Glut or glory? Matching on-farm production to market demand

Article Abstract:

Farm products are wasted when production exceeds the actual market demand. This happens because farmers follow herd instinct as a reaction to price fluctuations or producers fail to integrate development goals with the realities of the market. Oversupply can be minimized with adequate information on the market in terms of demand, prices and trade strategies. For instance, the government can encourage areas with a favorable microclimate to plant more profitable crops. Governments should also discourage overproduction.

Economic aspects, Food preservation, Food conservation

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Salmon farming in context: response to Black et al

Article Abstract:

A response to the critique that eutrophication from fish farming is not a problem because nutrients from fish farms are different from those in sewage was presented. In addition, it was argued that fish farms are located in areas of sufficient water exchange that will flush out the nutrients before algal blooms are formed. These arguments were shown invalid from the ecosystem and ecological economics perspectives.

Research, Fish industry, Fisheries, Eutrophication, Fish-culture, Aquaculture

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To what extent can direct selling of farm produce offer a more environmentally friendly type of farming? Some evidence from France

Article Abstract:

Studies conducted on agricultural markets in France indicate that direct selling of farm produce may occupy a more environmentally conscious niche. Farmers who sold produce direct were more likely to use ecologically sound agricultural practices, and consumers who bought direct did so in part due to preference for organically grown produce.

France, Evaluation, Agricultural policy, Farmers' markets

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