Im working on my research essay and need to evaluate several theories on factors which affect the overall performance of agricultural organisations (Coops, producer groups, associations).
Economic theories impact on a large scale value addition - lowering of trade barriers by developing countries on intermediate inputs into their own production could also be useful as a step towards enhancing their value added and hence export performance and the benefits they derive from trade.
Please, consult the Index G of Houngbo on Agriculture sustainability measurement. The article published in 2005 was entitled: “Measuring agriculture sustainability: An essay for a more suitable index’’. In Köpke, U., Niggli, U., Neuhoff, D., Cornish, P., Lockeretz, W. and H., Willer (eds): Researching sustainable systems. Proceeding First Scientific Conference of ISOFAR (International Society of Organic Agriculture Research): ISOFAR, Bonn (Germany), pp 637-640.