Consulta: subjectFacets:"Competitiveness"
Registros recuperados: 231
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Caracterización y análisis del abasto de carne de res a carnicerías en la ciudad de Xicotepec, Puebla.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Dávila Robledo, José.
El consumo de carne de res es uno de los principales productos de la dieta de los mexicanos, sin embargo poco se sabe sobre sus procesos de comercialización, especialmente cuando se busca emitir recomendaciones a productores primarios. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo identificar los productos, animales en pie y/o canales así como volúmenes y características que requieren las carnicerías y minisúper. La encuesta se realizó en la ciudad de Xicotepec, Puebla donde actualmente existen 19 expendios que comercializan carne de res y cerdo. Se aplicó un cuestionario cerrado a 15 carnicerías y un minisuper. Los resultados muestran que carnicerías en promedio necesitan 3 empleados para poder operar. El principal producto que prefieren adquirir son...
Palavras-chave: Canales; Ganado en pie; Características organolépticas; Competitividad; Diamante de Porter; Cattle; Sensorial characteristics; Competitiveness; Porter's diamond; Maestría Tecnológica; Agroindustria.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/328

Evaluación de un proyecto de inversión de una micro empresa productora de crisantemo.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Cornejo Miranda, Rocío.
Las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas se constituyen como elementos importantes del desarrollo económico por lo que resulta importante ayudarlas a mejorar su posición tecnológica y la calidad de su producto para que incrementen su competitividad. El presente estudio se elaboró con el fin de evaluar la factibilidad de un proyecto de inversión en la producción de crisantemo (Chrysanthemum morifolium) para flor de corte en invernadero. El proyecto considera un incremento en los estándares de calidad del producto mediante la producción de la flor en un invernadero tipo cenital. El proyecto de inversión fue formulado para una micro empresa ubicada en Santa Catarina del Monte, Texcoco Edo. de México, localidad que cuenta con una larga tradición florícola. La...
Palavras-chave: Pequeña empresa; Competitividad; Crisantemo; Small enterprises; Competitiveness; Chrysanthemum; Economía; Maestría.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/1087

Desarrollo de una aplicación web para evaluar cultivos agrícolas a través del método de la MAP.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Vásquez García, Adela.
La Matriz de Análisis de Política (MAP), nos permite determinar la situación actual en cuanto a la competitividad de determinada actividad agrícola y los instrumentos de política que la afectan, aportan elementos para el diseño de políticas diferenciadas, y para identificar los cultivos agrícolas que sean rentables desde los puntos de vista privado y social. En el presente estudio se desarrolló una aplicación web que evalúa cultivos agrícolas a través de la metodología de la MAP. Para conocer la precisión de la aplicación web en cultivos agrícolas, se hizo un ensayo capturando un cultivo de producción de trigo en Guanajuato (Distrito 005 Cortazar), realizado con base a información ya obtenida. Una vez efectuado el análisis se concluyó que la aplicación web...
Palavras-chave: Ventaja comparativa; Competitividad; Indicadores; Subsidio; Aplicación WEB; Matriz de Análisis de Política; Comparative advantage; Competitiveness; Indicators; Benefit; Maestría; Economía.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/270

Análisis de la cadena productiva de la ganadería bovina de doble propósito en la costa oaxaqueña.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Flores Verduzco, Samuel.
Una de las principales cadenas productivas rurales del país lo constituye la ganadería bovina productora de carne, la cual no satisface la demanda nacional del producto, debido a que se necesita importar cantidades significativas (hasta 40% del consumo para años específicos). Por otra parte, el país exporta alrededor de 1.5 millones de becerros en pie y novillonas al año. El objetivo del trabajo fue realizar un diagnóstico de la actividad ganadera productora de carne de bovino en la Costa de Oaxaca, utilizando para ello la metodología de la cadena o red de valor, mediante la cual se determina el proceso de creación de valor, y la forma como este se genera y distribuye entre los agentes participantes. La información se obtuvo mediante el levantamiento de...
Palavras-chave: Ganado bovino; Competitividad; Cadena productiva; Red de valor; Bovine cattle; Competitiveness; Productive chain; Value network; Economía; Doctorado.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/299

Factores que intervienen en el proceso emprendedor de las microempresas en los municipios de Metlatónoc y Huamuxtitlán, Guerrero.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Sereno Pareja, Oscar.
El Objetivo de la presente investigación fue identificar si existen diferencias de motivación para el emprendimiento de las microempresas que se ubican en las comunidades de Huamuxtitlán y Metlatónoc, Guerrero. Así como determinar la valoración de los factores del éxito competitivos de los emprendedores. La metodología utilizada fue de tipo cualitativo y permitió explorar las variables más importantes que definen las diferencias de emprendimiento y del éxito competitivo a nivel microempresa; que fue medida  en base al grado de importancia que el dueño le asigne a las acciones de desarrollo de la microempresa. Se aplicó un cuestionario con preguntas abiertas y cerradas, con una escala de tipo Lickert. A través de la prueba de U de Mann-Whitney se estableció...
Palavras-chave: Emprendedor; Microempresa; Motivación; Competitividad; Entrepreneur; Microenterprise; Motivation; Competitiveness; Desarrollo Sostenible de Zonas Indígenas; Maestría Tecnológica.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/1692

Análisis de la competitividad de la cadena del arroz (Oryza sativa) bajo el enfoque "CADIAC", en la Región  Sur del Estado de Morelos
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Ireta Paredes, Arely del Rocío.
El cultivo del arroz en México ha venido disminuyendo desde 1994 a causa de las importaciones que con la firma del Tratado Trilateral de Libre Comercio se han incrementado por parte de los molineros. A consecuencia de esto, la cadena productiva del arroz en los eslabones de productor y beneficiador se está desarticulando. La presente investigación pretende explicar la competitividad de la cadena del arroz haciendo uso del enfoque “CADIAC”, el cual se basa en metodología de cadenas tomando en cuenta el factor humano, esto es, hace uso del Diálogo entre los actores que integran los eslabones de la cadena (desde la producción del arroz palay hasta la comercialización del arroz pulido); y del consenso entre los actores para definir qué Acciones impulsar para...
Palavras-chave: Arroz; CADIAC; Competitividad; Matriz de análisis de políticas; Rice; Competitiveness; Matrix of analysis of policies; Maestría; Economía.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/97

El crédito rural y las condiciones de vida de las familias rurales en localidades de alta y muy alta marginación del Estado de Campeche.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Uc Hernández, Cruz Alberto.
El desarrollo del sistema financiero contribuye a mitigar la pobreza, tiene una función determinante en el crecimiento y desarrollo económico, si bien hay diferentes hipótesis sobre la forma en que ocurre ese efecto. El objetivo del presente estudio fue obtener modelos de respuesta entre la calidad de vida, la competitividad, el desarrollo institucional y la calidad de los servicios financieros rurales, con información obtenida de una encuesta aplicada a 245 productores del estado de Campeche, México. Con el algoritmo de componentes principales, se obtuvieron los índices apropiados y con las técnicas de regresión lineal, se obtuvieron cinco funciones de respuesta y se mostró que las condiciones de vida de las familias rurales están relacionadas...
Palavras-chave: Campeche; Condiciones de vida; Competitividad; Territorio; Financiamiento; Institución; Componentes principales; Living conditions; Competitiveness; Territory; Institutions; Financing; Principal components; Economía; Doctorado.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/636

Cadena de valor en la producción de fresa en Zamora, Michoacán.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Ramírez Padrón, Laura Cecilia.
El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar los factores que han obstaculizado la conformación de la cadena de valor para fresa producida en el estado de Michoacán, y ofrecer opciones para tal efecto, a los integrantes de la cadena a fin de poder responder a las nuevas exigencias del mercado hispano, que reside en Estados Unidos de América. Se busca que sea abastecido de la producción que actualmente se tiene en Michoacán. Michoacán ocupa el primer lugar a nivel nacional en la producción de fresa ya que genera 52.38% de la producción en México. El municipio de Zamora es el más importante en cuanto a superficie sembrada, volumen de producción, mano de obra empleada y número de empresas agroindustriales procesadoras establecidas. De la producción total...
Palavras-chave: Cadena de Valor; Competitividad; Value Chain; Competitiveness; Maestría; Economía.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/368

La cadena de valor de raíces y turbérculos (Malanga) en la zona norte de Nicaragua.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Picado Vanegas, Armando Jesús.
Se describen los resultados obtenidos en el estudio de la cadena de valor del cultivo de la malanga en la zona norte de Nicaragua. Se ha pretendido mejorar el conocimiento sobre el papel que juega la cadena en la socio economía de la familias y actores rurales de los municipios del Tuma La Dalia, El Cua, Pantasma, Jinotega, San Ramón y Matagalpa. La información ha sido proporcionada por 105 productores y más de 20 actores distribuidos en el territorio. La pretensión central ha sido conocer la influencia de esta cadena de valor, sobre los actores en cada eslabón, desde la producción hasta la comercialización, encontrándonos que la competitividad del territorio está sujeta no solo a la existencia de empresas, organizaciones e instituciones, sino al capital...
Palavras-chave: Cadena; Eslabón; Actores; Asociatividad; Competitividad; Chain; Link; Actors; Competitiveness; EDAR; Desarrollo Rural Territorial Sustentable CP-UNAN; Maestría Tecnológica.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/360

El mercado de semillas y las posibilidades competitivas para una pequeña empresa productora de semilla certificada de maíz.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Luna Mena, Bethel Marina.
El maíz es el cultivo más importante en México, sin embargo, no se produce lo suficiente para satisfacer la demanda nacional. Las semillas de variedades mejoradas constituyen el puente de transferencia de tecnología entre el mejoramiento genético y el productor, para alcanzar niveles competitivos en la producción. Sin embargo, en México su uso se estima en sólo 30 % de la superficie agrícola. La industria de semillas, se encuentra concentrada en pocas empresas transnacionales, que atienden a la agricultura comercial, dejando a segmentos de mercado que no son de su interés. Así, se percibe que se puede promover la participación de pequeñas empresas productoras de semilla a nivel local y regional, que atiendan a productores de pequeña escala en regiones...
Palavras-chave: Mercado de semillas; Competitividad; Producción de semilla certificada de maíz; Pequeñas empresas productoras de semilla; Seed marke; Competitiveness; Certified maize seed production; Small seed companies; Maestría; Producción de semillas.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/605

Competitividad comercial de la carne de ganado bovino entre los países miembros del TLCAN 1997-2008.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Almora Bustos, Isael.
El presente trabajo analiza la competitividad comercial de carne de ganado bovino entre los países miembros del Tratado de Libre comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN): México, Canadá y Estados Unidos. La metodología utilizada es mediante indicadores de mercado: participación de mercado, coeficiente de ventaja comparativa revelada (CVCR), tasa de penetración de las importaciones (TPI) y producción expuesta a la competencia (PEC), para ello se utilizan datos del periodo 1997-2008, comparando los valores   promedio  de 1997 a 1999 contra los valores promedio  de 2006 a 2008. Esto permite observar el desarrollo de la competitividad de los 3 socios comerciales a nivel mundial y permite evaluar la competitividad de Canadá y México como principales proveedores de...
Palavras-chave: Carne de ganado bovino; Competitividad; TLCAN; Comercialización; Beef cattle; Competitiveness; NAFTA; Marketing; Maestría; Economía.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/552

Competitividad comercial de la carne de ganado bovino entre los países miembros del TLCAN 1997-2008.
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Almora Bustos, Isael.
El presente trabajo analiza la competitividad comercial de carne de ganado bovino entre los países miembros del Tratado de Libre comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN): México, Canadá y Estados Unidos. La metodología utilizada es mediante indicadores de mercado: participación de mercado, coeficiente de ventaja comparativa revelada (CVCR), tasa de penetración de las importaciones (TPI) y producción expuesta a la competencia (PEC), para ello se utilizan datos del periodo 1997-2008, comparando los valores   promedio  de 1997 a 1999 contra los valores promedio  de 2006 a 2008. Esto permite observar el desarrollo de la competitividad de los 3 socios comerciales a nivel mundial y permite evaluar la competitividad de Canadá y México como principales proveedores de...
Palavras-chave: Carne de ganado bovino; Competitividad; TLCAN; Comercialización; Beef cattle; Competitiveness; NAFTA; Marketing; Maestría; Economía.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/552

Análisis de la competitividad de la cadena del arroz (Oryza sativa) bajo el enfoque "CADIAC", en la Región  Sur del Estado de Morelos
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Ireta Paredes, Arely del Rocío.
El cultivo del arroz en México ha venido disminuyendo desde 1994 a causa de las importaciones que con la firma del Tratado Trilateral de Libre Comercio se han incrementado por parte de los molineros. A consecuencia de esto, la cadena productiva del arroz en los eslabones de productor y beneficiador se está desarticulando. La presente investigación pretende explicar la competitividad de la cadena del arroz haciendo uso del enfoque “CADIAC”, el cual se basa en metodología de cadenas tomando en cuenta el factor humano, esto es, hace uso del Diálogo entre los actores que integran los eslabones de la cadena (desde la producción del arroz palay hasta la comercialización del arroz pulido); y del consenso entre los actores para definir qué Acciones impulsar para...
Palavras-chave: Arroz; CADIAC; Competitividad; Matriz de análisis de políticas; Rice; Competitiveness; Matrix of analysis of policies; Maestría; Economía.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/97

La integración de un clúster ¿Una alternativa para la industria artesanal del ónix y mármol?
Provedor de dados: 32
Autores: Flores Perea, Berenice.
El ambiente empresarial mexicano está integrado en su mayoría por MIPyMES, caso del cual no está exenta la industria artesanal, en la cual existen una gran cantidad de productos que enfrenta serios problemas de comercialización y asignación de precio justo que remunere un ingreso digno. La creación de un clúster en torno a la industria del mármol y el ónix se constituye como un mecanismo que permite activar el proceso en materia asociatividad empresarial en la industria artesanal. La presente investigación se realizó a partir de estudio de caso de la conformación del clúster de Mármol y Ónix en el estado de Puebla. Particularmente se caracteriza el desarrollo de la actividad en el municipio de Tecali de Herrera, en el cual se tiene experiencia en la...
Palavras-chave: Clúster; Competitividad; Mármol; Ónix; Competitiveness; Marble; Onyx; Economía; Maestría.
Ano: 2013
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10521/2084

Use of interactive performance optimization for identifying the ideal profile of swine finishing producers
Provedor de dados: 70
Autores: SANGOI,LUIZ F.; KESSLER,ALEXANDRE M.; SILUK,JULIO C. M.; RIBEIRO,ANDREA M. L.; NEUENFELDT JÚNIOR,ALVARO L.
The present research aimed to develop a modeling capable of identifying the ideal profile of swine finishing producers using the interactive performance optimization, which began by verifying qualitative the criteria considered most relevant to the decision-making, generating a closed structured diagnosis that covers the socioeconomic aspects about the activity, until the design of a mathematical model able to translate the data obtained in quantitative information. For the verification, it was proposed a practical study for a universe of 120 members of a cooperative in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The results showed that, from the application and the definition of the ideal profile, it was possible to verify that 82 producers are in the group...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Swine production; Performance optimization; Competitiveness; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2015
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69162015000200197

Inland aquaculture of carps in Poland: Between tradition and innovation
Provedor de dados: 5
Autores: Raftowicz, Magdalena; Le Gallic, Bertrand.
This paper examines how the traditional carp sector in Poland developed during the recent period, paying a particular attention to the different forms of innovations that have been implemented. Mostly based on first-hand, face-to-face interviews, the paper shows that despite the fact that aquaculture of carp is still characterised by strong traditional and cultural features, different categories of economic agents along the value-chain engaged in various kinds of technical, market and institutional innovations. These innovative strategies could be further replicated and developed through collaborative process, where policy makers have a potential role to play. The research results showed the existence of huge potential for innovation in traditional carp...
Tipo: Text
Palavras-chave: Innovation; Value-chain; Competitiveness; Carp; Aquaculture; Expert interviews.
Ano: 2020
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00590/70188/68205.pdf

METABOLIC ACTIVITY OF WHEAT AND RYEGRASS PLANTS IN COMPETITION
Provedor de dados: 87
Autores: AGOSTINETTO,D.; TAROUCO,C.P.; NOHATTO,M.A.; OLIVEIRA,C.; FRAGA,D.S.
ABSTRACT Ryegrass is an annual cycle Poacea, often considered as a weed in wheat crops. The goal of this study was to analyze oxidative stress and enzyme activity of wheat and ryegrass cultures in response to stress caused by the competition between crop and weed, in two development stages. The experiment was conducted in completely randomized design, with eight replications, in replacement series, with a population of 64 plants per pot. Treatments consisted of proportions of ryegrass and wheat plants arranged in replacement series. The tested proportions were: 100/0 (pure wheat stand), 75/25, 50/50, 25/75 and 0/100% (pure ryegrass stand). The evaluated variables were: hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) content, thiobarbituric acid-reactive species (TBARS),...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Triticum aestivum; Lolium multiflorum; Stress; Competitiveness.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-83582017000100233

Partitioning of Competition for Resources Between Soybean and Corn as Competitor Plant
Provedor de dados: 87
Autores: CARATTI,F.C.; LAMEGO,F.P.; SILVA,J.D.G.; GARCIA,J.R.; AGOSTINETTO,D.
ABSTRACT Plants compete for resources present below and above the soil surface. The objective of this work was to separate the individual effects of the competition for resources between soybean and corn as competitor plants. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, in 2014/2015. The treatments consisted of soybean cultivars (TEC 5718 and TEC 6029) in competition conditions with corn (no competition, competition for soil resources, competition for solar radiation and total competition). The variables evaluated were plant height at 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 and 42 days after emergence (DAE), stem/culm diameter, leaf area, shoot dry mass, root dry mass and the chlorophyll index, at 42 (DAE). The competition for soil resources between soybean and corn is...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Glycine max; Zea mays; Water; Competitiveness; Solar radiation; Competitor plant.
Ano: 2016
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-83582016000400657

Competitive Ability of Canola Hybrids Resistant and Susceptible to Herbicides
Provedor de dados: 87
Autores: DURIGON,M.R.; MARIANI,F.; CECHIN,J.; CAMERA,A.S.; VARGAS,L.; CHAVARRIA,G.
ABSTRACT: This work aimed to compare the competitive ability of canola hybrids susceptible (conventional) or resistant to triazine or imidazolinone group herbicides, with turnip. The experiments were conducted in greenhouse, in a completely randomized design, with four replicates. The hybrids Hyola 571CL (resistant to imidazolinone), Hyola 555TT (resistant to triazine), and Hyola 61 (conventional) were used. The treatments consisted of ratios (100:0; 75:25; 50:50; 25:75; 0:100%) of canola and turnip plants. The evaluation was performed 44 days after emergence, determining the leaf área (AF), dry matter of aerial part (MSPA), and stature (EST) of the plants. The competitiveness analysis was performed through diagrams and interpretation of the...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Brassica napus L.; Raphanus sativus L.; Interference; Competitiveness.
Ano: 2019
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-83582019000100171

The Competitiveness of the Greek Μeat Ρrocessing Εnterprises
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Konstantinidis,   Christos.
The objective of the present paper is to examine the effect of certain economic factors on the competitiveness of the Greek meat processing enterprises. The meat sector went through significant changes over the last ten years affecting the structure of the entire industry. Competitiveness will be measured following traditional approaches where profitability and market share account the most. Detailed data from the 2002-2006 balance sheets were used applying econometric procedures. Analysis performed using panel data and three stages least square (3SLS) estimation. The main results show that there is no correlation between profitability and market share. Moreover the way which other factors affect profitability and market share is discussed.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Market share; Profitability; Meat processing enterprises; Agricultural and Food Policy; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58078

FATORES QUE AFETAM A COMPETITIVIDADE NA PRODUÇÃO DE HORTALIÇAS ORGÂNICAS NO ESTADO DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Tacconi Neto,   Ernesto Alexandre; Martins Ramos,   Anatalia Saraiva; da Silva Tacconi,   Marli de Fatima Ferraz.
The Brazilian organic market has been growing year by year, and it is important for the country because its production system preserves the environment, besides creating employments and income for rural workers. For this, it is necessary that these producers define ways of competing in the market, focusing on aspects that really add value to the clients. The objective of this research was to investigate, based on the rural producer’s perceptions, factors which affect the competition in the production of organic foodstuffs in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. This study can be classified as an applied research study, with descriptive objective and quantitative approach. The instrument used was the form, which aimed to research on the producers of organic...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Produto orgânico; Produtor rural; Alimento orgânico; Competitiveness; Organic product; Rural producer; Organic food.; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/102015

Competitive Advantages and Disadvantages in Romania’s Agri-Food Trade -Trends and Challenges
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rusali,   Mirela; Gavrilescu,   Camelia.
The paper is part of the studies concerning trade patterns and agri-food foreign trade policies in the EU enlargement context, aiming to assess the competitive trade advantages and disadvantages of the Romania’s agri-food products in the foreign trade relations. The analysis focuses on the challenges of the trade liberalization and its influence on the intensification of the commercial exchanges, the supply diversification and on the trade balance equilibrium, faced by Romania’s agri-food sector over the transition and pre-accession period. The structural reforms of the transition and EU accession preparations induced paramount changes in Romania’s agri-food trade pattern, i.e. a fluctuating evolution of the agri-food foreign trade, either in correlation...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agri-food trade; Competitiveness; Comparative trade advantage index.; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44118

Mobilização de Recursos e Competitividade no Mercado de Vinhos Finos: uma análise da vitivinicultura de São Joaquim, SC
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Blume,   Roni; Hoff,   Debora Nayar; Pedrozo,   Eugenio Avila.
The new tendencies of the fine wine global consumer market have challenged organizations to observe their resources more efficiently in order to better structure and organize their strategies towards greater competitiveness and sustainability. Based on the Competitiveness and Resource-Based View approach, together with a study of certain market patterns and tendencies, this work aimed to evaluate how certain categories of resources are being managed in an attempt to promote the competitiveness of the fine wines from São Joaquim, a recent and little studied producing region in Santa Catarina state. An exploratory-descriptive study was done to assist experts involved in the São Joaquim vitiviniculture sector. It was possible to observe that image conception...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Vitiviniculture; Competitiveness; Resource-Based View; São Joaquim.; Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Industrial Organization.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/90419

International trade and competitiveness analysis in the European Union: the case of prepared meat sector
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Banterle,   Alessandro; Carraresi,   Laura.
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the competitive performance of the EU countries for the prepared swine meat sector during the period 1990- 2003. This sector has been chosen for the role that traditional products play in most EU countries. To assess competitiveness, the analysis evaluates several trade indices to compare the trends over the last fifteen years: Revealed Comparative Advantage, the Vollrath indices, Net Export Index, and Grübel - Lloyd index. The data source was the Eurostat data base, considering intra - EU export and import data referred to 17 sub- sectors with 8 digit codes. Moreover, cluster analysis has been applied to highlight groups of countries with similar features. Good competitive performance in the prepared swine meat...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; International Trade; EU; Prepared Meat; RCA.; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10058

Competitiveness of Russian Dairy Sector: Inter-Regional Comparison
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Mokshina,   Polina.
In competitive market dairy production will shift to the regions with the best conditions. In the Soviet paradigm dairy production was evenly distributed throughout the country, what was caused by extremely low transportation prices and by differentiated by regions procurement prices. Thus, there was no specialized zones of dairy production. The start of economic liberalization in Russia was followed by the process of disintegration of the country's common economic space. Reforms entailed an increase in transportation costs and regional specialization based on comparative advantages of a certain commodity production. Specialized dairy producing zones started to emerge. This paper attempts to determine these zones in Russia in the nearest future. The...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Russia; Dairy farming; Competitiveness; Comparative advantage; Inter-regional comparison; Livestock Production/Industries; D49; Q13.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24638

Wirtschaftlichkeit von Bioethanol – Produktion und Produktionskosten im nationalen und internationalen Vergleich
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Henniges,   Oliver.
In this article the profitability of the bioethanol production in Germany is analysed under consideration of the international competition. Therefore, the production costs of bioethanol from wheat and beet in Germany as well as from sugar cane and corn in other representative countries are compared. Based on this, the competitiveness of imported as well as domestic bioethanol against gasoline on the German market are analyzed and the maximum payable feedstock price for sugar beet is calculated. The calculations lead to the result, that, despite the implemented mandatory blending, further cost reductions for the production of bioethanol in Germany are required in order to achieve competitiveness against imports, whereas the utilization of bioethanol is...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Bioethanol; Competitiveness; Sugar beet; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/96749

THE NECESSITY OF STRATEGIC THINKING IN HUNGARIAN AGRIBUSINESS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lakner,   Zoltan; Husti,   Istvan.
Based on analysis of a time series of Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) indicator and Relative Trade Advantage Index the performance of Hungarian agriculture and food industry has declined rapidly during the last fifteen years. This fact highlights the importance of searching new paradigms in development. In short term the increasing of production–quantity does not seem to be a rational way. The only alternative is the product–differentiation strategy. Under conditions of increasing competition in foreign markets the importance of domestic markets gains in importance. The domestic market is a dynamic one, too: the producers should be better focussed of new demands of specific consumer segments (e.g. elder generations, ethnic minorities etc…). On the...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Future research; Marketing; System analysis; Strategic planning; Agribusiness; Farm Management.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/47551

