Agribusiness & Rural Development
The aim of this research is to analyse existing strategies and develop new strategies at a national and international level to improve competitiveness and profitability of food production processes. In addition it aims to advance the economic management and performance of the food chain in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and responsive to consumers’ and society’s needs.
The main areas of research addressed include:
- Analysis of the performance of farming systems in terms of profitability, technical efficiency and environmental impact
- Evaluation of the effects of developments in Agriculture and Food Policies and WTO on economic performance of agriculture and food production and marketing
- Quantification, analysis and comparison of economic performances of alternative structures, strategies and business systems for food processing, distribution and marketing
- Analysis of the structure, conduct and performance of the international food chain
- Advancement of understanding of food consumers’ product and service needs and buying behaviour
