Entrepreneurs in the international agricultural complex are constantly faced with social and policy changes. The Agriculture and Entrepreneurship research field is the knowledge partner for questions affecting businesses in the primary agricultural sectors. In doing so, we take account of the interactions with the chain and the physical and societal environment.
The performance of the different farming sectors at the international, national and regional levels is plotted from year to year. Based on this we make forecasts and develop indicators. All three aspects of sustainability: people, planet and profit, are monitored.
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Changes expected in the sugar sector
The abolition of the European sugar quota, combined with a reduction of import tariffs, will lead to a 10% increase in sugar production and a drop in the price of sugar and sugar beet. The consequences for poorer countries can be quite considerable.
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New COM must give rise to more market-focused horticulture
The current Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets (COM) for Fruit and Vegetables will be evaluated and modified in 2013. LEI recommends stimulating the fruit and vegetable horticulture sector to produce its products in a more market-focused way and to increase the added value.
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Farming sectors prospects - performance and prospects
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Making farming sustainable - integrated sustainability
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Entrepreneurship, knowledge and innovation - the entrepreneur as the spider in the web in transition