Agricultural firm survival: The case of farmer cooperatives in the United States
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DOI: 10.1002/agr.21612
Abstract: The number of farmer cooperatives in the United States is declining, but empirical investigations of cooperative firm survival have been scarce. With demographic, financial, and strategic characteristics as possible explanations, we conduct survival analysis in… read more here.
Keywords: cooperatives united; firm; farmer; united states ... See more keywords
A biofuel supply chain equilibrium analysis with subsidy consideration
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DOI: 10.1002/er.4422
Abstract: We consider a biofuel supply chain problem in which a farmer supplies two downstream refineries with nonidentical crops (corn and energy crop). The problem has been modeled as a multi leader single follower game to… read more here.
Keywords: biofuel; supply chain; farmer; biofuel supply ... See more keywords
The Macro and Micro Point of View of Farmer Suicides in India
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DOI: 10.1007/s40009-020-00920-4
Abstract: Agricultural researches, development of innovations, their dissemination and Government funding behind the whole process all come to a grinding halt when the ultimate beneficiaries of the process are left to their fate, are left to… read more here.
Keywords: farmer suicides; micro point; macro micro; farmer suicide ... See more keywords
Local and farmers' knowledge matters! How integrating informal and formal knowledge enhances sustainable and resilient agriculture
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2017.01.020
Abstract: Abstract The widespread transformations in farming practices during recent decades across many parts of Europe – increased capital intensity, scale enlargement, specialization, intensification and mechanization have been accompanied by a quite dramatic shift towards more… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; agriculture; local farmers; farmer ... See more keywords
Is farmer-to-farmer extension effective? The impact of training on technology adoption and rice farming productivity in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.12.013
Abstract: Agricultural training is a potentially effective method to diffuse relevant new technologies to increase productivity and alleviate rural poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, since it is prohibitively expensive to provide direct training to all… read more here.
Keywords: key farmers; ordinary farmers; farmer; technology adoption ... See more keywords
Incorporating data into grazing management decisions: supporting farmer learning
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DOI: 10.1071/an18533
Abstract: Pasture consumption is an important contributor to farm business profitability in pasture based dairy systems around the world, including Tasmania. Research, development and extension prioritizes further increasing pasture consumption in the Tasmanian dairy industry, through… read more here.
Keywords: management; pasture; grazing management; farmer ... See more keywords
Certification and Farmer Organisation: Indonesian Smallholder Perceptions of Benefits
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DOI: 10.1080/00074918.2018.1506093
Abstract: Certification and participation in farmer organisations are associated with economic and social benefits for farmers. However, knowledge about the differences in the perceived benefits of participation in different organisations and certification schemes is limited. In… read more here.
Keywords: farmers perceive; farmer; certification schemes; benefits farmers ... See more keywords
Safe Farmer Common Sense’ - A National Five-Year Education-Based Program for Prevention of Occupational Injuries in Swedish Agriculture-Background, Process, and Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2019.1659203
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: This paper provides background and a process description for a national initiative (‘Safe Farmer Common Sense’) on prevention of occupational injuries in Swedish agriculture. Methods: This initiative, which received investment funding of 65… read more here.
Keywords: prevention; injuries swedish; occupational injuries; farmer ... See more keywords
Developing sustainable farmer-to-farmer extension: experiences from the volunteer farmer–trainer approach in Kenya
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DOI: 10.1080/14735903.2019.1679576
Abstract: ABSTRACT The reform of agricultural extension institutions in developing countries has in the past decade seen the implementation of many donor-supported farmer-to-farmer extension (F2FE) programs that are participatory and client-oriented. Their effectiveness in disseminating agricultural… read more here.
Keywords: farmer trainer; farmer; farmer farmer; volunteer farmer ... See more keywords
Sustainable farmer-to-farmer extension – the experiences of private service providers in Zambia
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DOI: 10.1080/14735903.2021.1939592
Abstract: To improve and sustain farm productivity, farmers require information on inputs, postharvest management and markets, and exposure to new technologies and best practices. Traditionally public agricu... read more here.
Keywords: extension experiences; sustainable farmer; farmer; farmer farmer ... See more keywords
Democratic Opposition to the Constitution: A Swiss Counterproposal from the Maryland Farmer
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DOI: 10.1086/697021
Abstract: The Old Swiss Confederation stood as a contentious point of reference in the ratification debate of 1787–88. While Federalists disdained the loosely banded cantons as a template of dysfunction, Anti-Federalists commended their regionalized constitution and… read more here.
Keywords: democratic opposition; farmer; opposition constitution; maryland farmer ... See more keywords