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Alternative models of structural change in agriculture and related industries

Article Abstract:

Five models explaining the structural changes in farms and agribusiness firms are presented. The models are used to evaluate the structural changes in economies of scale, technological specialization and management as well as modifications in social, organizational and financial aspects. The use of five non-mutually exclusive models to give a relatively complete explanation of structural changes suggests that these changes are complex. The analysis provide some observations into what causes the changes and the difficulties encountered in controlling them.

Farm machinery and equipment, General farms, primarily crop, Research, Models, Farm management

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Employee cross training with a market simulator: an agribusiness application of experiential learning

Article Abstract:

An experiential fed cattle market simulator was used to cross-train agribusiness employees with different academic degrees and backgrounds. The results show that the market simulator was effective in educating employees about general marketing and management concepts, market psychology, the dynamics of pricing, teamwork and other aspects of agribusiness management.

Usage, Human resource management, Study and teaching, Simulation methods, Simulation

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Restructuring agribusiness for the 21st century

Article Abstract:

Globalization, environmental regulations, corporate restructuring, networking consolidation, and integration between farmers, food businesses and suppliers are among changes that will have significant effects on the management of agribusiness firms. Agribusiness firms should take these changes into account for strategic positioning and planning.

Forecasts and trends, Strategic planning (Business)

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