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Contracting arrangements in agribusiness procurement practices in South Africa

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  • Vermeulen, Hester
  • Kirsten, Johann F.
  • Sartorius, Kurt

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Contracting arrangements in agribusiness procurement practices in South Africa

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  • Vermeulen, Hester & Kirsten, Johann F. & Sartorius, Kurt, 2008. "Contracting arrangements in agribusiness procurement practices in South Africa," Agrekon, Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), vol. 47(2), pages 1-24, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:agreko:37585
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.37585
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