The 24th hour of agricultural research
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Vida,   Adrienn; Baksa,   Adrienn.
Economic and social changes occurring in Hungary and all over the world mean new challenges for sciences. This trend goes also for agriculture; globalization, climate change, the increase in population and food demand, and the decrease of land used for food production at the same time cause problems that can be solved by means of sciences. The year 2007 was the beginning of a new era in agriculture and rural development. The financial period of 2007-2013 presents an essentially new situation in the European Union, so agricultural universities, high schools and research institutes, as well as market operators must undertake serious changes. As Hungary is basically an agricultural country; agriculture plays an important role in national economy, therefore...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agrobusiness; Sectorial structure; Research and development (R+D); Competitiveness; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/47559

Animal Disease and the Industrialization of Agriculture
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hennessy,   David A.; Wang,   Tong.
The industrialization of animal agriculture has fundamentally transformed animal health markets while animal health innovations have promoted this industrialization. The subtlety of these interactions shows how little we know about agricultural industrialization. To illustrate, we consider three stylized features of industrialized animal agriculture. These are the closing off of production activities from external effects, emphasis on control, and use of biosecurity measures. We find that animal disease externalities should lead to higher stocking on any given farm, and also to deficient entry into animal production. Eradicating the disease in a region increases both the stocking rate per farm and the number of farms. We show that antibiotics as a control...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Animal disease; Biosecurity; Biotechnology; Competitiveness; Confined animal agriculture; Economies of scale; Tragedy of the commons; Veterinary inputs.; Agricultural and Food Policy; Livestock Production/Industries; Production Economics; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/93673

Mexican agricultural export competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Malaga,   Jaime E.; Williams,   Gary W.
This article analyzes the export performance of the Mexican agricultural and food sector in recent years with emphasis on the changing competitiveness of those exports in the U.S. and world markets. The paper includes an examination of the general trends in Mexican agricultural and food exports, an analysis of the international competitiveness of the major subgroups of Mexican agriculture based on the Revealed Comparative Advantage methodology, an assessment of the competitiveness of Mexican exports of specific agricultural and food products to the United States, and a consideration of the effectiveness of Mexico's agricultural and food export market diversification efforts.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Mexico; Export; Competitiveness; Agricultural.; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/93507

Compétitivité de la filière riz local au Togo: Une évaluation du taux de protection nominale, effective et du coût en ressource domestique
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Tabone,   Kperim; Koffi-Tessio,   Egnonto M.; Diagne,   Aliou.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors which influence the competitiveness of local rice in Togo in order to contribute to a better formulation of a rice policy.  This analysis was done by a characterization of the actual situation of the local production and by the evaluation of the incentives of the state pricing policy as well as the production’s competitiveness. The approach of the Policy Analysis Matrix (MAP) or reference price was used.  The analysis of the results shows, on the one hand, that the production of local rice in Togo exhibits a comparative advantage compared to imported rice and, on the other hand, that the public interventions favour the local production. Indeed, the local production benefits from an implicit protection...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Policy Analysis Matrix (MAP) rice; Quality; Competitiveness; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/95781

The Portuguese Tomato Processing Sector: Market Structure, Concentration and Firm Behaviour
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Martins,   Maria De Fatima; De Oliveira,   Lorena.
The purpose of this paper is to study the evolution and the structure of the Portuguese processing tomato industry. We intend to pick up the dynamics, the strategic behaviour and structural the changes in the tomato industry in Portugal during the period of 1990-2005. An overview of world and domestic production and trade in the last two decades is followed by the descriptive analysis and by the development of the market structure. The market structure analysis was carried out during 1990 - 2002, under the Structure-Conduct-Performance framework. This paper examines the concentration effect on the performance and firm's strategy. The result indicates that, market concentration in tomato processing industry in quantity is a moderate concentrate market but...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Tomato processing industry; Concentration; Firm Strategy; Market power; Competitiveness; Industrial Organization.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/9445

Ambient Returns: Creative Capital's Contribution to Local Manufacturing Competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Wojan,   Timothy R.; McGranahan,   David A.
This paper addresses the possibility that competitive rural manufacturing is increasingly driven by quality-of-life factors required to attract highly skilled and creative workers. Recent findings that highly creative workers are drawn to amenity-rich rural areas provide the empirical leverage for testing anecdotal claims that these areas tend to contain small manufacturing bases that are more reliant on innovation. This contrasts with the cost advantage rationale of traditional rural manufacturing, an advantage that is eroding with increased globalization. The analysis provides the first empirical evidence that the start of entrepreneurial manufacturing plants and the adoption of advanced technologies and management practices are strongly associated with...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Amenities; Competitiveness; Entrepreneurship; Product cycle; Rural manufacturing; Community/Rural/Urban Development.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10162

IMPACT ASSESSMENTS OF CHANGING AGRICULTURAL TRADE AGREEMENTS AND TARIFF BARRIERS BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA AND EUROPEAN UNIONS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Fenyes,   Tamas I.; Meyer,   Nicolas G.; Breitenbach,   Marthinus C.
The aim of this study is to measure the competitiveness of the South African Agricultural Sector by analysing the effects of the Trade Development and Co-operation Agreement (TDCA). In broad terms the effects are expected to be twofold: (1) increased competition on the local market by the European Union (EU) products entering the market on a duty-free basis, and (2) improved access to the EU market for South African (SA) exports. These effects are analyzed by: • Taking a closer look at the TDCA.  • Performing an export impact assessment.  • Performing an import impact assessment.
Tipo: Book
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Cooperation; Export-import assessment; Agribusiness; International Relations/Trade; Marketing.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43241

SISTEMAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO: VANTAGEM COMPETITIVA E/OU INCERTEZA
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Talamini,   Edson; Oliveira,   Leticia de.
Um dos atributos de diferenciação utilizados pelo agronegócio para obter competitividade é o uso de sistema de irrigação, que será rentável e sustentável, se for usado adequadamente, maximizando a eficiência do uso da terra e da água. Entretanto, o uso dos recursos hídricos nas atividades econômicas é incerto, devido a mudanças climáticas, ambientais, sociais, entre outras. Dessa forma, os objetivos são: verificar o uso dos recursos hídricos, identificar como os sistemas de irrigação contribuem para a competitividade do agronegócio e identificar algumas das incertezas dos sistemas de irrigação no campo dos agronegócios. Este ensaio teórico pode ser classificado como qualitativo e exploratório, fundamentado em referências bibliográficas pertinentes com a...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Recursos hídricos; Irrigação; Competitividade; Incerteza; Water resources; Irrigation; Competitiveness; Uncertainty; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/109628

Competitiveness of Characteristic Agriculture in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Based on Explanatory Indicators
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Teng,   Ming-lan.
The five explanatory indicators of the competitiveness of characteristic agriculture are the agricultural science and technology, the cultural quality of agricultural labor force, the agricultural infrastructure, the resource endowment, and the agricultural management scale. According to these explanatory indicators, competitiveness of characteristic agriculture is relatively strong in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, which is mainly reflected in the resource advantage, irrigation degree, and road construction level. However, the agricultural technology level, the cultural quality of agricultural labor force, the agricultural mechanization, and the agricultural management scale have relatively poor competitiveness. Therefore, more attention...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Explanatory indicators; Characteristic agriculture; Competitiveness; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/113480

O DESEMPENHO DO BRASIL NO MERCADO INTERNACIONAL DE PEDRAS PRECIOSAS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Dias Ribeiro,   Hilton Manoel; Silva,   Orlando Monteiro da.
Este trabalho analisa a inserção brasileira no mercado internacional de pedras preciosas, um setor de grande importância para o País, embora ainda pouco estudado. A metodologia escolhida consiste no cálculo de alguns indicadores de competitividade internacional, capazes de evidenciar os principais elementos condicionantes do desempenho brasileiro nesse setor. Os resultados encontrados confirmam o potencial do setor, em termos de vantagens comparativas no mercado internacional. Os efeitos observados na decomposição das exportações estão ligados, basicamente, à dinâmica dos principais mercados de destino e também ao crescimento do comércio mundial. Destaca-se, adicionalmente, que apesar da alta informalidade no setor e da falta de informações sistematizadas...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Comércio internacional; Pedras preciosas; Competitividade; International trade; Precious stones; Competitiveness; International Relations/Trade; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/102899

CUSTOS DE MENSURAÇÃO E GOVERNANÇA NO AGRONEGÓCIO: UM ESTUDO DE CASOS MÚLTIPLOS NO SISTEMA AGROINDUSTRIAL DA CARNE BOVINA
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Caleman,   Silvia Morales de Queiroz; Sproesser,   Renato Luiz; Zylbersztajn,   Decio.
Measurement Cost Theory (MCT) and Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) are both theoretical frameworks applied to the study of economic transactions. In the MCT, the attributes’ measurability is a key variable for identifying efficient modes of governance. The application of MCT to agri systems coordination is the context of this work, whose objective is to identify the governance mechanisms adopted in the beef chain. The transaction attributes of five beef chain subsystems and their degree of measurability (MCT) were analyzed according to TCE. An increasing gradient of coordination in function of the increase of asset specificity was observed, moving from one extreme of the spot market, exemplified by the commodity subsystem, to vertical integration,...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Beef; Governance mode; Competitiveness; Transaction cost economics; Measurement costs theory.; Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Industrial Organization.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/61712

Administrative burdens and dairy industry competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bremmers,   Harry J.; Poppe,   Krijn J.; Wijnands,   Jo H.M.; van der Meulen,   Bernd M.J.
The goal of this paper is to assess the effect of regulatory burdens in the European dairy industry on its competitiveness. A theoretical foundation is provided by transaction cost economics and total quality management insights. The effects of legislation on administrative requirements and competitiveness are supposed to be mediated by impacts on innovativeness, company strategy, food safety system availability, as well as the available information &amp; communication capabilities. We will connect to previous research (Wijnands et al., 2007) and the findings therein. Four sub-questions are addressed: • what is the relationship between administrative burdens, innovation and competitiveness? • what is the relationship between administrative burdens, food...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Dairy industry; Competitiveness; Administrative burdens; Food safety; Labelling; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44275

THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN TOURISM RURAL
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Privitera,   Donatella.
Many farmers, in addition to normal farming activity, have already turned to agritourism as a source of additional farm income and opportunities. There are numerous benefits from the development of agritourism: it may strengthen local economy, create job opportunities and new businesses; develop and promote training and certification programs to introduce young people to agriculture and environment. Agritourism helps preserve rural lifestyles and landscape and also offers the opportunity to provide "sustainable" or "green" tourism. Organic agriculture is a cultural evolution that finds its origins in a environmentalist culture. Furthermore the focus on these products is due to demand on healthy foods with high quality standard limiting chemical substances...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agritourism; Organic agriculture; Competitiveness; Lifestyle tourism; Agricultural and Food Policy; Health Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/91113

Competitividade do sistema produtivo de cana-de-açúcar em Minas Gerais: abordagem Matriz de Análise Política
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Martins,   Alexandra Pereira; Gomes,   Marilia Fernandes Maciel; Rosado,   Patricia Lopes; Ferreira Neto,   Jose Ambrosio.
The objective of this paper is to evaluate the efficiency and the competitiveness of the sugarcane production in Minas Gerais, based on different production systems. The applied theory is based on the Theory of the Firm and of the International Trade. The analytical method is the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM). The results suggest that the production systems are competitive and efficient and that the irrigated production system presented the greatest competitiveness.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Policy Analysis Matrix; Sugarcane; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55173

Factors Affecting the Competitiveness of the Greek Wine Enterprises and Cooperatives
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Konstantinidis,   Christos; Sergaki,   Panagiota; Mattas,   Konstadinos; Kontogeorgos,   Achilleas.
The present paper investigates the effect of certain economic factors on the competitiveness of Greek Wine Enterprises and Unions of Agricultural Cooperatives (UACs). Data on 41 wineries and 10 UACs of Greece was collected for a period of three years (2004-2006). Financial analysis results were used with the help of a fixed effect model-panel data technique- using profitability as dependent variable in order to measure the competitiveness of wineries. The results indicated that the size of the enterprise as well as the square of the capital intensity have a positive influence on the winery’s profit.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Profitability; Wineries; Agricultural cooperatives; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44391

Strategien der deutschen und französischen Ernährungsindustrie und deren Auswirkungen auf die Wettbewerbsposition
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Weindlmaier,   Hannes; Floriot,   Jean-Louis.
Based on an analysis of selected determinants for the competitiveness and of strategies of the food industries the contribution illustrates similarities and major differences between the food industries of these two countries. It is shown that in both countries measures are necessary to further improve competitiveness. Important strategic means are the continuation of structural change, the strengthening of the position of co-operatives, a consequent orientation towards market developments and a stronger internationalisation.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Food industry; Food-retail trade; Competitiveness; Competitive strategies; Internationalisation; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2001
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98762

Greek Olive Oil: How Can Its International Market Potential Be Realized?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Vlontzos,   George N.; Duquenne,   Marie-Noelle.
Trade issues affecting virgin olive oil originating in Greece are examined. A gravity model is estimated to determine the factors affecting trade in olive oil. The results provided by the gravity model yield information that is central to determining the strengths and weaknesses of the sector, as well as the opportunities and threats that exist. Finally, some proposals and suggestions are developed for increasing the international competitiveness of the Greek olive oil industry and endowing it with essential quality and safety assurances.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Gravity model; Olive oil; Quality; Trade flows; Agricultural and Food Policy; International Development; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/42310

The comparative study of wheat growing results in Hungary and Austria
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Karacsony,   Peter; Markus,   Richard.
Hungarian agricultural production plays a significant role in the preservation of rural areas, in its sustainable development, and in lessening the regional differences. The value of our agricultural sector is primarily provided by the combination of favourable climate, good natural makings and growth traditions. The effectiveness of our crop growing greatly depends on our most important plant cultures such as for example the results wheat growing. In our country wheat growing has a traditional importance in the plant growing branch since centuries, it is grown on most farms. The basic purpose of our analytic work was to compare the results of wheat growing based on the production results collected by us concerning wheat growing in Hungary and Austria....
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Wheat growing; Hungarian and Austrian wheat growing results; Competitiveness; Crop Production/Industries; Production Economics.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/51951

Análise do desempenho competitivo das agroindústrias de polpa de frutas do estado do Pará
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Santana,   Antonio Cordeiro de.
The objective of this paper was to determine and analyze the main competitive performance indicators of the pulp producing agro-industries of the local tropical fruits’ agricluster of the Metropolitan Region of Belém and Northeast of Pará. The competitive performance was evaluated by using ex-ante and ex-post indicators of the existing industrial organization. The results showed that the firms are operating with multiple objectives and most of them are obtaining significant indicators showing an increase in the productive capacity, profit’s margins, market share and employment. Finally, it is concluded that the firms of the fruits’ cluster are competitive at the local, national and international markets of pulp’s mix, composed by Amazon’s fruits and other...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agro-industry; Competitiveness; Tropical fruits; Amazon; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/56772

A műszaki fejlesztési környezet néhány meghatározó eleme az Európai Unió mezőgazdaságában
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Baranyai,   Zsolt.
A vizsgálat eredményei rámutattak arra, hogy az EU-országok üzemei meglehetősen heterogének a műszaki fejlesztés feltételrendszerét illetően, amely magában foglalja az üzemi koncentráció mértékét, a műszaki fejlesztés színvonalát, a rendelkezésre álló pénzügyi forrásokon (fedezeti összeg és támogatás) keresztül megjelenő fejlesztési potenciált és a fejlesztésekben lekötött tőke hatékonyságát is. Magyarország helyzetét értékelve, sajnálatos módon kedvezőtlen tendenciák mutathatók ki, hasonlóan a legtöbb 2004-ben csatlakozott országhoz. A fennálló problémák megoldását az ágazat racionális fejlesztése jelenti, melyben a tőkehatékonysági szempon¬tok kiemelt szerepet kapnak. A tőkehatékonyság javulását eredményezheti a kon¬centráció, ami bekövetkezhet egyrészt...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Jövedelmezőség; Műszaki fejlesztés; Támogatás; Tőkehatékonyság; Versenyképesség; Profitability; Technical development; Subsidies; Capital efficiency; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/92498

WESTERN CANADA’S EXPORTS: CAUSES AND IMPLICATIONS OF CHANGING COMPETITIVENESS IN KEY MARKETS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Mirus,   Rolf; Ryan,   Chris.
This report surveys the export performance of Western Canadian goods producers for the period 1995 to 2007. During that period Canada’s GDP growth outpaced export growth, but Western Canada’s exports grew at a faster rate than Canada’s exports overall, resulting in increased weight of Western exports in Canada’s total. As well, Western Canada’s exports have shifted significantly towards the NAFTA markets of US and Mexico. The composition of products exported from the West and the individual provinces is shown in detail. Each province is found to have unique export strengths. During the observation period, B.C.’s exports were the most volatile and Manitoba’s the least, but overall the provincial economies of Alberta and Saskatchewan were the most volatile....
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Western Canada; International trade; Trade; Competitiveness; Key markets; NAFTA; FTA; Free trade agreements; Imports; Exports; United States; Alberta; Western provinces; International Development; International Relations/Trade; Political Economy; Public Economics.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/60430

MEASURING COMPETITION FOR TEXTILES: DOES THE U.S. MAKE THE GRADE?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lyford,   Conrad P.; Welch,   J. Mark.
U.S. textile manufacturing is coming under increasing pressure from foreign competition.  This paper evaluates the U.S. competitive position in the yarn segment using established quantifiable measures and provides an overall competitive assessment.  The study found the industry in a relatively weak competitive position but that U.S. competitive position is improving.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Cotton yarn; Revealed comparative advantage; Tariff equivalent; International Relations/Trade; F29; L67; O57.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34616

Yellowfin Tuna in the Market for High Value Agricultural Products: Competitive Capability in Dominica
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Theophille,   Brent; Hutchinson,   Sharon D.; Iton,   Ardon.
Belize City, Belize 23rd - 27th July, 2007
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: Yellowfin tuna; High-value product; Competitiveness; Fisheries; Dominica.; Agribusiness; Q22; Q13.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/122888

Das moderne Konzept der internen Subventionierung als Kriterium zur Identifizierung von Wettbewerbsverzerrungen bei europäischen Agrarumweltmaßnahmen
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Holm-Muller,   Karin; Witzke,   Heinz Peter.
Both WTO and the EU use a “Rule of additional costs” (RAC) to restrict payments for ecological services in agriculture in order to prevent trade distortions. We assess this rule in the light of modern economic theory. It is shown that the RAC is efficient, if conventional agriculture is competitive without other payments. In regions where agriculture is not competitive though and is said to be important for ecological purposes the payments for ecological services must exceed additional costs. In these cases three criteria exist to prevent trade distortions as far as possible: the regions in which farmers are eligible to more than additional costs must be clearly defined by economic and ecological indicators, payments must not exceed the costs for...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agricultural and Food Policy; Environmental Economics and Policy; Rule of additional costs; Environmental payments; Competitiveness.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98257

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL SOUTHERN RICE FARMS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Foreman,   Linda F.; Livezey,   Janet S.
The purpose of this study is to determine factors contributing to the likelihood of financial success among rice farms. The results showed that the ratio of government payments to total production value, tenure, crop diversification, cost control, education, yield, and debt-to-asset ratio were significant factors influencing at least one financial success measure.  Key words: competitiveness, rice farms, farm success, farm profitability.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Rice farms; Farm success; Farm profitability.; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/35215

FOREIGN TRADE AND TRANSITION PROCESS IN AGRI-FOOD SECTOR OF UKRAINE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Levkovych,   Inna; Hockmann,   Heinrich.
In this study we try to assess the progress of the transformation process in Ukrainian agri-food sector. The development of foreign trade may serve as indicator of success of market reforms. Thus we analyse the changes in the trade structure of agri-food sector during 1996-2005. Also we compute indicators of inter- (RTA Index) and intra-industrial (Grubel-Lloyd Index, Brülhart A-Index) trade for this period. These indicators provide information about competitiveness of Ukrainian products, type and development of trade flows. We discuss also which policy measures are necessary for further economic integration of Ukraine into world markets
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Agri-food sector; Foreign trade; Intra-industry trade; Competitiveness; Grubel-Lloyd-Index; Ukraine; Agrar- und Ernährungssektor; Außenhandel; Intra-industrieller Handel; Wettbewerbsfähigkeit; Grubel-Lloyd-Index; Ukraine; Агропродовольственный сектор; Международная торговля; Внутри- отраслевая торговля; Конкурентноспособность; Индекс Грубель-Ллойда; Украина; Agribusiness; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Industrial Organization; Institutional and Behavioral Economics; International Development; F14; Q17.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/91956

The competitiveness situation of the EU meat processing and beverage manufacturing sectors
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Fischer,   Christian; Schornberg,   Sebastian.
The status of competitiveness for the two most important food and beverage manufacturing sector s (meat processing and beverage manufacturing) in 13 EU countries is analysed empirically, using 1995 - 2002 Eurostat data. After a review of earlier agribusiness competitiveness studies an industial competitiveness index is proposed as a composite measure for multidimensional economic performance, covering profitability, productivity and output growth. The index approach enables relative competitiveness comparisons across industries, countries and over time. The results show that during 1999 - 2002 as compared to 1995 - 1998 for both sectors overall competitiveness in real terms slightly increased. At the same time, overall competitiveness seems to also have...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: European Union; Competitiveness; Meat processing; Beverage manufacturing; Index; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries; F23; L66; Q13.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10028

A COMPETITIVIDADE DO ARROZ IRRIGADO BRASILEIRO NO MERCOSUL
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jose Marion Filho,   Pascoal; Eich Einloft,   Neci.
This article evaluates the competitiveness of irrigated rice produced in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, the main partners in the commerce of this cereal. The rice production costs, the agricultural policies, the exchange rates and the common external tariff (CET) in the three countries are analyzed comparatively. The research shows that the rice produced in Argentina is the most competitive of the region, due to the lower production costs per hectare and per bag of 50 kg, followed by Uruguay and Brazil. Regarding the agricultural policy of each country, in Brazil policies are mainly oriented towards rural credit and short term actions, with reduced subsidies for large scale farmers and protection of family agriculture. In Uruguay, the agricultural policies...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Rice; Competitiveness; Agricultural policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48436

Az agrár-külkereskedelem versenyképességének vizsgálata CMS-modellekkel
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Poor,   Judit.
A tanulmány célja, hogy az agrár-külkereskedelem versenyképességének vizsgálatára a nemzetközi szakirodalmakban alkalmazott három CMS-modellt bemutassa, kiemelve hasonlóságaikat és különbözőségeiket. Az egyes modellek az exportnövekmény mögött alapvetően a referenciapiac növekedésének, a termék-, valamint piacösszetétel módosulásának, illetve a versenyképességet jelző termék- és célország-szintű részesedések változásának hatását vizsgálják. ------------------------------------------------------------- This paper aims to introduce three CMS models used in the international literature to examine the competitiveness of agricultural foreign trade, highlighting their similarities and differences. Essentially, each model examines the growth of the reference...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agrár-külkereskedelem; Versenyképesség; CMS-modell; Agricultural foreign trade; Competitiveness; CMS model.; Agricultural and Food Policy; International Relations/Trade; Productivity Analysis.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99177

ENTWICKLUNG DES TSCHECHISCHEN ZUCKERSEKTORS SEIT 1989
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bavorova,   Miroslava.
The breakdown of the planned economy in the Czech Republic induced many changes for the Czech sugar industry. Successful restructuring should foster competitiveness of sugar production and processing. Another target of the sugar sector is its preparation for EU-accession by adjusting to EU market regulations. Consequently, the liberal sugar market policy which was introduced shortly after 1989 was transferred into a system with price and quantity control. Today, this policy differs only in degree from EU market policy. The processes of privatization, restructuring and modernization have been conducted successfully in the nineties. International investors made significant contributions, especially by investing in sugar processing. Despite of a favorable...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Czech Republic; Sugar industry; Sugar market; Agricultural policy; Competitiveness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Q13; Q18.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/14915

BENCHMARKING AS A FUNCTION OF COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY IN BUSINESS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Babovic,   Jovan; Raicevic,   Vuk; Caric,   Marko.
Professional paper
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Benchmarking; Method of comparison; Creativity; Innovation; Competitiveness; Profit; Marketing; Productivity Analysis; M31; M14; L16.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/123963

