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Present status of Dark green bulrush [Scirpus atrovirens (Wild.)] cultivation at Tala Upazila of Satkhira District
No full textDark green bulrush [Scirpus atrovirens (Willd.)] cultivation has become a potential driver of socioeconomic growth in Tala Upazila of Satkhira District, Bangladesh during October to December, 2024. This study explores the current cultivation practices adopted by local farmers. A total of 41 respondents were selected using snowball sampling, and a descriptive and diagnostic research design was followed to analyze the data. The majority utilize traditional methods suited to wetland ecosystems, with 65.9% of them relying on a combination of irrigation and natural rainfall . Most growers are marginal farmers operating on small landholdings, with an average investment of approximately BDT 50,000 per hectare. Despite limited resources, all surveyed farmers reported that cultivation of Dark green bulrush is profitable. On average, they obtain over 700 bundles per hectare, each fetching around BDT 150 in local markets. The study also reveals that a considerable number of cultivators have undergone training programs and possess substantial knowledge regarding crop management. Their primary motivation for cultivating this crop is income generation. The findings suggest a growing interest and positive outlook among farmers in this crop, driven by its economic benefits. Promoting Dark green bulrush cultivation under current practices is contributing meaningfully to the livelihood improvement of small-scale farmers in this coastal region. The study highlights its emerging role in strengthening rural income and supporting economic resilience. Continued encouragement of such initiatives may play an important role in promoting locally adapted and income-generating agricultural practices across the region
Expenditure allocation for Rural Development interventions: main trends and patterns in the choices of the Italian Regions under the CAP 2023-2027
No full textThe introduction of the new delivery model in the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy increased the decision-making and management autonomy of Member States and their regions when implementing Rural Development policies. Thus, understanding the drivers behind allocation choices for rural development funds is crucial. This study analyses the allocation of rural development funds across Italian regions, considering ex-ante share allocation for different types of Rural Development interventions. A cluster analysis is then performed. Different groups of Italian regions are characterised using the indicators developed within the common monitoring and evaluation framework, the allocation of spending in the previous programming period, and other variables. Four clusters of Italian regions are identified: cluster 1 includes rural regions with low urbanisation, prioritising supporting interventions in disadvantaged areas and “environmental” ones; cluster 2 shows large allocation for cooperation interventions; cluster 3 includes regions funding primarily agricultural investments; cluster 4 shows no distinct or unique characteristics. This study is the first one addressing expenditure allocation of the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy. It confirms that expenditure patterns partially couple with geographical and historical similarities, although two main spending priorities (i.e. “environment” and “investments”) persist
Cost of producing dairy calves and heifers – A case study
No full textReplacement heifers will be the future breeding stock, therefore allowing for good performance can positively impact the productive life of these animals. The objective of this study was to estimate the production cost of dairy calves and heifers in a production system located in the Piracicaba/SP region. Furthermore, the study aimed to identify the components that had the greatest impact on the effective operating cost. The production cost was estimated based on the total amount spent per month, divided by the number of animals in that cost center. After determining the daily production cost of each animal, this was multiplied by the weaning age and age at first calving, respectively. The estimate of this daily cost was an average of eight months of cost assessment, from October 2013 to June 2014. In the studied production system, the production cost of a dairy heifer during the suckling phase was R 14.59 per day), and in the rearing phase R 5.57 per day). The main cost component was feed, regardless of the phase; in the suckling phase it was the liquid diet (milk in this study) and in the rearing phase it was the concentrate
Statistics as a tool to mitigate price risk on cattle hedging.
No full textThe objective of this work was to demonstrate the use of statistics as a tool to minimize risk in cattle hedging operations , based on the historical price series in the city of Itapetinga in the state of Bahia. Prices in the futures market were obtained from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics [CEPEA] Esalq/USP. Prices in the physical market were obtained from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation, Fisheries and Aquaculture [SEAGRI-BA]. The correlation between prices in the physical and futures markets was calculated to determine how much the variation in one follows the variation in the other. Basis values were calculated for all days of the analyzed period, and then the mean and standard deviation of the basis values were found. Having determined the basis risk of the hedging operations , using the standard normal distribution table as a reference, daily purchase and sale contracts were simulated over a one-year period, using the concept of basis cost to determine the target price, thus increasing the security of the operations. In practice, it has been suggested to close some positions and take on others as the market moves in favor of or against the hedge position . In this way, hedging strategies in futures markets prove to be excellent options for protecting against fluctuations in cattle prices
Influence of sugarcane productivity on the cost of mechanized harvesting.
No full textSugarcane cultivation is highly relevant to the national agribusiness sector. In the 2014/2015 harvest, Brazil produced 634.8 million tons on just over nine million hectares cultivated mainly in the states of São Paulo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Paraná, and Mato Grosso do Sul, generating a large number of direct and indirect jobs. In the sugarcane production process, harvesting stands out for its high costs, representing approximately 35% of the total production cost, with mechanized harvesting accounting for 53% of this share. The definition of this cost is a consequence of several variables, but mainly influenced by agricultural productivity, since the harvesting yield of the equipment basically depends on the relationship between harvesting speed and sugarcane field productivity. In this context, the objective was to evaluate the influence of agricultural productivity on the cost of mechanized harvesting of the crop in an agro-industrial unit located in the state of Goiás. It was found that increased productivity was fundamental to increasing harvesting yield, reducing the costs of this process. It is concluded that the higher the agricultural productivity, the lower the cost of mechanized harvesting, due to the reduced need for harvester hours to perform mechanized harvesting in the studied area, which was 21,496 ha. The cost of mechanized harvesting was reduced by 27.9% due to a 31.09% increase in agricultural productivity. The cost reduction amounted to 2.88 million reais during the study period
Profit maximization in the substitution of protein sources in the diet of juvenile golden dorado.
