In today's competitive global food economy, agri-business experts are pivotal in transforming raw agricultural production into value-added products while navigating supply chains, marketing strategies, and consumer preferences. These professionals oversee agricultural enterprises ranging from farm input suppliers and food processors to exporters and retailers. Agri-business experts apply principles of finance, logistics, and entrepreneurship to ensure smooth coordination between producers, processors, and markets. Their role has evolved with globalization, digital technology, and sustainability concerns now demanding a more integrated, ethical, and customer-centric approach. They evaluate market trends, assess risk management strategies, and lead innovation in product development and branding to meet changing dietary demands and regulatory standards. In the middle of modern agrarian economies, agri-business experts bridge the gap between the farm and the marketplace, ensuring agricultural ventures remain profitable, sustainable, and resilient. They also facilitate partnerships with government agencies, financial institutions, and tech companies to improve rural infrastructure and services. As demand rises for climate-smart practices, fair trade systems, and traceable food supply chains, agri-business experts are taking on leadership roles in steering global agriculture toward responsible growth. Their expertise not only ensures food reaches shelves efficiently and affordably but also shapes the future of inclusive, market-driven agricultural development.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Gas fermentation for bacterial single-cell protein (SCP) production as a fishmeal replacement in aquaculture feed
Maximilian Lackner, Lackner Ventures and Consulting GmbH, Austria
Title : Formulation of long-term mechanisation strategy for different agro-climatic zones/states in India
Krishan Kant Tyagi, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, India
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Effects of simulated elevated CO2 concentration and atmospheric temperature on quality formation of Lycium barbarum fruits
Bing Cao, Ningxia University, China
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece