scholarly journals Evaluating Several Models of Quality Management and Impacts on Lychee Price Applying for Vietnam Agriculture Products Value Chain Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-130
Author(s):  
Pham Van Hong ◽  
Nguyen Thao Nguyen ◽  
Dinh Tran Ngoc Huy ◽  
Nguyen Thu Thuy ◽  
Le Thi Thanh Huong
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Agricultural Labor ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Strict Condition ◽  
Soil Irrigation ◽  
Principles And Standards ◽  
Agriculture Products ◽  
Bank System

Sustainability of Vietnam agriculture value chain will be dependent on various factors such as skills and experience of farmers, advanced technology, agricultural engineering, standards and models such as VIETGAP or GLOBAL GAP, etc. The role is still important, but Vietnam's agricultural production still has many Weakness points compared to other countries in the region when comparing resource use efficiency (land, water and labor). As a result, the efficiency of agricultural production tends to decrease recently. Specifically, the growth in average agricultural labor productivity annual rate of Vietnam also decreased correspondingly from 2.7% in the period 1990-1999 to 2.5% in the period 2000-2013 (World Bank, 2016). In Vietnam, we will evaluate the effectiveness of VIETGAP and GLOBAL GAP models, principles and standards applying in Vietnam agriculture value chain in a specific case study. The research results show a strict condition for applying VIETGAP and GLOBAL GAP for better quality in agriculture, including: Conditions for soil, irrigation water, fertilizers, pest control, etc. Last but not least, we also use an econometric model to measure impacts of multi macro factors on lychee price in Vietnam market over past years 2014-2019. Regression results show that we need to control inflation at low level, stable GDP growth and trade balance and exchange rate to stabilize lychee price. The research findings are of value to policy makers, farmers and investors in making decisions to invest for sustainability of Vietnam agriculture value chain. We will also make suggestions for commercial bank system in agriculture sector development.

scholarly journals THEORIZING AGRICULTURE VALUE CHAINS: INTEGRATING SMALL HOLDER PRODUCERS TO OVERCOME HURDLES

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-164
Author(s):  
Hena M
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Market Conditions ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Agriculture Products ◽  
Small Holder

Modern marketing techniques and restructured markets for agriculture products has made the small holder producers to fight against a number of consequences which they are actually not practiced or trained. As an alternative, new innovative practice like value chain approach has been identified in improving their ability to combat the restructured market conditions. This paper reviews the theoretical justifications and different viewpoints of value chains approach which can benefit the small holder producers in agriculture sector. A review on evidences from agricultural value chain experiences exposed the necessity of a tool or a business model like value chain approach to integrate the small holder producers to viable markets and to capitalize the immense opportunities in the markets, particularly for least developed and developing countries. The literature revealed that small holder producer can access international markets by establishing value chain networks and by building relationships in chain networks.

EVALUATING THE CONTRIBUTION OF TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY ON AGRICULTURAL GROWTH IN AN GIANG PROVINCE

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (29) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Tan Van Truong
Keyword(s):  
Total Factor Productivity ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Agricultural Labor ◽  
Factor Productivity ◽  
Agricultural Growth ◽  
Regression Approach ◽  
Investment Capital ◽  
Agricultural Demand

By the growth regression approach, the research has identified that the investment capital contributed 1,939 and agricultural labor contributed 1,291 to the agricultural growth of An Giang province. More specifically, the contribution of TFP (Total Factor Productivity) to the agricultural growth in the period 2000 - 2004 was averagely 0,11%, in 2005 - 2010 was -5,03%, and in period 2011 - 2016 was 0,81%. The total factor productivity contributed to the agricultural growth slowly. In order to raise the contribution of TFP, the research represents 05 solutions including the increase of the effectiveness of using the investment capital, the increase of the quality of labor, the application of the science and technology into agricultural production, agriculturalrestructuring, and the increase of  agricultural demand.

Food for All in Africa

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Conway ◽  
Ousmane Badiane ◽  
Katrin Glatzel
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Sustainable Intensification ◽  
Rural Poor ◽  
Agricultural Policies ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Agricultural Transformation

Africa requires a new agricultural transformation that is appropriate for Africa, that recognizes the continent's diverse environments and climates, and that takes into account its histories and cultures while benefiting rural smallholder farmers and their families. This book describes the key challenges faced by Africa's smallholder farmers and presents the concepts and practices of sustainable intensification as opportunities to sustainably transform Africa's agriculture sector and the livelihoods of millions of smallholders. The way forward, the book indicates, will be an agriculture sector deeply rooted within sustainable intensification: producing more with less, using fertilizers and pesticides more prudently, adapting to climate change, improving natural capital, adopting new technologies, and building resilience at every stage of the agriculture value chain. This book envisions a virtuous circle generated through agricultural development rooted in sustainable intensification that results in greater yields, healthier diets, improved livelihoods for farmers, and sustainable economic opportunities for the rural poor that in turn generate further investment. It describes the benefits of digital technologies for farmers and the challenges of transforming African agricultural policies and creating effective and inspiring leadership. The book demonstrates why we should take on the challenge and provides ideas and methods through which it can be met.