No full textFish-eating fish have high dietary protein requirements and, consequently, diets for these species are among the most expensive on the animal feed market. The objective of this work was to determine the point of maximum profit in replacing fishmeal with soybean meal in diets for the production of juvenile dourado Salminus brasiliensis . Groups of 12 juvenile fish of the species (8.97±0.33g) were stocked in 500 L tanks in a closed-circuit water circulation system in a randomized experimental design (n=4), and fed to apparent satiation in two daily meals for 100 days with extruded isoproteic (39% digestible protein) and isoenergetic (3900 kcal digestible energy) diets, containing gradual levels of fishmeal [FM] replacement with soybean meal [SM] (100% FM, 80% FM, 60% FM, 40% FM, 20% FM, 0% FM). Fish performance indices were analyzed using the profit maximization method, considering the selling prices per kg of dorado (R 1.14) and FM (R$ 3.50). The percentage of fishmeal in the diets that maximizes profit was 83.51%
Factors Influencing Enterprise Profit among Agribusiness Green Technology Adopters in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
No full textThe increasing promotion of green technologies in agriculture is often justified on environmental grounds, yet empirical evidence on their economic implications for agribusiness enterprises in Nigeria remains limited. This study was therefore justified by the need to understand whether and under what conditions green technology adoption translates into improved enterprise profitability. The purpose of the study was to examine the selected factors influencing the profitability of agribusiness enterprises in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria that have adopted green technology. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 120 agribusiness green technology adopters using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The results revealed that age and work experience significantly and positively influenced enterprise profit, while household size and educational status were not significant. Among adoption-related factors, government support and market access positively affected profitability, whereas high technology cost, inadequate resources, and ineffective access to information constrained profit. The model explained about 42% of the variation in enterprise profit. The study concludes that green technology adoption alone does not guarantee higher profitability; rather, supportive institutional frameworks, affordable technologies, adequate resources, and market linkages are critical for translating environmental innovations into economic gains. Policy interventions should therefore integrate financial, informational, and market-support mechanisms to enhance both the profitability and sustainability of agribusinesses
Transition Intermediation in the Polish Food System
No full textAll over the world, we can observe the ongoing transition of agri-food sectors into sustainable food systems. Actors bridging stakeholders and their processes, thereby facilitating transitions, are called intermediaries. The wide variety of their missions, aims, and strategies creates so-called ecologies of intermediation. The main research question was how intermediaries could improve the facilitation of the transition to sustainable food systems in Poland. In order to do so, we analysed five intermediaries, each representing a different level of transition. We focused on organic food production, as organic certificates are commonly regarded as a sign of sustainable production. Understanding the ecologies of intermediation and increased support for activities and the establishment of intermediaries in the Polish food system should become the shared aim in governing the transition to a sustainable food system in Poland. In the public debate, we should highlight the modes, activities, and tasks of systemic, regime, niche, process, and user intermediaries, encouraging new and existing ones to develop, upscale, and intermediate between actors, networks, and institutions
Why Has It Been So Difficult to Provide Assessments of New Tariffs?
No full textPresident Trump has made tariffs the centrepiece of his second administration’s trade policy. The announcement of new or revised tariffs has become an almost daily occurrence in the first months of the presidential term. This has led to a demand for assessments of tariffs – in particular pertaining to who bears the burden of the tax – the incidence of tax – tariff revenues and the effects on imports. This demand, however, has not been satisfied. This paper explains why the tariff assessments have not been done and are unlikely to be done
LA GENTRIFICACIÓN Y SU EFECTO EN EL DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO DE LOS COMERCIOS EN VAL ´QUIRICO, TLAXCALA, MÉXICO
No full textThis research aims to analyze the gentrification process and its impact on the economic development of local businesses in Val'Quirico, Tlaxcala, Mexico, a high-profile tourist destination that has substantially transformed land use, commercial offerings, and the socioeconomic distribution of the area. This work assumes that gentrification creates tensions between attracting foreign capital investment and the displacement or closure of traditional businesses. The approach used was quantitative; the research was descriptive, explanatory, and cross-sectional. A survey was conducted among the owners, managers, and supervisors of local businesses. Principal Components Analysis (PRCA) presents the main results. These results show that gentrification has boosted tourism and investment, generating employment and economic benefits. However, profitability for traditional businesses has decreased. It has also had an impact on the increase in rent, services, and input prices, which reduces the permanence of small local businesses. In conclusion, gentrification in Val Quirico has had a negative effect, generating partial development, favoring high-income sectors and marginalizing traditional local businesses. This demonstrates an exclusionary and inequitable development pattern