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8 produkter
8 produkter
Transforming Agriculture in South Asia
The Role of Value Chains and Contract Farming
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
2 323 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Debates about public expenditure in the agricultural sector have reopened in many developing and emerging economies because of high budget deficits and changes in public opinion. As a result, agricultural policy in many of these countries is beginning to take a more market-oriented approach to agrarian problems, most notably through the introduction of contract farming. This book explores the policy issues around contract farming and its transformative potential and addresses the lack of empirical research on this topic by focusing on South Asia: principally India, Bangladesh and Nepal.The book first addresses the effects of contract farming (vertical coordination) on productivity, food security indicators (yield, consumption expenditures, prices), employment and input usage. Then it draws lessons from the South Asian case studies on the impact of institutional changes, like contract farming, on income and food security of smallholder households. The core of the book includes case study chapters on several commodities that are produced under contract farming, including vegetables and fisheries in Bangladesh, low-value crops in Nepal and coffee in India. Other chapters also explore contracts, storage, input usage and technical efficiency in these cases. This book serves as an essential guide to academics, researchers, students, legislative liaisons and think tank groups interested in agrarian issues, agricultural economics and agricultural policy in emerging economies and particularly in South Asia.
Transforming Agriculture in South Asia
The Role of Value Chains and Contract Farming
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
620 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Debates about public expenditure in the agricultural sector have reopened in many developing and emerging economies because of high budget deficits and changes in public opinion. As a result, agricultural policy in many of these countries is beginning to take a more market-oriented approach to agrarian problems, most notably through the introduction of contract farming. This book explores the policy issues around contract farming and its transformative potential and addresses the lack of empirical research on this topic by focusing on South Asia: principally India, Bangladesh and Nepal.The book first addresses the effects of contract farming (vertical coordination) on productivity, food security indicators (yield, consumption expenditures, prices), employment and input usage. Then it draws lessons from the South Asian case studies on the impact of institutional changes, like contract farming, on income and food security of smallholder households. The core of the book includes case study chapters on several commodities that are produced under contract farming, including vegetables and fisheries in Bangladesh, low-value crops in Nepal and coffee in India. Other chapters also explore contracts, storage, input usage and technical efficiency in these cases. This book serves as an essential guide to academics, researchers, students, legislative liaisons and think tank groups interested in agrarian issues, agricultural economics and agricultural policy in emerging economies and particularly in South Asia.
1 681 kr
Kommande
From Waste to Wealth in the Agri-Food System: Building a Circular Economy is an interdisciplinary resource for researchers and those dedicated to advancing sustainability within food production and agricultural sectors interested in economic solutions in the agri-food system that includes food waste management and green technology. This comprehensive volume addresses the pressing challenges of food waste, resource depletion, and environmental degradation, offering a framework for transforming these challenges into opportunities. Through innovative technologies, best practices, and successful global case studies, the book presents strategies for implementing closed-loop systems that enhance resource efficiency and promote regenerative agricultural methods. Each chapter provides understanding of the food value chain, equipping readers with the tools necessary to reduce food loss and elevate waste into high-value sustainable resources.From Waste to Wealth in the Agri-Food System: Building a Circular Economy not only highlights the critical role of technology in waste minimization and resource recovery but also emphasizes the importance of sustainable packaging and consumer awareness in promoting circular economy practices. With insights into scaling circular economy initiatives in agriculture and food systems, transforming by-products and farm waste into high-value resources, and strengthening industry-agriculture linkages for a circular economy, the authors offer a roadmap for overcoming challenges and capitalizing on opportunities to convert waste into high-value sustainable resources.Prepares those involved in the food value chain to make the shift to resource-efficient and sustainable methodsOffers a useful road map for applying concepts of the circular economy to agriculture and food systems by examining sustainable technologies, legislative frameworks, and successful case studiesHighlights developments in waste-to-energy systems, precision agriculture, and the reuse of food byproducts and bioprocessingExamines the role of consumer behavior in promoting circular economy practicesExplores the challenges and opportunities in scaling circular economy practices within food and agriculture systems
Agricultural Growth and Rural Poverty Reduction in India
Targeting Investments and Input Subsidies
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
1 066 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This book provides a blueprint for the allocation of public expenditures “in” and “for” agriculture at the dis-aggregated state level and suggests a reorientation in favour of disadvantaged regions where the marginal returns on additional investments would be higher.
