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Agroindustry, Agribusiness
India's 'fish-out-of-groundwater' story
This publication outlines an ACIAR aquaculture project where India's saline-affected crop plots are being transformed into small inland seas to create new aquaculture opportunities for local farmers. (ACIAR: 2009) More info >>
Flower power begins to bloom in the Pacific
ACIAR studies in the Pacific show that local markets hold the best growth potential for high-value horticultural crops such as cut flowers and vegetables. (ACIAR: 2009) More info >>
Farmers grasp the business of change
An Australia-Indonesia program, working initially with peanut and cocoa growers, is linking researchers, extension officers and private companies to alleviate rural poverty by encouraging farmers to operate more commercially. (ACIAR: 2009) More info >>
Agribusiness in South Asia
This paper reviews the nature, profile and functioning of South Asia's agribusiness sector which has been undergoing rapid changes in the wake of globalisation. (Center for Trade and Development: 2007) More info >>
Gem of the Pacific
This NZAID article examines how New Zealand is helping the Cook Islands rebuild its pearl industry. (NZAID: 2007) More info >>
Contract farming in Indonesia: smallholders & agribusiness working together
This study examines the experiences of agribusiness firms and smallholders in Indonesia participating in contract farming arrangements. (ACIAR: 2004) More info >>
Linking agribusiness & small-scale farmers in developing countries: Is there a new role for contract farming?
This paper examines a new role for contract farming in developing countries in the light of the industrialisation of agriculture and the globalisation of world markets. (Dept of Agricultural Economics, Extension & Rural Development, Univ of Pretoria, South Africa: 2002) More info >>
Challenges of agribusiness & agro-industries & development
This FAO paper highlights issues relating to agribusiness and agro-industry trends and seeks guidance on the priority which should be given to both. (FAO: 2007) More info >>
Improved trade in mangoes from the Philippines, Thailand & Australia
This impact assessment focuses on two ACIAR mango projects, looking at production cycles and quarantine requirements in export markets. (ACIAR: July 2007) More info >>
Business management tools
A toolkit of spreadsheets to calculate the costs of farm equipment ownership, with links to business plans,information on labour management, human resources and other fact sheets. (Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Fisheries, British Columbia) More info >>