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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 06 March 2008

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 >>


 

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