World competitiveness and agriculture

Against the background of a changing environment in which market factors and greater world trade and competitiveness are increasingly becoming the only criteria for success, a framework for the analysis of world competitiveness is initially developed. This is followed by a discussion on the growth...

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Main Author: J. van Zyl
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: South African Journal of Science and Technology 1997-07-01
Series:South African Journal of Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.satnt.ac.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/658
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Summary:Against the background of a changing environment in which market factors and greater world trade and competitiveness are increasingly becoming the only criteria for success, a framework for the analysis of world competitiveness is initially developed. This is followed by a discussion on the growth of productivity in agriculture, as well as an exposition of the role of agricultural research. Thirdly, price factors and the terms of trade are discussed, followed by a summary of policy implications.
ISSN:0254-3486
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