An Econometric Analysis of U.S. Crop Yield and Cropland Acreage: Implications for the Impact of Climate Change
The purpose of this paper is to undertake a more comprehensive analysis of the impact of climate variables, technology and crop prices on crop yield and on crop acreage in the US using county-specific, historical data for 1977-2007. Specifically, we estimate the yield responses of corn, soybeans and wheat to output prices and to changes in climate and technology over time. We use... more
Agriculture for Sustainable Economic Development: A Global R&D Initiative to Avoid a Deep and Complex Crisis
World agriculture has entered a new, unsustainable, and politically risky period. Agriculture?and the natural resources it depends on?has been overexploited ecologically, has suffered from underinvestment, has recently been exposed to ill-designed bioenergy programs, and has been politically sidelined for too long. It is now at a critical point. Appropriate responses to the food and... more
Agriculture for Development in Ghana: New Opportunities and Challenges
This paper has been prepared in support of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) roundtable in Ghana. The study also takes a fresh perspective on the role of agriculture for development in light of the global food crisis. It addresses two main questions: what are the impacts of Green-revolution type agricultural growth to reach the CAADP goal in Ghana? Given the... more
Agricultural Growth and Investment Options for Poverty Reduction in Zambia
Zambia has experienced strong economic performance since 1999. However, agriculture has not performed as well as the rest of the economy, and although the incidence of poverty has declined, it still remains high. The Zambian government, within the framework of the Fifth National Development Plan (FNDP), is in the process of implementing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development... more
Agricultural Growth and Investment Options for Poverty Reduction in Malawi
Malawi has experienced modest economic growth over the last decade and a half. However, agricultural growth has been particularly erratic, and while the incidence of poverty has declined, it still remains high. The Malawian government, within the framework of the Agricultural Development Plan (ADP), is in the process of implementing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme... more
VUSSC/Content/Entrepreneurship/Planning for the Business/Funding for the enterprise
This resource looks at how much capital/funds one needs, what type of capital funds are required and where to get these funds more
VUSSC/Content/Entrepreneurship/Planning for the Business/The Market
"This resource discusses What is a market?, Market segments, and Market positioning." more
VUSSC/Content/Entrepreneurship/Planning for the Business/Supply and Demand
"This resource helps learners determine who are supplying ""your product"" or similar products, assess if there is a demand for your product, and establish your target market " more
VUSSC/Content/Entrepreneurship/Planning for the Business/Competition (SWOT Analysis)
"After reading this subsection, you will: Identify competitors in your field of business Analyse the business environment using the SWOT Analysis Analyse your business or your competitors using the SWOT Analysis" more
VUSSC/Content/Entrepreneurship/Planning for the Business/Opportunities in your environments
This resource provides a list of questions that may be useful in identifying opportunities for business startups in your nvironment/community more
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