scholarly journals Rail Competition Changes Since the Staggers Act

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marvin E. Prater ◽  
Ken Casavant ◽  
Eric Jessup ◽  
Bruce Blanton ◽  
Pierre Bahizi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Variable Cost ◽  
Rail Transportation ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Transportation Services ◽  
Water Transportation ◽  
Rail To Rail ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Transportation Capacity

Agricultural and other shippers are concerned about the sufficiency in rural areas of transportation capacity, the sufficiency of competition in the transportation system, the reliability of transportation services, and the reasonableness of rates. This paper examines the sufficiency of rail freight competition and the effects of intramodal competition on rail rates. The paper begins with a review of the importance of rail transportation for U.S. agricultural producers. Specific attention is paid to the nature of competition faced by railroads, especially since deregulation, using the analytical tool of inverse Herfindahl-Hirschman Indices (HHI), by USDA Crop Reporting Districts (CRD). As shown by the inverse HHIs, the overall level of rail competition for grains and oilseeds has generally decreased since the 1985-1992 period, even though rail competition has increased for some CRDs. In addition, revenue to variable cost ratios (R/VC) increased in most of the CRDs analyzed, and the analysis found them related to the number of railroads competing in the CRD. Competition is then analyzed relative to the revenue per ton, revenue per ton-mile, and the revenue to variable cost ratios (R/VC) associated with the level of competition for six states with the least rail-to-rail competition, and distant from water transportation, with those for four states having more rail-to-rail competition and close proximity to water transportation.

scholarly journals Implementation of the Zakat Village Index to Support a Zakat Community Development Program in Bedono Village, Demak District

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-38
Author(s):  
Farikhatusholikhah . ◽  
Tanti Novianti
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
National Level ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
To Receive

BAZNAS is the organization that manages zakat on a national level, working toward alleviating poverty in Indonesia through its Zakat Community Development (ZCD) program. The ZCD program focuses on community-based development through the empowerment of the mustahik community living in rural areas. This study aims to measure the level of welfare and determine the eligibility of Bedono Village, Demak District to receive assistance in the form of zakat funds through the ZCD program. This research employed a survey method using interviews and focus group discussion, combined with a questionnaire. The analytical tool used in this analysis is the Multi-Stage Weighted Index. This research reveals the condition of Bedono Village to be “fairly good,” with an index score of 0.49. This means that Bedono Village can be considered for eligibility to receive help in the form of zakat.

scholarly journals Digitalization in Realization of Ecological and Economic Principles of Managing Sustainable Development of Agrarian Enterprises

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
М.V. Zos-Kior ◽  
V.Y. Ilin ◽  
I.M. Kyryliuk ◽  
O.V. Solod
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Partnerships ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Agricultural Enterprise

The article describes the digitalization of ecological and economic principles of agricultural enterprise development management. It presents effective techniques for adapting enterprises to the challenges of the smart economy, which changes human needs, products, services, value chains, markets, processes, business models, forms of competition and business partnerships. The article proves the efficiency of precision farming, which includes parallel driving, yield mapping, differentiated application of seeds and fertilizers. It is determined that the lack of systemic demand for digital solutions from domestic agricultural enterprises and rural communities and unpreparedness (strategic, financial, technological, personnel, organizational, etc.) of most enterprises and communities to cardinal innovations significantly deter the formation of smart agribusiness in Ukraine. The article describes the system of measured indicators and capabilities of the Hummingbird Technologies platform and consequences of its implementation for land management, in particular normalized relative biomass index, leaf surface index, crop heterogeneity map, plant lodging risk map, weed map, seedling density map, electronic maps creation tasks, task map for differentiated desiccation, task map for differentiated application of herbicides, task map for differentiated application of growth regulators in plants. It justifies the need to intensify the work of rural a community, which try to communicate with agricultural producers on mutually beneficial terms and with other stakeholders for the sustainable development of rural areas. The issues of participation of rural communities in projects to increase soil fertility, organization of organic farms, service cooperatives, which are directly or indirectly related to the effective management of environmental and economic development of agricultural enterprises. The article shows the necessity of professional development of business engineers, personnel and strengthening of role of analytics for agricultural enterprises to digitalize the economic activity.

