Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE)

Abstract : The Group of Seven (G7) countries are known as the Group of Seven industrialized countries, where its includes the major industrialized countries in the world, represented by the United States of America, Japan, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and Canada. This group controls about 14% of the world's population, and 65% from the global economy.The study aims at the possibility of increasing Egyptian foreign trade in the light of what the country’s plan 2030 targets, in terms of economic reform. This can be achieved through the possibility of activating foreign trade among Egypt and the Group of Seven countries, and the resulting economic effects that benefit the Egyptian trade balance.The research method is based on a study of the most important economic indicators among Egypt and the Group of Seven countries, as well as a study of the current state of intra-trade, the degree of current commercial compatibility, the matrix of exports and imports, and the opportunities of expected trade integration among Egypt and the Group of Seven countries through percentages and averages Calculation, use law of degree of commercial compatibility, and Calculation of Commercial integration opportunities, for the most important commodities that Egypt imports such as wheat, Maize, red meat, white meat and oils, as well as the most important commodities exported from Egypt, which are oranges, onions, potatoes and sugar.The most important results were that America is the highest country t.
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Abstract : The Thai government has been heavily supporting Thailand’s livestock research projects for many years. Indeed, 4,046 projects were funded in the years 2008-2017 with a budget totaling more than 1.8 million THB (present value, 2008 as base year with 5% discount rate). The projects sought to find solutions to specified problems and to recommend sustainable development innovations to stimulate growth within Thailand’s livestock industry, often with domestic and international dimensions: animal feed and health, economic and commercial trade policies, logistics and supply chain infrastructure, and epidemic prevention and management. This study undertook to evaluate the economic impact and overall value of Thailand’s livestock research projects, focusing on the academic and economic impacts of the projects over the past recent decade, 2008-2017. Primary data were collected from several field surveys and interviews of researchers, users, and related stakeholders. Secondary data were obtained from the National Research and Innovation Information System (NARIIS), the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). Changes in economic surplus was primarily used to evaluate the economic impact, by applying NPV, BCR, and IRR indexes. The study’s research using scholarship citation databases revealed that Thailand’s livestock research projects, during this period, were increasingly published and cited in highly regarded international academic journals, but in recent years, to a lesser exten.
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Abstract : The main objective was to analyse the mean profitability of small-holder pig production. A multi-stage sampling method was used in the purposive selection of 72 pig farmers. Structured questionnaires were implemented for data collection and data was analysed using cost and returns analysis model and descriptive statistics. Farmers' mean were 38 years 7 months with moderate mean family size of 9 persons. The male married farmers were more with low educational level. The mean 10 pigs flock size was recorded with a production experience of 28 years engaging in pig rearing on part-time basis. The study recorded mean annual revenue of N445,275 ($1,083.80) and production expenses of N337,000 ($820.26). The study recorded 1.32 benefit-cost ratio indicating 32% profit. Most constraints experienced were insufficient funds and low flock size. The study recommends that respondents should be motivated to increase their flock size and farmers' accessibility to credit facilities should be a priority.
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Abstract : One of those ornamental plants was Eugenia myrtifolia L. from Myrtaceae family. There was several factors that determine success of plant propagation by cuttings including plant factors (species/varieties, type of cuttings, physiological maturity of the plant and cuttings), environmental factors (rooting medium temperature, medium moisture content, relative humidity and light), treatment of cuttings (root inducer application, cutting storage etc.), rooting medium temperature, type of cuttings, and treatment of cuttings with root inducer influenced the regeneration of Eugenia stem cuttings. Due to limited available information regarding the rooting of Eugenia, stem cuttings the study was conducted to generate information that could be used in designing cutting propagation protocol for Eugenia. Hence, this study on Journal of the Austrian Society of Agriculture Economics (JASAE), Vol 17, Issue 02.
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Abstract : The IPCC 4th Assessment Report states that climate change, in particular increased risk of floods and droughts, expected to have a severe impact on South Asian countries, which economies rely mainly on agriculture. In fact, although South Asia has low GHG emissions, climate change has already deeply affected the economic growth and development of this region. This study examines the impact of climate change on rice productivity and economic growth among South Asian countries for the period 1971-2018. Also, examine the decadal seasonal variations in rainfall pattern calculated for summer, winter, monsoon and post-monsoon seasons of selected South Asian countries (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan). Results of panel data analysis show that Rice Productivity, Carbon dioxide emissions and Rainfall have a positive relationship with economic growth, while Temperature has a negative relationship with economic growth. The increase in temperature, particularly the maximum temperature has a considerable adverse effect on crop performances and ultimately it affects economic growth.
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