It is recognized that inorganic fertilizer, as is commonly distributed in large-­‐scale input subsidy programs, must be … used along with soil fertility management (SFM) practices in order to maximize its efficacy. We use nationally … SFM practices: (i) manure and/or compost application, (ii) soil erosion preventative measures, (iii) minimum tillage, (iv …

agribusiness has been variable. Two recent ACIAR studies concluded that there may be more to linking smallholders with the … agribusiness sector than individual smallholder characteristics. This paper hypothesizes that social capital influences the ability … of individual smallholders to take advantage of emerging agribusiness opportunities. It outlines a project proposed by …

suggests development policy be enlarged to encompass agribusiness enterprises. Localized agribusiness can help rural …

efficiency or scale. The cooperative industry’s productivity was primarily associated with the grain, fertilizer, and … agrochemical product lines. Policies that raise fertilizer prices would encourage a cooperative to be technically more productive …. In general, policies that raise prices of grain, fertilizer, and agrochemicals would encourage a cooperative to be more …

importance of and link between spatial planning and development of agribusiness and rural areas, exploring different techniques …