Agricultural Growth and Rural Poverty Reduction in India
Targeting Investments and Input Subsidies
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
1 066 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This book provides a blueprint for the allocation of public expenditures “in” and “for” agriculture at the dis-aggregated state level and suggests a reorientation in favour of disadvantaged regions where the marginal returns on additional investments would be higher.
1 595 kr
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This book addresses some key strategic questions related to agriculture in the context of major contemporary developments and emerging challenges in Nepal such as the changing role of agriculture with economic growth, structural transformation in reducing poverty, improving nutritional outcomes, and addressing the challenges of climate change. The book also suggests policy measures to improve the delivery of critical inputs and services and ensure the participation of marginal and smallholders in high-value chains. Further, it discusses how the new federal system and governance structure will affect the delivery of agricultural technology and services. The book is divided into five parts. Part I discusses macro-issues in the agriculture sector, while Part II focuses on agricultural productivity growth and its main drivers. The third part explores diversification in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors by farmers and other rural people for livelihoodimprovement, while the fourth part deals with agricultural trade and marketing issues, highlighting policy implications and recommendations in the areas of immediate focus and further research. Lastly, Part V addresses institutions and governance issues, which are vital for agricultural development. In the final chapter, the editors summarize and synthesize the book’s main findings and develop a policy agenda for addressing the many challenges faced by the agriculture sector in Nepal, so as to make it more productive, competitive, sustainable, and inclusive. The book offers a rich source of analytical information on various aspects of agricultural development in Nepal and will be of immense value to policymakers, development partners, civil society, students, and those interested in the economic and agricultural development of not only Nepal, but also other developing countries.
1 595 kr
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The book offers a rich source of analytical information on various aspects of agricultural development in Nepal and will be of immense value to policymakers, development partners, civil society, students, and those interested in the economic and agricultural development of not only Nepal, but also other developing countries.
Architecting a Modern Data Warehouse for Large Enterprises
Build Multi-cloud Modern Distributed Data Warehouses with Azure and AWS
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
551 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Design and architect new generation cloud-based data warehouses using Azure and AWS. This book provides an in-depth understanding of how to build modern cloud-native data warehouses, as well as their history and evolution.The book starts by covering foundational data warehouse concepts, and introduces modern features such as distributed processing, big data storage, data streaming, and processing data on the cloud. You will gain an understanding of the synergy, relevance, and usage data warehousing standard practices in the modern world of distributed data processing. The authors walk you through the essential concepts of Data Mesh, Data Lake, Lakehouse, and Delta Lake. And they demonstrate the services and offerings available on Azure and AWS that deal with data orchestration, data democratization, data governance, data security, and business intelligence. After completing this book, you will be ready to design and architect enterprise-grade, cloud-based modern data warehouses using industry best practices and guidelines.What You Will LearnUnderstand the core concepts underlying modern data warehousesDesign and build cloud-native data warehousesGain a practical approach to architecting and building data warehouses on Azure and AWSImplement modern data warehousing components such as Data Mesh, Data Lake, Delta Lake, and LakehouseProcess data through pandas and evaluate your model’s performance using metrics such as F1-score, precision, and recallApply deep learning to supervised, semi-supervised, and unsupervised anomaly detection tasks for tabular datasets and time series applicationsWho This Book Is ForExperienced developers, cloud architects, and technology enthusiasts looking to build cloud-based modern data warehouses using Azure and AWS