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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookTHE GROWING ROLE OF CONTRACT FARMING IN AGRI-FOODSYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT:DRIVERS,THEORY AND PRACTICE 2005
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No results found.The interest in contract farming as a mechanism to coordinate linkages betweenfarmers and agribusiness firms has increased considerably in the recent past.Thispaper reviews the changes in agri-food systems that are leading to tightercoordination ofsupply chains and discusses the theoretical basis for contract farmingas a chain governance strategy.It is argued that the need to minimize transaction costsin light ofincreasing uncertainty,asset specificity and market failures associated withchanges in agri-food systems will continue favouring the intensification ofcontracting in supply chain management in food and agriculture. -
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Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideMarket research for agroprocessors 2003Market research is essential before embarking on any agroprocessing venture. This guide describes, in fairly simple terms, the market research that agroprocessors can carry out, and some of the ways of doing such research. It is addressed to entrepreneurs and companies who are planning to develop or expand medium-sized agroprocessing businesses. It is also intended to be used by banks who need to understand the potential market before lending for agroprocessing, by consulting firms and individua ls offering market research services in developing countries and by government agencies and policy-makers interested in developing the agroprocessing sector.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022
Repurposing food and agricultural policies to make healthy diets more affordable
2022This year’s report should dispel any lingering doubts that the world is moving backwards in its efforts to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms. We are now only eight years away from 2030, but the distance to reach many of the SDG 2 targets is growing wider each year. There are indeed efforts to make progress towards SDG 2, yet they are proving insufficient in the face of a more challenging and uncertain context. The intensification of the major drivers behind recent food insecurity and malnutrition trends (i.e. conflict, climate extremes and economic shocks) combined with the high cost of nutritious foods and growing inequalities will continue to challenge food security and nutrition. This will be the case until agrifood systems are transformed, become more resilient and are delivering lower cost nutritious foods and affordable healthy diets for all, sustainably and inclusively. -
Book (series)YearbookWorld Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2023 2023
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No results found.This publication offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Statistics are presented in four thematic chapters, covering the economic importance of agricultural activities, inputs, outputs and factors of production, their implications for food security and nutrition and their impacts on the environment. The Yearbook is meant to constitute a primary tool for policymakers, researchers and analysts, as well as the general public interested in the past, present and future path of food and agriculture.