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Agricultural Marketing
Posted by: admin, on 8/15/2007, in category "Economics & Policy"
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Location: lahore, punjab, Pakistan
Abstract: The Marketing and Farm Supply Group of FAO provides support to developing countries and the emerging economies in the improvement of marketing systems for both farm produce and inputs such as fertilizer and seeds. Emphasis is firmly placed on the promotion of marketing by the private sector and on...

Improvement of marketing systems for both farm produce and inputs necessitates a strong private sector backed up by appropriate policy and legislative frameworks and effective government support services. Such services can include provision of market infrastructure, supply of market information, and agricultural extension services able to advise farmers on marketing. Training in marketing at all levels is also needed; from farmers groups to post-graduate students at universities.

New marketing links between agribusinesses, large retailers and farmers require to be developed, e.g. through contract farming or group marketing, with those working in marketing and agribusiness being assisted to join together in associations to promote their common goals. We can assist governments with the formulation and implementation of projects to improve marketing policy, support services, farm-market linkages, training and infrastructure. We can also organize training programmes on request.

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Agricultural marketing also on CD-ROM
If you experience slow download times, most of the publications on agricultural marketing published before 2005 are now also available on a CD-ROM, "Agricultural Marketing Resources." The CD-ROM is free of charge for shipment to developing countries. Others can obtain a copy from FAO's Publications Section for a fee of US$20.


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