...10 Climate Change 10 Land Degradation 11 Opportunities 11 Cash Available 11 Global Demand for Agricultural Products 11 External Environment 12 Political Factors 12 Social/Cultural Factors 12 Technological factors 12 Economical factors 13 Indicators of the overall macroeconomic condition and economic functioning include Gross domestic product, unemployment rates, and price indices. 13 Bibliography 13 About Graincorp Graincorp was formerly part of the New South Wales government’s Department of Agriculture. In 1916 Graincorp was established as a grain elevators board. In the mid-1980’s grain elevator’s board had changed to a grain handing authority and when the passing of the NSW Grain Corporation Act, the company became the first Government organization named to be privatized in Australia .It had sales of $100million in 1992 and was named Graincorp. In 2009 after purchased of United Molt Holdings, Graincorp became known as Graincorp Malt. Now Graincorp is an international company with 280 country elevators in Australia and they have a holding a capacity of 20 million...
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...the increase in organic food production are: market premiums of 2 to 2.5 times the conventional market price; an expansion in the consumer sector willing to pay the higher prices demanded by organic food; an expansion of markets in the developed world where Saskatchewan farm exports traditionally are targeted; and lower input prices due to organic production. This document is a proposed business plan, with a financial model, for setting up and operating an organic grain farm in Saskatchewan. The business is new, and is named Freedom Farm. Financial performance is projected for a ten-year period from 2002 to 2012. To sell organic produce at premium, Freedom Farm will obtain organic creditation from the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA). The mission statement of Freedom farm is: To provide quality organic produce to suit customer demand while maintaining soil fertility and crop productivity. Operations Plan The proposal is for the establishment of a new organic grain production business in Kipling, South East Saskatchewan. The proposed business is a sole proprietorship that obtains financing from two sources: the owner putting $350,000 and a loan for $350,000. The land will be purchased near Kipling, SK, buildings and storage facilities will be constructed. Farm machinery will be purchased as used. The owner will hire seasonal help at peak times of the year. The farm will run a seven-part rotation on a total of 1920 seeded acres...
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...Florida and Mexico are two of the biggest providers of tomatoes, and it’s estimated that about “one out of two tomatoes eaten in the United States comes from Mexico” (Strom and Malkin). Florida tomato growers are willing to change that statistic even if it means entering into a trade war. This could become a reality if the United States Chamber of Commerce ends their 16-year tomato agreement with Mexican growers. This agreement set a minimum price that Mexican tomatoes could enter the U.S. market. But Mexico warned the U.S. that they would retaliate. They declared that the Obama administration was just trying to calm the Florida growers because they are an important state in regards to his reelection. The Mexicans argument is that they are being attacked because they have a better product than Florida producers do. They invested a lot into new greenhouses, growing new types of tomatoes, and in complicated agricultural methods in order to increase the quality and productivity of their tomatoes. Mexico’s tomatoes are also vine-ripened, which is much better than the tomatoes grown in Florida. In Florida, they are picked while still green and gassed with ethylene in order for them to become red. Many commodity producers and stores, such as Walmart , are afraid that prices will need to be raised and other products would get caught up in the trade war. This would be quite disastrous and in the end, nobody would win. Since the 1996 agreement, Florida tomato sales dropped from...
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...In late 1998, Brian Hayward, Peter Cox, George Prosk and Mike McAndless pored over a colorful PowerPoint presentation that outlined the risks faced by their firm, United Grain Growers Limited (UGG). The graphs and numbers in the consulting report quantified a point they knew well: that the agriculture business was risky. The four men were the CEO, CFO, Treasurer and Risk Manager, respectively, of Winnipeg-based UGG, one of the oldest grain distributors in Canada. A grain distributor helped farmers sell their grain by providing storage and sorting facilities, and transportation services. UGG management had commissioned a study of the firm’s risks because, as Hayward put it, his first responsibility was to “Make sure we’re in business tomorrow.” The small Canadian firm had embarked on a modernization program to position itself in the deregulating Canadian agricultural industry. Its grain distribution revenues were largely determined by the amount of grain it handled, so anything that affected the quantity of grain shipped had a material impact on the firm’s revenues, profits and cash flow. Events of the prior two years showed how the firm’s future could be threatened by unexpected risks, and UGG’s management and Board of Directors were keen to understand these risks in light of their strategic importance. A recent Canadian regulatory guideline also recommended that Boards be held responsible for the “identification of the principal risks of the corporation’s business and ensuring...
