Globalization, agriculture and development : perspectives from the Asia-Pacific

This book explores the links between globalization, agriculture and development in a number of contemporary Asia-Pacific nations. It highlights the complex and diversified nature of agricultural change in these contexts, and the ways in which this shapes patterns of economic and social development....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Siddique, Muhammed Abu B. (Author), Tonts, Matthew (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar , c2011
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Globalization, agriculture and development : perspectives from the Asia-Pacific
  • 2. Australian agriculture in the global economic mosaic
  • 3. Market efficiency, agriculture and prosperity in rural Australia
  • 4. Globalization, agriculture and development : New Zealand's path to prosperity?
  • 5. Agriculture and economic development in India and China : an overview
  • 6. Globalization, India's evolving food economy and trade prospects for Australia and New Zealand
  • 7. Global integration and agricultural productivity in China
  • 8. Globalization and agriculture in the ASEAN region
  • 9. Agriculture, development and Southeast Asian megacities
  • 10. Contract farming and technology transfer : perspectives from the Philippines' oil palm industry
  • 11. Agriculture, land use and conservation initiatives in Indonesia : implications for development and sustainability
  • 12. Globalized agriculture, development and the environment
  • 13. Globalization, agriculture and development in the Asia-Pacific : reflections and future challenges