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Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- A Study on Sustainability of Governance Structures in the Bulgarian Agribusiness Sector -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Farm as Governance Structure -- Towards a More Precise Definition of Farm Sustainability -- Framework for Assessing the Sustainability of Governing Structures in Bulgarian Agriculture -- Study Method and Surveyed Farms -- Sustainability Level of Governing Structures -- Sustainability Indicators for Different Types of Farming Enterprise -- Analysis of the Sustainability of Different Governance Structures -- Factors of Farming Enterprise Sustainability -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Nanotechnologies: Market Structuring and Competitive Strategies of Agribusiness Markets -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Objectives of the Article -- New Possibilities of Nanotechnology in Agribusiness Sector -- Trends of Nanotechnology in Agribusiness Sector -- Market Size of Nanotechnology in Agribusiness Sector -- Sourced from BCC Research (2014) -- Market Segmentation of Nanotechnology in Agribusiness Sector -- Nanotech Materials in Agricultural Production Segment -- Nanotech Materials in Food Processing/Additives Segment -- Nanotech Materials in Food Packaging Segment -- Strategies for Adoption of Nanotechnology in Agribusiness Sector -- Competitive Analysis of Nanotechnology in Agribusiness Sector -- Discussion -- Practical Implications, Social and Economic Contributions -- Future Projection of Nanotechnology in Agribusiness Sector -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Mexican Coffee Agribusiness, Trends, Challenges and Goals Towards Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Background -- 1.2. Origins of Coffee -- 1.3. Botany and Physiology -- 1.3.1. Coffea arabica -- 1.3.2. Coffea Canephora -- 1.3.3. Coffea Liberica -- 1.4. Chemical Characteristics of Coffee

The rise of global enterprises in the world's food chain / Selma Tozanli -- The performance of multinational agribusinesses : effects of product and geographical diversification / George Anastassopoulos, Ruth Rama -- Innovation in food and beverage multinationals / Oscar Alfranca, Ruth Rama, Nicholas von Tunzelmann -- Foreign direct investment in U.S. food and kindred products / Daniel Pick, Thomas Worth -- Multinational food corporations and trade : the impact of foreign direct investment in the United States food industry on food and agricultural exports / Andrew P. Barkley -- External versus internal markets of the multinational enterprise : intrafirm trade in French multinational agribusiness / Emmanuelle Chevassus-Lozza, Jacques Gallezot, Danielle Galliano -- The internationalization paths of Australian and New Zealand food MNEs / Bill Pritchard -- Regionalization, globalization, and multinational agribusiness : a comparative perspective from Southeast Asia / David Burch, Jasper Goss -- Multinational firms in the Brazilian food industry / Elizabeth Farina, Cláudia Viegas

The world population is growing, and it is expected that in 2050 there will be 9.7 billion inhabitants on the Earth. According to FAO (United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization) we need to increase the productivity of agriculture by between 50% and 70% to be able to feed the world population in 2050. Other researchers think that reducing the wastage of food may be enough to handle the 2050 population.Several factors must be considered to ensure that humanity is able to feed the world's population in 2050 and beyond. Less arable land: As cities are growing, the space available for agriculture is shrinking. Climate change: Dramatic impacts on agribusiness. Role of agribusiness on GHG emissions. Planetary boundaries and the role of agribusiness. Availability of freshwater. Soil degradation.The seasonal school presents and discusses the major problems that agribusiness is facing and the different technologies that can be applied to solve and improve such issues. Specific case studies are presented along with the technological solutions that have been applied to solve or minimize the impact.Agribusiness covers different topics such as arable farming, dairy farming, fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. Each of these domains has different needs that can be addressed through smart agriculture technologies such as circuits and systems. Also, these domains affect the sustainability of the planet as they impact at least 4 out of the 9 planetary boundaries.

Agrar- und Ernährungswirtschaft haben in den zurückliegenden Jahrzehnten tiefgreifende Wandlungsprozesse durchlaufen. Insbesondere die Entwicklungsverläufe zwischen Agrarbranche und Gesellschaft liefen dabei weitgehend getrennt voneinander ab, so dass sich beide Seiten zunehmend entfernt haben. Daraus resultieren heute große Diskrepanzen zwischen den Erwartungen der Öffentlichkeit und der Wahrnehmung dieser Ansprüche durch die Branche. Die Beziehung zwischen Agrarsektor und Öffentlichkeit ist heute durch zahlreiche Krisen und Skandale (Gammelfleisch, Dioxin in Futtermittel, BSE, etc.) schwer beschädigt und von großem Misstrauen geprägt. Dieses Misstrauen belastet zunehmend auch die eigentlich zum Vertrauensaufbau und zur Reduktion von Informationsasymmetrien implementierten Maßnahmen wie bspw. Zertifizierungssysteme. Funktionsfähigkeit und Glaubwürdigkeit von privatwirtschaftlich organisierten Systemen (wie z. B. das QS Qualität und Sicherheit) wurden von Nichtregierungsorganisationen wie Foodwatch oder PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) zunehmend öffentlich infrage gestellt ...

Zs.-Fassung ; Summary

The need for agribusiness -- Agricultural economics -- International agricultural trade -- The role of technology -- Farm management -- The agricultural value chain -- Agribusiness corporates -- Risk management for agribusiness -- Agribusiness lending -- Agribusiness trade finance -- Agribusiness marketing -- Private equity and venture capital investment in agribusiness -- Listed investments in agribusiness -- Conclusions.

This book discusses the major problems that agribusiness is facing and the differenttechnologies that can be applied to solve and improve such issues. Agribusiness covers different topics such as arable farming, dairy farming, fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. Each of these domains has different needs that can beaddressed through smart agriculture technologies such as circuits and systems.