Strategy and risk in farming

Authors

  • R.B.M. Huirne

Keywords:

farm management, system theory, decision making, uncertainty, restructuring, stability, SWOT-analysis, diversification

Abstract

Issues that are relevant in current farm management are discussed. First, three basic farm management theories are presented: (1) decision-making theory; (1) system theory; and (3) theory of management by objectives. Next, two new developments are introduced, namely, strategic management and risk management.

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Published

2003-06-01

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