Similar Search Results

Compound Feeds: Defined from a Marketing Perspective

Ness, Mitchell R.; Walker, Stephen - In: Marketing Intelligence & Planning 9 (1991) 7, pp. 21-26

In marketing, products are defined as a series of attributes which extend beyond the concept of physical aspects of the product. This concept is applied to the definition of compound animal feeds. The development of the industry is described and evidence presented to establish the degree of...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014946871

Technology management in the Sudan: strategic and policy challenges

Ahmed, Allam - In: Management Decision 41 (2003) 3, pp. 267-273

This paper addresses the strategic and policy challenges facing technological transformation and productivity increase in the Sudan. It examines the various factors which influence agricultural technology adoption decisions as well as the constraints facing the agricultural sector in the Sudan....

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014932384

Knowledge creation and dissemination in sub‐Saharan Africa

Ha, Louisa; Nnajiofor Okigbo, Raphael; Igboaka, Primus - In: Management Decision 46 (2008) 3, pp. 392-405

creating and disseminating agricultural knowledge in Nigeria. A free broadband service Knowledge Center was established in the …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014932845

Farmers online: drivers and impediments in adoption of Internet in UK agricultural businesses

Warren, Martyn - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 11 (2004) 3, pp. 371-381

dispersion and typically small scale (in terms of employment and turnover), but available statistics show a lower rate of …‐commerce in the farm sector. Identifies research and policy issues outstanding in the field of Internet adoption in agriculture …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014902945

Rural cooperatives in China: policy and practice

Clegg, Jenny - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 13 (2006) 2, pp. 219-234

Purpose – The paper sets out to consider the impact of China's reform dynamics on its cooperative economy, examining developments both within the statist sector and beyond, in the variety of experimental quasi‐cooperative forms that have grown between plan and market....

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014903025

Innovation and technology transfer in Chinese agriculture

Xuedong, Ding - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 13 (2006) 2, pp. 242-247

in the agricultural sector are facilitated. Findings – The paper argues that technology transfers in agriculture play an … technology in agriculture, and outlines the mechanism of science and technology innovation and transformation in China. …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014903027

The split entrepreneurial identity of the farmer

Mikko Vesala, Kari; Peura, Juuso; McElwee, Gerard - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 14 (2007) 1, pp. 48-63

political interest. In Europe, agriculture has faced increasing pressures for restructuring: facilitation of marketing and …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014903058

Determinants of internet adoption by SME agri‐food companies

Simmons, Geoffrey J.; Durkin, Mark G.; McGowan, Pauric; … - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 14 (2007) 4, pp. 620-640

Purpose – As evidence mounts on the importance of small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) to national and international economies and the opportunities presented to them by the internet, it becomes important to understand the key issues which determine internet adoption and utilisation....

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014903093

Barriers to finance experienced by female owner/managers of marginal farms in India

Sandhu, Navjot; Hussain, Javed; Matlay, Harry - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 19 (2012) 4, pp. 640-655

Purpose – This paper aims to examine barriers to finance experienced by female owner/managers of marginal farms in the Punjab region of India. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on the preliminary results of a survey conducted with 48 marginal farmers and 15 bank managers in...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014903304

Social media, an entrepreneurial opportunity for agriculture-based enterprises

Morris, Wyn; James, Penri - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 24 (2017) 4, pp. 1028-1045

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the current use of social media in agriculture. The primary focus of … usage in agriculture-based enterprises and discusses the potential for further uptake. Findings The paper identifies … barriers to adoption of social media by agriculture-based enterprises. In conclusion, although there are barriers and …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014903575