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    The proposal of common market among Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran: investigating opportunities for agricultural trade

    AgEcon Search, 2013
    The series of recent economic sanctions against Syria imposed by several countries and blocs sparkled the idea of a regional common market that comprises Iran, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. This paper looks into the actual possibility of establishing this market, and investigates the horizons and opportunities that could be materialised in this context.
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    Protecting farmers' rights in the global IPR regime: challenges and options for developing countries

    South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics & Environment, 2007
    Farmers’ rights are about enabling farmers to continue as stewards and innovators of agro-biodiversity, and about rewarding them for their contribution to the global genetic pool. This policy brief outlines central challenges and options for the realisation of farmers’ rights, indicating that farmers’ rights are a vital means in the fight against poverty.
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    Volatility in agriculture commodity prices in India: impact and macroeconomic and sector-specific policy responses

    AgEcon Search, 2012
    Globalisation and trade liberalisation have exposed agricultural sector of many developing countries to sudden disturbances, particularly due to volatility in global commodity prices and surge in imports. This paper evaluates the sensitivity of Indian wheat production to these factors, and explores policy options that may neutralise their adverse effects, and maintain price stability.
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    Policy solutions to agricultural market volatility: a synthesis

    International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, 2011
    Volatility is a characteristic feature of agricultural markets. This paper reviews the causes of recent episodes of volatility on agricultural markets and the likelihood of increased volatility in the future, suggesting options for future policy responses at both national and the international level. Findings comprise:
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    Rising demand for livestock products in India: nature, patterns and implications

    AgEcon Search, 2010
    With a large population and recent growth in consumer income, India’s demand for food has increased. This study examines the demand for livestock products by Indian consumers, and discusses its implications. The study shows that:
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    Food Security Research Project (FRSP)

    The Food Security Research Project (FSRP) is a collaborative partnership between key Zambian organisations working together in the Agricultural Consultative Forum (ACF), the Ministry of Agriculture an
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    The impact of trade liberalisation on South African agricultural productivity

    AgEcon Search, 2011
    A challenge facing South Africa is to ensure that agriculture continues to contribute to the national policy objectives of economic growth. This study attempts to examine the empirical relationship between trade and total factor productivity (TFP) in South Africa’s agricultural sector.
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    Measuring market potential for fresh organic fruit and vegetable in Ghana

    AgEcon Search, 2010
    Organic products are considered worldwide as superior in quality to conventionally produced products in terms of health and environmental benefits. This paper examines the market potential for fresh organic lettuce and water melon in Ghana.
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    South Africa and Chile - agricultural trade relationship

    National Agricultural Marketing Council, South Africa, 2010
    The objective of this paper is to uncover areas where South Africa could potentially increase its trade with Chile and what policy lessons can be taken from the Chilean experience. The paper indicates that South Africa and Chile followed similar paths in terms of the evolution of their agricultural policy, where both countries underwent significant liberalisation in their agricultural sectors.
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    Reforming agricultural trade for developing countries: volume two: quantifying the impact of multilateral trade reform

    2007
    Among the many reasons that agricultural trade reforms are important, two stand out: the importance of agriculture in developing countries and the slow growth of agricultural trade from developing countries to developed countries.

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