Dairy Industry Restructuring
“Dairy Industry Restructuring” by Andrew P. Davidson, published by Emerald Group Publishing Limited on December 20, 2000, is a comprehensive exploration of the complexities surrounding the dairy sector. This 1st edition, comprising 424 pages, delves into the ‘dairy problem,’ a significant issue within the agricultural discourse of the last two decades. The book addresses the socioeconomic implications for farm families and rural communities in western societies, highlighting the challenges posed by the withdrawal of government protections, technological advancements, and the globalization of markets.
Readers will find a collection of 16 articles that investigate various dimensions of the dairy industry’s transformation. The volume presents insights from studies conducted in North America, Europe, and Australia, focusing on the impact of changing market dynamics and the increasing influence of food processors. By examining these factors, the book contributes to the understanding of agribusiness and rural sociology, making it a relevant resource for those interested in the intersection of social science and economic trends within the dairy industry.
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This volume focuses on the ‘dairy problem’, a complex issue that relates directly to the agricultural debate of the past two decades and that concerns the socioeconomic well-being and life-chances of many farm families and rural communities in most western societies. Dairy industry restructuring is being affected by formidable forces of change: the withdrawal of government protections and price support mechanisms; the explosion of new technologies; the globalization of markets; the rising power of food processors; and the associated discontinuities of modern life. From studies in North America, Europe and Australia, the 16 articles included in this volume examine various aspects about the reshaping of this troubled industry.
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