International Food and Agribusiness Management Review
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Research with Real-World Agribusiness Solutions
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainability and Resilience in Agribusiness:
The journal focuses on sustainable practices within agribusiness, exploring how resilience can be enhanced across food supply chains, particularly in the face of environmental challenges and climate change. - Technological Innovations in Agriculture:
IFAMA emphasizes the role of technology in agribusiness, including the adoption of digital tools, blockchain, and precision agriculture to improve productivity and efficiency. - Economic Analysis of Food Systems:
Research published in the journal often includes economic evaluations of food supply chains, market dynamics, and consumer behavior, providing insights into economic performance and policy implications. - Social Capital and Community Engagement:
The journal explores the importance of social networks and trust in agribusiness transactions, highlighting the role of cooperative structures and community-driven initiatives. - Consumer Preferences and Market Trends:
IFAMA addresses changing consumer preferences, including demand for organic, local, and sustainable food products, and how these trends affect market strategies.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation in Agribusiness:
There is a growing emphasis on the role of digital technologies in transforming agribusiness practices, including the use of data analytics, blockchain, and e-commerce platforms to enhance efficiency and transparency. - Climate Change Adaptation Strategies:
Research focusing on how agribusinesses can adapt to climate change is trending, with an emphasis on resilience strategies, sustainable practices, and the economic implications of climate impacts. - Consumer-Centric Innovations:
Emerging studies are increasingly centered around consumer behavior and preferences, particularly regarding sustainability, health, and ethical considerations in food production and consumption. - Collaborative and Cooperative Models:
There is a rising interest in collaborative models and cooperative structures that empower smallholder farmers and enhance community engagement within food systems. - Food Supply Chain Resilience:
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for resilience in food supply chains, leading to increased research on risk management, supply chain flexibility, and crisis response strategies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Agricultural Practices:
Research focusing solely on conventional agricultural practices without integration of sustainability or technology is becoming less prevalent as the agricultural sector moves towards more innovative and sustainable approaches. - Local vs. Global Market Dynamics:
Studies that exclusively examine local market dynamics without considering global influences are declining, as the interconnectedness of global supply chains becomes increasingly significant. - Static Economic Models:
The use of static economic models that do not incorporate dynamic factors such as consumer behavior changes or environmental impacts is decreasing, with a preference for more comprehensive, adaptable models. - Single-Disciplinary Approaches:
Research that does not integrate multiple disciplines, such as economic, social, and technological perspectives, is less common, as the complexity of agribusiness challenges necessitates a broader approach. - Focus on Traditional Crop and Livestock Production:
There is a noticeable reduction in research centered on traditional crop and livestock production methods, as interest shifts towards innovative practices, including urban agriculture and alternative proteins.
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