Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use the State Farmer

Originally published in 1962, this book deals with agricultural policies and politics in Britain between 1945 and 1961. The distinctive feature of this period was agricultural ‘partnership’ – a close and pervasive pattern of co-operation between the Government and the principal agricultural organizations. Originally published in 1987, this book is written primarily for planners, public administrators and project managers in countries or international agencies considering a development strategy in which agribusiness and rural enterprise projects are viewed as a desirable policy instrument for generating employment and income. It makes available the background and methodology of project analysis so that agribusiness and rural enterprise project can be designed, implemented and reviewed effectively in a wide range of circumstances. It outlines how to establish objectively the potential and limitations of agribusiness and rural enterprise projects; provides guidelines for deciding whether a project can be effective; considers the policy issues relating to such projects and suggests techniques for judging project performance.