16th International Farm Management Congress Vol.2 - Plenary Papers (Pl. ...), Applied Papers (Ap.) & Poster Abstracts (Po.) - UCC, Cork, Ireland - 15th - 20th July 2007
Congress Programme
- 16th Congress Plenary Programme
- 16th Congress Parallel Session Programme
- Contributed Papers - Authors' Biographical Notes
Congress Proceeding - Contents
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- Abdou, A.I. - MODIFIED MARKETING EFFICIENCY CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION IN CROPPING STRUCTURE PLANNING: A CASE OF NEWLY RECLAIMED LAND FARMERS IN EGYPT (Ap.)", National Research Centre, Egypt., Egypt
- Aizaki, H + Yagi, H. - CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH RESIDENTS' PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES FOR PRESERVING THE RURAL ENVIRONMENT: A CASE OF AGRICULTURAL CANALS IN JAPAN (Po.)", National Institute for Rural Engineering,, Japan
- Amaza, P.S. + Ogundari, K - PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY OF SOYBEAN FARMERS IN THE GUINEA SAVANNAS OF WEST AFRICA: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA (Po.)", International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan,, Nigeria
- Armstrong, D.(1) + Henry, R.(2) + Ramsbottom, G.(3) - AGRICULTURE IN TASMANIA AND IRELAND – WHERE ARE WE HEADING? (Ap.)", 1-Armstrong Agricultural Services, Tasmania, 2- Freelance Consultant, Tasmania, 3-Teagasc, , 1 & 2 - Australia, 3- Ireland.
- Arnold, T. - AGRICULTURES' ROLE IN MAKING POVERTY HISTORY (Pl. Presentation)", Concern Worldwide, Dublin,, Ireland
- Baker, J.R. - THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE RURAL ECONOMY CHALLENGES FACING AGRICULTURE TODAY (Ap.)", Iowa State University & University of Nebraska,, USA
- Brown, M. + Beasley, S. - CASE STUDY EXAMINATION OF FARM PROBLEMS ADN PERCEIVED SOLUTIONS ON EASTERN DARLING DOWNS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA (Po.)", School of Natural & Rural Systems Management, The University of Queensland,, Australia
- Clarke, V. + Rodier, M. - AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA’S BENCHMARK FOR SUCCESS 2006 (Ap.)", Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa,, Canada
- Cross, M.(1) + Franks, J.(2) - FARMERS AND ADVISORS ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME (Ap.)", 1- Glovers Farm, Norfolk, 2- University of Newcastle,, England, UK
- Doye, D. + Guiling, P. + Brorsen, W. - RURAL AND URBAN INFLUENCES ON AGRICULTURAL LAND VALUES (Po.)", Oklahoma State University,, USA
- Drozdowski, J. + Rodier, M. - AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD: CANADA’S RENEWAL PROGRAMS (Ap.)", Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa., Canada
- Edwards, I.E. + Daniel, C. + Robertson, J.F. - FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF TWO COMMERCIAL FARMS CONVERTING TO ORGANIC: 2000-2005. (Po.)", School of Biological Science, University of Aberdeen,, Scotland, UK
- Enting, J. + van Eijk, O.N.M. + Mul, M.F. + de Jong, D. - BE GOOD AND TELL IT? RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY AND SOCIETY (Ap.)", Animal Sciences Group, Wageningen UR, Lelystad,, The Netherlands
- Fallon, R.J.(1) + Ruane, D.J.(2) + Leahy, H.(1&2) + O'Riordan, E. - INTENSITY OF AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORS USAGE ON SUCKLER BEEF FARMS IN IRELAND (Po.)", 1- Teagasc, Grange Research Centre, Dunsany 2- School of Agricultural Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, Univ. College Dublin,, Ireland
- Gow, H. - COMPETING IN TOMORROW'S MARKETPLACE: TRENDS & STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS (Pl. Presentation)", International Agribusiness and Food Marketing, Michigan State University,, USA
- Gow, N.G. - NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT’S INVOLVEMENT IN AGRICULTURE – THE ROAD TO NON-SUSTAINABILITY (Ap.)", Farm Management, Lincoln University, Canterbury,, New Zealand
- Gray, C.W.(1) + Cheyney, C.C.(1) + Hawkins, J.N.(1), Jensen, K.S.(1) + Shemaker, G.(1) + Williams, S.(1) + Gerrish, J.(2) + Griggs, T.C.(3) - LOST RIVERS GRAZING ACADEMY: MiG FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (Po.)", 1- University of Idaho, 2- Grazing consultant, 3- Utah State University., USA