COMPETITIVENESS OF MILK AND WINE PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING IN ALBANIA
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Petrick,   Martin; Schreiber,   Catrin; Weingarten,   Peter.
This study provides an empirical assessment of the competitiveness of Albanian dairy and wine production, based on specifically collected survey data. For both product groups, the analysis is carried out on two levels: farm level production of raw material and processing and manufacturing of the final product in the food industry. In a third step, both levels are aggre-gated to analyse the competitiveness of the entire production chain for each product group. Overall, the wine sector appears in an economically more favourable situation than the milk sector. Although there is currently no relevant export of wine, there has been considerable in-vestment activity at the farm level and the harmonisation of quality standards with EU legislation is currently...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Agricultural sector; Competitiveness; Milk; Wine; Albania; P23; Q12; Q13; Agrarsektor; Wettbewerbsfähigkeit; Milch; Wein; Albanien; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/14877

FUNDAMENTAL FORCES AFFECTING U.S. FRESH PRODUCE GROWERS AND MARKETERS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Cook,   Roberta L.
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; Fresh Produce; Market Forces; Porter's Five Forces; Shipper; Structural Change; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; Q13; L10; L22; M21.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/120008

Place-Based Economic Policy: Innovation or Fad?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Johnson,   Thomas G.
This paper explores the emerging concept of place-based economic policy. It reviews recent literature on place-based economics policy, especially regional competitiveness policy, and explores the adoption and diffusion of this concept by economic development practitioners and social science researchers. It attempts to answer the question: Are place-based economic policy and the underlying conceptual foundations lasting innovations, or are they fads which economic development practitioners and social scientists will adopt until another fad emerges? The conclusion is that economic development practitioners and social scientists do tend to respond to fads. To ensure that regional economic development policy is not dominated by fads, social scientists must get...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Regional; Competitiveness; Place-based; Clusters; Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10160

A bizalom és függőség szerepe a családi gazdaságok együttműködésében végzett gépi munkákban
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Takacs,   Istvan; Baranyai,   Zsolt.
A tanulmány a családi gazdálkodók együttműködési hajlandóságát befolyásoló tényezőket vizsgálja – Békés megye egy tradicionálisan mezőgazdasági termelő térségében készült – kérdőíves felmérés és mélyinterjúk tapasztalataira alapozva. A gazdálkodói bizalom és az együttműködési hajlandóság összefüggését elemezve megállapítható, hogy az alacsony függőséget, egyben alacsony bizalmi szintet is igénylő (valójában csak tágabban annak értelmezhető) együttműködési formák (jellemzően a gépi bérszolgáltatás) elfogadottsága a jellemző. Ugyanakkor a fiatalabb generációknál az erősebb függelmi kapcsolatokkal jellemezhető (a hagyományos értelemben vett) együttműködések elfogadottsága nagyobb, amely az agrárgeneráció-váltás bekövetkeztével esélyt teremt az együttműködési...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Bizalom; Függőség; Versenyképesség; Hatékonyság; Géphasználat; Trust; Dependence; Competitiveness; Efficiency; Machine use; Agribusiness; Institutional and Behavioral Economics; Public Economics.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99191

Künftige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Milchproduktion im Berggebiet Österreichs und der Schweiz
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Kirner,   Leopold; Gazzarin,   Christian.
The mountain areas of Austria and Switzerland are important locations for dairy farming. Owing to natural conditions, the milk in these areas is produced at a considerably higher cost. Nevertheless, structural change in the mountain areas of both countries proceeded at a lower pace than in the plain areas. Milk production in the mountain area of Austria was appreciably expanded. This paper presents a number of attempts to explain these regional shifts, analysing the competitiveness of the farms, as well as the alternatives outside of milk production in the mountain and plain areas of Austria and Switzerland. In addition, we investigate whether milk production in these regions is also capable of holding its ground under future conditions. The on-average...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Milk production; Mountain areas; Opportunity costs; Austria; Switzerland; Agricultural and Food Policy; Livestock Production/Industries; Farm Management.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/96730

THE ROLE OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCES IN THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION AND IN THE LABOUR MARKET
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Herneczky,   Andrea; Varga,   Erika; Marsalek,   Sandor.
Due to the rapid technological, technical and economic development in the 21st century, knowledge and learning have become decisive economic factors and the role of human resources has also come in the limelight. The competitiveness of an entire national economy, a region or even a continent is basically determined by human resources with the suitable competencies. The labour market is in need of graduates who possess not only expertise in its strict sense but also master some economic, IT and foreign language skills. The free movement of labour is only of benefit to those who are able to communicate in a foreign language at a suitable level in addition to having specialised knowledge.  We set out to carry out a questionnaire-based study to prove that...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competence; Competitiveness; Human resources; Model; Education; Labour market; Kompetencia; Versenyképesség; Emberi erőforrás; Modell; Oktatás; Munkaerőpiac; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99203

A Közös Agrárpolitika reformja magyar (kutatói) szempontból
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Udovecz,   Gabor.
Az EU Közös Agrárpolitikája az állandó kompromisszumok és a sorozatos reformok terméke. Most annyiban más a helyzet, hogy a döntéshozatali mechanizmusban a szokásosnál is nagyobb a társadalmi nyomás, emiatt pedig a pénzügyi determináltság. A jövő alakításában pedig mi magyarok is részt veszünk. Kivételes lehetőség tehát, hogy hazánk adottságai (erősségek, gyengeségek) alapján határozott agrárorintációt fejezzen ki, s ennek fő törekvéseire építse az ország KAP-álláspontját. Magyarország olyan KAP-ban érdekelt, amely – európai értékek mentén – minél több uniós forrást biztosít, de tágítja is a mozgásteret a nemzeti agrár- és vidékpolitikai célok megvalósításához. Összefoglalóan kiemelhető, hogy a KAP-reform döntési mechanizmusa bonyolult, Magyarország...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: EU Közös Agrárpolitika; Nemzeti agrárstratégia; Versenyképesség; Közjavak; EU Common Agricultural Policy; National agricultural strategy; Competitiveness; Public goods; Agricultural and Food Policy; Political Economy.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99189

Factors Determining EU-Competitiveness of the Hungarian Agriculture: Trade policy approach
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Halmai,   Peter; Elekes,   Andrea.
As regards EU accession of Hungary one of the most important questions is how the adaptation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will affect the competitiveness of the Hungarian agriculture. Competitive effects of CAP can be revealed in several ways (quantitative, comparative analysis, simulations etc.) but the results may differ significantly. That is why it is interesting to compare the results of different methods. This paper concentrates on the competitive effects of changing trade policy by comparing the results of comparative analyses (producer prices, export subsidy systems and import protection) and simulations. The results of the simulation confirm the conclusion that the CAP adaptation will favour basically the cereal production. CAP...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: EU accession; Trade policy; Competitiveness; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24928

The Influence of Clusters on the Competitiveness of Hog Production: The Example of Northwestern Germany
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Deimel,   Mark; Arens,   Ludwig; Theuvsen,   Ludwig.
In recent decades the northwestern part of Germany (Weser-Ems region) has come to focus on intensive pork production. This has led to public outrage about the disposal of biological waste, farmers’ complaints about the high cost of leasing land, soaring risks of animal diseases, and the decreasing popularity of intensive animal husbandry. However, despite these problems, due to a beneficial cluster structure, the region is a successful market participant. To shed some light on the relationship between network relationships in clusters and competitiveness, an empirical survey was undertaken to compare this pork-intensive region with non–pork-intensive regions. Bi- and multivariate analyses reveal a better access to knowledge and information on the part of...
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Pork production; Cluster structures; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Farm Management; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Food Security and Poverty; Industrial Organization; Livestock Production/Industries; Production Economics; Productivity Analysis.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/121855

COMPETITIVIDADE, ESPECIALIZAÇÃO E VANTAGEM COMPARATIVA DO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO NO MERCADO INTERNACIONAL: UM ESTUDO DE INDICADORES DE COMÉRCIO EXTERIOR NO PERÍODO 1996- 2007
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Silva,   Paula Luciana; Pereira,   Benedito Dias; Faria,   Alexandre Magno; Silva,   Gerson Rodrigues; Zavala,   Arturo Zavala.
Este artigo identifica os grupos de produtos do estado de Mato Grosso que exibem vantagens competitivas no comércio exterior durante o período 1996-2007. Para tanto, com base em dados da Secretaria de Comércio Exterior do Ministério da Indústria e Comércio, estimam-se indicadores de Comércio Exterior, tais como VCR (Vantagens Comparativas Reveladas), ICSC (Índice de Contribuição ao Saldo da Balança Comercial) e TX (Taxa de Cobertura). Além disso, identificam-se pontos fortes e pontos fracos desse comércio. De modo geral os resultados apontam que o Estado possui vantagens competitivas nos grupos de produtos: I (produtos do reino animal), II (produtos do reino vegetal), III (óleo e gorduras vegetais), IV (produtos das indústrias alimentícias e bebidas), VIII...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Vantagem comparativa relevada; Comércio exterior; Competitiveness; Emphasized comparative advantage; External trade; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/114003

How to Design a Border Adjustment for the European Union Emissions Trading System?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Monjon,   Stephanie; Quirion,   Philippe.
Border adjustments are currently discussed to limit the possible adverse impact of climate policies on competitiveness and carbon leakage. We discuss the main choices that will have to be made if the European Union implements such a system alongside with the EU ETS. Although more analysis is required on some issues, on others some design options seem clearly preferable to others. First, the import adjustment should be a requirement to surrender allowances rather than a tax. Second, the general rule to determine the amount of allowances per ton imported should be the product-specific benchmarks that the European Commission is currently elaborating for a different purpose (i.e. to determine the amount of free allowances). Third, this obligation should apply...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Carbon Leakage; Border Adjustment; Border Tax Adjustment; EU ETS; Competitiveness; Environmental Economics and Policy; Q38.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/60684

The Determinants of Dairy Farming Competitiveness in Ukraine
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nivievskyi,   Oleg; von Cramon-Taubadel,   Stephan.
WTO accession and the expected free trade agreement with the EU pose significant challenges for Ukrainian agriculture, implying structural changes for the sector as well as adaptations at the farm level to improve efficiency and competitiveness. However, a recent study by von Cramon-Taubadel and Nivievskyi [2] demonstrates a clear lack of competitiveness. This directs attention to the forces that drive competitiveness in Ukrainian agriculture. Dairy farming deserves particular attention in this regard, since it is one of the main income generating sources for the rural population, and of raw material supply for the fast growing dairy processing. In this paper at first we analyze the profile of competitiveness of dairy farming in Ukraine, demonstrating that...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Dairy; Ukraine; Competitiveness; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44059

ZUR WETTBEWERBSFAHIGKEIT DER WEISSSRUSSISCHEN MILCHWIRTSCHAFT: EINE ANWENDUNG DES PORTERSCHEN DIAMANTEN
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hockmann,   Heinrich; Ramanovich,   Mikhail.
This Discussion Paper provides an analysis of competitiveness of the Belarus’ dairy sector based on international trade indicators. The ex-post analysis is extended by an ex-ante analysis in order to gain detailed insights into the sector’s future opportunities and challenges. Systematic access is established through relevant determinants with respect to Porter’s diamond. Ex-post analysis results indicate a strong position of Belarus in the international dairy trade although limited to homogenous products like milk powder and evaporated milk. Competitive disadvantages were revealed for highly processed dairy products. The ex-ante analysis through Porter’s diamond model reveals the necessary prerequisites for potentially successful future developments in...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Belarus; Foreign trade; Porter; Competitiveness; Milk; Weissrussland; Aussenhandel; Porter; Wettbewerbsfahigkeit; Milch; Agribusiness; Industrial Organization; Institutional and Behavioral Economics; International Development; International Relations/Trade; Productivity Analysis; P23; P45; Q17.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/91962

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL CAPITAL AND REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS IN POLAND
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bronisz,   Urszula; Heijman,   Wim J.M.
This article aims at presenting different approaches to the phenomenon of social capital. The concept of social capital is ambiguous and that is why we will highlight a number of definitions of this notion. The central attention of the paper focuses on the relationship between social capital and regional development and competitiveness. The fundamental question concerns the impact of social capital on the regional economic performance. Hence, we will survey the empirical examination of 16 Polish regions in terms of social capital. We will also study whether the regional level of social capital depends on the level of competitiveness. The purpose of this article is also to make a contribution to the discussion concerning the relationship between economic...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Social capital; Regional growth; Competitiveness; Polish regions; Agricultural and Food Policy; International Development.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/91110

O COMÉRCIO BRASILEIRO DE CARNES E A COMPETITIVIDADE BRASILEIRA A PARTIR DA DÉCADA DE 90
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Souza,   Luiz Gustavo Antonio De; Sereia,   Vanderlei Jose; Camara,   Marcia Regina Gabardo da; Pizaia,   Marcia Goncalves.
O complexo carnes é um dos principais componentes da pauta de exportação brasileira. O objetivo do artigo é analisar a evolução e a competitividade das exportações do complexo carnes brasileiro e os sub-complexos após 1990. Os procedimentos metodológicos envolvem a realização de uma revisão da literatura sobre competitividade e comércio internacional e coleta e tratamento de dados do complexo carnes a partir das bases da FAO, MDIC/SECEX e IBGE, para o cálculo das taxas de crescimento geométrica das exportações do complexo carnes, do índice Herfindahl-Hirschman e a identificação dos fatores de crescimento das exportações do modelo “Constant-Market-Share” no período de estudo. Os resultados permitem inferir o padrão das exportações brasileiras e a...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Complexo carnes; Market-share; Competitiveness; Meat complex; Market-share; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108932

Major changes in Hungarian agricultural economy as a result of EU-membership
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Vajda,   Laszlo; Baksa,   Adrienn.
The Common Agricultural Policy of the EU has been a dominant factor in the development of the Hungarian agricultural economy for several years; and it will continue to be in the years to come. CAP is in a state of continuous change; it is constantly being reformed and developed. In relation to this, the common budget of the enlarged European Union should cover the finances of the existing Community policies, and meet the criteria of enhancing competitiveness. To arrive at this balance is a great challenge for the EU. At the same time, maintaining a common financing policy in the long term is of special interest to Hungary. To maintain a suitable level of Community preference (import protection) is also important for us, because European requirements on...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agricultural economy; Rural development; Foreign trade in agricultural products; Competitiveness; Subsidies; Agricultural and Food Policy; Agricultural Finance.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48086

THE SITUATION OF THE HUNGARIAN AGRICULTURAL HIGHER EDUCATION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Magda,   Sandor; Herneczky,   Andrea; Marselek,   Sandor; Varga,   Erika.
The knowledge-based, competitive economy places a great emphasis on the education system. The responsibility of higher education is to impart knowledge of high standard which is in harmony with the continuously changing environment. Higher education has a special role in the knowledge-based economy since it does not only have to fulfill educational but also research an innovation tasks. The decrease in the traditional role of agriculture as well as international tendencies facilitate diversification, i.e. the emergence of new roles and the relevant activities. Due to the diversification of agriculture fields like environmental protection, bioenergetics, and rural development have become more emphatic. The growing importance of these new fields is also...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Higher education; Employment; Mobility; Agribusiness; Labor and Human Capital; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/53547

Consequences of Biotechnology Policy for Competitiveness and Trade of Southern U.S. Agriculture
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jolly,   Curtis M.; Jefferson-Moore,   Kenrett Y.; Traxler,   Greg.
The effect of policy decisions on the competitiveness of genetically modified (GM) crops was examined.  The United States has been an early innovator in the development and use of biotechnology crops and has expanded its export market share of the three major GM crops: soybeans, cotton, and corn.  Cotton, soybeans, and corn are all grown in the southern states, but these states have an apparent comparative advantage only in the production of cotton, which may be strengthened with the adoption of genetically modified cotton.  The influence of biotechnology on the competitiveness of soybeans and corn for the southern states through the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is not clear but is probably negligible.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Biotechnology; Competitiveness; Southern agriculture; Q13; Q17; Q16; Q18.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43514

Avaliação da competitividade da agricultura do Alentejo no âmbito do ecossistema Montado
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Fragoso,   Rui Manuel de Sousa; Lucas,   Raquel.
This paper makes a socio-economic evaluation of the “Montado” ecosystem in Alentejo. It is study the viability of the agricultural systems and the effects of agricultural policy in their competitiveness and sustainability. It is used a Policy Analysis Matrix to evaluate the agricultural systems competitiveness and their economic efficiency. The agricultural systems are classified concerning their contribution for the economic growth, in function of income levels and policy effects.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: “Montado”; Alentejo; Policy Analysis Matrix; Competitiveness; Common Agricultural Policy.; Agribusiness; Q11; Q12; Q18.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/60813

The Consequences of a Strong Depreciation of the U.S. Dollar on Agricultural Markets
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Charlebois,   Pierre; Hamann,   Nathalie.
World prices for basic food commodities increased significantly in 2007-2008, triggering a worldwide food crisis. Among all the factors that contributed to the rise in agricultural prices in 2008, the depreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to other major currencies cannot be overlooked. The currencies of the major players in agricultural markets have shown strong appreciation from 2002 to 2008. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a strong depreciation of the U.S. dollar on the world prices of food commodities. Given the current U.S. budget situation, future depreciation is possible. This would again have consequences on world commodity prices and on the competitiveness of different countries. Thus, the final section assesses what...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Depreciation; Exchange rate; U.S. dollar; Currencies; AGLINK; World prices; Competitiveness; Agricultural markets; Demand and Price Analysis; International Relations/Trade; Political Economy.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/94750

A MINŐSÉG A MAGYAR HÚSIPAR VERSENYKÉPESSÉGÉBEN
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nagy-Percsi,   Kinga.
A tanulmány elkészítésének alapját az engedélyezett, illetve a jóváhagyott és derogációs húsüzemek körében 2005. év végén és 2006. év elején elkészített kér-dőíves felmérés adta. A márkázott húsprogramok fő problémáját leginkább a márkázott termékek iránti hazai fizetőképes kereslet hiányában látják. Ettől kis mértékben marad el a programokhoz kapcsolódó elégtelen promóció, ami kiemeli az összefogás, a közösen végzett promóció szükségességét a versenyképesség növelése érdekében. A multinacionális láncok árleszorító törekvései és a növekvő költségek hatá-sára kialakult kisebb jövedelemtermelő képességet a húsipari cégek részben a beruházások visszafogásával ellensúlyozzák, mégpedig azokon a területeken, me-lyek nem kifejezetten az előírásoknak...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Versenyképesség; Specializáció; Promóció; Beruházás; Vágósertés minősítés; Competitiveness; Specialisation; Promotion; Investment; S/EUROP classification; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57649

COMPETITIVENESS OF WINE EXPORT FROM THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Vlahovic,   Branislav; Puskaric,   Anton; Maksimovic,   Branka.
The authors of this paper analyze export and competitiveness of wine export from the Republic of Serbia. Main goal of the research reflects in perceiving basic features of export and competitiveness of wine export from the Republic of Serbia on international market. The analysis encloses time period 2004-2007. The amount of wine export is very modest and, in observed period, was realized average export of 8,6 million litres, which value amounts 9,6 million USD. Only 5% of total domestic production is exported. In export structure dominate CEFTA agreement signatory countries. Export price of wine from Serbia is doubly less in regard to average world price, and thrice in regard to the biggest world exporter – Italy. Average export price of wine produced in...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Wine; Export; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57495

Competitividade da soja e a geração de divisas
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Carvalho,   Maria Auxiliadora de; Silva,   Cesar Roberto Leite da; Ghilardi,   Arthur Antonio.
The high Brazilian external dependence turns the persecution for foreign reserves a permanent concern. This paper analyzes soybean competitiveness after 1990 as it led Brazilian agricultural exports and became its main exchange value source. By using several indicators it concludes for an increasing competitiveness of the grain and decreasing for cake of soybeans since 1997. During the ninety decade there were expressive increases of crop productivity, but after that the production was due to area increases; from 1991 to 2003 doubled the share of inputs (fertilizers, corrective and pesticides) in the production cost, the expense with those imported inputs was multiplied by ten, while soybean and its derived product export value was multiplied by four; the...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Agriculture; Soybean; External market; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/56727

Identifying research priorities for the competitiveness of arable crops
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Pilorge,   Etienne; Viaggi,   Davide; Cuming,   David; Baraniecki,   Przemyslaw.
EU agriculture and arable crops in particular are suffering from competitiveness deficits compared to other producers in the world economy. One potential strategy to cope with competitiveness challenges is to focus on research and technological innovation. The objective of this paper is to present the results of the project EUROCROP (Agricultural research for improving arable crop competitiveness – EUROCROP - http://www.eurocrop.cetiom.fr/), aimed at the identification of research priorities for arable crop competitiveness. The project adopts a definition of competitiveness based on a combination of economic competitiveness and social/environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the project utilises both a crop chain and a horizontal issue perspective, and...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Arable crops; Crop chain; Competitiveness; Research priorities; Foresight; Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58113

Evaluation and Analysis on the Competitiveness of Guangxi Distinctive Agriculture
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Teng,   Ming-lan.
On the basis of the developmental status of Guangxi distinctive agriculture, the key selection of developing Guangxi distinctive agriculture is analyzed. It distinctive agriculture contains distinctive plantation, distinctive forestry and distinctive breeding. Based on the analysis, two display indices, domestic comparative advantages index and domestic competitiveness, are selected to analyze the competitiveness of Guangxi distinctive agriculture. The results show that at present the overall competitiveness of Guangxi distinctive agriculture is strong, but its competitiveness is reflected on resource advantages and most of the resources are primary agro-products. Accordingly, in the future, Guangxi distinctive agriculture should adopt non-equilibrium...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Distinctive agriculture; Competitiveness; Domestic comparable advantages; Display indices; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108465

Environmental Regulations and Agricultural Competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Colyer,   Dale.
The cost of meeting environmental regulations can be a critical factor in determining the competitiveness of a product, since the cost advantages of producers in one country are often very slim. The existence of negative externalities means that prices are lower than would prevail if all costs where included in the prices of the products. Additional costs associated with new regulations have an effect on the continued importance of a country's agricultural exports. Governments often assist their agricultural sectors in overcoming the disadvantages through subsidies, tax breaks, technical assistance or other means. This assistance increasingly takes the form of green payments, which are currently exempt from the WTO limits imposed on domestic subsidies....
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agricultural policy; Agricultural trade; Competitiveness; Environment; Environmental regulation; Environmental Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23846

Precíziós növénytermelés növényvédőszer-használatának gazdasági hatásai
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Takacs-Gyorgy,   Katalin.
A mezőgazdaság műszaki fejlesztése lehetőséget nyújt a korszerű technológiák széles körű alkalmazására. Ilyen a precíziós növényvédelem, amely egyben a fenntarthatóság kritériumai érvényesítését is szolgálja. Gyakorlati alkalmazása érdemi vegyszer megtakarítást eredményez. Modellszámítás segítségével vizsgáltam a lehetséges megtakarítás közgazdasági összefüggéseit makrogazdasági szinten. A precíziós növénytermelésre történő átállás utáni kemikália-felhasználásban az EU-25-ökben – optimista szcenáriót feltételezve – változatlan hozamszint 340 ezer tonnával kevesebb műtrágya hatóanyaggal, míg növényvédő szerből – jelenlegi dózisszinten – 30 ezer tonnával kevesebb kijuttatásával érhető el. Amennyiben az átálló gazdaságok aránya 30–60% között alakul, a teljes...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Növényvédőszer-környezetterhelés; Megtakarítás; Versenyképesség; Fenntarthatóság; Pesticide emission; Savings; Competitiveness; Sustainability; Crop Production/Industries; Environmental Economics and Policy; Production Economics.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99133

A Path Dependency and Cluster Competitiveness Framework to Examine Regional Marketing Systems and Conflicts
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Woods,   Timothy A.; Cook,   Roberta L.
This paper develops a framework for competitiveness that incorporates path dependency within production regions.  Patterns of technological innovation, product development, institutions, and market orientation follow a certain local path.  This evolution creates regional economies that emerge with unexpected competitive advantage.  The model draws on previous work looking at, among other things, induced innovation.  The framework is applied here to the major regional tomato producers in North America.  The paper examines the role of various institutions (grower associations, governments, research institutions, and support industry) in influencing the path along which a regional sector evolves.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Induced innovation; Path dependency; Q13; Q16; Q17.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43206

INNOVATION AS THE KEY OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES’ COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lanyi,   Beatrix.
Pharmaceutical industry belongs to the most innovative branches in Hungary. However as a consequence of increasing development costs and the strong competition on the market the means of gaining competitive advantage has become a focal point of the pharmaceutical companies’ strategy. Economic performance is highly dependent on research and knowledge and economic success is determined how companies are able to apply this knowledge and skills so how flourishing the product or technological development becomes. Only those branches and companies will gain competitive advantage that are able to compete on knowledge and technology. Since science and technology are considered to be the most important source of economic development, it contributes to the more...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Innovation; Research and development; Competitiveness; Pharmaceutical industry; International Development.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58930

