Agribusiness and value chains

Eva Galvez Nogales

Agribusiness and value chains

Year of publication 2017

Pages 2p.

Author Eva Galvez Nogales

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

ISBN No ISBN

Series title Agricultural Development Economics Thematic Brief

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The brief sumarizes FAO work on agribusiness and value chains. The agribusiness sector is a major generator of employment and income worldwide and contributes to food security and nutrition. It covers the entire value chain, including the supply of agricultural inputs, the production and transformation of agricultural products, and their distribution to final consumers.

Language English

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