Title | A promising market for agricultural enterprises |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | CTA -Wageningen, NL, Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU |
Pagination | p. 4 - 5; 1 box; 2 photographs |
Date Published | 2013-08-01 |
Publisher | Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) |
Place Published | Wageningen, The Netherlands |
Keywords | agriculture, development, sustainability |
Abstract | Preserving forests, conserving water and recycling waste contribute to making agriculture more sustainable. These environment-friendly activities have created a promising market for agricultural enterprises, offering direct economic benefits for both smallholders and large multinational companies while giving them an opportunity to showcase their ‘social responsibility’. But the green business is still in its infancy and a rocky road lies ahead. [authors abstract] |
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