in consumer preferences and demand for foods. To evaluate consumer preferences for U.S. pork in urban China, primary data were collected in two metropolitan areas- Beijing and Shanghai. Estimated logit models revealed that an...
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South Korean Millers’ Preferences for the Quality Characteristics of Hard White Wheat that is Used in Producing All-purpose Flour
Park, Jaehong; Henneberry, Shida Rastegari - Southern Agricultural Economics Association - SAEA - 2010
Using the choice-based conjoint analysis and self explicated approach, I elicited South Korean millers’ preference and willingness to pay for the quality characteristics of hard white wheat that is used in producing all-purpose flour. In specified seven attributes, test weight, moisture, and...
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Do Local Production, Organic Certification, Nutritional Claims, and Product Branding Pay in Consumer Food Choices?
Batte, Marvin T.; Hu, Wuyang; Woods, Timothy A.; Stan, Ernst - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2010
This research furthers the assessment of consumer demand for locally produced foods, while also considering a host of other food attributes that may interact to influence consumer utility. Using stated preference data from a choice-based conjoint analysis survey instrument, we estimate...
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