Competitividade do açúcar brasileiro no mercado internacional
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Dias,   Luiz Carlos; Gibbert,   Giane Maria; Shikida,   Pery Francisco Assis.
The study objectifies, by means of a group of indicators, to evaluate the competitiveness of the Brazilian sugar in the international trade. The indicator market-share evidenced its significant importance, considering that Brazil was responsible for 40,61% of the sugar commercialized in the international market in 2005. About the competitiveness front to other countries and other products, the indicator relative advantage in the export also discloses the advantage competitive of the Brazilian sugar. As for participation of the sugar in the total of the Brazilian exportations, the growth is substantial, having increased its representation in 95% in the analyzed period. The participation of the commercial balance of the sugar in the GIP Brazilian...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Sugar; Exportations; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55178

The New Food Safety Regime in the US: How Will it Affect Canadian Competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nakuja,   Tekuni; Akhand,   M.; Hobbs,   Jill E.; Kerr,   William A.
The FSMA appears to be a major undertaking with a very large responsibility placed on the FDA. It would seem that bottlenecks to exporting are bound to appear which will be very frustrating for Canadian firms. It is important for Canadian firms and Canadian policy makers to work hard to ensure that temporary bottlenecks do not become permanent inhibitors of trade. The Canadian government needs to understand industry concerns and use any mechanisms – including those in the NAFTA – to initiate consultations with the US. Given the likely lags in implementation, North American food markets are likely to exhibit considerable disequilibrium over the near term. Trade flows will be affected. As the implementation programs of the FSMA become more transparent, more...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food; Safety; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/116852

False answers in Hungarian agriculture after accession to European Union
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Baranyai,   Zsolt.
The research based on primary data examines the answers given by Hungarian farms to the challenges of the changing economic environment following the accession to the European Union. The experience shows that the Hungarian farms have given basically false answers to the changing economic relation system. The subsidies have emerged on the market as "visible hands" and by allowing their impact which distorted the economic rationality, the basic economic aspects of production have been ignored. In the near future it will be especially important to liquidate this abnormal situation. This step will definitely indicate the demand to separate the social and producing agriculture, providing ground for the spreading of farmers’ cooperation.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Cooperation; Subsidies; Agricultural and Food Policy; Farm Management.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43849

When Will Ukraine be a Global Player on World Agricultural Markets?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Zorya,   Sergiy; von Cramon-Taubadel,   Stephan.
Competitiveness has been a subject of considerable attention in agricultural economics. In this paper we study the development of the international competitiveness of Ukrainian crop production between 1996 and 2001 using the concepts of Domestic Resource Cost and Private Cost Ratio. We distinguish between "average" and "best" farms to get a comprehensive picture of farm competitiveness in Ukraine. Our main conclusion is that agriculture responds quickly to incentives, and there are indications that Ukrainian agriculture has entered a phase of dynamic development. A shortage of human capital and physical bottlenecks in grain and oilseeds marketing could limit this development in coming years; if policy makers respond to these risks Ukraine could easily be a...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Domestic Resource Cost; Private Cost Ratio; Farm heterogeneity; Eastern Europe; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24912

A MAGYAR MEZŐGAZDASÁG ELSŐ ÉVE AZ EURÓPAI UNIÓBAN
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Kovacs,   Gabor; Udovecz,   Gabor.
2004. május elsején lezárult egy hosszú felkészülési időszak a magyar mezőgazdaság számára és – bizonyos korlátozásokkal – hatályba léptek az Európai Unió Közös Agrárpolitikájának szabályai, rendelkezései. A tanulmány vizsgálja az agrárgazdaság 2004. évi jövedelmeinek alakulását, illetve azt, hogy ebben milyen szerepet játszottak az EU-csatlakozás mérlegének pozitív és negatív serpenyőjébe helyezhető tényezők. Az előbbiek sorában megemlíthetők a következők: a támogatási keretek növekedése, új pályázati lehetőségek, a spontán piaci ingadozások mérséklése, a várhatóan állandóbb szabályozási környezet, valamint a nagyobb termelői jövedelmek. A negatívumok sorában kiemelhetők: az intézményrendszer felkészületlenségéből eredő támogatás-kifizetési problémák s az...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: EU-csatlakozás; Közös Agrárpolitika; Agrárjövedelmek; Versenyképesség; Eredményszemlélet; Pénzforgalmi szemlélet - Joining the EU; Common Agricultural Policy; Agricultural incomes; Competitiveness; Cash-flow aspects; Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54330

An Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System 2009
Provedor de dados: 31
This 2009 report provides an economic overview of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food system.  It is meant to be a multi-purpose reference document to provide:  an introduction to the agriculture and agri-food system;  a snapshot of structural changes that are occurring throughout the system in response to various factors; and  background data and information to inform public discussions on challenges and opportunities facing the Canadian agriculture and agri-food system.  Charts and tables with brief accompanying texts are used to summarize information and to provide base performance indicators.  The 2009 report begins with a special feature which describes indicators to benchmark competitiveness of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector at the...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Agri-food; Competitiveness; Consumers; GDP; Employment; Exports; Imports; Innovation; Inflation; Farm typology; Income; Government support; Program payments; Profitability; Processing; Concentration; Water; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Agricultural Finance; Consumer/Household Economics; Crop Production/Industries; Demand and Price Analysis; Environmental Economics and Policy; Farm Management; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Food Security and Poverty; International Relations/Trade; Labor and Human Capital; Land Economics/Use; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing; Production Economics; Productivity Analysis; Public Economics; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/59885

STATE AND PERSPECTIVES IN COMPETITIVENESS OF ONE FARM TYPE IN SERBIA
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Popovic,   Rade; Knezevic,   Marija; Tosin,   Milos.
In the paper is analyzed competitiveness of Serbian family dairy farms in lowland region in 2007, with some aspects of possible perspectives. Globalization process, expected EU integrations and set of free trade agreements will expose Serbian farms in close future to higher level of competition. Identified structural changes, refers on dairy farms concentration and specialization in lowland region in recent years. Estimated model of cost function revealed that family farms with bigger herd size have lower average costs of milk production. Economic efficiency, measured in terms of cost efficiency, shows that larger dairy farms are more efficient. But, not all smaller farms are inefficient. Due to good management some smaller farms are competitive on...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Dairy enterprise; Dairy farm; Milk production; Serbia; Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57416

LITHUANIAN DIAGNOSTICS OF LAGGING TERRITORIES: EVALUATION AND INSIGHTS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Meyers,   William H.; Kairyte,   Emilija; Ribasauskiene,   Erika.
During the period 2006-2007 diagnostics were conducted on territorial aspects of rural Lithuania with a special focus on the rural areas lagging behind. The study includes analysis of economic, demographic and social indicators of rural areas at a disaggregated level and a methodology enabling the assessment of opportunities and constraints and the comparisons of rural areas in various territories. The study objective is an improved set of diagnostics that captures territorial differences, improves the targeting of RDP measures and strengthens the framework for allocation and access to structural and rural development funds. The paper discusses diagnostic methods by reviewing concepts of rurality and presenting methods used for identifying and ranking...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Investment; Rural development; Lagging rural areas; Economic structure; Competitiveness; Social well-being; Development indices; Funding envelopes; Agribusiness; Community/Rural/Urban Development; International Development.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57346

Small businesses are the break-out possibility are the break-out possibility of the North-Hungarian regions
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Gergely,   Sandor.
The area of the North-Hungarian Region is 13,429 km2, which is 14.4% of the country’s territory. In terms of area and population the region lies in fourth place in Hungary. The region is remarkable for the beauty of its landscapes, which are rich in untouched natural values with its significant ecological potential. Among its natural treasures we can find medicinal, thermal and mineral water springs. The wine producing regions of Eger and Gyöngyös are well known in Europe, while Tokaj is world famous. Significant problems in the North-Hungarian Region are unemployment exceeding the national average, caused by adaptation and modernisation crises, low-level employment, and the concentrated appearance of underdeveloped settlements and population groups. As...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Small businesses; Competitiveness; Cluster; Network economy; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48091

A COMPETITIVENESS STUDY OF FOUR RICE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Seecharan,   Denny; Jacque,   Andrew Eliel.
Rice imports into Trinidad and Tobago in 2005 represented approximately 95% of domestic demand. Local production has been declining since reaching a peak of 21,000 tonnes in 1992.  Present production is 3,500 tonnes.  Rice is produced under a variety of production systems and on farms of varying sizes, productivity and quality of output.  This paper examines the competitiveness of four production systems used in Trinidad and Tobago, viz.: the transplanting system (ST), the broadcast seeded system (SB)(both being small farms and highly labour intensive), the partially mechanized system of medium sized farms (MM) and a fully mechanized large farm utilizing aerial technology in the production system (CRP).  The methodology involved the collection of data on...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Rice; Policy analysis matrix; Competitiveness; Comparative advantage; Production systems; Trinidad and Tobago; CAES; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Agricultural Finance; Demand and Price Analysis; Farm Management.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/36948

FORMING A CLUSTER STRATEGY FOR TEXTILE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nasirkhodjaeva,   Dilyafruz.
The article confers urgency of establishing clusters in textile industry. Particular focus is given to resource interaction  among compound elements of national textile cluster.  Policy recommendations targeted to development of cluster in the textile sector of Uzbekistan are provided.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Cluster; Textile industry; Competitiveness; Cotton fiber; Innovations.; Industrial Organization; Marketing; Production Economics; L67; O25.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/94646

The New Food Safety Regime in the US: How Will it Affect Canadian Competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nakuja,   Tekuni; Akhand,   M.; Hobbs,   Jill E.; Kerr,   William A.
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) which was signed into law in January, 2011 represents a major initiative to improve food safety in the US. The legislation mandates the US Food and Drug Administration with developing a regulatory system to implement the Act. As yet, the full effect of the Act cannot be evaluated because the regulatory requirements are yet to be developed. There is little doubt, however, that those firms, both domestic and foreign, that wish to supply US consumers with food will face a considerable increase in regulatory costs.  This paper outlines the major requirements of the FSMA and suggests how the regulatory burden may fall on foreign versus US domestic suppliers. Areas where Canadian firms may be disadvantaged relative to US...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Food safety; Regulatory burden; SPS; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/116847

CASOS SOBRE A CERTIFICAÇÃO UTZ KAPEH EM EMPRESAS CAFEEIRAS INFORMATIZADAS: IMPACTOS NAS PESSOAS, GESTÃO E COMPETITIVIDADE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lo Turco Martinez,   Joao Roberto; Jesus,   Jose Carlos dos Santos; Cocaro,   Henri.
Diante de um mundo cada vez mais dinâmico e inundado de informações, tornase difícil para o consumidor verificar a qualidade dos alimentos e do processo pelos quais foram obtidos. Em vista disso, as organizações são pressionadas a implantarem processos de qualidade que são certificados por terceira parte, processos estes que causam impactos e geram uma série de mudanças. O objetivo deste artigo foi o de apontar os impactos que o processo de certificação Utz Kapeh causou nas pessoas, na gestão e na competitividade de duas organizações rurais produtoras de café, situadas no Sul de Minas Gerais. Para a obtenção dos dados foram utilizadas técnicas de observação não participante, análise documental e entrevistas e para a sua análise foi utilizada a análise de...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Certificação; Pessoas; Gestão do agronegócio; Competitividade; Café; Certification; Employees; Agribusiness management; Competitiveness; Coffee; Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/102895

Regional networking as a competitive advantage? Empirical results from German pig production
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Deimel,   Mark; Plumeyer,   Cord-Herwig; Theuvsen,   Ludwig; Ebbeskotte,   Christof.
It is often hypothesized that geographical proximity in clusters (or industry districts) has positive effects on access to information and knowledge and on firm competitiveness. We present one of the first empirical tests of this hypothesis in the context of the European agribusiness sector. A large-scale empirical study was conducted in the northwestern part of Germany, which is one of Europe’s leading pig production regions. The results of the farmer survey show that the cluster in north-western Germany provides good structural preconditions for the comprehensive network participation of pig farmers. Additional analyses show that farmers’ network participation has positive effects on access to information, their perceived level of informedness and the...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Networks; Information exchange; Competitiveness; Clusters; Pig production.; Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58003

Impact of market deregulation on the competitiveness of commercial milk producers in East Griqualand: a unit cost ratio (UCR) analysis: 1983-2006
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: du Toit,   J.P.; Ortmann,   Gerald F.
This study investigates the impact of dairy market deregulation on the competitiveness of milk producers who comprise the East Griqualand (EG) study group in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The study uses a microeconomic approach, the unit cost ratio (UCR) method of competitiveness analysis, to assess changes in the relative competitiveness of EG milk producers from 1983 – 2006. Findings of previous research indicate that dairy market deregulation in the 1980s and 1990s caused lower real milk producer prices, increased uncertainty and higher exit rates in the South African dairy industry. Results of the UCR analysis suggest that EG milk producers were not competitive based on the net local price received for milk but were...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Dairy market deregulation; East Griqualand milk producers; Competitiveness; Unit cost ratio analysis; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/53381

DINÂMICA E COMPETITIVIDADE DAS EXPORTAÇÕES DE FRUTAS DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE NO PERÍODO DE 1999 A 2005
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Andrade,   Maria Elza De; Costa,   Genivalda Cordeiro Da; Maia,   Ana Cristina Nogueira.
O Rio Grande do Norte tem sido apontado desde a década de 1990 em vários estudos como um dos principais produtores e exportadores brasileiros de frutas frescas, no entanto, existe uma carência de estudos capazes de responder a questionamentos como: qual o desempenho competitivo do Rio Grande do Norte em relação ao restante do Brasil no mercado de fruticultura? O Estado apresenta vantagem comparativa na exportação de produtos oriundos da fruticultura irrigada? Os produtos que mais exportaram são efetivamente aqueles que temos maiores vantagens comparativas reveladas e são, ao mesmo tempo, produtos com mais elevados índices de contribuição ao saldo comercial. Visando responder a esses questionamentos, este estudo buscou analisar a competitividade das...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Exportações; Fruticultura; Vantagem Comparativa; Market-share; Competitiveness; Exports; Horticulture; Comparative advantage; Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/113192

A hazai zöldség- és gyümölcságazat fejlődési kilátásai
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Erdesz,   Ferencne.
A magyarországi zöldség- és gyümölcságazat felkészülése az uniós csatlakozásra nem volt igazán eredményes, uniós tagságunk eddigi tapasztalatai, eredményei is felemásak. A csatlakozásnak eddig több a negatív, az ágazat jövőjét veszélyeztető következménye, mint a pozitív hozadéka. A korábbi gyengeségek – alacsony szervezettség, elavult műszaki színvonal, hiányos logisztikai rendszerek, elaprózott birtokstruktúra, szélsőségesen differenciált termelési (gazdálkodási) színvonal – következtében itthon piacvesztés, strukturális feszültségek jöttek létre. Későn és lassan indult meg a gazdák összefogása, együttműködése, értékesítő tevékenységük megszervezése. A termelők gyenge piaci alkuereje kedvezőtlenül befolyásolta mind az értékesítést, mind a...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Termelés; Versenyképesség; Szervezettség; Kilátások; Fejlesztési feladatok; Production; Competitiveness; Organisation; Prospects; Development tasks; Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57736

Competitiveness of Czech milk sector on the EU market
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bošková,   Iveta.
After two years of enlarged Single Market performance we can trace and evaluate the main trends in European trade development. The contribution is focused on production and realization of Czech milk and milk products after the EU enlargement and should answer the question if the Czech milk sector found the way for continual functioning in the frame of the EU trade zone and the EU single market organisation and which are its´ chances in the near future.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Milk; Competitiveness; EU market; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10035

The Construction and Competitiveness of Operation Model of Agricultural Industrial Cluster
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Yang,   Fang.
Through reviewing the viewpoints of former scholars, the connotation and features of supply chain of agricultural industrial cluster are introduced. The agricultural industrial cluster model constituted by core network and supporting network is constructed. Three operation models of this land of supply chain is described: the model takes wholesale market of agricultural products as the core; the model take pillar industries of agricultural industrialization as core; model takes the chains of retail enterprises as core. The competitiveness of agricultural industrial cluster is researched. The research assumes that the competiveness of supply chain of agricultural industrial cluster is mainly represented to make the agricultural industrial cluster to acquire...
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Supply chain of agricultural industrial cluster; Operation model; Competitiveness; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/119707

Research on Competitiveness of County Economy Based on Factor Analysis and Cluster analysis —Taking 88 Counties in Guizhou as Samples
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Han,   De-jun; Lu,   Jing-fang; Zhang,   Wen-zhuan.
17 indices are selected, such as the growth rate of total regional output value, the proportion of tertiary industry in GDP, per capita financial expenditure, and soil erosion rate of Guizhou Province in 2009. According to the relevant indices data of statistical yearbook and governmental website, by using the method of factor analysis and the method of cluster analysis, we assess the competitiveness of county economy in 88 counties of Guizhou Province. The results show that the competitiveness of county economy in Guizhou Province is impacted by factors of location and economic foundation. In addition, the resources environment, economic structure, economic developmental speed and other factors also impact the competitiveness of county economy in Guizhou...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: County Economy; Competitiveness; Factor Analysis; Cluster Analysis; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108466

Stimulation of innovations: case of the Latvian IT cluster
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Zeibote,   Zane.
This paper is based on assumption that innovation and competitiveness can be facilitated by clusters. The cluster approach has certain advantages which could be explored by firms looking for increased growth, competitiveness and innovation. The analysis of the Latvian Information Technology cluster shows that it has developed a platform for increasing competitiveness and innovation capacity for IT firms, and it helps to draw conclusions for further improvement of cluster and individual company performance.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Innovation; Competitiveness; Clusters; Cluster initiative; Information technology; International Development; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; M15; O32.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/94526

Estrutura, Evolucao e Dinamica dos Sistemas Agroalimentares e Cadeias Agroindustriais Analise das estrategias de posicionamento e diferenciacao dos produtos no mercado a partir do caso da empresa Bertin alimentos
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Silva,   Ronney Marcio Faial; da Silva,   Gisleide Lima; Pereira,   Maria Do Rosario Alves; de Oliveira,   Cyntia Meireles; Silva,   Daniel Ferreira Da.
Análise das estratégias de posicionamento e diferenciação dos produtos no mercado a partir do caso da empresa Bertin alimentos que é muito competitivo, tanto local, regional, quanto nacional. A proposta do artigo é mostrar como algumas estratégias adotadas pela empresa foram bem sucedidas e diferenciam seus produtos das ofertas concorrentes, adquirindo assim, características desejadas pela maioria dos consumidores. --------------------------------------------------------------- With the processes of globalization and economic dynamics, the competition increases, therefore, the companies starts to search each time more, the differentiation of its products in the market, of form to become the captive consumers and to reach new markets. Breaking of this...
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agroindustria; Marketing; Competitividade; Agroindustry; Marketing; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/119151

China's Expanding Role in Global Horticultural Markets
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rae,   Allan N.; Zhong,   Funing; Zhou,   Yingheng; Geng,   Xianhui.
China's horticultural exports have almost doubled in value over the past decade, her imports have increased by even more, and China is increasingly a net exporter of horticultural products. After adjusting trade data for irregularities in the reported trade between Hong Kong and mainland China, growth in China's exports and imports is discussed. Major traded products and markets will be identified. Case studies are China's trade in fresh apples, which have become the major fruit export, and in cut flowers which are a relatively new export product for China. China's competitive position and market shares relative to other suppliers of apples and cut flowers to foreign markets are examined.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: China; Trade patterns; Apples; Cut flowers; Competitiveness; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/31963

Gondolatok a magyar mezőgazdaság versenyképességéről
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Csaki,   Csaba.
A magyarországi mezőgazdaság helyzetére a csökkenő versenyképesség, pozíció- és piacvesztés jellemző, belföldön és külföldön. A hazai agrárvilág legsúlyosabb gondja a változó piaci körülményekhez való alkalmazkodás hiánya, amiben sajnos szerepet játszik az is, hogy az egyébként szükségszerű mezőgazdasági rendszerváltás nem járt együtt korszerű agrárstratégia kibontakozásával, az EU csatlakozásra való megfelelő felkészüléssel. Rendkívül káros a termelési szerkezet extenzív irányú eltolódása, az alacsony jövedelemtermelő képesség. A kiindulási állapot mellett, a helyzet megváltoztatásában célszerű számolni az európai mezőgazdaság és agrárpolitika változásaival is. A versenyképesség javítása közmegegyezésre épülő stratégiát, komplex tennivalókat igényel....
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Versenyképesség; Változó környezet; Termelési szerkezet; Agrárstratégia; Komplex megoldás; Competitiveness; Changing circumstance; Production structure; Agricultural strategy; Complex solution; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58896

The Farm Strategy Approach Towards Competitiveness under the CAP Reforms. The Case of Andalusia in Southern Spain
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Gallardo,   Rosa Karina; Ramos,   Fernando; Ramos,   Eduardo.
The evolution of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and its successive Reforms, has caused a loss of both internal coherence and social legitimacy. On the other hand, the Agenda 2000 has situated agriculture within the objective of competitiveness. What may well be asked is whether indeed the different European agricultural systems are converging towards this objective of competitiveness. To be able to reply to this question it is necessary to change from a 'meso' analysis of the CAP to a 'micro' analysis of farms referring to specific regions. Starting from this context and problem, this paper analyses how the agriculture of the region of Andalusia can be affected by the competitiveness approach in an area which is in an advanced process of...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Common Agricultural Policy; Competitiveness; Strategic Analysis; Agricultural Systems; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24963

Comparação de indicadores de desempenho de produtores de leite localizados dentro e fora de assentamentos de reforma agrária no Triângulo Mineiro
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hunt,   Diana; Shiki,   Shigeo; Ribeiro,   Rosana; Biasi,   Danilo; Faria,   Amarildo P.
In the discussion of agrarian reform in Brazil, a central concern is the competitiveness of farms on land settlements. This comparative study between milk producers on land settlement schemes and outside aims to enhance understanding of the settlers’ technical and economical potential. The analysis is based on data collected from 39 milk producers from the Rio das Pedras settlement and 42 milk producers located in the bordering municipalities of Uberlândia and Monte Alegre, State of Minas Gerais. The field research took place on April and June but the farm data refer to production, costs, and income occurred in March 2006. We use various technical and economic measures to assess farm performance, though focused on the gross margin per liter and per...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agrarian reform; Competitiveness; Efficiency; Milk production; Triângulo Mineiro.; Agribusiness; Q 15.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/60820

DIAGNÓSTICO E RECOMENDAÇÕES PARA AUMENTO DA COMPETITIVIDADE DA CADEIA PRODUTIVA DA CARNE BOVINA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Souza Filho,   Hildo Meirelles de; Rosa,   Fabiano Tito; Vinholis,   Marcela de Mello Brandao.
O Brasil é o principal player do mercado mundial de carne bovina, sendo que São Paulo se destaca como maior exportador e segundo maior produtor nacional do produto. Porém, o Estado vem perdendo market share, pois nos últimos anos a maior parte dos investimentos produtivos têm se concentrado no Centro-Norte do país. Através do levantamento de dados estatísticos, de revisão bibliográfica e de entrevistas com agentes-chave, o presente estudo identificou os principais aspectos críticos da competitividade da cadeia produtiva da carne bovina de São Paulo. Entre os desfavoráveis, destacam-se a reduzida oferta relativa de matéria-prima (animais para abate), a “guerra fiscal” entre Estados (questão tributária) e os custos de produção relativamente elevados. Os...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Carne bovina; São Paulo; Competitiveness; Bovine meat; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/110011

The Japanese Market for Imported Fruit Juices
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Feleke,   Shiferaw T.; Kilmer,   Richard L.
The objectives were to analyze the competitiveness of countries exporting fruit juices into Japan and simulate the effect of the negative Japanese population growth rate on fruit juice demand. The relative price version of the Rotterdam demand model was estimated for orange, grapefruit, other citrus, apple, pineapple and grape juices. Results indicate that most exporters can’t increase market share through price reductions. Product promotion and product differentiation is a more plausible option. The growth of fruit juice demand in Japan is expected to decrease over the period 2006 through 2020 for 11 of the 18 fruit juice/country combinations because of negative population growth rate.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Fruit juice; Japan; Rotterdam model; Population decline; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; International Development; Q1.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/92551

FACTORS OF DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETITIVENESS: THE CASE OF ORGANIC-AGRITOURISM
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Privitera,   Donatella.
Many farmers, in addition to normal farming activities, have already turned to agritourism as a source of additional farm income and opportunities. There are numerous benefits to be gained from the development of agritourism: it may strengthen local economy, create job opportunities and develop and promote training and certification programs to introduce young people to agriculture and the environment. Agritourism helps preserve rural lifestyles and landscape and offers the opportunity to provide "sustainable" tourism. Organic agriculture is due to demand for healthy foods with a high quality standard and limited use of chemical substances. Organic agriculture is closely connected to agritourism and tourism. The purpose of this paper is to identify and...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agritourism; Organic agriculture; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Community/Rural/Urban Development.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57347