- Hamell, M. - GLOBAL AGRICULTURE IN TRANSITION - ENVIRONMENT ISSUES (Pl. Presentation)", Directorate General for Environment, European Commission, Brussels,, Belgium
- Haskins, Lord C. - CAN EUROPEAN FARMERS SURVIVE WITHOUT PROTECTION? (Pl. Speech)", Irish and United Kingdom Governments former policy advisor, Farmer,, England, UK
- Hewlett, J.P. + Tranel, J.E. - RIGHT-RISK: RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR AGRICULTURAL MANAGERS IN THE RURAL UNITED STATES (Po.)", University of Wyoming, USA
- Hewlett, J.P. + Weigel, R.R. + Taylor, W.R. - ENTERPRISING RURAL FAMILIES: HELPING FAMILIES MANAGE RURAL ENTERPRISES FOR SUCCESS (Po.)", University of Wyoming, USA
- Hewlett, J.P.(1) + Tranel, J.E.(2) - RIGHTRISK: RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR AGRICULTURAL MANAGERS IN THE RURAL UNITED STATES (Ap.)", 1- University of Wyoming, Laramie, 2- Colorado State University, Pueblo., USA
- Hewlett, J.P.(1) + Weigel, R.R.(1) + Taylor, W.R.(2) - ENTERPRISING RURAL FAMILIES: HELPING FAMILIES MANAGE RURAL ENTERPRISES FOR SUCCESS (Ap.)", 1- University of Wyoming, Laramie, 2- University of Wyoming, Newcastle,, USA
- Hopps, A.(1) + Maher, J.(2) - COMPETITIVENESS OF MILK PRODUCTION IN IRELAND (Ap.)", 1- College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, 2- Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, 1- Northern Ireland, UK, 2- Ireland.
- Howard, R. - LEADER - THE BOTTOM-UP APPROACH TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT: AN IRISH PERSPECTIVE (Ap.)", East Cork Area Development Ltd., Cork, Ireland
- Illes, C.B. + Vida, A. - ROLE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES IN HUNGARY: OBJECTIVES, FACTS, POTENTIALS (Po.)", Department of Production Economics & Management, Szent István University, Gödöllõ,, Hungary
- Jungklaus, S-O. + Happe, K. - NON-ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION TILLAGE BECAUSE OF KNOWLEDGE GAPS? A CASE STUDY FROM NORTH-EAST BULGARIA (Ap.)", Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe, Halle,, Germany
- Kahan, D. - GLOBAL TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN EXTENSION: A FARM MANAGEMENT RESPONSE (Ap.)", The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Rome,, Italy
- Kendall, P. - EUROPE'S PLACE IN WORLD AGRICULTURE (Pl. Speech)", COPA (EU), National Farmers' Union, England,, England, UK
- Kennedy, E.(1&2) + O'Donovan, M.(1) + Murphy, J.P.(1) + O'Mara, F.P.(3) + Delaby, L.(4) - MANIPULATION OF EARLY LACTATION FEEDING MANAGEMENT ON TOTAL LACTATION PERFORMANCE OF SPRING CALVING DAIRY COWS (Po.)", 1- Dairy Production Research Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, 2- School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, 3- Teagasc HQ, Oakpark, Co. Carlow, Ireland, 4- INRA, UMR Production , 1,2&3- Ireland, 4- France
- Kipsat, M.J. + Maritim, H.K. +Korir, M.K. + Serem, A.K. + Nyangweso, P.M.(1) + Okalebo, J.O.K.(2) + Oyasi, S.S. - THE EFFECT OF SOIL CONSERVATION ON OPTIMAL CROPPING PATTERNS IN KERICHO DISTRICT, KENYA (Ap.)", 1- Dept. of Agric. Economics & Resource Management, Moi University, Eldoret, 2- Dept. of Soil Science, Eldoret, 3- Min. of Water & Irrigation, Siaya District,, Kenya
- Kirley, T. - NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN A CHANGING GLOBAL POLICY ENVIRONMENT (Pl. Speech)", Teagasc, Agricultural & Food Development Authority, Ireland
- Kooistra, S.R.(1) + Bijl, R.(2) + Hogeveen, H.(3) - EFFECTS OF AUTOMATIC MILKING AND CONVENTIONAL MILKING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF DUTCH DAIRY FARMS (Ap.)", 1- Alfa Accountants en Advisors, Wageningen, 2- Business Economics, Social Sciences, Wageningen University, 3- Animal Health, Faculty of Vet. Medicine, Utrecht University,, The Netherlands
- Kuipers, A. + Klopcic, M. - DAIRY FARMERS’ PLANS IN CENTRAL EUROPE UNDER NEW EU POLICIES (Ap.)", Expertisecentre for Farm Management and Knowledge Transfer, Wageningen University and Research Centre,, The Netherlands