scholarly journals Coupling Relationship between Agricultural Labor and Agricultural Production Against the Background of Rural Shrinkage: A Case Study of Songnen Plain, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang ◽  
Zhang ◽  
Yang ◽  
Liu ◽  
Huang
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Cultivated Land ◽  
Agricultural Labor ◽  
Songnen Plain ◽  
Growth Trend ◽  
Coupling Relationship ◽  
Spatial Distribution Characteristics ◽  
Evolution Characteristics ◽  
Per Capita

Based on panel data from 1995, 2005, and 2015 in the Songnen Plain in Heilongjiang Province, this paper used quantitative and spatial analysis methods to reveal the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and coupling relationship between agricultural labor and agricultural production at the county level against the background of rural shrinkage. The results showed the following: (1) From 1995 to 2015, the agricultural labor population in Songnen Plain increased first and then decreased. The transfer of agricultural labor in the northern and eastern areas was clear, and the agricultural labor population in the central and western areas showed an increasing trend. (2) From 1995 to 2015, the agricultural production showed a growth trend, from the characteristics of “high in the southwest and low in the northeast” to “high in the central areas and low around”, with clear regional differences. (3) The coupling relationship between agricultural labor and agricultural production was diverse, showing a trend of positive development from extensive, lagged, and declining types to growth or intensive types. In some areas, the transfer of agricultural labor brought about an increase in the per capita cultivated land and an intensive transformation of production, but problems such as hollow villages, the abandonment of cultivated land and food insecurity often occurred. In addition, the increase in the agricultural labor population promoted the growth of grain yield and agricultural output value, but the decrease in per capita cultivated land might lead to a decrease in the per capita income. Finally, based on the coupling types and spatial distribution characteristics of agricultural labor and agricultural production, some policy suggestions are proposed for rural revitalization.

scholarly journals Perspectives of the Moldavian Agricultural Sector by Using a Custom-Developed Analytical Framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4671
Author(s):  
Ștefan-Mihai PETREA ◽  
Dragos Sebastian Cristea ◽  
Maria Magdalena Turek Rahoveanu ◽  
Cristina Gabriela Zamfir ◽  
Adrian Turek Rahoveanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Surface ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Correlation Model ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Production Values

Moldova possesses the largest area of farmland as a share of its total land surface, an advantage which should encourage economic development strategies oriented towards the agriculture sector. Government subsidies and agriculture loans have been used as tools for developing the Moldavian agriculture. However, considering the challenges generated by both climate change (the drought from year 2012 that affected 80% of farmland) and a difficult political situation (restrictions imposed by the Russian Federation on the Republic of Moldova’s agri-food imports and exports between 2013 and 2014), the country’s agricultural system ranks very low when it comes to agricultural production efficiency. The present paper analyses the performances of the agricultural sector and its impact on the Moldavian economy over a nine-year period (between 2008 and 2016), by using a custom-developed analytical framework based on a dataset containing 21 relevant indicators. The analytical framework generates various perspectives that can be used to elaborate an economic sustainable development strategy of the Moldavian agriculture sector. The development of the analytical framework is based on the dynamics of agriculture subsidies, agricultural loans, the agricultural sector’s gross domestic product (GDP) and gross value added (GVA), as well as the dynamics of agricultural production and production value, also considering the main crops belonging to the Moldavian agriculture sector. The results are presented as sets of mathematical regression models that quantify the relationships found between the relevant agricultural parameters and their impact on the economics of the agricultural sector. It has been identified that the agriculture sector has a considerable impact on the Moldavian economy, a fact revealed by the significant model between the agriculture GVA and total GVA and GDP. A significant, negative correlation model was identified between agriculture subsidies and agriculture loans, although a small percentage of Moldavian agriculture farms were subsidized. Strong correlation models were also identified between wheat and maize production and total agriculture production, emphasizing the importance of these two crops for the Moldavian agricultural economy. Grape and maize production values also generated a correlation model, emphasizing the market interconnection between these crops It can be concluded that the increase in value of governmental agriculture subsidies, as well as expanding their addressability in order to maximize the access possibility for a higher number of agriculture farms, are essential for the Moldavian agriculture sector’s future development, since considering the limiting value of and accessibility to subsidies, a direct correlation model was identified between governmental agriculture subsidies and agriculture GVA.