A JUHOK MESTERSÉGES TERMÉKENYÍTÉSÉNEK ÉS IVARZÁS-INDUKÁLÁSÁNAK ÖKONÓMIAI ELEMZÉSE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Vegh,   Julianna; Gulyas,   Laszlo; Szalka,   Eva; Nemeth,   Attila.
A szerzők vizsgálataikban a hazai juhtenyésztés jövedelmezőségének és ver-senyképességének javítása érdekében két biotechnikai eljárás – az ivarzás-indukálás és a mesterséges termékenyítés – gyakorlati alkalmazásával és ökonó-miai elemzésével foglalkoztak. Magyar merinó juhokat, továbbá lacaune és lacaune keresztezett jerkéket próbáltak vemhesíteni szezonon kívül, május végén, ivarzás-indukálás után. Így az állatokat a szokásos vemhesítési periódus előtt, négy hónappal korábban vették tenyésztésbe, megcélozva ezzel a magasabb vágóállat felvásárlási árakat. A kezelések költségét jelentős mértékben megha-ladta a bárányonként elérhető extraprofit, amit a decemberi – keresleti piacra történő – bárányértékesítéskor értek el, ráadásul a laktációs idő és a kifejt...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Biotechnikai módszerek; Juhhústermelés; Versenyképesség; Felvásárlási árak; Bárányexport; Jövedelemalakulás biotechnical methods; Mutton production; Competitiveness; Buying-up prices; Lamb-export; Profitability; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57714

Agricultural situation report of Cyprus and the market and trade policies for fruit/vegetable and olive oil
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Markou,   Marinos; Kavazis,   Andreas.
During the last decade the Cypriot agricultural sector has been declining in terms of most indices in the economy, mainly due to the spiraling growth of tourism, as crucial investment outlays were diverted from agriculture to tourism; the most important factors of production being land and labor due to substantially higher yields accruing to both. The Domestic Resource Cost (DRC) revealed that the three products studied for the period 1997 to 2000, i.e. tomatoes, oranges and olive oil had a comparative advantage. However, the opening of the European market with EU accession led to the substantive undermining of competitiveness of agricultural products and to the reduction of the value of exports. It is believed that DRC ratios would be higher today that...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Domestic Resource Cost; Competitiveness; Tomatoes; Oranges; Olive Oil; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10070

Analysing Competitiveness of the Hungarian Agro-Food Chains
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Feher,   Istvan; Papp,   Zsolt.
Based on the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) approach this paper provides an assessment of the competitive position of the Hungarian agro-food industry in view of EU integration. The situation in the food processing sector is assessed with the use of actual cost data from representative Hungarian companies. The paper presents an assessment of the current situation prior to EU integration as well as a future outlook under various scenarios with regard to the expected policy environment and the rate of technological change. The actual measurement of competitiveness in this study focuses mainly on Private Resource Cost (PRC) which indicates competitiveness under real market conditions and Domestic Resource Cost (DRC) which gives an assessment on the social or...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Strategy; Accession; Technology development; Investment; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24848

A realidade da cadeia do trigo no Brasil: o elo produtores/cooperativas
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Brum,   Argemiro Luis; Muller,   Patricia Kettenhuber.
The present article is about the wheat productive chain in Brazil and focuses on the economic reality of its main connecting links, with emphasis on the links between agricultural and industrial production. Let it be accentuated that the article brings present time accounts of the sector in Brazil, from the result analysis of field research among agricultural producers, producer co-operatives and wheat mills. The study of the Brazilian wheat culture chain, with its problems, offers a broader view to understand the e country’s conditions, which would allow us not only to answer the exposed doubts, but over all to shed some light on the main paths traced by Brazil’s wheat production in these first years of the XXIst century. The national wheat culture is...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Wheat; Productive chain; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; D23.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/61276

A Comparative Analysis of Regional Production Costs of Fed Beef Produced for the U.S. and Japanese Markets
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Sankey,   Lee; Hayes,   Dermot J.; Clemens,   Roxanne.
This study compared and analyzed actual 1989 production costs for representative regional feedlots in the U.S. The results show that grain-surplus regions have lower total costs and poorer feeding efficiencies. The analysis suggests that Iowa has a comparative advantage in producing heavily marbled beef required by the Japanese market. Southwestern states have an advantage in producing leaner beef and stand to benefit if U.S. consumers develop a taste for Select-quality beef.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Cattle production; Cattle feeding; Beef industry location; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 1993
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/62329

The Initial Impact of WTO Membership on China's Trade Performance in Primary Agricultural And Processed Food Products
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Xue,   Liu; Revell,   Brian J.; Zetian,   Fu.
There has been much analysis of the potential impact of China's membership of the WTO on world trade in agricultural products but few studies of the actual effects thus far on China's trade performance. This paper compares changes in the competitiveness of China's trade in primary agricultural food and processed food products over the period 1998 to 2003 through a range of comparative advantage measures, the preferred being Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage. It also decomposes changes in China's export market share of these products over the period into structural and performance components and identifies where shifts in the global regional distribution of its exports have contributed to changes in its overall market share.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: China; Agricultural; Processed foods; Exports; Competitiveness; International Relations/Trade; Q17; O13.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/25595

MODIFICATION OF THE CONCEPT OF COMPETITIVENESS WITH SPECIAL REGARD TO THE DEMAND EMERGING NOWDAYS ON COOPERATION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hurta,   Hilda.
What is the activating force that organizes economic affairs? The social side of human nature means that competition alone is not sufficient because competition is the expression of human individuality. Cooperation, which gives expression to human sociality, is the other one. Reality provides many examples indicating that people are more cooperative than is assumed in the standard self-interest model. In the last twenty years the academic view has changed about whether we should compete or cooperate for the higher competitiveness. In the eighties they supported the opinion that the competition is the only way to achieve success in business. Later on the argument started on competition vs. cooperation, and they realized that in some situation the...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Cooperation; Institutional and Behavioral Economics; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58910

Analysis of the Competitiveness of Cereal Production in Selected EU Countries
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Thorne,   Fiona S.
This paper examines the competitiveness of cereal production in selected EU member states, during the period 1996 – 2000. Profitability was selected as a measure of competitive performance and costs of production, value of output and partial productivity indicators were examined as possible sources (potential) of competitive performance. Using data from the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) the analysis showed that productivity levels in the UK, Ireland and France were consistently higher then competing countries Denmark, Germany and Italy. In terms of profitability, the opportunity cost of owned resources had a major impact on the competitiveness of cereal production within the EU. Cash costs as a percentage of total output were lowest in Italy but in...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Cereal production; Profitability; Competitive performance; Competitive potential; Production Economics; Q12.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24613

CARACTERIZAÇÃO DAS REDES DE SUPRIMENTO DO APL DE UVA DE MESA DA REGIÃO NOROESTE DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lima Filho,   Dario de Oliveira; Watanabe,   Eluiza Alberto de Morais; Silva,   Luiz Carlos Floriano da; Tondato,   Cristina.
A presente pesquisa propõe-se caracterizar a rede de suprimento no APL de uva de mesa do Noroeste do estado de São Paulo, utilizando o modelo de rede de suprimento de Slack e Lewis (2008). O foco do estudo foram as empresas motrizes. Para tanto, foram identificadas e caracterizadas as atividades coordenadoras, diferenciadoras e de reconfiguração presentes na rede. A metodologia baseou-se em pesquisa exploratória, com utilização de dados primários e secundários. No estudo empírico, foram feitas entrevistas em profundidade com dois especialistas. Como resultado observou-se a necessidade de uma maior coordenação e compartilhamento de informações ao longo de toda a rede de suprimentos, principalmente por parte dos atacadistas; de maiores cuidados com o...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Cadeia de suprimento; Agricultura familiar; Fruticultura. Supply chain; Competitiveness; Small farm; Produce; Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/107858

La competitività del comparto florovivaistico delle regioni del mezzogiorno sul mercato internazionale
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Schimmenti,   Emanuele; Asciuto,   Antonio; Galati,   Antonino; Carapezza,   Rosario.
In the last few years the Italian flower and ornamental plant sector has been characterized by a significant dynamicity, becoming one of the most important sectors of the Italian agricultural system. In terms of competitiveness, however, the above sector has faced several market crises due to the globalization process which has produced has brought about an increasing supply of flower and ornamentals in the world market. In a national context, Mezzogiorno is an important area in terms of production source for flowers and ornamental plants, in relation to both extremely favorable climatic conditions and specific economic situations which positively affect profitability of firms operating in some productive sub-sectors (e.g., the ornamental plant sector)....
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Flowers and Ornamental Plants Sector; International Trade; Mezzogiorno; F140; Q170.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48301

Competitiveness of Agrarian Areas in the Stavropol Region
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Varivoda,   Valentina; Heijman,   Wim J.M.; van Ophem,   Johan.
Regional development is determined by possessing specific competitive advantages and their constant improvement. The problem how to increase competitiveness of the areas remains one of the most important for the agrarian sector. Russian economic policy aims at the stable development of the agro industrial complex (and agriculture as its central part). Therefore it is necessary to analyze competitiveness not only on the country level, but also on the regional and sub-regional scale. In this paper we have analyzed the major factors influencing the competitiveness of agricultural areas in the Stavropol region.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Agrarian areas; Stavropol region; Regional and sub-regional scale; Community/Rural/Urban Development; GA; IN.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/96859

Global Competition for the Japanese Fruit Juice Market: A Uniform Substitute Demand Analysis
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Feleke,   Shiferaw T.; Kilmer,   Richard L.
This study analyzes the competitiveness of countries exporting fruit juices into Japan through market structure analysis (MSA) within the context of the theory of consumer demand using the relative price version of the Rotterdam model and the block-wise dependent uniform substitute Rotterdam model. The models were estimated for six different types of fruit juices (orange, grapefruit, other citrus, apple, pineapple and grape juices imported from 18 countries) on monthly per capita data over the period December, 1995, to May, 2005, using the non-linear least squares (LSQ) in the Time Series Processor (TSP) program.  Results indicate that the market structure underlying the competition for the Japanese fruit juice market is non-uniformly competitive, and most...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Fruit juice; Japan; Relative price version; Demand and Price Analysis.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/9997

Künftige Veränderungen in der Lieferantenstruktur einer Molkerei an drei Standorten- Ergebnisse einer Befragung
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Wolter,   Michael; Schierholz,   Friederike; Lassen,   Birthe J.
Zusammenfassung:  Der vorliegende Bericht analysiert die mittelfristigen Veränderungen der Lieferantenstruktur am Beispiel einer Molkerei mit drei unterschiedlich strukturierten Standorten in Bayern, Niedersachsen und Sachsen-Anhalt. Für die Analyse wurde zwischen Januar und März 2010 eine schriftliche Befragung unter den Milchlieferanten durchgeführt. Eine gewichtete Analyse der Befragungsergebnisse ergibt, dass im Zeitraum von 2010 bis 2015 die Liefermenge am niedersächsischen Standort ansteigt, während es am Standort in Sachsen-Anhalt zu keinen signifikanten Änderungen der Liefermenge kommt. Am bayerischen Standort ist hingegen den Befragungsdaten zufolge bis 2015 mit einer leichten Abnahme der Liefermenge zu rechnen.  Die Analysen zeigen, dass die...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Milchproduktion; Wettbewerbsfähigkeit; Molkereiwesen; Betriebsmana­ gement; Befragung; Regionalanalyse; Dairy production; Competitiveness; Dairy processing; Farm management; Sur­vey; Regional analysis; Farm Management; Livestock Production/Industries; Q12; Q13.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108285

Condicionantes da competitividade da cadeia de produção suinícola na região de Pará de Minas - MG
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Moura,   Altair Dias de; Lirio,   Viviani Silva; da Silva Junior,   Aziz Galvao; Rocha,   Denis Teixeira da; Junqueira,   Beatriz de Assis.
This study aimed to identify the determinants of the Pará de Minas pork meat chain competitiviness as well as suggest actions to improve it. The chain analysis was based on the Silva e Batalha (1999) methodology, and it was extended by the development of a S.W.O.T. analysis. The main chain strengths were related to the presence of cooperatives and a well developed communication infrastructure. However, its main weaknesses were related to the low level of farmer’s collective production sell, and lack of cooperative culture among farmers. The prejudice of the Brazilian population regarding to the consuption of pork meat was considered the main obstacle against the chain development as well as the environmental laws. However, some important opportunities were...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Pork meat; Competitiveness; Production Chain; Pará de Minas - MG; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55183

A VIDÉKI TURIZMUS SZEREPE AZ ÉSZAK-MAGYARORSZÁG RÉGIÓBAN, KÜLÖNÖS TEKINTETTEL A VIDÉKFEJLESZTÉSRE A 2007-13. ÉVI AGRÁR- ÉS VIDÉKPOLITIKA TÜKRÉBEN
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: David,   Lorant; Toth,   Geza; Kelemen,   Nora; Kincses,   Aron.
Észak-Magyarország három megyéje közül Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén megyé-ben a legjelentősebb a magánszállásadás szerepe, a vendéglátók 50,5%-a találha-tó itt, Hevesben 41,6%-a, miközben Nógrád megyében 7,9%-a. Észak-Magyarország magánszállás férőhelyeinek eloszlása a 2005-ös adatokat vizsgálva területileg meglehetősen egyenlőtlen. A magánszálláshelyeken belül a 2005-ös adatok alapján a falusi szállásadás szálláshelyei 58%-ot tesznek ki, mellyel a régió eltér az országos megoszlástól. A legtöbb mutató vonatkozásában megállapítottuk, hogy a régió megyéinek falusi szállásadással, illetve magánszállásadással rendelkező települései társadalmi-gazdasági fejlettsége, illetve folyamatai sok tekintetben kedvezőtlenebbek az ilyen szállásadással rendelkező települések...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Vidéki turizmus; Falusi szállásadás; Fizetővendéglátás; Statisztikai elemzés; Versenyképesség; Countryside tourism; Village accommodation; Commercial hospitality; Statistical analysis; Competitiveness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57687

The Relevance of Information Sources on Adoption of                                                        Precision Farming Technologies by Cotton Producers
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Garcia-Jimenez,   Carlos I.; Mishra,   Ashok K.; Paxton,   Kenneth W.; Lambert,   Dayton M.; Velandia,   Margarita M.; Rejesus,   Roderick M.; Segarra,   Eduardo.
Replaced with revised version of paper 02/16/11.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Strategic communication; Competitiveness; Extension; Economics of information; Technology diffusion; Technology supply; Communication methods; Knowledge management; Production Economics; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession; D22; D80; D82; D83; Q12; Q16.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98123

The Rise of Supermarkets and Their  Development Implications: International Experience Relevant for India
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Reardon,   Thomas; Gulati,   Ashok.
The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) was invited by the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry to conduct a study titled “The Impact of Organized Retailing on the Unorganized Retail Sector.” Because organized retail in India is still in its infancy, it was deemed critical to look at the experience of other countries, especially developing ones. Thus, ICRIER sought the assistance of Dr. Thomas Reardon and Dr. Ashok Gulati, co-directors of Markets in Asia, a joint program of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Michigan State University. ICRIER asked Reardon and Gulati to help research and report on the international experiences in the growth and expansion of modern retailing in developed and...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Supermarkets; Wholesalers; Modern retail; Small farmers; Traditional retail; Supply chain; India; Latin America; Competitiveness; Inclusiveness; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/42479

A versenyképesség fogalma és mérési módszerei az agrárgazdaságban
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Karacsony,   Peter.
The examination of competitiveness – thanks to its many definitions and the applied research methods – is a complex task, and this is especially true in the case of agricultural products. The competitiveness of Hungarian agricultural product has to this day been examined by several foreign and Hungarian experts and the results of their examinations have been made public. At the same time very little special literature deals with the different explanations and interpretations of the concept of competitiveness, and the analysis of the suitability of the measurement methods. In my essay I attempt to show the locatable definitions of competitiveness, and to show without aiming for completeness, the measurement methods which are deemed acceptable in special...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Agrarian economy; Comparative advantage; Profitability; Agribusiness; Production Economics.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54038

Climate Policy and Border Tax Adjustments: Some New Wine Mixed with Old Wine in New Green Bottles?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Sheldon,   Ian M.
Current policy discussions are making a very clear connection between domestic climate policies and international trade. In this article, the economic, legal and implementation issues relating to border tax adjustments for climate policies are discussed. The overall conclusion drawn is that the connection between trade and the environment is not new, having been discussed in considerable detail since the early 1990s, and reflected in an extensive economics literature. In addition, the legal aspects of border tax adjustments are not particularly new, although only a WTO ruling on their use in the presence of domestic climate policies will resolve any legal uncertainty about their use. However, there are some new issues concerning the determination and...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Climate policy; Competitiveness; Border tax adjustment; Environmental Economics and Policy; Financial Economics; Political Economy.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/90594

GESTÃO AMBIENTAL EMPRESARIAL E COMPETITIVIDADE DE SISTEMAS AGROINDUSTRIAIS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Machado,   Andre Grossi; Figueiredo,   Reginaldo Santana; Drees,   Christian.
A preocupação com o meio ambiente por parte da sociedade mundial vem ganhando força a cada dia, levando as empresas a dar uma maior atenção à dimensão ambiental de suas atividades econômicas. Cada vez mais a classe empresarial visualiza a importância da gestão ambiental como fator de competitividade e sustentabilidade de seus negócios. Procurando avançar nesse sentido, objetiva-se nesse trabalho analisar, através de uma revisão teórica, como estratégias de gestão ambiental, através de seus benefícios, podem se conformar como um fator de competitividade para empresas inseridas no agronegócio e para sistemas agroindustriais. O trabalho de revisão aborda a idéia do enfoque sistêmico, necessária para estudos referentes ao agronegócio, conceitos e definições de...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Gestão Ambiental; Competitividade; Agronegócio; Environmental management; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/112745

VANTAGENS COMPARATIVAS E DESEMPENHO DAS EXPORTAÇÕES DO SETOR PESQUEIRO BRASILEIRO NO MERCADO NORTE-AMERICANO
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Carvalho,   Rosemeiry Melo; Araujo,   Rochele Alves De.
Esse estudo tem como principal objetivo analisar a competitividade das exportações brasileiras de pescado no mercado dos Estados Unidos no período de 2000 a 2006. Para identificar os produtos que apresentam vantagem comparativa revelada e analisar a qualidade de especialização foram utilizados os indicadores de Vantagem Comparativa Revelada (VCR), a Taxa de Cobertura (TC) e indicador de Desempenho Comercial (DES). Com base nos resultados obtidos concluiu-se que os produtos do setor pesqueiro brasileiro apresentam vantagem comparativa no mercado norte-americano, destacando-se os crustáceos e os peixes (fresco, frio e congelado inteiro). Esses produtos estão em situação competitiva ótima, ou seja, têm vantagem comparativa e aumentaram sua inserção no mercado...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Pescado; Brasil; Estados Unidos; Competitiveness; Fish; Brazilian; United States; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108155

COMPETITIVIDAD DE LA CADENA ARROCERA DEL ESTADO PORTUGUESA, VENEZUELA, EN LOS PROCESOS DE INTEGRACIÓN EN SUDAMÉRICA
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Vivas,   Víctor; Albisu,   Luis Miguel.
The rice chain in the Portuguesa state is of great significance for Venezuela because half of the country's production comes from that state. Activities' integration that goes from production to consumption have some specificities which, in rice producing countries, the most important are those linked to the production and transformation of raw materials. On top, political and economic instability induce to take unwise macroeconomic decisions that affect the monetary system and balance of the country causing clear negative impacts on the rice chain. Several countries from the CAN (Colombia) and MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay) have been selected either as exporters or importers and consequently as potential competitors on the international markets...
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Portuguesa state; Rice chain; Competitiveness; International integration; Venezuela.; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/120305

COMPETITIVIDADE DA PECUÁRIA DE CORTE DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO VS MATO GROSSO DO SUL E MATO GROSSO
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Carvalho,   Thiago Bernardino de; Ferreira,   Paulo Cesar; Zen,   Sergio de.
Nesses últimos anos, o Brasil tornou-se o maior fornecedor de carne bovina para o mundo. A modernização do parque industrial de abate e o custo baixo da produção fazem com que o país se consolide como o “Frigorífico do Mundo”.Ao mesmo tempo, o eixo da produção pecuária no Brasil vem sofrendo alterações nos últimos anos. Enquanto, em São Paulo o rebanho decresceu, em Mato Grosso do Sul e Mato Grosso aumentou de 2003 para 2005. Uma das causas para o deslocamento da produção é a diminuição da competitividade da pecuária em relação a outras culturas. Os custos da pecuária aumentam mais que a receita, e, os índices produtivos da fazenda não melhoram o suficiente. De acordo com os resultados desta pesquisa, em São Paulo, as empresas pecuárias não obtêm a margem...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Pecuária; Custo de produção; Competitiveness; Cost of production; Cattle livestock sector; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/109452

Measuring Competitiveness in Twos
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Cahill,   Sean A.
Improvements in competitiveness can be achieved through policy initiatives, but the success of these policies will depend upon the way that firms and consumers respond. This paper establishes the conditions under which a policy change can lead to an improvement in the competitiveness of a Canadian firm. There are two firms (Canadian, U.S.) each with two brands and each making sales in two markets (Canada, U.S.) and two consumers, one in Canada and one in the U.S. Equilibrium is shown to depend on inverse compensated demand function coefficients, the conjectured best response coefficients for each firm and marginal cost functions for each firm. An improvement in competitiveness from an investment in public infrastructure in Canada is shown to depend upon...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Imperfect competition; Public infrastructure investment; Industrial Organization; International Relations/Trade; F12.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/102038

Importance of standardizing raw milk quality for the enhancement of Croatian market competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Tolusic,   Zoltan; Mijic,   P.; Tolusic,   M.
In the European Union member states (EU), it is necessary to evaluate hygienic condition of milk in order to determine milk price. Similar requirement was set by the Republic of Croatia in 2000. The Rulebook defines minimal quality criteria that fresh raw milk must have in order to be purchased. Upon completion of analysis, milk is classified into quality classes, each having a defined price. Increased value of somatic cell count (SCC) (higher than 400.000/ml) and MO (higher than 100.000/ml) directly decreases the raw milk price, while higher content of fat and protein causes its increase. Since the system of market milk price formation was established, producers have been stimulated to produce milk of higher quality: in a total of milk being purchased,...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Milk quality; Competitiveness; Market; Croatia; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10060

POSSIBILITIES FOR INCREMENT OF LIVE STOCK BREEDING COMPETITIVENESS ON THE TERRITORY OF BELGRADE CITY
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Ivanovic,   Lana; Jelocnik,   Marko; Bekić,   Bojana.
Belgrade, as administrative, economic and cultural centre of Republic of Serbia, covers total area of 3.224 km2. From this area, 69,1% is agricultural land, which represents fundamental base for establishment of agricultural production. Live stock breeding, on the territory of Belgrade city, as well as in entire Republic of Serbia, is the most important branch of agriculture. On observed territory animal products’ processing industry (dairies and slaughter houses) especially is developed. Because of that, increment of total live stock breeding production is of great importance for this territory. For growth of live stock breeding competitiveness, in this paper work concrete activities are suggested, such as specialization and increment of production...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Live stock breeding; Belgrade city; Agriculture; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57351

CARICOM’s COMPETITIVENESS WITHIN THE US IMPORT MARKET FOR SPECIALTY CROPS: A SHIFT-SHARE ANALYSIS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lowe,   Garfield G.; Davis,   Carlton George.
This paper is based on the premise that if CARICOM’s agricultural sector in general, and more specifically the export sub-sector, is to thrive in the rapidly changing trade environment there has to be a continuous systematic assessment of market opportunities and competitiveness status.  Such an assessment however, requires a clear understanding of the multifaceted concept of competitiveness and its major determinants.  This paper seeks to contribute to the regional discussion of competitiveness, through the exploration of the theoretical and empirical dimensions of the concept within the context of CARICOM’s export of specialty crops to the United States.  The paper uses a methodology heavily based on the Module to Analyze the Growth of International...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Specialty Crops; CARICOM; Shift-Share Analysis; MAGIC; Agricultural and Food Policy; Agricultural Finance; Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade; Marketing.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/36922

Competitividade da fruticultua brasileira no mercado internacional
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Carvalho,   Rosemeiry Melo; Cunha Filho,   Miguel Henrique da.
This article uses the indicator of revealed comparative advantage, the covering tax and the acting indicator to analyze the competitiveness of the Brazilian exports of fruits in the international market in the period between 1990 and 2003. The obtained results show that to chestnut-of-cashew, the mango and the melon represent the “strong points” of that section. However, among these, just the mango and the melon are in great situation of competitiveness. Other products of great importance, as the orange and the banana, are in “retreat situation”, with comparative disadvantage and participation loss in the main markets of destinies. In relation to the acting, the Brazilian horticulture has been enlarging his/her space in the international market, especially...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Comparative advantage; Brazilian fruits; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54146

BIOENERGIE AS A SOURCE OF INCOME OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Makarchuk,   Oksana; Hockmann,   Heinrich; Lissitsa,   Alexej.
Enterprise activity is based on maximization of profit to increase the volume of own capital, to expand manufacture and to guarantee the earning of profit for the long-term period. Therefore everyone searches for new sources of the income by means of which it is possible to maximize cost of the made product. One of new sources of the income in agriculture is a cultivation of agricultural crops for the energy, heat, fuel (biofuel) manufacture. In this "discussion paper" the market is examined for biofuel, as well as their competitiveness is analyzed in comparison to mineral fuels. Germany takes the lead positions on manufacture and use of biofuel among the countries of the European Union and Ukraine has a big potential on the agricultural commodities market...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Биотопливо; Биоэтанол; Биомасса; Возобновляемые источники энергии; Конкурентоспособность; Спрос и предложение.Biokraftstoff; Bioethanol; Biomasse; Erneubare Energien; Wettbewerbsfähigkeit; Angebot und Nachfrage.Biofuel; Bioethanol; Biomass; Renewed energy sources; Competitiveness; Supply and demand.; Agribusiness; Environmental Economics and Policy; Farm Management; Productivity Analysis; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; Q12; Q27.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/91735

ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF LAND USE
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bozsik,   Norbert; Magda,   Robert.
The aim of our paper is to show the economic importance of land usage. This topic is very important because land is the basis of industrial, agricultural production, energy and environmental security. The analysis focuses on the relationship between land use and scarcity, sustainability and competitiveness. ------------------------------------------- Cikkünk célja a földhasználat gazdasági jelentőségének bemutatása. Ez a téma azért kiemelt fontosságú, mert a föld az ipari és mezőgazdasági termelés, az energia- és a környezetbiztonság alapja. Az elemzés középpontjában a földhasználat és a korlátozottság, a fenntarthatóság és a verseny¬képesség közti összefüggések állnak.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Land use; Scarcity; Sustainability; Competitiveness; Földhasználat; Korlátozottság; Fenntarthatóság; Versenyképesség.; Agricultural and Food Policy; Land Economics/Use.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99206

Global Prospects for Dairy in Argentina and Chile: Evidence from Field Visits and Model Simulations
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Fuller,   Frank H.; Beghin,   John C.; Boland,   Michael A.; Babcock,   Bruce A.; Foster,   William E.
We assess the international competitiveness of the dairy industries in Argentina and Chile, combining recent market intelligence gathered from field visits with quantitative simulations of global policy reform scenarios. Both countries exhibit strong potential for export growth but face significant internal and external barriers to expanding their dairy industries. Global policy reforms would resolve some of the international obstacles to their expansion. Argentina has great potential, but it is handicapped by its current macroeconomic policies, trade policy distortions, and the uncertainty associated with policy implementation. Chile is more limited in terms of natural capacity for expansion, but it has a positive trade and investment environment.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Argentina; Agricultural trade policy; Chile; Comparative advantage; Competitiveness; Dairy processing; Exports; Milk production; Production Economics; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/18708

Evaluation on Core Competitiveness of Wholesale Market of Agricultural Products Based on CWAA Operator
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Guo,   Hua; Lan,   Tian-yi.
According to relevant data, we select five indices, namely management ability, organization and management capability, enterprise culture, development ability and technical equipment ability, to establish the index system of core competitiveness of wholesale market of agricultural products. Based on combination weight arithmetic average (CWAA) operator, we advance a evaluation model of core competitiveness of wholesale market of agricultural products which involves participation of many people. By inviting five exerts, we conduct evaluation in terms of management ability of wholesale market of agricultural products, organization and management capability of leadership, enterprise culture of wholesale market of agricultural products, future development...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Wholesale market of agricultural products; Competitiveness; CWAA operator; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/113498

Measuring competitiveness in the EU market: a comparison between food industry and agriculture
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Carraresi,   Laura; Banterle,   Alessandro.
Facing the growing competition in the European food market, the purpose of this paper is to assess European country competitiveness at the sector level in the intra-EU market over the last fifteen years, comparing the evolution of the food industry, where firms have had to reshape strategies to maintain market position, and agricultural sector, where changes in Common agricultural policy have forced farms to face market trends. The analysis of competitiveness was carried out by assessing trade indices (EMS, RCA, RXA, RMA, NEI).  Cluster analysis was also run to classify groups of countries with similar features in terms of competitive performance over the 1991-2006 period. The country that profited most from market integration in both sectors, reaching a...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Agri-food sector; EU; RCA; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43692

A value chain and cluster perspective on competitiveness of European fresh vegetable production – Case studies from Germany, Italy, and Spain
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Riedel,   Bettina.
In the present study we combine cluster theory with a value chain approach, with the aim of discovering elements of the European fresh vegetable business that could enable local producers to gain competitive advantages in a global market.  European producers of fresh vegetables are under pressure to improve their performance and increase their competitiveness. Competitive advantage can be gained through innovation and by using unique resources stemming from cooperation between producers and complementary actors in local clusters. However, locally clustered producers do not sell to open markets but need access to value chains governed by lead firms, the large European retail chains, which set the rules and conditions of participation.  The study presents...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Fresh vegetables; Value chains; Clusters; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Institutional and Behavioral Economics; Marketing; Q13.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54094

BRAZIL'S SOYBEAN PRODUCTION AND IMPACT
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Flaskerud,   George K.
Soybean production in Brazil has grown rapidly in recent years. The objective of this publication is to evaluate the potential impact of Brazilian soybean production on North Dakota and other producers. Brazil, followed by Argentina, is the leading producer in South America. All South American soybean production surpassed the United States during 2002-03. In Brazil, production and yields have grown the fastest in Mato Grosso (Center-West) and other expansion states that have Cerrado land. Soybean costs of production for 2003 harvest are considerably lower in Mato Grosso than in North Dakota and Iowa even when freight costs to Rotterdam are considered, giving them a strong competitive position in the world market. Consequently, Mato Grosso soybean...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Brazil; Soybeans; Production; Exports; Expansion; Cost of production; Competitiveness; Production Economics.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23092

EGYÜTTMŰKÖDÉS A GABONAÁGAZATBAN A DÉL-ALFÖLD RÉGIÓBAN
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Stren,   Bertalan.
Kérdőív segítségével meghatároztuk a gabonaágazat dél-alföldi szereplőinek egymáshoz fűződő viszonyainak jellegét, szorosságát. Megállapítható, hogy a ga-bonaágazatban létezik a földrajzi közelségen alapuló együttműködés a Dél-Alföldön. Ennek kialakulásában az ökológiai adottságok és a piac a meghatáro-zó.  A vállalatok közötti üzleti tranzakciók zöme formalizált kapcsolatot jelent, de már megjelent az igény – amely már bizonyos bizalmi szintet feltételez – az isme-retek és tudás megosztásán alapuló együttműködésre is.  Az azonos ágazatban tevékenykedő, egymással versengő cégek földrajzi kon-centrációja lehetővé teszi a teljesítmények összehasonlítását. Így egy-egy újabb, hatékonyabb eljárás gyorsan elterjed a szereplők között, főleg a vezető szakértők...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Együttműködés; Versenyképesség; Gabonaágazat; Régió; Piac; Cooperation; Competitiveness; Cereal sector; Region; Market; Agribusiness; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Public Economics.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57646

Enhancing the integration of agri-food supply chains: theoretical issues and practical challenges in the UK malting barley supply chain
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Leat,   Philip M.K.; Revoredo-Giha,   Cesar.
The purpose of this paper is to explore the issues that may affect the integration (i.e., the relationships) between the different actors that comprise a supply chain. Whist the theoretical part of the paper can be referred to any supply chain, the empirical part is focused on the UK barley to beer supply chain. The main motivation behind the topic is that improvements in the relationships amongst the different segments of a chain can enhance its efficiency and effectiveness, (e.g., through improvements in coordination and cooperation), and therefore, its competitiveness and long term sustainability. The paper is based on two complementary analyses: the first one consisted of a structural equation model (SEM) to determine those factors that affect the...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Supply chain management; Malting barley supply chain; Supply chain coordination; Competitiveness; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44068

Análise de market-share e fontes de variação das exportações brasileiras de soja
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Figueiredo,   Adelson Martins; Santos,   Maurinho Luiz dos; Lirio,   Viviani Silva.
The objective of this work is to determine factors that explain the alteration of the participation of the Brazilian soybean agro-industry and industry in the international trade. Particularly, it intends to analyze the Brazilian competitiveness in the exports of each segment of the soybean agro-industry. For this, the Constant-Market-Share (CMS) model was used, through which, the discrepancies were computed in the potential and effectual variation of the Brazilian exports of soybeans, soybean meal and oil, disaggregating them in these components: market size, market distribution and competitiveness. The market size was shown positive for the three analyzed segments, demonstrating that the expansion of the world demand of soybean and its by-products it was...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Constant-Market-Share; Competitiveness; Exports; Soybean; Brazil; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/56786

The Impact of SAPARD on the Behaviour of Farms and Food-Processing Enterprises in the Lodz Region
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bryla,   Pawel.
The paper aims to improve our knowledge about the impact of a new instrument of the rural development policy on the behaviour of farms and food-processing enterprises in the Lodz region in Poland. It seeks to explore the characteristic features of the agricultural holdings and their owners as well as agricultural processing businesses applying for financial support in the framework of an EU pre-accession fund. The research concerns 42 SAPARD applications submitted by farmers and 34 SAPARD applications submitted by foodprocessing enterprises during the first year of the programme implementation.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Behaviour of farms; Behaviour of food-processing enterprises; Competitiveness; Investments; Market channel integration; Poland; SAPARD; Community/Rural/Urban Development.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24419

The Industrial Cluster of the Primary Agriculture based on “Diamond Model”
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Zhao,   Tian-peng; Liu,   Xiang-bing.
The status quo and problems of industrial cluster of the primary agriculture is disused by dividing the cluster into primary cluster and advanced cluster and by using Michael Porter’s Diamond Model from the five aspects of production factors, demand factors, relevant industry and supporting industry, the strategy and structure of enterprises and horizontal competition and opportunities and government. In the end, the countermeasures on promoting the development and expansion of industrial cluster of primary agriculture are put forward. Firstly, intensifying the training on farmers and introduce into advanced science and technology results; secondly, perfecting the construction of infrastructure, creating famous brand and widening the channels for funding;...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Primary; Agricultural industrial cluster; Diamond Model; Competitiveness; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108395

Az agrárfoglalkoztatottság helyzetének vizsgálata Győr-Moson-Sopron megyében
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Karacsony,   Peter; Zrak,   Viktoria.
A vizsgált két szövetkezetnél és egy Zrt.-nél a földterületek nagyarányú csökkenését munkaerő-létszámcsökkenés kísérte. A pályát elhagyni kényszerültek jelentős, mintegy 30 százaléka tartósan munkanélkülivé vált, a többiek pedig más szektorokban (ipari, szolgáltatói) helyezkedtek el.  A vezetők, illetve a dolgozók körében végzett kérdőíves és mélyinterjús felméréseink szerint a korösszetétel kedvezőtlen képet mutat: a dolgozói kollektíva napjainkra túlságosan elöregedett. A jövedelemviszonyokat figyelembe véve a gazdaságok egyre kevésbé vonzóak a fiatal agrárértelmiségiek számára. A fiatalabb munkavállalók szinte kivétel nélkül kevesellték a bérüket. Az iskolázottságot vizsgálva elmondható, hogy a férfiak körében alacsonyabb, a nőknél több a magasabb...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agrárfoglalkoztatottság; Versenyképesség; Rendszerváltás; Győr-Moson-Sopron megye; Agricultural employment; Competitiveness; Change of political system; Győr-Moson-Sopron county; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Labor and Human Capital.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99175

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RURAL ECONOMY
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Magda,   Sandor; Magda,   Robert; Marselek,   Sandor.
This paper seeks to provide an overview of those economic social and environmental issues which could be relevant for sustainable development of the rural economy. Rural development is of great significance for the future of both the EU and Hungary. We must reduce migration, create new jobs and focus on sustainability and the principles and goals of environmental protection and nature conservation. Rural economy is a complex and dynamic system, and agriculture should be treated as a part of it. The development of rural settlements and their infrastructure, the manifold exploitation of the agroecological potential, the rationalization of farming remain, extremely important components of rural development.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Sustainability; Cohesive force; Rural economy; Agricultural and Food Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/53562

STRUCTURE OF THE GLOBAL MARKETS FOR MEAT
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Dyck,   John H.; Nelson,   Kenneth E.
Meat trade flows among countries and world regions are determined largely by differences among countries in their resource base, their preferences for meat types and cuts, the extent and character of barriers to trade, and the industry structure. Future growth of meat trade depends on further liberalization of protectionist barriers, eradication of animal diseases, economic development, and population growth. Trade growth is likely to feature greater complexity in trade patterns, with more countries engaging in trade, and with an increased tendency for individual countries to import and export meat cuts and offal from the same animal species.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Meat trade; Competitiveness; Trade policy; Sanitary barriers; Consumer preferences; Industrial structure; Industrial Organization; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/33701

Research on Competitiveness of the Developmental Pattern of "Enterprise + Cooperative" - A case study of Lamb Fattening Cooperatives in Hainan Sub-prefecture of Qinghai Province
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Han,   Guo-ming; Zhang,   Xian.
The empirical analyses of agricultural industrialization pattern and local husbandry in northwestern areas show that the industrialization development of husbandry in northwestern areas fasces international and national competitive pressures. The survival ability and competitive ability are the key points of husbandry industrialization. The paper, having a lamb fattening professional cooperatives in Hainan sub-prefecture of Qinhai Province as the example, introduces the general conditions of the establishment and development of cooperatives and points out the advantages and disadvantages of husbandry in Qinghai Province. The paper analyzes the competitive advantages of Hongyuan Lamb Fattening Cooperatives through five forces mode of Michael Port, putting...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Enterprises+cooperatives; Lamb fattening; Competitiveness; Five forces mode; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108417

Implications of resource structure on the partial productivity of agriculture
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Tosin,   Milos; Knezevic,   Marija; Stavljanin,   Biljana.
Resource structure in the observed countries, who belong to different agriculture types expressed through relationship land/work ratio, indicates significant variations. Different resource supply is crucial in determining the level of productivity of labor and land in agriculture, and therefore, affects the competitiveness of agriculture, the competitiveness of an entire national economy as well.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Resource supply; Productivity of labor; Productivity of land; Competitiveness; Different types of agriculture.; Agricultural Finance; Productivity Analysis; Q10.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/94638

O Mercado de Batatas Congeladas no Brasil Estudo de Caso: Batatas McCain
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Ferreira,   Patricia Borges; Veloso de Melo,   Diogo; Luciano de Oliveira,   Ricardo; Favero,   Luiz Andrea.
This article presents a case study of a large international company in the sector of distribution of food, specializing in the supply of frozen potatoes, established in Brazil in the city of Sao Paulo. The focus of the study was to identify strategies for the production and distribution used by the company as a factor of competitiveness. Using primary and secondary data, it was possible to define the parameters of competitiveness of the company, and the characterization of the industry. Thus, could be noted that: i) the marketing of potatoes in Brazil has undergone radical changes in recent years, ii) that the importation of frozen potatoes, are reaching considerable slices of the market, reducing further the disputed Brazilian market, and iii) that McCain...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Distribution; Strategies; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/96283

Assessing the Competitiveness of EU Mediterranean Fisheries and Aquaculture Industries
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Polymeros,   Konstantinos; Tsakiridou,   Efthimia; Mattas,   Konstadinos.
An attempt is made to evaluate the competitiveness of the fisheries and aquaculture industries of some Mediterranean countries.  Revealed Comparative Advantage indices of Italian, French, Greek, Portuguese and Spanish fish products are estimated, in order to gain new insights regarding the position of these products in the market of the European Union, in terms of competitiveness.  In addition, this study sheds light on the evolution of competitiveness over the last decade.  The estimated Comparative Advantage indices reveal that there is a wide range of competitiveness among fish products in Mediterranean countries.  In addition, almost all countries alter their competitive ranking throughout the study period.  Consequently, Mediterranean fisheries and...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Exports; Fish products; Mediterranean countries; Livestock Production/Industries; Q17; Q22; F14.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/56004

A magyar tejvertikum diagnózisa
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Popp,   Jozsef; Potori,   Norbert; Papp,   Gergely.
Magyarország tejtermelése az EU-csatlakozást követően visszaesett. A többnyire alacsony átvételi árak és a szigorúbb minőségi követelmények miatt az elmúlt években sok tejtermelő kiszorult a piacról. A tej- és tejtermékek külkereskedelmében 2004 óta mind volumenben, mind értékben nettó importőri pozícióba kerültünk.  A tejkvóta-rendszer fokozatos kivezetése (a hazai kvóta kihasználtsága alig éri el a 85%-ot) a hazai tejágazatot közvetetten érintheti: a hatékonyabban ter¬melő tagállamok kerülhetnek előnybe a számunkra fontos olaszországi piacon, így értékesítési lehetőségeink szűkülhetnek, a hazai árakra még nagyobb nyomás nehezedhet.  Magyarországon a tejfeldolgozás koncentráltsága a vállalatok nagy száma ellenére viszonylag erős. A tejipar kettős prés...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing; Magyarország; Tejpiac; Tejtermelés; Versenyképesség; Hungary; Dairy market; Milk production; Competitiveness.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99077

Constant market shares analysis: uses, limitations and prospects
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Ahmadi-Esfahani,   Fredoun Z.
In this paper, we generalise the constant market shares (CMS) framework, with particular attention to the underlying theoretical conditions required for diagnostic interpretation. The approach is applied to the analysis of the export performance of the Australian processed food sector in South-East Asia over the period 1980–2003. We conclude that the usefulness of CMS analysis for evaluating a country’s international trade performance depends upon the empirical validity of the aggregation assumptions implicit in the diagnostic interpretation.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Aggregation; Armington model; Competitiveness; Constant market shares; Marketing.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/116983

EU Preferential Partners in Search of New Policy Strategies for Agriculture: The Case of Citrus Sector in Trinidad and Tobago
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jacque,   Andrew Eliel; Dell'Aquila,   Crescenzo; Perito,   Maria Angela.
The paper assesses the competitive position of T&amp;T's citrus industry and explains the declining productivity. It covers supply chain and agricultural trade policy issues and involves assembling two Policy Analysis Matrices, either with full cost of production or excluding establishment costs. Domestic and trade policy support shows significant for the sector. Production is internationally competitive, or possesses comparative advantage, only if costs of establishment are excluded. These results suggest that free trade agreements under the FTAA and the ACP-EU would work against the planting of new orchards and reinforce the decline of the sector.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Policy analysis matrix; Agricultural trade policy; Citrus industry; Agricultural and Food Policy; Q12; Q13; F13.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24608

A támogatások szerepe a magyar mezőgazdaságban
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Kovacs,   Gabor.
Az agrár- és vidékfejlesztési támogatások a világ számos országában igen jelentősek. Magyarországon a 2008-ban kifizetett támogatások a szektor által előállított bruttó hozzáadott érték közel 44 százalékát tették ki. Ezt a juttatást – egyfajta közvetett adóként – a fogyasztók, illetve a többi ágazat finanszírozza (jórészt az EU szintjén). Ezért folyamatosan célszerű vizsgálni, hogy az agrártámogatások által okozott torzulások (pl. a termelés fennmaradása versenyképtelen üzemekben, a termelési struktúra nemkívánatos változásai) kellően indokolhatók-e ökonómiai vagy más előnyökkel, illetve hogy ezek a célok hatékonyabb módon is elérhetők-e? Hazánkban a támogatások az elmúlt öt év átlagában elérték a gazdaságok adózás előtti eredményének másfélszeresét...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agrárpolitikai célok; Támogatottság; Versenyképesség; Jövedelmezőség; Jövedelembiztonság; Agricultural policy goals; Support; Competitiveness; Profitability; Security of revenues; Agricultural and Food Policy; Agricultural Finance; Farm Management.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/92525

PARTIAL PRODUCTIVITY OF AGRICULTURE IN THE WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES – IMPLICATION FOR COMPETITIVENESS OF THE RURAL ECONOMY
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Zekic,   Stanislav; Gajic,   Milivoj; Lovre,   Koviljko.
The process of transition and, within it, the agricultural transformation in the Western Balkan countries resulted, in the first phase, in the weakening of the developmental performances in agriculture. Such tendencies widened the gap between the countries of the Western Balkans and the EU countries, which continued their steady increase in agricultural productivity. Unfavorable tendencies in agricultural productivity adversely affected its competitiveness, and, consequently, the competitiveness of the rural economy as a whole. The effect of the low agricultural competitiveness on the competitiveness of the rural economy is determined by the importance of agriculture in the rural economy, which is substantial in the West Balkan countries.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Productivity; Agriculture; Competitiveness; Rural Development; The West Balkans; Transition; Agribusiness; Community/Rural/Urban Development; International Development; Productivity Analysis.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57398

ANÁLISE DA COMPETITIVIDADE DO AÇÚCAR BRASILEIRO NO MERCADO INTERNACIONAL, 1990 A 2004
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Martins,   Alexandra Pereira; Maciel,   Marilia Fernandes; Rosado,   Patricia Lopes; Lirio,   Viviani Silva.
Mudanças ocorridas na economia mundial, como liberalização de mercados e formação de blocos, têm exigido que países em desenvolvimento, como no caso do Brasil, acompanhem tais transformações principalmente no que se refere à busca por produtos diferenciados e de maior qualidade. Diante disso, o setor açúcar iniciou um processo de reestruturação produtiva, visando estimular a modernização e, com isso, ampliar sua competitividade no comércio internacional. Considerando a importância desse setor para a economia brasileira, no que se refere à participação no PIB e na geração de divisas, objetivou-se neste trabalho avaliar a competitividade das exportações brasileiras de açúcar, no período de 1990 a 2004. O modelo teórico utilizado esta fundamentado na Teoria...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Mercado internacional; Açúcar; Competitiveness; International Market; Sugar; Agribusiness; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/113188

Co-operation and economic relationship as determinants for competitiveness in the food sector: the Spanish wheat to bread chain
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: de Magistris,   Tiziana; Gracia,   Azucena.
The objective of the paper is to investigate the impact of co-operation amongst stakeholders of the food chain on enterprise competitiveness. The analysis focuses on the Spanish wheat to bread chain. A theoretical model is developed which covers the main components that define competitiveness (profitability, turnover, market share, customer loyalty and product quality), quality supply chain relationship (trust, commitment and satisfaction) and the main factors explaining supply chain relationship (i.e. quality and frequency of the communication, personal bounds, etc.). The Spanish wheat to bread supply chain has been chosen to empirically test the model. This sector is very fragmented all along the chain, with a high number of wheat farmers, millers and...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Food; Spain; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44066

The growing of vegetables, one of the strategic possibility of the Hungarian agricultural improvement
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bene,   Csaba; Marselek,   Sandor.
The development of market-gardening can be one of the hopeful possibilities of the agriculture; the function is still competitive but its competitiveness is decreasing. It is national, consumer and economic interest to improve the sector as the unemployment in the countryside can also be reduced. During the producing we must attach the importance to the quality as in the EU only that farmer can suit the requirements who can usually deliver reliable quality product. The sector is deficient in funds, so the technical, innovative and logistic improvement hung behind the requests. This fact has to be changed. Our advantageous conditions open the door to increase production output and to use the logistic possibilities thanked to our geographical location. An...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Production; Competitiveness; Organization; Income; Employment; Termelés; Versenyképesség; Szervezettség; Jövedelem; Foglalkoztatás; Crop Production/Industries; Farm Management; Production Economics; Productivity Analysis.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/92537

O COMPLEXO AGROINDUSTRIAL DA SOJA NO BRASIL E NO PARANÁ: EXPORTAÇÕES E COMPETITIVIDADE NO PERÍODO 1990 A 2007
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Caldarelli,   Carlos Eduardo; Camara,   Marcia Regina Gabardo da; Sereia,   Vanderlei Jose.
This article analyzes the exportation of soy, and other derived products, in Brazil and in Paraná state, from 1990 to 2007. The methodological procedures consist of identification of the most representative products of the chain - the soy in grain, the soy bran and soy oil, and analysis of the results using the Constant Market-Share (CMS) model. The sources of the growth in exportations were divided into four components: the growth of world-wide commerce, definition of the exportation guideline, destination of the exported products and the competitiveness effects. In the period studied, the soy complex as a whole diversified its commercial partners due to a decrease in the concentration of the Brazilian and paranaense exportations. However, a concentration...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agro-industrial complex soy; International trade; Constant Market-share model (CMS); Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Industrial Organization.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/62150

