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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"farmer cooperatives"”.
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Efficiency and financial sustainability of sugarcane Farmer Cooperatives in Eswatini
… sugar output originates from smallholder farmers who have experienced problems with sugarcane productivity in recent years. Therefore, to assist with future investment decisions, there is a need for continued assessment of the financial sustainability of the industry. This is imperative to …
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The economic contribution of farmer cooperatives for the state of Kansas
Farmer cooperatives have contributed to the vitality and sustainability of many communities across rural America. Since the passage of the Capper-Volstead Act in 1922, cooperatives have not only served the needs of members, but also provided economic support, employment, and wages in rural …
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Three essays on the dynamic ownership and governance of U.S. farmer cooperatives /
… to better understand the long-term behavior of farmer-owned economic organizations, the cooperative life cycle model is advanced and improved via the application of economic theory to each of its five phases. Specifically, transaction cost theory, property rights theory, and agency theory help …
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Pricing of water for community irrigation schemes in New Zealand
… refurbishment and as farming returns are low the farmers cannot pay higher water charges. This thesis proposes a water charging method that aims to encourage efficient use of water and ensure the benefits of irrigation are shared more equitably. It is the dual charging method which has a fixed and …
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Skills gap analysis of farmer-owned cooperative directors and its connection to the agricultural landscape
Agricultural cooperatives are larger and more complex than ever before. Due to this growth, farmer directors need to up-skill to maximize farmer member benefits. Director education is generally considered a successful strategy for improving financial and strategic performance, yet little research …
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Information Asymmetry and Profitability of Tomato and Butternut Value Chains: A case of Nwanedi Agri-hub
… however, the participation of smallholder farmers in the agricultural production chain and their contributions to value addition, remain poorly understood. Additionally, there are concerns regarding information asymmetry along the value chain, which may disadvantage smallholder farmers. …
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Social Equity in Public Administration: The Work of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund
<p>The Federation of Southern Cooperatives (FSC) is an organization that grew out of the Civil Rights Movement. It was founded in 1967 when 22 cooperatives held their first meeting at Atlanta University. In 1985, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives merged with the Emergency Land Assistance Fund …
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Agricultural Cooperation and Horticultural Produce Marketing in Southwest Virginia
… regions, they must organize themselves into a farmer cooperative that allows them to pool resources, reduce costs, and share risk. A successful cooperative will increase farm incomes for the region's producers. The co-op will strive to obtain a higher price for the commodities produced than …