Mobilising the commodity chain concept in the politics of food and farming
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A study analyzing the term 'commodity chains' widespread and variable usage in both academic and policy-orientated work is illustrated with case studies from the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Countryside Agency and Sustain. It concludes that the different mobilizations of the concept of these agencies provide valuable insights into the politics of food and farming in contemporary Britain.
Publication Name: Journal of Rural Studies
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0743-0167
Year: 2006
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Neither 'family' nor 'corporate' farming: Australian tomato growers as farm family entrepreneurs
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The changing social and economic formation of family farming is documented using evidence from the Australian processing tomato sector. It is argued that through the deployment of the new category of farming, farm family entrepreneurs, which describe the situation where family units remain at the social and economic heart of farm ownership and operation, the farmers, are described appropriately in the industry.
Publication Name: Journal of Rural Studies
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0743-0167
Year: 2007
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Young women farm heads in Greek agriculture: Entering farming through policy incentives
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The entry of young Greek women in farming, as heads of farmholdings under national and EU incentives is discussed. Use of incentives by young women farmers' is highlighted.
Publication Name: Journal of Rural Studies
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0743-0167
Year: 2003
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