Strukturwandel in der europäischen Milchviehhaltung: Ergebnisse einer regional differenzierten Befragung
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Lutter,   Markus.
Zusammenfassung: Der Wettbewerbsdruck in der europäischen Milchviehhaltung nimmt durch die fortschreitende Liberalisierung des EU­Milchmarktes zu. Bestehende agrarökonomische Forschungsmethoden sind nur begrenzt dazu in der Lage, belastbare Abschätzungen der regionalen Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und künftiger Standortverlagerungen innerhalb Europas zu treffen. Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit ist es, in einem explorativen Verfahren einen Befragungsansatz zu schaffen, mit dem ein ergänzender Beitrag für eine solche Vorhersage geleistet werden kann. Der Befragungsansatz wurde innerhalb der Netzwerke „European Dairy Farmers“ und „agri benchmark“ entwickelt und in europäischen Milchviehbetrieben eingesetzt. Eine nicht repräsentative Auswahl dieser Betriebe bildet die...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Milchproduktion; Wettbewerbsfähigkeit; Standortorientierung; Betriebs­management; Netzwerk; Befragung; Regionalanalyse; Dairy production; Competitiveness; Dairy production areas; Farm management; Network; Survey; Regional analysis; Agricultural and Food Policy; Farm Management; Livestock Production/Industries; Q11; Q12.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108254

FUNDAMENTAL FORCES AFFECTING THE U.S. FRESH BERRY AND LETTUCE/LEAFY GREEN SUBSECTORS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Cook,   Roberta L.
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Berries; Competitiveness; Fresh Produce; Leafy Greens; Lettuce; Market Forces; Porter's Five Forces; Shipper; Structural Change; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; Q13; L10; L22; M21.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/120009

Effects of the Public Policies on the Natural Rubber Production in Sao Paulo and Mato Grosso States
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Rosado,   Patricia Lopes; Tosto,   Sergio Gomes; Gomes,   Marilia Fernandes Maciel; do Carmo,   Ciriaca A.F. Santana.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the government intervention on the expansion of the natural rubber production in Sao Paulo and Mato Grosso states. The method used was the policy analysis matrix, developed by MONKE and PEARSON (1989). The results showed that the production of natural rubber in those states has conditions to face the liberalization changes that have been taking place in the international market. The government's role in that process is relevant in order to promote the development of that activity and to reduce the distortions, since these impede that the market signals guide the producer decisions in an integrated economy into the world market. Some policy measures can be carried out to improve the competitiveness...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Liberalization of markets; Natural rubber; Public policies; Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24273

A COMPETITIVIDADE, SEGUNDO A ANÁLISE DE UM GRANDE CLUSTER DE PRODUÇÃO AGROINDUSTRIAL
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Sugano,   Joel Yutaka; Santos,   Antonio Carlos dos.
Given that the fast transformations occurred in national and international scenery point out to a necessity of gain of efficiency to increase in competitiveness to the firms, the environment which into they are and into they develop, assume a vital importance as been the supporter foundation of this development. For this environment can be understood as the process of space concentration of many correlative segments of a production chain, also called as clusterization process, which this special conformation gives to the firms special conditions to develops the superior competitive advantages than the others firms isolated. In this sense, this paper aim to arise how occurs the process of conformation of a big cluster, culminating in satisfaction of ten...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Cluster; Competitiveness; Agribusiness Chain.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43356

The Trends of the Agrarian Foreign Trade of CR after Accession to EU, Competitiveness of Commodities
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Burianova,   Jaroslava.
The extent of agricultural foreign trade (AFT) of the Czech Republic (CR) increased markedly after accession to EU. The first part of this article is devoted to the trends during the period of 2004 – 2008. Detailed analysis of the CR AFT has been carried out for all 24 items of the basic food goods during the same period for the assessment of competitiveness of individual commodities. The Balass indicator RCA (Revealed Comparative Advantage) was used for this analysis, as well as the Michaely index that shows the specific measure of specialization for export. The method of logarithmic decomposition, which makes it possible to determine the effect of prices and quantities to net export has also been used. This paper was processed within the framework of the...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agrarian foreign trade; Foreign trade; Competitiveness; Competitive advantage; Balass RCA indicator; Michaely index; Agribusiness; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; GA; IN.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/96857

The Dairy Sector in the Central European Candidate (CEC) Countries – The Status of Restructuring and Future Challenges
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hartmann,   Monika.
The dairy sector in the CEC countries had to cope with tremendous adjustment pressures in the 90ies. Privatization and liberalization contributed to intense competition on the CEC countries’ dairy market. Major problems that impede the competitiveness of this sector are a considerable fragmentation of the dairy processing industry, pronounced excess capacities, high seasonality of milk production and low investment activities. The latter delays the modernization of processing technologies and thus hinders quality improvements and the adjustments of hygienic conditions as well as product and process standards to EU norms. These problems are common to all CEC countries, though to different degrees. In addition, especially in Bulgaria and Romania, but also in...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Central European candidate countries; Dairy industry; Restructuring process; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2001
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98906

Sugar sector in Croatia: competitive or not?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Franic,   Ramona; Kumric,   Ornella.
The sugar sector is small in agricultural sector, occupying 1.5% of the cultivable land area and accounting for approximately 1.2% of agricultural GDP (excluding processing which probably accounts for a further 1%). It does, however, account for 6.5% of all budgetary payments to agriculture, showing its disproportionate dependence on taxpayers' money. Sugar production in Croatia is characterized by high production costs, struggling with a strong competition at the world market. Despite the results of the competitiveness study, in which the DRC calculation showed that sugar production is not internationally competitive, one of the basic characteristics of our foreign trade in sugar till 2003 was high exports. Sharp shift in the EU sugar policy will result...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Croatia; Sugar; Competitiveness; EU market; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10030

COMPETITIVENESS AND COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE OF TREE CROP SMALLHOLDINGS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Kannapiran,   Chinna A.; Fleming,   Euan M.
The contribution by tree crop industries to economic development in Papua New Guinea (PNG) depends to a considerable extent on their economic efficiency in terms of competitiveness and comparative advantage of domestic production and export marketing. These advantages for the four major tree crop products - coffee, coconut, cocoa, and palm oil - are analysed in this study. The aim is to ascertain whether PNG is an efficient producer of these tree crop exports in terms of international competitiveness and comparative advantage, and whether these industries deserve continuing government support.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Comparative advantage; Competitiveness; Devaluation; Traded goods; Tree crops; Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 1999
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/12911

A INOVAÇÃO E A COMPETITIVIDADE COMO FATORES DETERMINANTES NA GESTÃODAS DAS EMPRESAS - UM DESAFIO PARA AS EMPRESAS MINEIRAS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Furtado,   Renata Pedretti Morais.
The objective of the present work is to evaluate the relationship among competitiveness, globalism and inovations determined factors of technical and administrative changes in companies of Minas Gerais. It was used a qualitative research that aimed to gather data about the structure of the company; investments that were carried pit; the strength and the weakness aspects; opportunities and threats; the use of technologies and development of new products; the training processes; the abilities and the new area of knowledge relevant for the professionals; establishment of partnership; levels of exporting; the existence of investments directed to P&amp;D; the role of the state on the present process. The data were gathered in Belo Horizonte, Contagem, Betim,...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Innovation; Globalim; Competitiveness.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43289

Competitiveness of Turkey’s Organic Exports in the European Union Market
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Barbaros,   R. Funda; Akgungor,   Sedef; Aydogus,   Osman.
Turkey’s exports of organically produced agricultural products have been rapidly growing particularly in response to increasing demand in the European Union countries. Common view and findings of the research on organic trade in Turkey confirms that European market is expanding.  A lacking component of the existing research on Turkey’s organic exports is that none of the studies focused on modeling the export market for organic products which would enable to make forecasts as well as to make analysis for policy implications. Another missing component of the stream of studies on trade of Turkish organic commodities is the lack of understanding of the present situation of the competitiveness of Turkish exports in the European Union market. The study...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Organic Agriculture; Turkish Agriculture; Export Demand; Competitiveness; Turkish Organic Exports; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7888

Analysis of the Competitiveness of the Pork Industry in Denmark
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Selva,   Gianluca.
Now days in the pig industry as well as in other agro food sectors is the competitiveness that declare the success or failure on the global market. In the case of the pig industry, to be competitive it means to be able to offer a product of higher quality than rivals, but at similar price. The Danish pig industry has reached this level of competitiveness mainly thanks to its forward vertical integrated production chain. This specific coordination, besides than to reduce the transaction costs, push toward a production of excellent quality, that can be promptly adjusted according to the consumers demand.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Danish pork industry; Vertical integration; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24618

A magyar agrárgazdaság napjainkban
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Kapronczai,   Istvan.
Áchim L. András parasztpolitikus a nagybirtok elleni harc jelentős vezetője a XIX–XX. század fordulóján. A cikk a halálának centenáriuma alkalmából tartott emlékkonferencián elhangzott előadás alapján készült azzal az igénnyel, hogy bemutassa napjaink magyar agrárgazdaságát, és megkíséreljen párhuzamot vonni a 100 évvel ezelőtti kor, illetve a mai agrárgazdasággal szemben álló kihívások között. A 100 évvel ezelőtti viszonyok és a maiak között meglepő párhuzamok rajzolódtak ki: földosztás, a nagybirtokok parcellázása; a kisparasztok (családi gazdaságok) preferálása a nagybirtokkal szemben; szegény emberek (munkanélküliek) állami munkába történő bevonása; igazságos adó- (támogatási) rendszer igénye; törekvés hatásos érdekképviseletek létrehozására. Mindezek...
Tipo: Article
Palavras-chave: Áchim L. András; Birtokpolitika; Nemzetgazdasági szerep; Üzemszerkezet; Versenyképesség; Jövőkép; András L. Áchim; Land estate policy; Role in the national economy; Farm structure; Competitiveness; Vision; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Land Economics/Use.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/119939

Computer and Internet Use by Great Plains Farmers
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Smith,   Aaron D.; Goe,   W. Richard; Kemey,   Martin; Morrison Paul,   Catherine J.
This study uses data from a 2001 survey of Great Plains farmers to explore the adoption, usage patterns, and perceived benefits of computers and the Internet. Adoption results suggest that exposure to the technology through college, outside employment, friends, and family is ultimately more influential than farmer age and farm size. Notably, about half of those who use the Internet for farm-related business report zero economic benefits from it. Whether a farmer perceives that the Internet generates economic benefits depends primarily on how long the farmer has used the Internet for farm business and for what purposes.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agriculture; Competitiveness; Net benefits; Technology adoption; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/30918

Shaping Agribusiness and its Impact on the Competitive Environment of Agricultural Enterprises
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Becvarova,   Vera.
The paper deals with the key issues of contemporary food system development and their economic content related to the position of agricultural enterprises. It explains, that the problem faced by the whole Europe and thus also by the Czech Republic, i.e. how to compete successfully on an increasingly globalised food market, fully concerns the shaping of a new agriculture structure and all its sectors, which are more-or-less related to the food and non food sector based upon agricultural raw materials  production. By generalising the typical features in the running integration processes within this economy segment, essential tendencies of changes in the present-day business environment which affect both the supply and demand sides of market formation,...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Agricultural enterprise; Competitiveness; Decoupled payments; Structural change; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7824

International Competition and Environmental Expenditures: Empirical Evidence from Indonesian Manufacturing Plants
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Kaiser,   Kai; Schulze,   Gunther G.
This paper analyzes environmental expenditures in Indonesia - a significant newly industrializing economy - reported at the plant level comprising all 23 thousand manufacturing establishments with more than 20 employees. Since compliance is barely enforced, pollution abatement expenditures are effectively voluntary in nature. This allows us to test whether foreign owned firms expend more due to a technology that adheres to stricter Western standards or whether the predominant effect is that both foreign and domestic exporting companies are more environmentally conscious due to better technology transfer or green consumerism in the Western countries. If so, this would contradict conventional wisdom that environmental expenditures reduce competitiveness and...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Environmental regulation; Competitiveness; Multinational enterprises; Green consumerism; Export performance; Indonesia; Environmental Economics and Policy; F1; Q1.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/26255

Analisi dell'impatto degli accordi euromediterranei sulla competitività dell'ortofrutta italiana: alcuni risultati
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Castellini,   Alessandra; Pisano,   Cinzia.
Since 1995, the Barcelona Process aims to establish a free trade area between Mediterranean countries by 2010. The most commercialized products from Mediterranean countries are fruit and vegetables. The agreement defines, only for some products, preferences at the entrance of the EU market, limited concession for each partner for single products,  limited quantities and calendars. This work tries to analyse the impact of the liberalization on the Italian products applying a gravity model in order to asses the Italian import flows from eight Mediterranean countries which signed the Barcelona agreement. The econometric estimation includes fruit and vegetables at the aggregate level and some specified products that enter in competition with typical Italian...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: EU-med Agreements; Italian Market; Competitiveness; Fruits and Vegetables; Gravity Models; Q17.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48196

COMPETITIVIDADE DO SISTEMA AGROINDUSTRIAL DA CARNE BOVINA NO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Araujo,   Anna Paula; Lunckes,   Jose Fernando; Rodrigues,   Waldecy.
O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir e analisar a competitividade do sistema agroindustrial da carne bovina do Tocantins com base em alguns direcionadores, tendo como parâmetro as três unidades federativas que apresentam os maiores números em termos de abate e o maior volume de produção de carne bovina: Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais e São Paulo. A cadeia produtiva da carne bovina do Tocantins apresenta um cenário em processo de formação e, em relação aos demais estados analisados, um desempenho competitivo ainda baixo. O exame detalhado da situação atual desta cadeia aponta que em todos os segmentos analisados: produção pecuária, abate e processamento, consumo e distribuição, os números indicam a necessidade de esforços na busca do desenvolvimento de...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Cadeia produtiva da carne; Competitividade; Tocantins; Agribusiness´s beaf; Competitiveness; Tocantins; Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/103151

A precíziós növénytermelés externális hatásai az Agárdi Farm Kft. esetében
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Sinka,   Anett.
A hagyományos mezőgazdasági termelés negatív hatásainak kiküszöbölése ér¬dekében az Európai Unió országaiban az utóbbi évtizedben egyre fontosabbá vált a multifunkcionális mezőgazdaság. Ahhoz, hogy a vidékfejlesztés, a környezetgazdálkodás az agrárgazdaság integrált részévé váljék, a gazdasági gyakorlatnak szá¬mos területen szükséges változtatni: merőben új módszerek alkalmazása, a koráb¬ban használt vagy meglévő technológiák megújítása, mások által már kipróbált eljá¬rások adaptálása, mind-mind egy-egy lehetőséget kínál a jól működő, többfunkciós mezőgazdasághoz. Mindezen okok mérlegelése után döntött úgy az Agárdi Farm Kft., hogy átáll a ha¬gyományos gazdálkodásról a precíziós növénytermelésre. A precíziós növényterme¬lési technológia nem más, mint a...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Externáliák; Multifunkcionális mezőgazdaság; Precíziós növénytermelés; Versenyképesség; Externalities; Multifunctional agriculture; Precision farming; Competitiveness; Crop Production/Industries; Farm Management.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/92499

Analysis on Features of Agricultural Structure Change and Agricultural Competitiveness in Hubei Province
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Tang,   Jin-hua; Lin,   Jian-yong.
The output data of crop farming, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery in the Hubei Statistical Yearbook-2009 is used to analyze the features of agricultural structure change in Hubei Province since 1983; according to the relevant data in Hubei Statistical Yearbook and China Statistical Yearbook in 2005 and 2009, and adopting the shift-share analysis model, the difference in agricultural economic growth between Hubei and other provinces in Central China as well as the difference among the 17 regions of Hubei Province during 2004-2008 are analyzed. Results show that, the agriculture in Hubei Province shows significant overall advantages in central China and has stronger competitiveness, but its crop farming and fishery structure are not quite reasonable,...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agricultural structure; Competitiveness; Shift-share analysis model; Hubei Province; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/94269

Changes in Competitiveness of Farm Sector in Candidate Countries Prior to the EU Accession: The Case of Poland
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Zawalinska,   Katarzyna.
Prior to the EU accession Polish agricultural sector was experiencing serious structural problems. Not surprisingly Polish agricultural negotiations with EU were the toughest. Polish officials wanted to convince domestic rural electorate that the farms will operate on the competitive basis in enlarged EU. This paper investigates, however, how the competitiveness has been evolving yet prior to the accession, given the strong pressures within which it had to operate. We asked if Polish farms were responsive to this pressure - that is whether they were able to increase their productivity sufficiently to counter negative forces at work and maintain their competitiveness. The research showed a gloomy picture of declining farm productivity together with...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Productivity; Farm sector; Transition; Poland; Agribusiness; Industrial Organization; Q12.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24520

Traceability in the Canadian Red Meat Sector
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hobbs,   Jill E.
The agri-food chain today is significantly different from that of twenty years ago. Changing consumer demands, knowledge intensive technology, North American integration and globalization have all contributed to the evolution of the different segments of the chain, which include input suppliers, agricultural producers, food processors, and food distributors.  The purpose of the performance report series is to create a picture of the economic health of the entire agri-food chain and its various segments, and to identify the challenges and opportunities that they will face in the future. To get a full picture of each component's and the whole chain's economic health, these reports will measure economic performance from several different perspectives;...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: North American integration; Globalization; Performance Report Series; Competitiveness; Profitability; Agri-food value chain; Traceability; Meat and livestock; Traceability systems; Traceback systems; Identity preservation; Quality assurances; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Environmental Economics and Policy; Farm Management; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Marketing; Production Economics; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55304

THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVITIES DIVERSIFICATION FOR ENHANCING FAMILY FARMS COMPETITIVENESS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Todorovic,   Sasa; Muncan,   Mihajlo; Miljkovic,   Marina.
Family farms are the most significant development entities of rural areas. The welfare of the rural population depends on the success of their business operations and ability to survive in the market. Bearing this in mind, it is necessary to find ways and create the adequate conditions to activate development potentials. The objective of this study is therefore to systematize potential sources of farm households’ income, with special emphasis on how and why they diversify their income and activities. Results of the research unambiguously show that diversification of income and activities are now integral part of business activities of numerous farms. No doubt, importance of diversification will increase in future period, considering that more dynamic...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Diversification; Competitiveness; Family farms; Agribusiness; Farm Management; Labor and Human Capital.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57420

WHITE CORN PRODUCTION AND MARKETS FOR NORTH DAKOTA GROWERS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Dahl,   Bruce L.; Wilson,   William W.
U.S. white corn production, consumption, and exports increased from 1980 to 1999/00 and production and area have since declined.  White corn is produced largely in Nebraska, Kentucky, and Texas, although production in Texas has declined and has increased in other states (Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa).  Major domestic processors of white corn are located in the southern United States, with the closest large domestic processor located in St. Joseph, MO.  Comparisons of white and yellow corn varieties suggest yields are similar, but have a wide range of variability.  Net returns for white corn are most affected by white corn premiums and yield differences relative to yellow corn in southeastern and south central North Dakota.  A 10 percent yield advantage for...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: White corn; Supply/demand; North Dakota; Competitiveness; Markets; Geographic competition; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23588

Politica agricola y competitividad. Efectos de sistemas alternativos de ayudas
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Muniz,   Ignacio Atance; Azcarate,   Isabel Bardaji; Saralegui,   Carlos Tio.
RESUMEN: La reforma de la Política Agrícola Común (PAC) de la Agenda 2000, justifica la intervención pública como medio de consecución de dos objetivos fundamentales: potenciar la competitividad de la agricultura europea y defender su carácter multifuncional. Este artículo trata de analizar el grado de consecución del primero de estos objetivos, en su doble vertiente de adopción de nuevas tecnologías productivas y de reforma estructural. Para ello se han construido sendos modelos de programación matemática con los que se simulan los efectos de la adopción de diferentes innovaciones tecnológicas sobre explotaciones tipo de dos comarcas agrícolas españolas (Tierra de Campos de Valladolid y Campiña Baja de Córdoba). Junto con la Agenda 2000 y su situación...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Common Agriculture Policy (CAP); Agenda 2000; Competitiveness; Agricultural Systems; Mathematical Programming Models; Agricultural and Food Policy; Q18; Q10.
Ano: 2001
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/28735

KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY AND INNOVATIONS AS FACTORS OF AGRARIAN COMPETITIVENESS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Mihailovic,   Branko; Hamovic,   Vladana; Parausic,   Vesna.
Today, more than ever, development of agriculture leans on science research results and their practical application. Research in the field of agriculture is conducted by large network of public institutions, institutes and universities are mostly directed toward improvement of production. Economical research, at the level of husbandry, market analysis, or analysis and estimations of economic policy is poorly developed. Profitability of agriculture and food industry should be improved and supported by adequate research and application of gained results. Experience acquired in research and education systems of post-communist countries can help these countries change their economy towards knowledge, innovations and new technologies. But, in spite of great...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agro-economy; Cooperation; Performances; Competitiveness; Agribusiness; Community/Rural/Urban Development; International Development; Labor and Human Capital.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57487

Research on Competitiveness of the Developmental pattern of “Enterprise+ cooperatives”― Taking the Investigation of Lamb Fattening Cooperatives in Hainan Sub-prefecture of Qinghai Province
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Han,   Guo-ming; Zhang,   Xian.
The empirical analyses of agricultural industrialization pattern and local husbandry in northwestern areas show that the industrialization development of husbandry in northwestern areas fasces international and national competitive pressures. The survival ability and competitive ability are the key points of husbandry industrialization. The paper, having a lamb fattening professional cooperatives in Hainan sub-prefecture of Qinhai Province as the example, introduces the general conditions of the establishment and development of cooperatives and points out the advantages and disadvantages of husbandry in Qinghai Province. The paper analyzes the competitive advantages of Hongyuan Lamb Fattening Cooperatives through five forces mode of Michael Port, putting...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Enterprises+cooperatives; Lamb fattening; Competitiveness; Five forces mode; China; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108415

DECLINING U.S. TOBACCO EXPORTS TO AUSTRALIA: A DERIVED DEMAND APPROACH TO COMPETITIVENESS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hu,   Fan; Beghin,   John C.
We investigate the loss of competitiveness of U.S. tobacco leaf exports in Australian cigarette manufacturing using industry-level time-series data. We account for relative prices, distorting policies, maturation of the cigarette market and scale, changing cigarette characteristics and market structure. We provide a decomposition analysis that reveals the relative impact of these factors over time on U.S. tobacco exports to Australia.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: U.S. tobacco; Export; Competitiveness; Australia; Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 1994
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/51224

Agri-food chain relationships in Europe – empirical evidence and implications for sector competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Fischer,   Christian; Hartmann,   Monika; Reynolds,   Nikolai; Leat,   Philip M.K.; Revoredo-Giha,   Cesar; Henchion,   Maeve M.; Gracia,   Azucena.
The roles of business relationships in selected European agri-food chains are analysed. Using survey data from 1,442 farmers, food processors and retailers in two commodity sectors (meat and cereals) and across six different EU countries, we test the empirical relevance of several theory-based determinants influencing the choice of relationship type and the sustainability of inter-enterprise relationships. This is undertaken for the overall dataset and separately for different chain stages (farmer-processor versus the processor-retailer relationships), commodities and individual countries. Overall, we find that sector and enterprise-specific determinants seem to influence the choice of a certain relationship type while chain-internal, dyadic factors affect...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Business relationships; Agri-food chains; Competitiveness; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44265

Report on Long Term Challenges and Opportunities for Future Competitiveness and Prosperity of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry - Chapter 2: Structure and Performance of the Canadian Food Processing Industry
Provedor de dados: 31
This report is the second chapter of the final report prepared by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Working Group (WG) on Economic Analysis at the request of FPT Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs), in a joint FPT effort to study the challenges and opportunities facing the agriculture and agri-food sector.  The report is a compilation of data and information that presents a snapshot of the Canadian Food Processing Industry in relation to the structure, performance, productivity growth, innovation, challenges and opportunities. It finalizes the analysis of the FPT WG by expanding and updating the information that was previously published in a Progress report on AAFC Online in February, 2006.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food processing; Structural change; Consolidation; Performance; Competitiveness; Productivity growth; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Agricultural Finance; Consumer/Household Economics; Crop Production/Industries; Demand and Price Analysis; Environmental Economics and Policy; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Food Security and Poverty; Industrial Organization; International Relations/Trade; Labor and Human Capital; Land Economics/Use; Marketing; Production Economics; Productivity Analysis; Public Economics; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/52706

Competitive performance of global deciduous fruit supply chains: South Africa versus Chile
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Mashabela,   T.E.; Vink,   Nick.
The South African deciduous fruit industry has experienced difficulties in the past few years. Most deciduous fruit producers have suffered from increased globalisation of markets; trade liberalisation; deregulation of the industry; advances in information technology; changes in consumer preference; over-supply of deciduous fruit in South Africa’s traditional markets and increased global competition, particularly from Chile. These factors have a continuous effect on the competitiveness of the industry and force deciduous fruit producers to position themselves as capable competitors in the global free-market environment. This paper measures the competitive performance of the South African deciduous fruit supply chains relative to those of Chile. An...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Deciduous fruit; Competitiveness; Supply chains.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/37632

Evolution of trade flows for sheep milk cheese: an empirical model for Greece
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Vlontzos,   George N.; Duquenne,   Marie-Noelle.
This research examines Feta cheese trade flows, having as raw material sheep milk. The findings of the implementation of the gravity model demonstrate the significance of trade flows for Greek Feta worldwide. It will be a very useful instrument for examining the trading potential of Feta cheese, on the condition that there will be a positive outcome on the judicial and political level for the product in the WTO negotiations. The findings of the gravity model will be very helpful for an analysis which follows, in order to show off the strengths and weaknesses of the sector, as well as the opportunities and threats the market creates.  Finally, there is a list of proposals – suggestions which focus on increasing the competitiveness of the sector and on...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Trade flows; Quality; Competitiveness; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7884

