The State and the Farmer
The State and the Farmer

Author: Peter Self

Publisher:

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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Agriculture and the state; Farmers united; The quest for stability; Marketing monopolies; The birch in the cupboard; Partnership in the field; The wokers' place in the sun; Gentlemen limited; The politics of agriculture; Agriculture and the public interest.

The Foundations of Agricultural Economics
The Foundations of Agricultural Economics

Author: J. A. Venn

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-01-29

Total Pages: 664

ISBN-13: 1107475139

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First published in 1933 as the second edition of a 1923 original, this book examines the many economic problems that can befall the agricultural industry, specifically that of the United Kingdom but with some reference to agricultural practices elsewhere in the world. Venn also includes a detailed study of the state of British agriculture immediately before and after WWI, as well as charts of agricultural output over time and detailed charts of acreage allotted to various crops in the UK. This book will be of interest to agricultural economists and historians.

The Development of Modern Agriculture
The Development of Modern Agriculture

Author: J. Martin

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2000-03-16

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0230599966

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This highly readable and up-to-date history provides an informative critique of the causes and consequences of the modern agricultural revolution, since the agricultural depression of the inter-war period. This includes evaluating the impact of the Second World War, the post-war scientific and technological revolutions and the metamorphosis in the role of the state. It also examines the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy and the more recent attempts to rationalize production. The book provides the essential background for an objective appreciation of modern agricultural development.

The State and the Farmer
The State and the Farmer

Author: Peter Self

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-07-26

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1000868591

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Originally published in 1987, this book is written primarily for planners, public administrators and project managers in countries or international agencies considering a development strategy in which agribusiness and rural enterprise projects are viewed as a desirable policy instrument for generating employment and income. It makes available the background and methodology of project analysis so that agribusiness and rural enterprise project can be designed, implemented and reviewed effectively in a wide range of circumstances. It outlines how to establish objectively the potential and limitations of agribusiness and rural enterprise projects; provides guidelines for deciding whether a project can be effective; considers the policy issues relating to such projects and suggests techniques for judging project performance.