Managing Risk in Agriculture: A Holistic Approach - Softcover

Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development, OECD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9264075305 ISBN 13: 9789264075306

Publisher: OECD Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: OECD Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9264075305
• ISBN 13: 9789264075306
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 170