Author: Publisher: IICA
ISBN:
Category : Farm management
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Farm Planning Guiding Principles and Concepts
Author: Developing Sustainable Food Value Chains
Author: David NevenPublisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Using sustainable food value chain development (SFVCD) approaches to reduce poverty presents both great opportunities and daunting challenges. SFVCD requires a systems approach to identifying root problems, innovative thinking to find effective solutions and broad-based partnerships to implement programmes that have an impact at scale. In practice, however, a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature can easily result in value-chain projects having limited or non-sustainable impact. Furthermore, development practitioners around the world are learning valuable lessons from both failures and successes, but many of these are not well disseminated. This new set of handbooks aims to address these gaps by providing practical guidance on SFVCD to a target audience of policy-makers, project designers and field practitioners. This first handbook provides a solid conceptual foundation on which to build the subsequent handbooks. It (1) clearly defines the concept of a sustainable food value chain; (2) presents and discusses a development paradigm that integrates the multidimensional concepts of sustainability and value added; (3) presents, discusses and illustrates ten principles that underlie SFVCD; and (4) discusses the potential and limitations of using the value-chain concept in food-systems development. By doing so, the handbook makes a strong case for placing SFVCD at the heart of any strategy aimed at reducing poverty and hunger in the long run.
Farm Planning with Linear Programming: Concept and Practice
Author: J B DentPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483103048
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Farm Planning with Linear Programming: Concept and Practice focuses on concepts and methods in farm planning. The book first discusses the principles of farm planning, including elements of farm planning problems, summary, and review questions. The text highlights farm planning models. The nature of models; commonly used farm planning models; multiple constraint problems and program planning; problems in applying models; and comments are considered. The book also focuses on the linear programming network; opportunity cost and the simplex method; and analysis of the linear programming solution. The text also explains tableaux construction for short-run planning. Crop and pasture rotations; feed budgeting; buy, sell, and hire activities; and livestock reconciliation are discussed. The book also describes pastoral property applications. Breed comparison; economics of off-farm grazing and spatial diversification; and optimal calving date and lactation length on dairy farms are discussed. The text is a good source of information for agricultural researchers, farmers, and students wanting to study farm management.
Making Your Small Farm Profitable
Author: Ron MacherPublisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603425357
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Turn your farm into a cash cow! Ron Macher offers a host of simple strategies for increasing your farm earnings, from purchasing durable equipment to growing economically viable crops. A seasoned expert in farm efficiency, Macher shows you how to locate a lucrative niche market for your products, optimize sales, and minimize costs. Whether you’re buying a new farm or jump-starting an old one, Macher’s savvy tips will help you turn your enterprise into a profitable business.
resume of IICA'S publications
Author: BIBLIO 2000: IICA Jamaica Library Database
Author: Toward Improved Multilevel Planning for Agricultural and Rural Development in Asia and the Pacific
Author: Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251022214
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Bulletin
Author: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2016: Office of the Secretary; Natural Resources Conservation Service; Marketing and regulatory programs; Food and Drug Administration
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rural development
Languages : en
Pages : 1508
Book Description
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Author: John S. RayfieldPublisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
ISBN: 9781637760963
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1087
Book Description
Written by leaders in agriculture education, Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is a user-friendly, visual introduction to the systems and concepts that define modern agriculture, including food systems and natural resources. This text is aligned to AFNR standards, providing practical information on building leadership, communication, and career-ready skills while integrating pedagogical tools designed for learner success. Using a modern approach to learning design, information is delivered in smaller sections so students can process and then interact with assessment and review to foster application, analysis, evaluation, and creation. This comprehensive text welcomes today's learners to the diverse and exciting world of agriscience and FFA opportunities, encouraging students to participate in their school, communities, and enroll in advanced courses.