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| Poppe, Krijn J.; van Meijl, Hans. |
| There are differences in performance between farmers. In the Netherlands this has been a major topic of research for at least 30 years. Research has shown that the managerial capacities of farmers play a major role in differences in economic and environmental performance. Management can be measured and the optimal level is not the maximum level. Farmers differ in their objectives, competences and local external situation and therefore their strategies. These strategies can be identified. In recent years strategic management has become more important and this can be supported with consultancy. Farmers also differ in their adoption and innovation behaviour. These micro economic results, that correlate with large differences in income and high prices of fixed... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Adjustment; Income differences; Innovation; Farm management; Performance; Farm Management. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15765 |
