agriculture commodity Articles
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Regional economic integration and trade: an empirical evaluation of NAFTA and EU
Generally, trade flows of commodities are determined on the basis of the principle of comparative advantage in a free trade system. The objectives of this study are to evaluate factors affecting the export flows and to provide a comprehensive analysis of the effects of trade enhancing and resisting factors used by exporting countries on world trade. The gravity model has been used to evaluate ...
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Mexican agricultural exports: effect on trade flows and prices in the USA under NAFTA
The objectives of this study are to determine the factors that affect trade flows of selected vegetables from Mexico to the USA and to evaluate the impacts of Mexican agricultural exports on the US domestic price of these commodities. Major factors affecting trade flows of these commodities from Mexico to the USA include the exchange rate, differences in market size, domestic supply and ...
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Determination of Highly Polar Pesticide Residues in Food of Plant Origin, by an Automated QuPPe Solution
Abstract The QuEChERS (Quick-Easy-Cheap-Effective-Rugged-Safe) sample extraction method was developed for the determination of pesticide residues in agricultural commodities. Since development, QuEChERS has been applied for the extraction of many different classes of pesticides, with one exception, very polar non-QuEChERS-amenable pesticides. In 2008 at EPRW in Berlin the “Quick Method for ...
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Complexity of agricultural commodity cycle: a chaotic time series analysis
Most empirical investigations of agricultural markets have been conducted using linear models. Therefore, nonlinear dynamic patterns of the market cannot be predicted based on these models under any circumstances. Consequently, little is known about the role of nonlinear dynamics and the whether we can predict the market both for short- and long-term in agriculture. We utilise the real world data ...
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Determination of trade-off-functions to analyse the provision of agricultural non-commodities
Multi-functionality of agriculture has become a crucial issue in WTO negotiations on agriculture trade. The theoretical classification of agricultural products into Commodity (CO) and Non-Commodity Outputs (NCO) by the OECD provided a framework for further analysis. The operationalisation of the concept of multi-functionality of agriculture requires detailed analyses of the nature of jointness ...
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Sustainable agriculture and sustainability of Indian agriculture in the context of globalisation
There is a growing realisation of the importance of sustainable agriculture across the globe. This awareness has become the main focus of global debate as a result of degradation of natural resources and environment. There is a growing demand for eco-friendly agricultural commodities in the international market. Here an attempt is made to examine the context and meaning of the term ...
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Determination of Pesticide Residue in Vegetables Using the AutoMate-Q40
Abstract QuEChERS is a Quick-Easy-Cheap-Effective-Rugged-Safe extraction method that has been developed for the determination of pesticide residues in agricultural commodities. While the original unbuffered method was developed for plant matrices, since 2003, two additional buffered methods were created and adapted to many additional matrices such as vegetables. The rise in popularity of the ...
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Custom Fan for Agricultural Spraying
Industrial Exhauster We custom-designed this industrial exhaust air handling fan for crop spraying equipment, with a custom arrangement, custom color, and a diesel engine driver. Braced for extra support, the streamlined heavy-duty design features an angled partial backward inclined blade for increased efficiency and reduce material buildup. Agricultural crop sprayers are also heavy-duty ...
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An Automated Extraction Solution for Imidazolinone Herbicides
Abstract Imidazolinone herbicides are a family of five compounds including: Imazapyr, Imazapic, Imazethapyr, Imazamox, and Imazaquin. These herbicides are used to control a wide range of broadleaf weeds, by inhibiting the Acetohydroxy Acid Synthesis (AHAS), which is the first common enzyme in the biosynthesis of branched chain amino acids. In this study, the performance and versatility of the ...
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AutoMate-Q40 Automated QuEChERS Extraction for Pesticide Residues in Botanicals
Abstract QuEChERS is a Quick-Easy-CheapEffective-Rugged-Safe extraction method that has been developed for the determination of pesticide residues in agricultural commodities. Since its development, QuEChERS has been applied to many different classes of commodities ranging from fruits and vegetables to dry grains and teas. In 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) announced ...
