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Research Note: Problems And Opportunities In Agriculture - Perceptions Of Commercial Farmers In Natal

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  • Woodburn, M. R.
  • Ortmann, G. F.

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The perceptions of commercial farmers in Natal of factors influencing the direction of their farm business in the future, and views of future management problems and opportunities in agriculture are discussed in this research note. Economic and financial changes, as well as changes in political, labour and climatic conditions were expected to be the most important factors influencing the future direction of farm businesses. Labour management was cited by most respondents to be a problem, other areas of concern being increasing production costs, political changes, economic and financial aspects, and climatic uncertainty. Improved production efficiency and marketing opportunities were perceived as the most important management opportunities in the future.

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  • Woodburn, M. R. & Ortmann, G. F., 1994. "Research Note: Problems And Opportunities In Agriculture - Perceptions Of Commercial Farmers In Natal," Agrekon, Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), vol. 33(1), March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:agreko:267703
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.267703
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    1. Newman, R.A. & Ortmann, Gerald F. & Lyne, Michael C., 1997. "Farm Labour Remuneration, Labour Legislation And Commercial Farmers' Perceptions In Kwazulu-Natal," Agrekon, Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), vol. 36(1), pages 1-13, March.

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    Agribusiness; Production Economics;

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