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| Speelman, Stijn; D'Haese, Marijke F.C.; Buysse, Jeroen; D'Haese, Luc. |
| This paper analyses the efficiency with which water is used in small-scale irrigation schemes in North-West Province in South Africa and studies its determinants. In the study area, small-scale irrigation schemes play an important role in rural development, but the increasing pressure on water resources and the approaching introduction of water charges raise the concern for more efficient water use. With the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) techniques used to compute farm-level technical efficiency measures and sub-vector efficiencies for water use, it was shown that under Constant Returns to Scale (CRS) and Variable Returns to Scale (VRS) specification, substantial technical inefficiencies, of 49% and 16% respectively, exist among farmers. The sub-vector... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7904 |
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| Mujawamariya, Gaudiose; D'Haese, Marijke F.C.; Burger, Kees. |
| Interlocked relationships are characterised by traders’ supply of inputs and cash to producers on credit, to be reimbursed at sale time based on a pre-defined price which is often lower than the prevailing market price. The study analyses determinants of choice of interlocking in the gum sector in Senegal and the effect of interlocking on market participation and gum production. Data from 422 gum producers in Northern and Eastern regions of Senegal are used. About 41% of respondents are involved into interlocking with village shop-owners or mobile traders. Interlocking positively influences market participation and production as found through a Heckman selection model. |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Marketing. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/96826 |
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| D'Haese, Marijke F.C.; Lecomte, Philippe; Alary, Veronique; D'Haese, Luc; Schipper, Robert A.. |
| This poster presents a study on the multiplier effects in the dairy chain on Reunion Island. This Indian Ocean island is one of the French overseas departments. However, it struggles with similar problems as the developing areas in its neighbourhood, high levels of unemployment especially being a major concern. The agricultural sector justifies the state support it receives by stressing its role in the creation of employment and economic activity. Our focus is on the dairy sector of the Island, which is relatively recent and highly organized. Local milk production has increased over the years and our aim is to calculate the economywide impact of this trend. We use a social accounting matrix with disaggregated accounts for the dairy sector to calculate the... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Dairy; SAM; La Reunion; Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43934 |
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| Speelman, Stijn; Buysse, Jeroen; Frija, Aymen; D'Haese, Marijke F.C.; D'Haese, Luc. |
| In South Africa water law has recently changed, adopting the principle of water as an economic good, thus levying charges on its use. For small-scale irrigators this is an important change, because currently their water use is entirely subsidized. In the coming years, subsidies will gradually decrease and an essential expected benefit of this policy change is that water use efficiency will rise, leading to reduced consumption and possible reallocation of the water saved. The exact impact of the water pricing policy on the irrigation water use or on the farmers' production system is however unclear. This study introduces a new methodology, based on data envelopment analysis, that allows estimating the effects on the agricultural production process and water... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Production Economics; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6646 |
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| D'Haese, Marijke F.C.; Lecomte, Philippe; Schipper, Robert A.; Alary, Veronique; Kowalska, Agniezka. |
| This paper presents the research framework of an on-going study on the dairy sector on La Reunion. This Indian Ocean island is one of the French overseas departments. However, it struggles with similar problems as the developing areas in its neighbourhood, high levels of unemployment especially being a major concern. The agricultural sector therefore justifies the state support it receives by indicating the creation of employment and economic activity. Our focus is on the dairy sector on the Island, which is relatively recent and highly organized. Local milk production has increased over the years, yet farmers are aware of future policy reforms that should liberalize the sector. The outcome for the sector is a major concern. Our research question is to... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7952 |
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| Doyer, Ockert T.; D'Haese, Marijke F.C.; Kirsten, Johann F.; van Rooyen, C.J.. |
| This paper investigates the responses of agribusiness managers to drastic changes in the policy and marketing environment of South African agriculture. The process of deregulation and liberalisation of agricultural markets exposed agribusiness managers to international trends, which required new institutions and relationships. Based on a survey conducted among business managers, we explored emerging growth strategies, strategic focus areas and coordination preferences. Results suggest that managers prefer a growth strategy based on market penetration and market development. Important strategic drivers are value-adding and power drive. Managers expressed their preference for increased coordination and cooperation resulting in relation-based contracts and... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Strategic focus areas; Institutional arrangements; South Africa; Agribusiness. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7052 |
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