Exploring the experience and challenges of maternity waiting homes in Jimma, southwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Woubishet Girma ◽  
Dessalegn Tamiru ◽  
Mirkuzie Woldie ◽  
Ayantu Kebede ◽  
Zewdie Birhanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Transportation Services ◽  
Care Access ◽  
Maternity Waiting Homes

Background Establishing maternity waiting homes is a key strategy to address the geographic barrier to obstetric care access among women living in rural areas. In Ethiopia, maternity waiting homes have been in use for several years, with a sharp increase in the number of such facilities recently. However, there is little empirical evidence detailing the experiences and challenges faced by women during the implementation of this initiative in Ethiopia. Methods This study used a multiple case study design with qualitative data collection methods, and was conducted from October to November 2016. Data were collected using focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and direct observation of each maternity waiting home. All interviews and focus group discussions were recorded using a digital voice recorder. Data were transcribed and translated into English. The coding process and formation of thematic structure was assisted by Atlas ti7.5 computer software. Results The participants reported that they were satisfied and comfortable with the services at the maternity waiting homes, as were their husbands and community leaders. Facility, social and environmental challenges were identified as common barriers to the utilisation of maternity waiting homes by stakeholders at different levels. Healthcare providers reported common challenges at maternity waiting homes include a lack of basic utilities (water and electric supply), and overcrowding because of a shortage of space and lack of medical supplies. Some women reported that poor transportation services and the distance to facilities hindered the utilisation of maternity waiting homes. Conclusions There are social and facility challenges related to the use of maternity waiting homes in Ethiopia. Policymakers and health managers should work with relevant sectors to mitigate the effect of facility, social and environmental barriers and maximise the use of maternity waiting homes.

Boston Harbor Project: Water Transportation Systems Support a Major Urban Construction Project

1997 ◽  
Vol 1608 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Stephen Corbett
Keyword(s):  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Boston Harbor ◽  
Facility Siting ◽  
Transportation Services ◽  
Water Transportation ◽  
Labor Agreement ◽  
Management Project ◽  
Treatment Facilities ◽  
New Facilities

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an independent authority. MWRA is constructing new primary and secondary wastewater treatment facilities on Deer Island in Boston Harbor. The new facilities will replace two antiquated primary treatment plants located on Deer Island and Nut Island, which is in Quincy Bay. Information on project management, project mitigation, and the facility siting process is provided, and the marine facilities and transportation services and the Boston Harbor Project labor agreement are described.

Moving Rural Residents to Work

2005 ◽  
Vol 1903 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eileen S. Stommes ◽  
Dennis M. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Welfare Recipients ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Population Densities ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
Transportation Services

Rural areas present special challenges for meeting the transportation needs of individuals, especially people without cars. Congress established the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program in 1998 to assist states and localities in developing transportation services to connect welfare recipients and other low-income residents to jobs and other support programs. There are key results of a study examining eight rural areas receiving JARC funding in Fiscal Year 1999. Specific program elements include the implementation process, transportation services provided, and solutions developed to deal with the challenges of distance and low population densities that rural transit systems frequently face.

scholarly journals The need to train uncertified rural practitioners in India

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 522-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saibal Das ◽  
Preeti Barnwal
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Rural Health Care ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Exposed Population ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Medical Qualification ◽  
Care System

Uncertified rural practitioners (URPs) without formal medical qualification occupy an indispensable yet dangerous position in the rural health care system in India. The low cost, close proximity, and higher health hazards in rural areas along with the inability of established health-care setups to fulfill existing demands have favored the flourishing trade of URPs. Irrational and dangerous drug prescriptions, unauthorized interventions, improper waste disposal, and several cases of malpractice by URPs are serious threats to the exposed population. However, because of the practical compulsion and real-world necessity of their existence, URPs should be scientifically trained and sensitized to regulate, qualify, and integrate them as a part of the existing health care system in India.

scholarly journals STATE SUPPORT FOR AGRIBUSINESS IN GERMANY: SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC ASPECT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
A.ZH. NUKESHEVA ◽  
◽  
E.V. KUDRYASHOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Agricultural Labor ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Animal Protection ◽  
Rural Economic Development ◽  
High Standards ◽  
The Eu

The purpose of the study is to determine the possibilities of using mechanisms for supporting agribusiness in foreign countries and to develop recommendations for their adaptation in domestic agriculture. The current socio-demographic situation in rural areas of Germany, Kazakhstan and other states, measures of public support are considered. In the EU and Germany, agricultural policy is aimed at intensive development of the industry: increasing the level of innovation in agricultural sector and food industry; maintaining high standards of environmental and animal protection; introduction of advanced scientific developments in the branches of agroindustrial production; supporting the activities of research institutes; increasing contribution to diversifying rural economic development. It was revealed that the aggregated budget of funding sources allows you to control its implementation at all levels from planning to final use. Public administration guarantees a stable income to farmers; an appropriate standard of living comparable to the wealth of other social groups in society; the prospects for the professional activity of entrepreneurs in the countryside; conditions and directions of training of agricultural personnel. Modern challenges, among which the aging of the population employed in agriculture in Europe and Germany, is currently the most important problem, therefore, starting in 2015, a new financial instrument to help young farmers under 40 was included into the main program of assistance to the EU agricultural sector. Analysis of employment indicators in rural areas of Kazakhstan and the experience of public support in Germany made it possible to formulate measures to support agricultural producers, which will change the approach to agricultural labor, its prestige.

