Hauser, Eberhard and Fِrster, Elke | 2005
- Author(s): Hauser, Eberhard and Fِrster, Elke
- Publisher: Germany agency for technical cooperation (GTZ)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, biomass energy, small farms, crop diversification, sustainable development, standards
For third-world farmers, bioenergy (for heat, electricity and transportation) may become a significant source of income generation. Criteria and options for sustainable development of the new value chain are discussed.
Hebebrand, Charlotte | 2011
- Author(s): Hebebrand, Charlotte
- Publisher: The Chicago council on global affairs
- Pages: --
- Keywords: transnational corporations, foreign direct investment, agribusiness, finance
Private-sector investment in sustainable food security is discussed, focusing on investments from transnational corporations (TNCs). The paper highlights examples of TNC investments that have simultaneously benefited smallholders while creating profits for the investors.
Heierli, Urs and Katz, Elisabeth and Polak, Paul | 2007
- Author(s): Heierli, Urs and Katz, Elisabeth and Polak, Paul
- Publisher: Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural product marketing, small farms, agricultural equipment, irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, market access, advisory services
In order to serve emerging food markets in developing countries, small farmers need a suitable supply chains for affordable irrigation hardware and agroinputs, and access to new marketing channels.
Heijden, Conny van der and Vernède, Raoul | 2004
- Author(s): Heijden, Conny van der and Vernède, Raoul
- Publisher: Wageningen UR. North-South centre. Programme international cooperation
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, globalization, food standards, trade restrictions, enterprise development, developing countries
Costly tracking & tracing systems present new challenges for governments, food companies, and suppliers in developing countries. Chain partners must select situation-specific solutions for the benefit of all.
Hellin, Jon and Lundy, Mark and Meijer, Madelon | 2007
- Author(s): Hellin, Jon and Lundy, Mark and Meijer, Madelon
- Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI) : for CGIAR systemwide program on collective action and property rights (CAPRi)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural development, farmers associations, small farms, enterprise development, private sector, industrial extension, agribusiness, purchasing, central america, el salvador, honduras, mexico
Case studies of high-value vegetable and commodity maize production in Central America show how public or private sectors could best help establish and support farmer organizations to ensure economic viability.