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...2. Background• United Grain Growers (UGG) is one of the Canada oldest grain distributors in Canada.• The agriculture business was risky. Anything that affected the quantity of grain shipped had a material impact on the firm’s revenues, profits and cash flow.• UGG was still faced with the problem of how to deal with the biggest risk: the weather• UGG has to identify the principal risks of the corporation’s business and ensuring the implementation of appropriate systems to manage these risks. 3. Agriculture and in particular industry was one of civilization’s oldest industries The industry is quite volatile, characterizes by boom and bust cycles, and its roots in the forces of supply and demand in the global market Grain supplies were variable due to natural forces such as pests, disease and weather. 4. To reduce volatility, many countries create policies in Canada for wheat (barley and oats/board gain) regulated by Three largest Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) distributor in that mandated monopsony 1998 were Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, Grain distributor like UGG Agricore, and were important UGG intermediaries between the farmer and the end market. 5. The Canadian agriculture industry was under pressure from several directions, and many farmers disagreed with CWB policies and its In 1995, government monopsony power. Repealed legislation that kept gain transportation cost fixed (and low) for many years, and reviewing other grain transportation and distribution systems. 6...
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...Trung Nguyen Coffee was one of the first businesses in Viet Nam to implement franchising. Established in 1996, Trung Nguyen has so far developed its trademark in all localities nationwide, with more than 1,000 franchised cafes. ------------------------------------------------- market research about Trung Nguyen Following Trung Nguyen, various businesses in the country have also pursued this strategy with success. Experts forecast that with an estimated annual growth of 15-20 percent over recent years, franchising would be a fast-growing form of business in Viet Nam when the country officially joins the World Trade Organisation. As almost all Vietnamese enterprises are not strong enough to expand their outlets abroad, franchising is considered to be an appropriate way to help them compete with foreign businesses in the domestic market and indirectly penetrate into larger markets at lowest costs while being able to protect trademarks, experts said. "Franchising has helped Trung Nguyen trademark be popular not only in the country but also in the US, Russia, Japan, China, Cambodia, Singapore and Thailand," according to the company's Marketing Director Nguyen Tran Quang. He stressed that his business planned further expansion into big markets such as China, Japan and Russia. Kinh Do and Pho 24 are also well-known trademarks engaging in franchising. Pho 24 had, by the end of 2006, developed 46 pho ( rice noodle) restaurants throughout the country as well as in Indonesia...
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...along with details of its global dispersion. The common name of the crop in Ethiopia is tef. It was chosen for its cultural significance and it’s importance Background In Ethiopia, about 4.9 million acres of land is devoted to its production every year. From 2003-2005 production statistics indicated that tef accounted for about 29% of the land and 20% of the gross grain production of all major cereal cultivation in the country (National Research Council). Eragrostis tef belongs to the grass family Poaceae, and is species of Eragrostis. It contains about 350 species and tef is the only cultivated cereal (Seyfu). Its name tef is originated from the Amharic word yate-tef-ah, which means, “lost”. Since the grains are so small they are easily misplaced (Kloman). It is the world’s smallest food grain and is as small as a grain of sand. It also has quite similar traits to other grains such as quinoa and millet. Tef grows anywhere from 30 to 120 cm in height, with slim stems and long, narrow, smooth leaves. It is a loose or compact panicle. The really small grains are 1.5 mm long, and there are about 2,700 seeds in a gram (Seyfu). The plant uses a Carbon 4 photosynthesis, which uses light efficiently while having low moisture demands. This gives the plant the ability to stand high heat and bright lighting therefore able to harvest in any unpredictable or difficult climate. Also the plant's resistance to diseases, pests, and heavy soils and it’s...
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...E TENSION AZ1535 ARIZONA COOP E R AT I V E December, 2010 Things to Know About Applying Precision Agriculture Technologies in Arizona Pedro Andrade-Sanchez and John T. Heun Precision Agriculture (PA) technologies can enhance the productivity of irrigated agriculture in Arizona. This guide is intended to aid growers in selecting the right technology when considering the need to acquire new, or upgrade existing equipment. It is expected that growers will adopt new technology only when it solves a problem in an economical way, therefore consultation with your local machinery dealer is a key step in being informed on issues such as cost, service, infrastructure requirements, and compatibility between components, systems, brands, etc. Use of Mechanized Technology and Farm Management Technological innovation in U.S agriculture has been the basis for the outstanding gains in productivity that have been achieved (Fuglie et al., 2007). In the area of energy use, significant progress was made after the transition from animal drawn implements to mechanized operations. By 1945, the use of tractors was preferred due to its versatility (Culpin, 1992). Early in this transition power units used gasoline engines, but by now, tractors and self-propelled agricultural machines make use almost exclusively of diesel engines due to their extended durability and continuous power delivery characteristics. Seeking higher levels of field capacity, modern U.S. agriculture has experienced...
