Managing risk in agriculture : a holistic approach.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Contributor:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Agriculture--Risk management.

Agriculture.

Agriculture--Finance.

Agriculture--Economic aspects.

Farm risks.

Agriculture and state.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 p. )

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The sources of risk in agriculture are numerous and diverse, ranging from events related to climate and weather conditions to animal diseases; from changes in agriculture commodities prices to changes in fertilizer and other input prices; and from financial uncertainties to policy and regulatory risks. Agricultural risks are not independent, but rather are linked both to each other and as part of a system that includes all available instruments, strategies and policies designed to manage risk. A holistic approach is thus necessary. This book examines the current magnitude and characteristics of risk-related policies in agriculture and what is known about the quantitative size of agricultural risks. It looks at the on-farm, off-farm, and market instruments available to manage risk, and it explains how the holistic approach helps clarify the role of governments.

Contents:

Risk Management in Agriculture

Introduction

Executive Summary

An Overview of Risk-Related Policy Measures

An Assessment of Risk Exposure in Agriculture Based on a Review of the Literature.

Notes:

"Also available in French: Gestion des risques dans l'agriculture : une approche holistique"--T.p. verso.

Coordinator from foreword on p. 3.

Corrigenda to OECD publications may be found online at: www.oecd.org/publishing/corrigenda.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-282-39612-9

9786612396120

92-64-07530-5