scholarly journals A Global Review of Farmers’ Perceptions of Agricultural Risks and Risk Management Strategies

Agriculture ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Tam Duong ◽  
Tom Brewer ◽  
Jo Luck ◽  
Kerstin Zander
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Agricultural Risk ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Risk Management Strategies

Farmers around the world face and manage a wide range of enterprise-related risks. These risks are increasing due to a range of factors including globalisation, increased trade in agricultural products, and climate change, jeopardising agricultural enterprises and forcing farmers to adjust their production and management strategies. Here we present results of a systematic literature review, following PRISMA protocol, of farmers’ perceptions of, and responses to, agricultural risks. Using data reduction method (factor analysis) and descriptive statistics, we analysed 197 studies and found that weather-related risk (55%), biosecurity threats (48%), and human risk (35%) are the significant risks perceived by farmers for their agricultural enterprises. Diversification of crop and animal production (28%) and pests and diseases monitoring and prevention (20%) were the preferred agricultural risk management strategies employed by farmers. Few studies have investigated socio-economic factors that explain risk perceptions (18%) or factors that influence how farmers manage agricultural risks (11%). The main barriers to successfully managing agricultural risks were limited access to information and formal low-interest loan systems, especially in developing countries. We identified a mismatch between perceived risk sources and risk management strategies, highlighting a need to improve understanding of why particular management responses are employed to address the various risks. This review suggests areas for future research to improve understanding of the perceptions of risks held by farmers, and to support efforts to manage and reduce these risks.

Perceived Risk and Risk Management Strategies in Pond Aquaculture

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-69
Author(s):  
Md Takibur Rahman ◽  
Rasmus Nielsen ◽  
Md Akhtaruzzaman Khan ◽  
Dewan Ahsan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Pond Aquaculture ◽  
Risk Management Strategies

scholarly journals Risk perceptions and risk management strategies among poultry farmers in south-west Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1891719
Author(s):  
Abigail Gbemisola Adeyonu ◽  
Abiodun O. Otunaiya ◽  
Enoch O. Oyawoye ◽  
Funmilayo A. Okeniyi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
South West ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Poultry Farmers

scholarly journals Managing the Risks of On-Site Health Centers

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (11) ◽  
pp. 483-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen M. Gorman ◽  
Ross M. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Indirect Costs ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Criminal Charges

This review sought to assess compliance concerns, determine risk management strategies, and identify opportunities for future research to contribute to employers' understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to on-site care. A comprehensive review of databases, professional organizations' websites, and journals resulted in 22 publications reporting on the consequences of noncompliance among on-site health centers accepted for inclusion. None of those studies reported a study design or quantifiable outcome data. Two noncompliance themes were repeated among the publications. First, direct penalties included fines, civil actions, loss of licensure, and, potentially, criminal charges. Second, noncompliance also resulted in indirect costs such as employee mistrust and lowered standards of care, which jeopardize on-site health centers' ability to demonstrate a return on investment. Further research with rigorous methodology is needed to inform employer decisions about on-site health services and associated risk management.

scholarly journals Risk Management Strategies and the Role of Social Context: A Comparative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
E. Fragouli ◽  
D. Hutcheon ◽  
J. Faryna
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Flood Management ◽  
The Social ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
The Impact

Researchers have been suggesting that there is a need to examine the wider social context and its role in influencing flood risk management strategies; this has also been joined by a call for further research into the risks of increased rainfall as part of overall climate change. In response to these calls this research study examines the case studies of two pluvial, meaning of or caused by rainfall, flood events; the Calgary, Canada floods of 2013 and the Montrose, Scotland floods of 2016. These events were considered to be 1 in 100 year low probability scenarios and caused significant disruption to the affected areas. The study focuses on the examination into the social context of such events; by examining the risk perceptions before the event, the flood management strategies used and the social impact of the events it was possible to gain insight into the wider picture of pluvial flooding. The analysis of the cases demonstrated that the perceptions of the events were low, due to the unusual nature of the events, but the forecasting of a flood and the issuing of warnings helped to reduce the impact and predict the areas that were most likely to be affected. It has also highlighted the importance of setting common goals, and engaging with, all the necessary stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of strategies and responses. The study concludes by indicating issues that may be of interest to decision makers and researchers in the field of risk management.