scholarly journals Does Chinese FDI, Climate Change, and CO2 Emissions Stimulate Agricultural Productivity? An Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakeel Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Tariq ◽  
Touseef Hussain ◽  
Qasir Abbas ◽  
Hamidullah Elham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Granger Causality Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Causality Test ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run

Pakistan’s agricultural sector growth is dwindling from the last several years due to insufficient foreign direct investment (FDI) and a drastic climate change-induced raise in temperature, which are severely affecting agricultural production. The FDI has paramount importance for the economy of developing countries as well as the improvement of agricultural production. Based on the time series data from 1984 to 2017, this paper aims to highlight the present situation of the agriculture sector of Pakistan and empirically analyze the short-run and long-run impact of Chinese foreign direct investment (CFDI), climate change, and CO2 emissions on agricultural productivity and causality among the variables. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL) model and Granger Causality test were employed to find out the long-run, short-run, and causal relationships among the variables of interest. Furthermore, we have employed the Error Correction Model (ECM) to know the convergence of the equilibrium path. The bound test results verified the existence of a long-run association, and the empirical findings confirmed that Chinese FDI has a significant and positive impact, while climate change and CO2 emissions has negative impact on the agricultural growth of Pakistan both in the short-run and long-run. Granger Causality test results revealed that variables of interest exhibit bi-directional and uni-directional causality. The sector-wise flow of FDI reveals that the agriculture sector of Pakistan has comparatively received a less amount of FDI than other sectors of the economy. Based on the findings, it was suggested to the Government of Pakistan and policymakers to induce more FDI in the agriculture sector. Such policies would be helpful for the progress of the agriculture sector as well as for the economic growth of Pakistan.

scholarly journals Urbanisation and Food Security: An Overview

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Uzair Azizan ◽  
Maryanti Mohd Raid ◽  
Khadijah Hussin
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Impact ◽  
National Food Security

Urbanisation has given significant impact to various sectors, particularly in agriculture. Essentially, agricultural production activities depend heavily on land resources. At the same time, land is also needed as vital resources for the country development. Despite of the initiative of urbanism to better the country development process, it has raised concern among the land administrator regarding the status of the national’s food security. Food security has been threatened by the needs of the physical development due to urbanisation. Therefore, this article attempts to study the impact of urbanisation on the agriculture sector and examined the role of urbanism to safeguard the land resources for food security purposes. It is hope that, this article will form an inclusive understanding regarding the idea of urbanism in pursuing the betterment of an economic progress without compromising the needs for the national food security.

scholarly journals 3. Institutional Support Required To Integrate Small Farmers For Livestock Commodity Value Chain-A Case Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Taliyil P Sethumadhavan
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Food And Agriculture Organization ◽  
Livestock Products ◽  
Safety Knowledge ◽  
Consumer Tastes

Recent reports reveal that in the globalised era farming will move towards meat and milk production from traditional rice and grain agriculture in line with the changing consumer tastes. The joint report by Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome and the Paris based organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) of 34 leading world economies contained price and production forecasts to 2023 revealed that world meat production will have gone up by 58 million tones with developing countries making up 80 percent of increase. Report highlights that livestock production is projected to grow at higher rates than crop production. Moreover animal protein sources are easiest way through which protein malnutrition can be corrected easily. Since the commodity value of livestock products are high when compared to agriculture commodities in the coming years livestock products will the focus area for augmenting GDP in Agriculture sector. So institutional support are required for increasing production, productivity, food security, food safety, knowledge dissemination and services to achieve these objectives.

scholarly journals DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR – OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

2018 ◽  
Vol XX (2) ◽  
pp. 98-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Kosior
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Productivity And Competitiveness

The aim of the paper is to discuss the major opportunities and challenges that emerge in the agri-food sector as a result of digitization processes. Digital technologies with Big Data and the Internet of Things are widely considered promising new tools for both increasing productivity and competitiveness in the agri-food sector and ensuring a more sustainable use of resources. Knowledge and insights derived from ever-increasing volumes and a variety of digital data may help to optimize farm production processes, improve risk management, predict market trends and enhance strategic decision-making capabilities. Yet, advanced data analytics has also the disruptive power to reshape the whole string of markets within the agriculture value chain. Digitization may fundamentally change the relations between technology and input suppliers, farms, traders, processing units, retailers and consumers. The first evidence shows that farm data markets suffer from specific drawbacks and limitations which may constrain the transformative potential of Big Data in the food and agriculture sector. The major concerns raised relate to farm data ownership and privacy issues, market power of major agriculture technology providers and uneven distribution of benefits accruing from digitization.

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