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Cost efficiency of cryopreservation as a long-term conservation method for coffee genetic resources
Coffee (Coffea spp.) is one of the world's most valuable agricultural export commodities produced by small-scale farmers. Its germplasm, which holds useful traits for crop improvement, has traditionally been conserved in field genebanks, which presents many challenges for conservation. New techniques of in vitro and cryopreservation have been developed to improve the long-term conservation of ...
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Algae Crop Insurance
Managing Production Risk Through Crop Insurance Facilitator: Devinn Lambert, Bioenergy Technologies Office, DOE kicked off this Session Spotlight on algae farming of the Algae Biomass Summit. Devinn works in the Advanced Algal Systems Program and is Co-Chair on the inter-agency working group on algae. This is one of the driving forces how Devinn and the Algae Biomass Organization have come ...
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To feed the world in 2050 we have to change course
In order to feed a growing population we need to focus on reducing biofuel production and food waste and spoilage, while supporting small-scale farmers. The 2008 global food price spikes were a wake-up call to global policy-makers, shaking them from the lethargic slumber of the overfed. The rhetorical responses were swift, but policies and practices have changed little. That is in part because ...
By Ensia
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Methyl bromide as a fumigant for International transports
Methyl bromide is a is an odourless, colourlessgas most often used as a fumigant. About 70% of methylbromide produced in the United States goes into pesticidal formulations. It has been used to fumigate agricultural commodities, grain elevators, mills, ships, clothes, furniture greenhouses and delicate works of art. Non-pesticidal uses include degreasing wool and extracting oils from nuts, seeds ...
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Healthy, Fair and Profitable: A Win-Win Pesticide Policy
A new report released by the Pacific Institute and the California Green Scissors project makes the case for changing the way pesticides are regulated in California. According to the report, if California significantly increased its funding for sustainable agriculture -- instead of just spending money to regulate pesticide usage -- we could aid California farmers, improve the public health and ...
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CORNucopia of Opportunity in the Heartland: Or Just More Feed for the Political Cattle?
We now live in a carbon constrained world. Fears of human induced climate change are bringing about changes in government, corporate and consumer behaviors. Investments in renewable energy are increasing, corporations are greening everything from their supply chain to their vehicle fleet, and consumers are seeking to minimize their ecologic footprint as well. Are some of our greening efforts ...
By AHC Group
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Rolling out a strong human rights policy across Godrej companies
This interview is part of a deep-dive series from WBCSD’s Global Agribusiness Action on Equitable Livelihoods Project (GAA-EL) featuring perspectives from human rights experts in the NGO sector, government, WBCSD member companies, and more. The series aims to raise awareness about the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned across the sector. The GAA-EL project works with its ...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Perfecting the Security Interest
Borrowing large amounts of capital and incurring considerable debts in order to produce an agricultural commodity is necessary farmers and ranchers in many cases. Ordinarily, the lender loaning money will require the agricultural producer to provide a security interest in crops, livestock, or equipment. This type of transaction is considered a secured transaction, as explained in the first ...
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Global Forest Watch: dynamic new platform to protect forests worldwide
On Wed. Feb. 19, 2014, the World Resources Institute (WRI), Google, and a group of more than 40 partners launched Global Forest Watch (GFW), a dynamic online forest monitoring and alert system that empowers people everywhere to better manage forests. For the first time, Global Forest Watch unites the latest satellite technology, open data, and crowdsourcing to guarantee access to timely and ...
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Global Forest watch - join the movement
We know remarkably little about what is happening to forests. Businesses currently have no way of determining whether or how much the soy, palm oil, or pulp and paper they use contribute to deforestation. So companies like Unilever and Nestlé, which have committed to halting deforestation in their supply chains, are unable to measure progress toward this important goal. Concerned ...
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