Developing successful agriculture [ an Australian case study

This book showcases the development of Australian agriculture and draws implications for other countries about what they could learn from the lessons and experiences of Australian agriculture. It is written chiefly for agricultural and rural policy makes in government departments and international d...

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Main Author: Zhou, Zhang-Yue (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : CABI , 2013
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Online Access:https://www.cabi.org/cabebooks/FullTextPDF/2013/20133010308.pdf

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505 0 |a 1. Introduction -- 2. Agricultural development -- 3. Getting the institutions right -- 4. Protecting farmers' interests -- 5. Deregulating agriculture -- 6. Encouraging entrepreneurial farming -- 7. Proactive R&D investments -- 8. Innovative farming ommunity -- 9. Fostering sustainable farming -- 10. Handling emerging challenges 
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