The agricultural input industry and the competitiveness of South African agriculture

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dc.contributor.author Kirsten, Johann F.
dc.date.accessioned 2007-05-23T10:26:31Z
dc.date.available 2007-05-23T10:26:31Z
dc.date.issued 1999-12
dc.description For more information on the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa or subscription to Agrekon, visit http://www.aeasa.org.za en
dc.description.abstract This paper discuss the agricultural input industry against the background of major changes in the agricultural sector across the world. It identifies a number of forces that will shape the agricultural sector and specific the agricultural input sector in future. Specific attention is given to the advances in science (especially biotechnology) and the continuous integration of the supply chain to serve consumer needs. It is concluded that in the context of the increasing importance of competitiveness in world agricultural markets it is critical that the agricultural input industry is well integrated and well-aligned with the agricultural value chain to ensure the survival of the agricultural industry. A successful agricultural industry can only be built on trust and good relations with suppliers and customers. en
dc.description.uri http://www.aeasa.org.za en
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dc.identifier.citation Kirsten, J.F. (1999). The agricultural input industry and the competitiveness of South African agriculture. Agrekon, 38(4), 487-515. [http://www.aeasa.org.za] en
dc.identifier.issn 0303-1853
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2504
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa en
dc.rights AEASA en
dc.subject South African agriculture en
dc.subject Competitiveness en
dc.subject Input industry en
dc.subject.lcsh Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- South Africa
dc.title The agricultural input industry and the competitiveness of South African agriculture en
dc.type Article en


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