Author: Wolfram Schlenker
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022661980X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Agricultural yields have increased steadily in the last half century, particularly since the Green Revolution. At the same time, inflation-adjusted agricultural commodity prices have been trending downward as increases in supply outpace the growth of demand. Recent severe weather events, biofuel mandates, and a switch toward a more meat-heavy diet in emerging economies have nevertheless boosted commodity prices. Whether this is a temporary jump or the beginning of a longer-term trend is an open question. Agricultural Productivity and Producer Behavior examines the factors contributing to the remarkably steady increase in global yields and assesses whether yield growth can continue. This research also considers whether agricultural productivity growth has been, and will be, associated with significant environmental externalities. Among the topics studied are genetically modified crops; changing climatic factors; farm production responses to government regulations including crop insurance, transport subsidies, and electricity subsidies for groundwater extraction; and the role of specific farm practices such as crop diversification, disease management, and water-saving methods. This research provides new evidence that technological as well as policy choices influence agricultural productivity.
Agricultural Productivity and Producer Behavior
Author: Wolfram Schlenker
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022661980X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Agricultural yields have increased steadily in the last half century, particularly since the Green Revolution. At the same time, inflation-adjusted agricultural commodity prices have been trending downward as increases in supply outpace the growth of demand. Recent severe weather events, biofuel mandates, and a switch toward a more meat-heavy diet in emerging economies have nevertheless boosted commodity prices. Whether this is a temporary jump or the beginning of a longer-term trend is an open question. Agricultural Productivity and Producer Behavior examines the factors contributing to the remarkably steady increase in global yields and assesses whether yield growth can continue. This research also considers whether agricultural productivity growth has been, and will be, associated with significant environmental externalities. Among the topics studied are genetically modified crops; changing climatic factors; farm production responses to government regulations including crop insurance, transport subsidies, and electricity subsidies for groundwater extraction; and the role of specific farm practices such as crop diversification, disease management, and water-saving methods. This research provides new evidence that technological as well as policy choices influence agricultural productivity.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022661980X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Agricultural yields have increased steadily in the last half century, particularly since the Green Revolution. At the same time, inflation-adjusted agricultural commodity prices have been trending downward as increases in supply outpace the growth of demand. Recent severe weather events, biofuel mandates, and a switch toward a more meat-heavy diet in emerging economies have nevertheless boosted commodity prices. Whether this is a temporary jump or the beginning of a longer-term trend is an open question. Agricultural Productivity and Producer Behavior examines the factors contributing to the remarkably steady increase in global yields and assesses whether yield growth can continue. This research also considers whether agricultural productivity growth has been, and will be, associated with significant environmental externalities. Among the topics studied are genetically modified crops; changing climatic factors; farm production responses to government regulations including crop insurance, transport subsidies, and electricity subsidies for groundwater extraction; and the role of specific farm practices such as crop diversification, disease management, and water-saving methods. This research provides new evidence that technological as well as policy choices influence agricultural productivity.
Agricultural Production Efficiency
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Agricultural Production Efficiency
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780309023108
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780309023108
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Agricultural Production Efficiency
Author: National Research Council. Committee on Agricultural Production Efficiency
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural education
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural education
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Agricultural Productivity in the United States
Author: Mary Ahearn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural productivity
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural productivity
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Agricultural Production Efficiency
Author: DC) NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL. Committee on Agricultural Production Efficiency (Washington
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
An overview; Measurement and change; How farmers feed us; Societal supports; Societal constraints; Energy and agricultural productivity; Biological limitations on productivity; Scientific frontiers; Comparative anatomy of projections; Bread for tomorrow: a summary.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
An overview; Measurement and change; How farmers feed us; Societal supports; Societal constraints; Energy and agricultural productivity; Biological limitations on productivity; Scientific frontiers; Comparative anatomy of projections; Bread for tomorrow: a summary.
Changes in Farm Production and Efficiency
Author: United States. Dept. of Agriculture
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Major Statistical Series of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural productivity
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural productivity
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
agricultural productivity and efficiency in russia and ukraine\
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428906525
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428906525
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Efficiency Measures in the Agricultural Sector
Author: Armando Mendes
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400757395
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The editors draw on a 3-year project that analyzed a Portuguese area in detail, comparing this study with papers from other regions. Applications include the estimation of technical efficiency in agricultural grazing systems (dairy, beef and mixed) and specifically for dairy farms. The conclusions indicate that it is now necessary to help small dairy farms in order to make them more efficient. These results can be compared with the technical efficiency of a sample of Spanish dairy processing firms presented by Magdalena Kapelko and co-authors.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400757395
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The editors draw on a 3-year project that analyzed a Portuguese area in detail, comparing this study with papers from other regions. Applications include the estimation of technical efficiency in agricultural grazing systems (dairy, beef and mixed) and specifically for dairy farms. The conclusions indicate that it is now necessary to help small dairy farms in order to make them more efficient. These results can be compared with the technical efficiency of a sample of Spanish dairy processing firms presented by Magdalena Kapelko and co-authors.
Water Productivity in Agriculture
Author: J. W. Kijne
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845933397
Category : Crops and water
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
First title in a major new seriesAddresses improving water productivity to relieve problems of scarcity and competition to provide for food and environmental securityDraws from scientists having a multitude of disciplines to approach this important problemIn a large number of developing countries, policy makers and researchers are increasingly aware of the conflicting demands on water, and look at agriculture to be more effective in its use of water. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a state of the art review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. The book represents the first in a new series of volumes resulting from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture, a research program conducted by the CGIAR's Future Harvest Centres, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and partners worldwide. It will be of significant interest to those working in areas of soil and crop science, water management, irrigation, and development studies.
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845933397
Category : Crops and water
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
First title in a major new seriesAddresses improving water productivity to relieve problems of scarcity and competition to provide for food and environmental securityDraws from scientists having a multitude of disciplines to approach this important problemIn a large number of developing countries, policy makers and researchers are increasingly aware of the conflicting demands on water, and look at agriculture to be more effective in its use of water. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a state of the art review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. The book represents the first in a new series of volumes resulting from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture, a research program conducted by the CGIAR's Future Harvest Centres, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and partners worldwide. It will be of significant interest to those working in areas of soil and crop science, water management, irrigation, and development studies.