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...The Quest for Biofuels: Issues and Concerns Biofuels have been billed as an important component in the United States bid to become less dependent on foreign energy. As the price of crude oil continues to increase, and as the country sets its sights on becoming less dependent on foreign oil the pressure is mounting to increase the production of biofuels. In addition, the global energy demand is continuing to increase and known petroleum supplies are decreasing (CAST II, 2007); the need for a sustainable substitute for current fossil fuels has become more evident than ever. The rise in costs of traditional energy sources has raised this issue to prominence in many American households as well. Several government agencies and working groups have set goals, targets, and timelines for reducing the use of fossil fuels and the substitution of biofuels to fill the energy demand. This push for the use of biofuels will have dramatic effects on many sectors of the American economy and many new problems and issues will arise that need to be considered. Currently grain-based ethanol production is the primary means by which biofuels are produced in the United States. Corn is the grain of choice in this production system. The annual production capacity of ethanol has increased rapidly in recent years, from 1.7 billion gallons in 2000 to 4.3 billion gallons in 2006 (CAST, 2006). It is also projected that the annual production capacity will increase to 7 billion gallons by 2008 (CAST, 2006)...
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...Litigation As plaintiff Since the mid1990s, Monsanto indicates that it has sued 145 individual U.S. farmers for patent infringement and/or breach of contract in connection with its genetically engineered seed.[130] The Center for Food Safety has listed 112 lawsuits by Monsanto against farmers for claims of seed patent violations.[131] The usual claim involves violation of a technology agreement that prohibits farmers from saving seed from one season's crop to plant the next, a common farming practice.[132] One farmer received an eight-month prison sentence for conspiracy to commit fraud during litigation with Monsanto[133] in addition to having to pay damages.[134] Monsanto sued the Pilot Grove Cooperative Elevator in Pilot Grove, Missouri, on the grounds that by cleaning harvested seeds covered by Monsanto's patents so that farmers could replant them, the elevator was inducing them to infringe Monsanto's patents. The Pilot Grove Cooperative Elevator had been cleaning conventional seeds for decades before the development of genetic engineering and developments in patent law led to the existence of issued patents that cover seeds.[135] In one case in 2002, Monsanto mistakenly sued Gary Rinehart of Eagleville, Missouri for patent violation. Rinehart was not a farmer or seed dealer, but sharecropped land with his brother and nephew, who were violating the patent. Monsanto dropped the lawsuit against him when it discovered the mistake.[135] In 1997 Percy Schmeiser discovered...
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...Case study of ERP Topic:Compare SAP at TATA Steel and SAP at CO-OPERATIVE BULK HANDLING LTD.(CBH) Submitted to:Mr. Pradeep Kumar Date: April 6, 2013 Section: K1108 Roll no: B34, B36, B40 Index: 1. Introduction 2. SAP 3. TISCO 4. Implementation of ERP at TATA Steel 5.1 Problems occurred 5.2 Solution and implementation 5.3 Benefits 5. What change has occurred after the SAP implementation at Tata steel? 6. Sap at Co- Operative Bulk Handling ltd (CBH) 7.4 Problems occurred 7.5 Solution and implementation 7.6 Benefits 7. Comparison SAP at Tata steel and Co -operative bulk handling 8. References Acknowledgement Through this case study we get the opportunity to learn about the process of implementation of ERP so we thanks to all those who guided us and corrected us at each step in making of this case study and helped us for making successful and satisfactory completion of this case study. We are highly thankful to our subject teacher Mr. Pradeep Kumar for providing his active support, valuable time, guidance and sincere cooperation during the study and in completing the assignment of preparing the said project within the time. Lastly, we are thankful to all those, particularly the group friends, who have been helped us in creating proper and conductive environment and including new and fresh innovative ideas for us during the project. Introduction: Through this case study we...
