The transformations of agri-food systems : globalization, supply chains and smallholder farmers /
The transformations of agri-food systems : globalization, supply chains and smallholder farmers /
edited by Ellen B. McCullough, Prabhu L. Pingali and Kostas G. Stamoulis.
- London : Earthscan, 2008.
- xxiii, 381 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Published in association with The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Earthscan.
Using a broad range of case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, this volume describes how the food system from farm gate to consumer is being radically changed by increased globalization and the role of supermarkets. This is seen as creating both threats and opportunities for smallholder farmers.
9781844075690 (pbk.) : £40.00 1844075699 (pbk.) : £40.00 9781844075683 (hbk.) : £95.00 1844075680 (hbk.) : £95.00
Produce trade.
Farmers--Economic conditions.
Globalization--Economic aspects.
381.4'1
Published in association with The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Earthscan.
Using a broad range of case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, this volume describes how the food system from farm gate to consumer is being radically changed by increased globalization and the role of supermarkets. This is seen as creating both threats and opportunities for smallholder farmers.
9781844075690 (pbk.) : £40.00 1844075699 (pbk.) : £40.00 9781844075683 (hbk.) : £95.00 1844075680 (hbk.) : £95.00
Produce trade.
Farmers--Economic conditions.
Globalization--Economic aspects.
381.4'1