- Langemeier, M. - PERSISTENCE IN FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (Ap.)", Dept. of Ag. Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan,, USA
- Loree, J.W. - CHALLENGES FACING AGRICULTURE TODAY META ANALYSIS OF EXPERT INTERVIEWS (Ap.)", Loree Management Services, Alberta, Canada
- Maine, N. - LIVESTOCK-BASED LIVELIHOODS: COMMERCIALISING LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION UNDER COMMUNAL LAND USE SYSTEMS (Ap.)", Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein,, South Africa
- Maine, N. + Nell, W.T. + Lowenberg-DeBoer, J. - THE PROFITABILITY OF VARIABLE RATE APPLICATION OF NITROGEN (Po.)", University of the Free State, Bloemfontein,, South Africa
- Matthews, N. + Grové, B. + Kundhlande, G. - ESTIMATING INPUT-SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICALLY INEFFICIENT CROP FARMERS (P.R.)", Dept. of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein,, South Africa
- Mee, J.F.(1) + Carr, D.(2) + O'Brien, B.(1) - VETERINERARY COMPONENT COSTS ON IRISH DAIRY FARMS - A PILOT STUDY (Po.)", 1- Moorepark Dairy Production Research Centre, Teagasc, Fermoy, 2- Cork East AMU, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy,, Ireland
- Mokhatla, P. + Maine, N. + Nell, W.T. - SUSTAINABLE FARMER SETTLEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA (Ap.)", Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein,, South Africa
- Morgan, C.K.(1) + Morgan, R.W.(2) - RESTRAINING THE URGE TO ENLIGHTEN STUDENTS IN ORDER TO CHALLENGE THEM TO DISCOVER AND LEARN (Ap.)", 1- School of Rural Management, Charles Sturt University, Orange, NSW, 2- Western Institute of TAFE, NSW Department of Education and Training, Orange,, Australia
- Napier, R.(1) + Nell, W.T.(2) - HOW THE WORLD'S LEADING FARMERS ARE RESPONDING TO GLOBAL CHANGES -A CONSULTANT'S REVIEW (Ap.)", 1- Napier Agrifutures, Borenore, NSW, 2- Centre for Agricultural Management, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein,, 1- Australia, 2- South Africa
- Nauta, W.E. - COW-ALITION, FROM SOLO TO STRATEGIC ALLIANCE NETWORKS HAVE MORE INNOVATIVE POTENTIAL THAN INDIVIDUALS (Ap.)", Dairy Farmer,, The Netherlands
- Nell, W.T.(1) + Maine, N.(1) + van Wyk, W.A.Le R.(1) + Napier, R.(2) - SECURE YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN A TURBULENT GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT (Po.)", 1- Centre for Agricultural Management, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 2- Napier Agrifutures, Orange, NSW,, 1- South Africa, 2- Australia
- Ó Cuív, É. TD - IRELAND: RURAL DEVELOPMENT, ITS POLICIES AND THE FUTURE (Pl. Speech)", The Ministry for the Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs, Dublin,, Ireland
- Ó hUallacháin, D.(1) + Dunne, J.(2) - WOODPIGEON BODY MASS IN IRELAND: IS AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION INVOLVED? (Po.)", 1- Teagasc, Johnstown Cattle Research Centre, 2- Department of Zoology, National University of Ireland, Galway,, Ireland
- Oltmans, A.W. - A NEW APPROACH IN FARM BUSINESS ANALYSIS TO FIT A CHANGING FARMLAND INVESTMENT MARKET (Ap.)", North Carolina State University, Raleigh,, USA
- Painter, M. - A MODEL FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH (Ap.)", University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon,, Canada
- Richardson, J.W. + Outlaw, J.L. - TRAINING COMMERCIAL FARMERS HOW TO ANALYSE AND RANK RISKY ALTERNATIVES (Ap.)", Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas,, USA
- Roberts, T. - A VIBRANT RURAL ECONOMY IN THE 21ST CENTURY – AN ETHIOPIAN PERSPECTIVE. (Ap.)", International Agricultural Consultant, Bath,, England, UK
- Rodier, M. - 2004 NATIONAL RENEWAL SURVEY: FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS (Ap.)", Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario,, Canada
- Ross, C.(1) + Khakbazan, M.(2) + Boyle, M.(3) + Hamilton, C.(4) - WATERSHED EVALUATION OF BENEFICIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (WEBs): ON-FARM ECONOMIC ASSESSMENTS (Po.)", 1- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, 2- AAFC, Brandon, Manitoba, 3- AAFC, Regina, Saskatchewan, 4- University of Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Manitoba,, Canada