scholarly journals Ways to Increase the Competitiveness of Agricultural Consumer Cooperatives in Modern Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 318
Author(s):  
Gulnara Raisovna Chumarina ◽  
Olga Alexandrovna Shipshova
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Cooperative Movement ◽  
Priority Task ◽  
Wholesale Distribution ◽  
Security Problem ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
Consumer Cooperatives

This paper explores the problem of developing agricultural consumer cooperation enterprises and increasing their competitiveness. According to the authors, the development of agricultural cooperation can give an impetus to increasing the potential of rural areas, will solve the food security problem of the Russian Federation, and stimulate the development of national agriculture. The study identifies the main problems that hinder the development of agricultural cooperation in Russia, including the low competitiveness of these enterprises, insufficient knowledge and poor motivation of the population to create a cooperative movement, the lack of effective state support for agricultural producers from the regional and federal authorities, as well as policies pursued by large retailers, which are mainly aimed at increasing imports of agricultural products. The authors propose a comprehensive approach to solve these problems by highlighting several key priority areas. At the same time, the priority task is to increase the competitiveness of consumer cooperation enterprises and their products. The paper analyses the activities of agricultural consumer cooperation enterprises in the Republic of Tatarstan and offers recommendations to improve the competitiveness of consumer societies, in particular, by creating a wholesale distribution and logistics link for cooperation, reducing costs, and optimizing the assortment.

scholarly journals Contract for Work (locatio conductio operis) of Transportation and Rustic Praedial Servitude of Way (servitus viae) as Roman Law Institutions for Needs of Rural Logistics

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (21) ◽  
pp. 234-243
Author(s):  
Allars Apsītis ◽  
Dace Tarasova ◽  
Jolanta Dinsberga ◽  
Jānis Joksts
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Roman Law ◽  
Effective Solution ◽  
Transportation Services ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Road ◽  
Public Road ◽  
The Right

The article deals with the results of the authors’ research performed on original sources of Roman Law with reference to legal constructions concerning various types of logistics challenges related to agricultural production and residence in rural areas. Provision of transportation services was regulated by means of a contract for work (locatio conductio operis) – an agreement according to which a contractor / employee as a lessee (conductor, redemptor operis) had obligations to fulfil services or certain work on or from the material supplied by the commissioning party / employer / lessor (locator). An agreement on transportation of goods or passengers was also considered to be a contract for work. A smart answer to infrastructure challenges was the so-called rustic praedial servitudes (servitutes praediorum rusticorum), including a servitude of way / road (via), which granted the owner of a parcel of land non-adjacent to a public road (via publica) the right to use the road over a parcel of land belonging to another owner, thus gaining access to the public road. The legal framework of a Roman contract for work of transportation and the rustic praedial servitude of way / road must be recognised as a rather effective solution for challenges of rural logistics at the time. Keywords: contract for work of transportation, servitude of way, Roman Law, rural logistics.

scholarly journals Development of recommendations to provide grants for beginning farmers

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 329-336
Author(s):  
V. A. Kozlov ◽  
O. A. Frolova ◽  
Y. A. Yukhlina
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Business Plan ◽  
The State ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Government Support ◽  
State Support ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Abstract Logic ◽  
Beginning Farmers

In view of their features, as well as the low level of production, agricultural producers need government support. It stands out in different directions according to the state program. At the same time, there is support to novice farmers in the form of grants from the state, the purpose of which is to help develop business in any branch of agriculture: in breeding horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, growing potatoes, grain crops, vegetables in the open and closed ground, fruits and berries, fishing, beekeeping. Grants are provided to persons registered as an individual entrepreneur for at least a year who have a business plan for expanding or modernizing the economy. Support is provided 1 time, for 10 years. Assistance to novice farmers is provided in two main areas: the creation (development) of the economy 1.5–3.0 million rubles; help for the device of life up to 250 thousand rubles. The purpose of the study is to examine the theoretical aspects of state support, analysis of assistance to novice farmers, as well as the development of recommendations for the provision of grants. The article uses abstract logic and design methods. Analyzed the activities of agriculture at the federal and regional levels. The concept of “state support for agriculture” was clarified and supplemented: state budget funds aimed at developing the industry and rural areas in certain areas; direct increase in their profitability, through the production of necessary agricultural products; the main criterion for which remains the effectiveness of the use of this support. The state farmer beginner state support program has been improved, recommendations on introducing changes to this program have been developed.

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