Potential for cooperative involvement in vertical coordination and value-added activities

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the advantages and disadvantages of farmer cooperatives in coordinating the marketing of agricultural commodities from the farm level to the processed goods level. The allocation of risks between producers and integrators under contract integration and factors related to ownership, capitalization and governance of cooperatives were considered. The results showed that contract integration has some advantages over integration by other companies. However, the efforts of cooperatives to lessen their financial risks and the market risks of producers may redefine the nature of cooperatives and their relationship with member farmers.

Analysis, Marketing, Marketing cooperatives, Farm produce, Agricultural products

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Cooperative strategy: theory and practice

Article Abstract:

The performance of cooperatives can be measured in context of their choice of strategy and the alternatives available to them. There are 12 strategies through which 21 established northeastern cooperatives follow. These strategies are divided into three categories based on the goals they serve. The returns strategies are more offensive in nature and primarily aim to generate returns for its members. In contrast, risk-management strategies are more defensive and aim to protect its members from losses. The indirect strategies focus on increasing or expanding the members' investments.

Methods, Cooperatives, Cooperatives (Associations)

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Managerial behavior and strategy choices in agribusiness cooperatives

Article Abstract:

Empirical methods were applied to asses the effects of management behavior in investor-owned agribusiness cooperatives on firm performance and organizational strategies. Ownership, which has often been an overlooked factor in such studies, is seen as a vital component in decision making in agribusiness firms. Business decisions coming from owners or managers in managing risk can be a positive factor in accomplishing corporate strategies but can also be detrimental to the business.

Agricultural industry, Market share

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