Developing Successful Agriculture

An Australian Case Study

Hardback
February 2013
9781845939458
More details
  • Publisher
    CABI
  • Published
    14th February 2013
  • ISBN 9781845939458
  • Language English
  • Pages 240 pp.
  • Size 6.875" x 9.75"
$182.05

Agriculture remains an important industry to both developed and developing economies. Unfortunately, many developing countries are still suffering from a lack of agricultural growth, especially those in Africa and South Asia. Australia's agricultural system has developed from almost non-existence 220 years ago to one of the most advanced and efficient in today's world. It is also one of the least distorted, receiving little government assistance. This book provides an updated and comprehensive account of a successful agricultural story, which can stimulate policy makers, researchers, agribusiness consultants and students to relate the Australian experience to their own agricultural development.

Part I Australian Agriculture: A Success Story

1. Introduction
2. Agricultural Development

Part II What Has Made Australian Agriculture Successful

3. Getting the Institutions Right
4. Protecting Farmers' Interests
5. Deregulating Agriculture
6. Encouraging Entrepreneurial Farming
7. Proactive R&D Investments
8. Innovative Farming Community
9. Fostering Sustainable Farming

Part III Handling Emerging Challenges for Future Success: The Australian Way

10. Handling Emerging Challenges

Zhang-Yue Zhou

Zhang-Yue Zhou