Mexican Agricultural and Food Export Competitiveness
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Malaga,   Jaime E.; Williams,   Gary W.
This report analyzes the export performance of the Mexican agricultural and food sector in recent years with a particular emphasis on the changing competitiveness of those exports in the U.S. and world markets. The report includes an examination of the general trends in Mexican agricultural and food exports, an analysis of the international competitiveness of the major subgroups of Mexican agriculture based on the Revealed Comparative Advantage methodology, an assessment of the competitiveness of Mexican exports of specific agricultural and food products to the United States, a consideration of the effectiveness of Mexico’s agricultural and food export market diversification efforts, a discussion of the main factors likely to affect the long-term...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Mexican; Exports; Food Export; Mexican Food; Competitiveness; International Development; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/90778

Traceability in the Canadian Dairy Processing Sector
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Henson,   Spencer J.; Sparling,   David; Herath,   Deepananda P.B.; Dessureault,   Simon.
The agri-food chain today is significantly different from that of twenty years ago. Changing consumer demands, knowledge intensive technology, North American integration and globalization have all contributed to the evolution of the different segments of the chain, which include input suppliers, agricultural producers, food processors, and food distributors.  The purpose of the performance report series is to create a picture of the economic health of the entire agri-food chain and its various segments, and to identify the challenges and opportunities that they will face in the future. To get a full picture of each component's and the whole chain's economic health, these reports will measure economic performance from several different perspectives;...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: North American integration; Globalization; Performance Report Series; Competitiveness; Profitability; Agri-food value chain; Traceability; Dairy processing industry; Product traceability; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Environmental Economics and Policy; Farm Management; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Marketing; Production Economics; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55303

VARIÁVEIS PARA COMPOR UM MODELO DE ANALISE SOBRE A COMPETITIVIDADE ECONÔMICA NO BRASIL
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Silva,   Edwin Pinto De La Sota; Serrano,   Andre Luiz Marques; Silva,   Marcio Francisco Da; Fonseca,   Adelaida Pallavicini.
O presente artigo procura expor, de forma ampla os fatores que – na visão dos autores – são de importância cine qua non para a elaboração de indicadores que possam servir como guia para a elaboração de políticas publicas que ambicionem superar alguns dos gargalos presentes na economia brasileira. Estes obstáculos, na medida em que o PIB cresce, se tornam cada vez mais significantes para a forma com que o produto nacional compete no mercado mundial e/ou assegura seu lugar no mercado interno.-------------------------------------------This article tries expose, in the broad factors that - in view of the authors - are of importance cine qua non for the development of indicators which may serve as a guide for the formulation of public policies that wish...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitividade; Pesquisa e desenvolvimento; Ensino e transporte; Competitiveness; Research and development; Education and transportation; Financial Economics.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/113987

Long Term Challenges and Opportunities: Future Competitiveness and Prosperity of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry
Provedor de dados: 31
This report was prepared by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Working Group (WG) on Economic Analysis at the request of FPT Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs) in an effort to study the challenges and opportunities that are arising from the trends and factors affecting the sector's long term prosperity and competitiveness.  The report is a compilation of data and information that presents a snapshot of the agriculture and agri-food sector and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.  This report is the first installment of progress reports the WG will submit to ADMs in the process of completing its final report to FPT meetings, and so is a work in progress that will expand as further information is analyzed.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Economic analysis; Primary agriculture; Competitiveness; Farm income; Performance of farms; Profitability; Productivity growth; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Agricultural Finance; Crop Production/Industries; Demand and Price Analysis; Environmental Economics and Policy; Farm Management; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Food Security and Poverty; International Relations/Trade; Labor and Human Capital; Land Economics/Use; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing; Production Economics; Productivity Analysis; Public Economics; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/52708

Entwicklungstendenzen der Milchproduktion in Schweden - Ergebnisse einer Befragung von Milcherzeugern
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Deumelandt,   Friederike; Lassen,   Birthe J.; Schierholz,   Friederike; Wagner,   Peter.
Zusammenfassung: Der vorliegende Bericht untersucht die mittelfristigen Veränderungen in der Milchproduktion in Schweden. Im Rahmen einer web-basierten Umfrage zwischen Dezember 2009 und März 2010 wurden 273 schwedische Milcherzeuger zu künftigen Entwicklungstrends in ihrer Region und Entwicklungsperspektiven auf ihrem Betrieb befragt. Die befragten Milcherzeuger erwarten insgesamt einen weiteren Rückgang der Milchproduktion in Schweden, insbesondere in Nordschweden. Den insgesamt eher rückläufigen Erwartungen stehen die künftigen Wachstumspläne der teilnehmenden Milcherzeuger gegenüber, die sich insgesamt gut aufgestellt sehen. Da jedoch überwiegend größere und zukunftsorientierte Betriebe befragt wurden, ist diese Diskrepanz nachvollziehbar. Neben einer...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Milchproduktion; Wettbewerbsfähigkeit; Betriebsmanagement; Befragung; Regionalanalyse; Dairy production; Competitiveness; Farm management; Survey; Regional analysis; Farm Management; Livestock Production/Industries; Q12; Q13.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108286

An Overview of the Global Economy: Markets, Competitiveness and Trade Facilitation. Executive Interview: The Honorable Carole L. Brookins, U.S. Executive Director to the World Bank, 2001-2005
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Oyewumi,   Olubukola Ayodeju.
The global economy is growing increasingly more integrated. The dawn of the 21st century was marked with cutting edge technologies creating the platform for greater connectivity and competition among global markets. The evolving economic paradigm is re-defining the way products are moving across markets, regions and continents. The combined effect of technological advances, global political economy and seasonal weather variability has called for dynamism in the way businesses are run. The potential benefit of this development is that it could culminate into increased productivity through the involvement of more people in economic activities across the globe, and the development of new efficiencies and new technologies to better manage our environment and...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Global economy; Emerging markets; Competitiveness; Trade facilitation.; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/8184

Combining cluster and value chain approaches to analyze the competitiveness of fresh vegetables producers: case studies in Germany, Italy and Spain
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Riedel,   Bettina; Bokelmann,   Wolfgang; Canavari,   Maurizio.
European producers of fresh vegetables are under pressure to improve their performance in order to increase competitiveness. Innovative products and processes and competitive advantage can be gained by the creation and use of unique resources as an outcome of cooperation between producers and complementary actors in local clusters. However, locally clustered producers do not sell to open markets but instead need access to value chains governed by lead firms: the large European retail chains, which decide the rules and conditions of participation. The study claims the necessity to combine aspects from cluster theory with ideas from global value chain approach to discover elements in European fresh vegetable business that could enable local producers to gain...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Fresh vegetables; Clusters; Global value chains; Knowledge; Competitiveness; Governance; Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58121

PRIORIZAÇÃO DOS CRITÉRIOS COMPETITIVOS DAS OPERAÇÕES BASEADO NOS RECURSOS ESTRATÉGICOS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Dias,   Marcelo Fernandes Pacheco; Santos Junior,   Silvio; Mendonca,   Erica Silva; Rosa,   Nadir Paula Da; Silva,   Tania Nunes da.
Na literatura da área de estratégia de operações, os critérios competitivos devem ser priorizados tendo como referência a importância desses para os clientes, o desempenho da comparativo aos concorrentes, os trade-offs existentes entre os critérios e a disponibilidades de recursos estratégicos.  Entretanto, há uma lacuna na literatura de como fazer essa escolha. Nesse sentido foi realizada a revisão da literatura sobre os temas análise estratégica de operações e teoria baseada em recursos com vistas  a contribuir para o entendimento de como os recursos estratégicos se associam com os critérios competitivos. Dessa revisão foi proposto um framework  de análise. Esse framework  foi pré-testado em duas grandes empresas de Canoas-RS. Durante essa etapa foram...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Estratégia; Competitividade; Recursos; Strategy; Competitiveness; Resources; Industrial Organization.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/109807

Competitiveness and Agri-food Trade: An Empirical Analysis in the European Union
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Banterle,   Alessandro.
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the competitive performance of the EU countries for food trade in the European market during the period 1990-2003. To assess such performance the analysis considers comparative advantage and evaluates three indices: export market share (EMS), revealed comparative advantage (RCA) and net export index (NEI). These three indices are found to be high in the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Spain, but only Spain has shown significant competitive performance during the last decade. Also the competitive performance of Germany and Italy is good, although their RCA and NEI values are low. Among the other countries the trend in the indices for Austria, Portugal and Sweden is on the increase.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitive performance measures; Competitiveness; Agri-food trade; European Union; International Relations/Trade; Q17; L66; F14.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24692

Croatia's EU accession: socio-economic assessment of farm households and policy recommendations
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Mollers,   Judith; Zier,   Patrick; Frohberg,   Klaus; Buchenrieder,   Gertrud; Bojnec,   Stefan.
Croatia is very close to meeting the requirements necessary for becoming a member of the European Union (EU). On February 6, 2008, the European Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said that accession negotiations with Croatia are moving ahead well. As in all new member states (NMS), the agricultural sector and food processing chain are core issues within the negotiation process. Successful negotiation requires intimate knowledge of the issue at hand, including the socio-economic situation and the fears and strategies of the stakeholders, particularly small-scale farmers. This report attempts to close some of these knowledge gaps by reviewing Croatia’s rural development dynamics and farm structures, as well as agricultural and rural policies. Based on an...
Tipo: Book
Palavras-chave: Croatia; Rural development; EU accession; Slovenia; Farm households; Competitiveness; Agricultural policy; CAP; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Consumer/Household Economics; Food Security and Poverty; International Development; O18; O13; O12.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/53665

Market Imperfections and Agricultural Policy Effects on Structural Change and Competitiveness in an Enlarged EU
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Ciaian,   Pavel; Swinnen,   Johan F.M.
This paper examines the relationship between structural changes and EU agricultural policies and their implications in the context of the enlarged EU. The paper examines the impact of EU policies on the restructuring and competitiveness of farms in the new member states taking into account imperfections in rural markets. Using a model of rural factor market imperfections in the new EU member states, including both high transaction costs and imperfect competition, we analyse the effects of EU policies on the distribution of policy rents, on the restructuring of farms, and on aggregate productivity. In addition, we draw upon the findings of a series of other studies to identify the effects and constraints of rural development and structural policies in these...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: CAP; Competitiveness; Market imperfections; EU25; Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24463

Factors influencing the long-term competitiveness of commercial milk producers: evidence from panel data in East Griqualand, South Africa
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: du Toit,   J.P.; Ortmann,   Gerald F.; Ramroop,   S.
This study investigates factors influencing the long-term competitiveness of 11 commercial milk producers from East Griqualand (EG), South Africa using unbalanced panel data for the period 1990 to 2006. Results of a ridge regression analysis show that dairy herd size, the level of farm debt, annual production per cow, technology and policy changes over time, and the ratio of trading income to total milk income influence the long-term competitiveness of these milk producers. To enhance their competitiveness in a deregulated dairy market, relatively small and profitable EG milk producers should consider increasing their herd sizes, as the importance of herd size in explaining competitiveness suggests that size economies exist. All EG milk producers should...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Commercial milk production; Competitiveness; Panel data; Production Economics.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/61998

COMPETITIVENESS IN THE WORLD SUGAR INDUSTRY: A COMPARISON OF THE EU AND U.S. SUGAR SECTORS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Kennedy,   P. Lynn; Harrison,   R. Wes.
The EU and U.S. have historically been insulated from volatilities in the world sugar market.  This paper reviews changes in WTO and regional trade agreements and interactions with domestic policies.  A framework is developed to analyze the competitive positions of these sugar industries given world sugar policy reforms.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Sugar; EU; U.S.; Agricultural and Food Policy; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 1999
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21649

Does the U.S. Midwest Have a Cost Advantage Over China in Producing Corn, Soybeans, and Hogs?
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Fang,   Cheng; Fabiosa,   Jacinto F.
China's accession to the World Trade Organization, a significant event for U.S. agricultural trade, has been viewed as benefitting U.S. farmers, especially midwestern farmers. This research compares the productivity and cost of production (COP) of China and the United States in producing corn, soybeans, and hogs. The results show that the U.S. Midwest (defined in this study as the Heartland region as classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service) has a substantial advantage in land and labor productivities in producing corn and soybeans, especially compared to China's South and West producing regions. However, China's Northeast region, a major corn- and soybean-producing area, has a very competitive COP over the U.S. Midwest....
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Agricultural trade; Competitiveness; Corn; Cost of production; Exchange rate; Hogs; Land policy; Productivity; Soybeans; U.S. Midwest versus China; Agricultural Finance; Production Economics; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/18688

The effect of the foreign capital and European subventions on the competitiveness of the Hungarian agribusiness’ enterprises in the last 15 years
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Karolyne Zdenko,   Ildiko; Illes B.,   Csaba; Pataki,   Laszlo; Kozma,   Timea.
In our research we examine the foreign investments from the change of regime, privatization; EU accession, possibilities offered by subventions (2004-2006); so the experiences of the last 15 years, and we draw up the expectations from the actual New Hungary Rural Development and National Diversification Programs (2007-13). We try to establish a complex diagnosis about the role, effect and results of the foreign capital and EU subsidies – by analyzing advantages, disadvantages; positive, negative effects – in order to chart the problems to be avoided and missions to be reinforced – at the company and at the sector level – like structural reorganization of sectors, or necessity of developing company structures which contribute to identify the key necessary...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Foreign capital; European subventions; Agriculture; Food industry; Competitiveness; Diversification; Agricultural and Food Policy; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58072

ANÁLISE DAS POLITICAS PÚBLICAS DE INCENTIVO À OVINOCULTURA
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bitencourt,   Mayra Batista; Sorio,   Andre Macieira; Cruzetta,   Eduardo.
Este estudo tem o objetivo de demonstrar se a política de incentivos adotada por Mato Grosso do Sul para apoiar a ovinocultura conseguiu provocar os efeitos positivos planejados na cadeia produtiva da carne ovina do estado. Foi feita uma pesquisa qualitativa, através de entrevistas com elementos-chave da cadeia produtiva, observação direta dos estágios da cadeia e uso de informações de fontes secundarias.  A análise das características dos incentivos concedidos ao longo dos últimos anos para a ovinocultura em MS, mostra que estes incentivos não incorporam mecanismos de estímulo à modernização tecnológica das empresas, nem ao treinamento da mão-de-obra empregada. Os programas existentes não parecem possuir mecanismos capazes de estimular a incorporação do...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Carne ovina; Políticas públicas; Competitividade; Abate clandestino; Lamb meat; Public policy; Competitiveness; Clandestine slaughter; Agricultural and Food Policy; Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/113388

A magyar zöldség- és gyümölcságazatok külkereskedelmi versenyképességének alakulása
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Medina,   Viktor.
A vizsgálatok eredményei alapján megállapítható, hogy a zöldség- és gyümölcságazatok versenyképesek, de a versenyképesség évről évre csökken. A versenyképesség romlása az uniós csatlakozással nem szűnt meg, sőt erősödött, ami részben az ágazat felkészületlenségének, részben a 2004. évi bő termésnek és a 2005. év kedvezőtlen időjárásának köszönhető. Kedvezőtlen eredmény az is, hogy a pozícióromlás legnagyobb mértékben a célpiacokon észlelhető. A termékköröket külön elemezve látható, hogy a versenyképességi mutatók a legkedvezőbbek a feldolgozott termékeknél. Ezt követik a friss zöldségek. A friss gyümölcsnél már nem is beszélhetünk versenyelőnyről. Ennek a magyarázatát elsősorban a jelentős mértékben megnőtt déligyümölcsimport adja. A kedvezőtlen...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Zöldség; Gyümölcs; Versenyképesség; Külkereskedelem; EU-csatlakozás; Vegetable; Fruit; Competitiveness; Foreign trade; EU accession; Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade; Marketing.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/58593

ASSESSING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF JAMAICAN ACKEE IN LIGHT OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY SUGAR AND BANANAS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Hyatt,   Karl.
Economic theory posits that the removal of impediments to trade should redound to improvement in the overall well-being of all nations. Unfortunately, for many developing countries, this has not been the case; upon significantly reducing their tariffs, they are yet to see any tangible benefits. On the contrary, they have experienced a decline in market share and in some instances significant erosion of trade preferences that they had previously enjoyed with their trading partners. The preferential market access, from which Jamaica and other ACP (African Caribbean and Pacific) states benefit, through exports of sugar and bananas to the EU (European Union), has been eroded as a result of recent rulings by the WTO. These rulings have already affected the...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: CAES; SPS measures; Globalization; Competitiveness; Jamaica; Ackee; WTO; Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Demand and Price Analysis; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; International Relations/Trade.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/36947

Employment as a factor increasing the population well-being in a social market economy
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Kuldurova,   Batima.
The paper infers competiveness of a national economy in connection with the country’s capacity to provide sufficient and sustainable employment. The author  argues the importance of reverse link that goes from sustainable employment and well-being in a country to competiveness of national economy. It is concluded that active social policy is important tool in providing impulses to competitiveness of  economy,
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Employment; Life quality; Social policy; Profits; Welfare.; Labor and Human Capital; H30; I38.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/94726

Poultry welfare scenario in South America: norms and regulations
Provedor de dados: 89
Autores: Silva,RBTR; Nääs,IA; Broom,DM; O'Driscoll,K.
Animal welfare related issues have been intensely discussed in recent years as a consequence of changes in public attitudes and regulatory reforms that are taking place in many countries. A combination of public opinion pressure and trade policy has driven requirements for regulation and the World Trade Organization (WTO) assigned the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) to develop guidelines that could be used as international standards. However, trade disputes related to animal welfare are not likely to be resolved under the auspices of OIE, and access to international markets may be questioned in a way that does not necessarily reflect attitudes to animal production in emerging economies, such as those in South America. This paper presents an...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Competitiveness; Developing countries; International trade; Welfare policies.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2011000200001

Agricultural subsidies in the United States and their effect on two annual Chilean crops: corn and wheat
Provedor de dados: 123
Autores: Osorio,José Díaz; Rojas,Roberto Jara.
The development strategies for Chile have been oriented toward a greater commercial openness. Chile and the United States signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that has triggered controversies between producers directed to the internal market due to the production and export subsidies that this country carries out. This study analyzed the effect of subsidies granted by the United States to wheat (Tritricum aestivum) and corn (Zea mays) growers (Farm Bill 2002). For the study, Technical Standard sheet were drawn up, from which were determined the direct production costs and the gross margins. The variables used (market prices, subsidies, freight costs and tariffs) and determining the average variable costs allowed us to do a sensitivity analysis, thus...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Subsidies; Protectionism; Traditional Crops; Free Trade Agreement; Competitiveness.
Ano: 2006
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-20032006000300005

Competition of Amaranthus species with dry bean plants
Provedor de dados: 63
Autores: Carvalho,Saul Jorge Pinto de; Christoffoleti,Pedro Jacob.
Weeds compete with field crops mainly for water, light and nutrients, and this competition is among other factors, a function of the occurrence of weed density, and the intrinsic competitive ability of each vegetal species. The objective of this research was to evaluate the competitive ability of five weed species of the Amaranthus L. genus (A. deflexus, A. hybridus, A. retroflexus, A. spinosus and A. viridis) with dry bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris L. - 'Carioca Precoce' cultivar), using the replacement series design. A fixed total density equivalent to 80 plants m-2 was used in pots of 2.8 L capacity varying the proportions between the species in coexistence. To install the experiment, Amaranthus seedlings were transplanted to the pots at the...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Phaseolus vulgaris L.; Pigweed; Competitiveness; Dry mass.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162008000300003

The Associativity: a local development strategy for Ocamonte (APCO) coffee growers in Santander, Colombia
Provedor de dados: 109
Autores: Melo Torres,Ligia Inés; Melo Torres,María Mercedes; Fonseca Pinto,Dora Esther.
Abstract The market liberalization policy is forcing business sectors and localities to generate strategies aimed to improving the living conditions of entrepreneurs and at the same time, being competitive. The present study exhibits the major contributions to local development, obtained from the creation associativity strategy of small coffee growers in Ocamonte (APCO), Santander-Colombia. It was observed that contributions evidenced in the dimension improvements as follows: socio-cultural, economic, environmental and policy- institutional, respectively. Given these concerns, a descriptive study with a sample of 45 associates was designed, from which in the second half of 2015, a structured survey was applied, evidencing the perceptions of the associates...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Social capital; Fair trade; Competitiveness; Management culture; Association; Local development.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0120-28122017000400538

Changes and prospects for rice processing at the Niger Office in Mali
Provedor de dados: 111
Autores: Yacouba Mamadou, COULIBALY; Michel, HAVARD.
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Socio economics; Post harvest technology Rice; Processing; Rice; Stakeholders; Profitability; Competitiveness; Mali.
Ano: 2015
URL: http://www.cigrjournal.org/index.php/Ejounral/article/view/3017

Interference Interactions of Two Species of Echinochloa Genus with Rice
Provedor de dados: 117
Autores: Aminpanah,Hashem; Sharifi,Peyman; Firouzi,Saeed.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative competitive ability of barnyardgrass (BYG, Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) P. Beauv.) compared to rice barnyardgrass (ECPH, E. oryzicola (Vasinger) Vasinger) against rice (Oryza sativa L.) cv. Hashemi in a replacement series study. Experiment was arranged in randomized complete block design with three replicates using a factorial treatment arrangement. Factors were two species of Echinochloa genus (BYG and ECPH) and five rice:BYG or rice:ECPH mixture proportions (8:0, 6:2, 4:4, 2:6, and 0:8). Relative yield total of aboveground dry weight, root dry weight and leaf area indicated that BYG or ECPH were competing for the same resources with 'Hashemi'. In general, replacement series curves and relative crowding...
Tipo: Journal article
Palavras-chave: Echinochloa crus-galli; Competitiveness; Interference; Oryza sativa; Echinochloa oryzicola.
Ano: 2012
URL: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-58392012000300010

Analysis of international competitive positioning of quality wine from Spain
Provedor de dados: 118
Autores: Castillo,Juan Sebastián; García,Mª Carmen.
J.S. Castillo, and M.C. García. 2013. Analysis of international competitive positioning of quality wine from Spain. Cien. Inv. Agr. 40(3): 491-501. The global vitiviniculture sector is undergoing systemic and thorough changes. Spain occupies a privileged position in the global industry, ranking first in surface area, third in production and second in export volume. In recent years, domestic consumption has experienced a clear and pronounced decline, as observed in France and Italy. Therefore, exportation has become the main commercial avenue for table and quality wine. In Spain, designated quality wine represents 50% of total production and has experienced commercial dynamics in international markets that differ from those affecting table wine. The object...
Tipo: Journal article
Palavras-chave: Agricultural economics; Competitiveness; Designation of origin; Foreign trade; Panel data; Quality wine.
Ano: 2013
URL: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-16202013000300003

Perception of performance and importance to consumers agro-industry of family companies in the northern region of Rio Grande do Sul state
Provedor de dados: 65
Autores: Breitenbach,Raquel; Bündchen,Andréa; Brandão,Janaína Balk; Caires,Leonardo Marques.
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to identify the strategic direction of agroprocessing enterprises and the level of compliance with consumer requirements, as well as the position of agro-industry enterprises in relation to their primary competitors. To this end, a survey was performed, which included nine family agro-industry enterprises from the Northern region of Rio Grande do Sul (RS) and their respective buyers. For this research, the Importance-Performance Matrix methodology described by SLACK (2002) was used. The strategy of the analyzed agro-industry enterprises relies on differentiation, presenting most of the items studied in accordance with consumers’ demands. Consequently, they are not at a disadvantage to their competitors in most criteria...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Agro-industries family; Importance-performance matrix; Competitiveness; Strategic orientation; Strategic positioning; Northern Rio Grande do Sul.
Ano: 2017
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782017000500931

Olive production in Northern Iran: physical and comparative advantages analysis
Provedor de dados: 65
Autores: Mohammadi,Parvaneh; Kavoosi-Kalashami,Mohammad; Zanganeh,Morteza.
ABSTRACT:  Olive is one of the strategic products of Guilan province, northern Iran. Hence, it is very important to determine the optimal production pattern of olive, given the resources scarcity and the assessment of physical and Comparative Advantage (CA). In this study, three physical advantage indices for olive production in Guilan province during 2008-2016 were investigated. Also, the CA, protection and competitiveness indicators of olive production at Guilan province for 2016-17 cultivation years were calculated using the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM). Results showed that Guilan province had scale advantage in olive production. The highest degree of olive plantation concentration was on 2008 with scale advantage index of 2.49. Also, results of...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Comparative advantages; Competitiveness; Protections; Olive; Iran.
Ano: 2019
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782019001122107