The aim of this study was to analyze the value chain of lupine bean across the stages, agents, flows and activities (primary and support), considering socioeconomic and productive aspects, allowing the expansion of knowledge of the same one and contributing with the planning of competitive strategies. A systemic methodology was applied which involves socioeconomic, integration, production, performance and linkage aspects among the agents, reflecting the economic process of the value chain of lupine bean
El objetivo general de la investigación que dio lugar a este material fue: Identificar los principales elementos que deben conformar una estrategia orientada a incrementar el valor agregado de las exportaciones apícolas cubanas. Se concibió el Enfoque de cadena de valor agregado como propuesta metodológica para el análisis y tomando en consideración las particularidades para Cuba.
Este artículo hace un análisis del perfil de la avicultura a pequeña escala realizada en el Estado de Espirito Santo, en Brasil, de los roles que posee en la agricultura familiar y de los que podría tener en una agricultura más sostenible.
This paper uses the Mexican Sustainable Modernisation of Traditional Agriculture (Ma-sAgro) programme as a case study to analyse the challenges to operationalizing agricultural innovation systems. The authors outline the relationship between Mexico ́s extension approaches and global trends in technological change. They then analyse how MasAgro ́s innovatio nnetworks are operationalized. Thirdly, is identified ways to efficiently target in innovation networks, using a case-study from the state of Chiapas. Finally, the paper draw lessons from MasAgro ́s innovation systems.
The present study aims to characterize a new type of business ventures-agtech companies. Researchers conducted 3 interviews with the owners of agtechs located in Agtech valley and then by using a quantitative approach, collected secondary data of 74 firms from the Brazilian largest agricultural technology Science Park. This article contributes to the literature by characterizing the emerging type of new technology-based ventures within the agribusiness context.
La filière porcine aux Antilles doit faire face à plusieurs défis dont celu i de l’augmentation de sa contribution à la consommation locale de viande. La production de porcs dans nos régions est soumise à des contraintes spécifiques locales (insularité et éloignement de l’U nion Européenne) et des contraintes communes aux autres régions tropicales (f acteurs climatiques, disponibilité des ressources alimentaires, etc..).