- Stokes, K.W. - US EXTENSION RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM (Po.)", US Extension Risk Management Education Program,, USA
- Stollery, S. + Andrew, C. - STRATEGIC ALLIANCES COME TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE COMMON GOALS IN A REGIONAL CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (Ap.)", Alberta Agriculture and Food, Stony Plain, Alberta,, Canada
- Thompson, R.L. - WORLD AGRICULTURE: THE FORCES FOR CHANGE (Pl. Presentation)", Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,, USA
- Thomson, R. + Gillitt, C. - THE LAND REFORM PROCESS IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH THE EMPHASIS ON LAND RESTITUTION (Ap.)", South African Cane Growers Association,, South Africa
- Tranel. J.E.(1) + Hewlett, J.P.(2) + Weigel, R.R.(2) + Rahman, T.(2) + Teegerstrom, T.(2) Ehmke, C.(2) - WHO ARE TODAY’S FARMERS AND WHAT ARE THEIR EDUCATIONAL NEEDS? (Ap.)", 1- Colorado State University, Pueblo, 2- University of Wyoming,, USA
- Trimble, R.L. + Forsythe, M. + Martin, S. + Isaacs, S. - EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FARM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING (Ap.)", University of Kentucky, Lexington,, USA
- Trimble, R.L. + Isaacs, S. - INNOVATIONS IN TEACHING FARM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TO PRODUCERS (Po.)", University of Kentucky, Lexington,, USA
- Twyman, J. + Nell, W.T. + Fouché, H.J. - RISK MANAGEMENT OF LIVESTOCK DURING DROUGHT IN SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH RAINDEX: THE CASE OF KURUMAN (Po.)", Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein,, South Africa
- van Blokland, P.J. + Haydu, J.J. - THE SIX NUMBERS THAT SHOW IF YOU’RE MAKING A PROFIT; OR WHY WE NEED TO BE GRATEFUL TO KEN LAY (Ap.)", Department in Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida,, USA
- van der Hoeven, G. - ASSISTING PROPERTY OWNERS WITH WEALTH TRANSFERS: ANECDOTAL EXPERIENCES FROM THE UNITED STATES AND NEW ZEALAND (Ap.)", North Carolina State University, Raleigh,, USA
- van der Hoeven, G.(1) + van der Hoeven, E.E. - FARM MANAGEMENT ADVISOR: REST THYSELF!! THE NEED FOR A WORKING VACATION. (Ap.)", 1- North Carolina State University, Raleigh,, USA
- van der Lans, C. - SOCIAL AND THERAPEUTIC GLASSHOUSE HORTICULTURE (Po.)", Wageningen University and Research Glasshouse Horticulture, The Netherlands
- van Wyk, Le R. + Nell, W.T. - LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN SOUTH AFRICA (Ap.)", Dept. of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein,, South Africa
- Wajszczuk, K. - LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AS AN ASSISTING TOOL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPEMNT OF FARMS (Po.)", Department of Food and Agricultural Economics, Agricultural University of Poznan,, Poland
- Wallace, M. - TOWARDS A RURAL LAND USE PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR THE AGULHAS PLAIN, SOUTH AFRICA (Ap.)", Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Elsenburg,, South Africa
- Wibberley, J. - VIBRANT AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT MESSAGES FROM AFRICA (Ap.)", Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Gloucestershire,, England, UK
- Wylie, P. - FARMING CARBON IN AUSTRALIA (Ap.)", Horizon Rural Management, Dalby, Queensland,, Australia
- Zachariasse, V. - RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND INNOVATION: VITAL DRIVING FACTORS IN AGRICULTURE (Pl. Paper)", Synther Consultancy, Waterboslaan, (formerly Social Sciences Group, Wageningen University), , The Netherlands
- Zheng Xueli - IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY IN A NEW ERA (Pl. Speech)", Science and Education Department of the Chinese Agricultural Administration Department, Beijing, China
- Žgajnar, J. + Erjaveċ, E. + Kavčič, S. - CAP REFORM POLICY ALTERNATIVES AND FARM DECISIONS’ OPTIMIZATION - THE CASE OF SLOVENIA (Ap.)", Univ. of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Fac., Dept. Of Animal Science, Domžale,, Slovenia
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