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...'Basmati'. RiceTec Inc, had been trying to enter the international Basmati market with brands like 'Kasmati' and 'Texmati' described as Basmati-type rice with minimal success. Ultimately, the company claimed to have developed a new strain of aromatic rice by interbreeding basmati with another variety. They sought to call the allegedly new variety as Texmati or American Basmati. This has grave repercussions for India and Pakistan because not only will India lose out US import market but also its position in crucial markets like the European Union, the United Kingdom, Middle East and West Asia. Also, the patent on Basmati is believed to be a violation of the fundamental fact that the long grains aromatic rice grown only in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh is called Basmati. “Patenting Basmati in the US is like snatching away India’s history and Culture” The issue of the Patent number 5663484 on Basmati rice lines and grains to RiceTec Inc on September 2, 1997 was objected to by India Government through its inter – ministerial group comprising of representative of the ministries and departments of commerce, industry, external affairs, Council for Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR), Agriculture, Bio – technology, All India rice Exporters Association (AIREA), APEDA, and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) were mobilized to begin an in – depth examination of the case. A Delhi – based research foundation which monitors issues involving patents and biopiracy...
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...Running Head: DOWN EAST SPUD BUSTERS EXPANSION Down East Spud Busters Expansion By Clyde D. Rhodes Sr. Cliff DuPuy MGMT 211 w-07-Caro March 19, 2007 Abstract The Down East Spud Busters (DESB) is a cooperative of potato growers that are originally collected, weighed, wash, graded, bagged, and distributed. They originally represented the potato growers of eastern Canada and northern Maine. We know what the results of the strategic planning was the construction of a large manufacturing plant in northern Maine. The main purpose of this plant is to manufacture and process higher value-potato products. This is only the first of three phases they intend to implement. Meaning, we will start out the organizing for the north eastern region of the United States and parts of Canada. The things that will be covered are organization charts, the use of decentralization, financing the business, sales and distribution, and components of human resources, such as hiring and training of employees. The use of a corporate ethics officer, along with stewards in all branches of the organization will also be covered. Organization Structure It would seem that the company has already made and started to implement a strategic plan with intentions of continuing growth to the international level. But before they move on to the other phases, they need to set up the way they would like...
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...farmer. While I understand the need for some government intervention to keep farmers able to work, I think the government has overstepped their boundaries and ended up hurting the very people these plans were put in place to protect. Current government farm subsidies are geared towards large corporations at the expense of small, family farmers: most farm subsidies are only paid for corn and soybean growers and leave out small farmers growing other crops while artificially lowering the price of these crops to sometimes below the actual cost of production, and the majority of farm subsidy payouts go to the top 10% of producers; some proposed solutions are to overhaul the current USDA farm subsidy programs to include farmers growing crops other than corn and soybeans, change the way the subsidies are paid to help bring the crop prices more in line with the cost of production, to put a cap on the amount of subsidies paid out to any individual farm or to just do away with the USDA farm subsidy program altogether. Problems Research shows that 90% of all USDA farm subsidies go to the growers of only 5 crops; corn, cotton, rice, wheat and soybeans (Monke, CSR Reports, 2006). There are currently restrictions in place for farmers that receive crop subsidies that they cannot plant other crops, namely fruits and vegetables, on their farms or they run the risk of losing their direct payments and counter-cyclical payments from the USDA (Monke, National Agriculture Law Center, 2008). This...
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... Submitted to : David Colaluca Submitted By | : Arshvir Gill (100805346) | | Jasmeet Grewal (100815274) | Date : 16 March 2012 George Brown College Reason for selecting Wheat Wheat is the staple food of millions of people. Its cultivation started during Neolithic probably as early as 6,000 to 7,000 year ago. Wheat is the dominant food grain of world commerce with 682 million tons productions, 638 million tons consumption, and 136 million tons trade with 197 million tons ending stocks. Wheat is the most common food product and it is widely used by each group of society. So, we plan to import wheat from India because India stands at number 2nd after China in wheat production. It contributes 81 million tons. India's production rate expected to raise high during current years. The wheat harvesting area in India is the world's largest. It is cultivated from a sea level up to even 10,000 feet. More than 95 percent of the wheat area in India is situated north of a line drawn. India, the second-biggest grower of wheat, allowed private companies to export the grain for the first time in four years, Food Minister K.V. Thomas said. A panel of ministers permitted overseas sales of 2 million metric tons of wheat. Varieties of wheat in India Dara Kalyan Mexican 147‐Avg. Desi (Durum) Economic, financial and marketing reasons for the choice of wheat As wheat is the most common food product and used in every part of the world and each...
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