Vietnam rice value: Gravity model for transitional export period 2011-2021

This study examined the factors affecting Vietnam’s rice export value in the transitional period of 2011–2021 using panel data of 45 importers comprising 90% of Vietnam’s rice export value. The generalized least square model was used for estimation, and the results reveal that the factors of world rice export prices, importing country’s population, membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, European–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, and multilateral or bilateral relationship positively affect export value. However, the importing country’s GDP and self-produced food output and Vietnam’s inflation negatively influence rice export turnover. Consequently, several policy recommendations are suggested

Ensuring sustainable agricultural development in Kazakhstan: Sources of funding

Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan has great potential, still, it is characterized by several problems. The aspects of normative-legal regulation of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan concerning financial relations in the sphere were summarized. The main statistical indicators of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors of the state were analyzed. The analysis of the structure of investments in the enterprises of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries of the Republic of Kazakhstan was carried out. The main issues concerning the financing of agriculture of the state are defined and the directions of their solution are offered

Assessing the impact of innovations in the food industry on labour productivity

The research aims to assess the degree of dependence between innovation and productivity of medium-sized enterprises to further improve Kazakhstan’s innovation policy and identify ways to implement it. In the process, methods of analysis were used with the help of an open-source statistical program “gretl”, and data comparison from the position of positive innovation effect concerning the segment of medium-sized enterprises. The results demonstrate that innovation (production and process) is positively influenced by the internal costs of research and development, as well as the availability of patents and the size of the enterprise itself

Clusters as a tool for improving the efficiency of the dairy industry

Unbalanced relations between all participants of the food chain in the dairy business hinder the development of the livestock sector. Implementation of cluster policy in dairy cattle breeding enables the development of a competitive reference standard using benchmarking analysis. For the full and comprehensive development of the dairy cluster, it is necessary to observe organisational independence to meet the economic interests of all participants. The developed mechanism acts as the basis of a new area of economic analysis that measures synergetic results possible only within the framework of cluster system economic interaction in dairy cattle breeding

Understanding Local Food Brand Buying Intention in Indonesia and Vietnam: The Role of Ethnocentrism, Attitude and Subjective Norms

This study examines how ethnocentrism, the attitude toward support local agribusiness, attitude toward the consumption of local food brands, and the subjective norm affect buying intention of livestock-based local food brands. This study was carried out in Indonesia and Vietnam because both countries are promising markets for global brands, due to their large populations and economic growth rates. The study was conducted through offline and online surveys. Data was analyzed using t-test and Partial Least Square structural equation modeling for the hypothesis testing. The result showed that in Indonesia and Vietnam, ethnocentrism influenced the attitude toward the consumption of local food brands, but the data from Indonesia showed that the attitude toward support local agribusiness did not affect the attitude toward the consumption of local food brands. Moreover, for both countries, the attitude toward the consumption of local food brands and the subjective norm influenced the local food brand buying intention. However, in Indonesia and Vietnam, the attitude toward support local agribusiness did not affect the local food brand buying intention. Moreover, mean average off all constructs in Indonesia were significantly higher than in Vietnam

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Presentations during the 18th International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Network

Rancher adoption and perception of greenhouse gas reducing practices in Canada

Canada is home to over 39,000 beef farms and feedlots that are home to over 3.77 million beef cows. Beef cattle have a much larger carbon footprint compared to many other animal protein products. Given this context, it is important to understand producer mindsets regarding ranching practices and how they may help mitigate GHG emissions. Data for this paper was collected from two separate producer surveys that asked ranchers across Canada questions about their specific production practices and attitudes toward greenhouse gas emissions. Using this data, I apply cluster analysis techniques to identify four distinct groups of beef producers who vary on their willingness and ability to invest resources into changing practices to limit the production of greenhouse gasses (Willing and able, generally neutral, willing but unsure, and High Complexity Low Ability). In general, I find that there is a great deal of current adoption of management practices that have been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, adoption is predicated on the impact of adoption on firm profitability as many respondents indicated that they would not be willing to change practices if these practices did not improve profitability. Greater adoption could be achieved through increased awareness relating to practices that have positive environmental impacts, particularly as they relate to greenhouse gas reduction and mitigation

Should My Take-Away Packaging Be Reusable? An Empirical Study Of Consumer Behaviour Towards Returnable Food Packaging In Germany

Since the new German packaging law 'VerpackG2' came into force in January 2023, German foodservice operators selling food to-go are required to provide reusable packaging alternatives to their single-use plastic food packaging. This change in legislation has led to the emergence of various reusable consumer packaging systems in the German market. Reusable packaging systems have the potential to significantly reduce the negative environmental impact of single-use plastic packaging. However, for these systems to be successful and achieve their desired positive environmental impact, also a comprehensive understanding of consumer behaviour towards these systems is needed. This study extends the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) framework to identify the factors influencing consumers' intentions to use a reusable packaging system for takeaway food in the German foodservice industry. An online survey was developed and 153 valid responses were collected from consumers in Germany. Structural equation modelling revealed that consumers' personal moral norms, attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control directly influence consumers' intentions to use the reusable packaging system in this study. The results also show that context, motivation and personal moral norms are positively related to consumers' attitudes and that context has a significant positive effect on consumers' perceived behavioural control. Furthermore, the results of the study indicate that despite the high frequency of takeaway food orders in Germany, consumers' use of reusable packaging systems for takeaway food still needs to be improved

Factors and socio-economic aspects that influence willingness to pay (WTP) for Peruvian organic quinoa

This study analyzes the factors and socio-economic aspects involved in willingness to pay (WTP) for organic quinoa in Peru. The primary data were collected between September 2020 and August 2021 in the Lima Metropolitan area. A binomial logistic, probit and gamma model were conducted. The main outcomes identified by the logit and probit models showed that (i) a counterintuitive sign in the attitude factor with respect to conventional quinoa, (ii) ethnic identity and (iii) women and people with higher education have more probability of WTP. Despite the general raised awareness of the need for good health and the perception of quinoa being a quality functional food, the health construct was non-significant in the model. The gamma model showed that monthly family expenditure and quinoa consumption had a significant effect on WTP

Factors that impact on Brazilian rural producers’ decision-making: A systematic literature review

Agriculture is crucial for economic and social development, with rural producers playing a vital role in sustaining life. Various types of rural organizations exist, fostering diverse objectives among producers. Over the past fifty years, significant transformations have occurred in Brazil's agriculture, with farmers facing the challenge of producing more and better with less. This study aims to identify factors influencing the decision-making of rural producers. It employed a Systematic Literature Review to extract factors divided into four dimensions: technology, learning, market, and governance. These dimensions interfere with the decision-making process and are considered decisive for the success or failure of any rural producer. The primary outcome underscores the significance of understanding how to produce and all aspects encompassing the administrative and financial management of rural properties. Enhancing managerial capabilities is essential for rural producers. Faced with the implications of technological advances, rural producers must behave appropriately to manage their activities and property to remain and grow stronger in an increasingly competitive market, where efficiency and effectiveness are essential for survival