The capacity of the Valencian fruit and vegetable sector (i.e., cooperatives) to absorb knowledge has been analysed, as well as the influence of this capacity on the adoption of technological innovations and production processes. This objective is motivated by the multiple challenges currently...

This study investigates the agri-food sector, food trade, and food availability (as a component of food security) within the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), emphasizing the critical importance of agriculture across its member states. This significance is particularly pronounced in less...

The rapid growth of live streaming e-commerce (LSEC) has revolutionized agricultural product sales, but the perishable nature of these products poses significant challenges to supply chain logistics. Logistics is vital to the agricultural products live streaming e-commerce supply chain. This...

For decades, the literature has engaged in a robust debate regarding the competitiveness of wine cooperatives. Many studies suggest that these cooperatives may exhibit lower pricing competitiveness compared to other enterprise forms, while others have found the opposite. To clarify these...

Since China's implementation of the reform and opening-up policy in 1978, Inner Mongolia's pastoral areas have faced challenges such as population outflow, aging, and the emptying of villages. To address these issues, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region government promoted the "Collective...

This paper explores the adoption of green production technology within the framework of Pakistan-China agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The research focus is on how farmers' green values (FGVs) and energy use reduction (EUR) affect the adoption of green...

This paper aims to assess the maturity level in the strategic risk management of an agricultural cooperative's supply chain.A descriptive qualitative research approach was employed for a case study. Four interview scripts were administered to 15 stakeholders within the supply chain and subjected...

Multi-stakeholder cooperatives (MSCs) are a powerful tool for food system transformation. Their key strength lies in their ability to bring together diverse actors, foster a shared vision, and facilitate agreement among groups of stakeholders with varying and sometimes conflicting interests....

Agrifood cooperatives operate as hybrid organizations governed by members who simultaneously serve as users, owners, and decision-makers. These organizations must develop tailored governance mechanisms to manage interdependent relationships and reduce opportunism. This paper investigates the...

An exploratory visit to the rural-urban interface of Bengaluru city revealed that dairy producers with larger herd size and potentially stable income preferred to sell to the cooperative whereas those producers with minuscule herd size (upto two cattle) stated a preference to sell to urban...

The convergence of emerging sustainability regulations and recommendations outlined in the European, national and regional agricultural policies, coupled with the growing demand from retailers for food produced through more sustainable agriculture practices, presents a substantial challenge for...

The maintenance of a satisfactory quality of life in rural areas is fundamental for sustainable development. One of the ways to improve quality of life indicators is through the gathering of rural workers in solidarity economy organizations as these enterprises aim to integrate development with...

We propose a new model of mixed oligopoly where a workers' cooperative firms competes with a number of profit maximising companies. Building upon a large empirical evidence, we innovate as compared to the traditional literature on the objective function of the cooperative; moreover, its...

Using the Chinese Agriculture Technology Demonstration Center (ATDC) in Africa as a quasi-natural experiment, we examine the causal impacts of China's aid on crop production in Africa. The data pertain to African country-by-crop panel data from 2000 to 2018. Leveraging the triple...

Agricultural cooperatives play an important role in increasing rice production and contribute to the rural economy of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, but their resilience can be influenced by community governance and the social capital of members. This study investigated the comparative importance of...