Spezialisierung Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

Discuss the influence of trade policy and international relationships on food supply and demand.

Compare and contrast differences in world demand for food products between developing and developed countries.

Examine the impacts of compliance with environmental regulations on food supply chains.

Discuss future technologies that may influence issues in the supply chain of food and food products.

Crop production cycles for annual and permanent food production crops

Financial characteristics, types of land ownership, and volatility of the capital intensive agriculture industry

Personal, external, and food production risks that influence decision-making in agriculture

Strategies to mitigate risk in crop production and with agricultural land

Management techniques to mitigate financial risks of agricultural production

Traditional and innovative risk management practices of agricultural production

Describe the balance sheet and capital structure of agriculture

Analyze the economic drivers impacting the performance of farmland as an institutional investment

Describe the producers and investors of farmland

Explain the financing institutions, risk management strategies, and modern issues associated with agriculture investing

Describe and evaluate sustainable agricultural practices and conservation strategies in food production agriculture.

Examine how consumer behavior and trends influence agricultural practices and food policy.

Explore the evolution and advancements in technological innovations in agriculture and assess their impacts on food production and sustainability.

Investigate the development and impact of key policies and regulations on agricultural sustainability and food production.