scholarly journals Perception of Risk Factors and Determination of Risk Management Strategies According to Agricultural Enterprise Typologies

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 333
Author(s):  
Zuhal Karakayacı ◽  
Zeki Bayramoğlu ◽  
Orhan Gündüz ◽  
Yusuf Çelik
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
General Information ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Capital Shortage ◽  
Agricultural Enterprise ◽  
Risk Management Strategies

In this study, it was aimed to determine the risk management strategies and the level of risk perception of the entrepreneurs in agricultural enterprises classified according to production activities. Risk behaviours of entrepreneurs were examined according to the enterprise typologies, and the reference game was used for this purpose. The success of the economic activities of the enterprises was determined by an analysis of the annual operating results. The risk perception was investigated according to the enterprise typology. As a result, it was determined to be perceived as risk factors: drought, fluctuation of input and product prices in the livestock enterprises; drought, precipitation, pests, frost and hail in the mixed plant enterprises; drought, precipitation, frost and hail in the mixed plant and livestock enterprises; pest, diseases, hail, drought and precipitation in the specialized perennial enterprises; storm, capital shortage, loans, price fluctuation, yield fluctuation and fire in the specialized horticulture enterprises; drought, frost, hail, insufficient and unpredictable precipitation in the crop enterprises. The general information on agricultural issues, the implementation of new farming techniques, the diversity in production, the planned debt, the contract production, agricultural protection and the market follow were found out as management strategies for these risk factors.

scholarly journals Navigating risks and uncertainties: Risk perceptions and risk management strategies in the Philippine seaweed industry

Marine Policy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 126 ◽  
pp. 104408
Author(s):  
Jee Grace B. Suyo ◽  
Virginie Le Masson ◽  
Louise Shaxson ◽  
Maria Rovilla J. Luhan ◽  
Anicia Q. Hurtado
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Seaweed Industry

Agricultural Risk Management and Insurance

2018 ◽  
pp. 221-234
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Agricultural Risk ◽  
Agricultural Insurance ◽  
Agricultural Finance ◽  
Agricultural Risk Management ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Basic Concepts

Risk management in agriculture can be described as the art and science of choosing among alternatives aimed at reducing the adverse effects of foreseen and unforeseen variability in the production process. Because agriculture is a biological activity, the practice is prone to risks and uncertainty. The need is urgent and cogent to continue to draw attention to the risky nature of the practice of agriculture and thereby proffer effective risk management strategies. This chapter therefore focuses on the basic concepts of agricultural risk management and insurance as they relate to agricultural finance and enterprise expansion. The discussions are based on a review of relevant literature. The chapter concludes that granted that the practice of agriculture is a private sector activity, the need for institutional support, especially in the area formal agricultural insurance schemes, cannot be overemphasized. It is recommended that relevant institutions involved in agricultural insurance as a formal risk-management strategy should ensure that famers obtain due compensation for their insured enterprises in the event of the relevant catastrophe in the farm enterprise.

scholarly journals A Novel Taxonomy for Risks in Agribusiness Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 9217
Author(s):  
Soleman Imbiri ◽  
Raufdeen Rameezdeen ◽  
Nicholas Chileshe ◽  
Larissa Statsenko
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Risk Management Strategies

Agribusiness supply chain (ASC) risk is currently a major business problem throughout the world. The current trend of globalisation has affected every business, and supply chain risks have become a concern in logistics and other business processes. Current risk management strategies must address a variety of global and local challenges. To tackle this issue, existing research has analysed risks in agrifood supply chains, ASC risk management, disruption in ASCs, risk assessments of agriculture supply chains and sources of risk facing an agricultural supply chain. However, the existing research has not defined and categorised risks as a basis for managing risks in ASCs. Therefore, the definition and categorisation of risks in the ASC has been overlooked. To address this gap, this paper undertakes a systematic literature review, offering constructs to define and categorise risks in ASCs, and develops a novel taxonomy in ASC risks to enrich future research on ASC risk management. Sixty-one articles from six databases published between 2000 and 2020 underwent descriptive and thematic analysis.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document