Researching the food processing‐farming chain
The case of Nova Scotia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12924902 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anthony Winson (0000-0002-6069-9461, University of Guelph, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1988 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 520-559 |
| Publication date | 1988-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canadian Review of Sociology/Revue canadienne de sociologie (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1755-6171 • E-ISSN: 1755-618X |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1755-618x.1988.tb00119.x |
| OpenAlex | W2162864022 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 7 |
Cette communication se propose d'examiner le débat sur le destin des petits producteurs agricoles dans les sociétés capitalistes avancées. On examine ce problème avec une étude empirique du complexe agro‐alimentaire de la Nouvelle Écosse. L'étude a démontré une concentration rapide des industries agro‐industrielles dans la province, et le rôle important du secteur de vente en détail dans ce domaine. Nos recherches montrent aussi que les industries agro‐alimentaires préferent avoir des contrats direct avec les fermiers pour les produits périssables, et que ces industries jouent un rôle important dans la concentration d'exploitations agricoles. Une comparaison avec la situation en Ontario indique que les conseils de la mise en marché peuvent améliorer la situation économique des agriculteurs en négotiations avec les industries agro‐alimentaires. This paper attempts to shed further light on the debate over the fate of petty commodity producers in advanced capitalism. Arguing for a more comprehensive analytical framework, this problem is examined through an empirical study of the food processing‐farming complex in Nova Scotia, Canada. The study found evidence of rapid corporate concentration in food processing in recent years and support for the thesis that food retailer concentration is at least partly responsible for this. Preference for contract farming arrangements was apparent, but only in the case of especially perishable agricultural commodities. The impact of contract farming on producer independence is assessed. Some evidence of food processors fostering the concentration of farm operations also came to light. A comparison of process crop prices and contract conditions in Nova Scotia and Ontario suggest that producer controlled marketing boards can significantly enhance the economic position of farmers vis‐a‐vis corporate processors
Agricultural science · Agriculture · Archaeology · Art · Business · Economics · Economy · Ethnology · Food security · Geography · Humanities · Nova scotia · Political science · Sociology · Welfare economics · Cooperative Studies and Economics
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 0,22 |
| Citation span | 1990 - 2013 (24) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |