Agribusiness and value chains play a crucial role in modern agriculture, encompassing all activities from production to consumption. Value chains involve the intricate network of suppliers, producers, processors, distributors, and retailers working together to deliver agricultural products to consumers. Agribusinesses, including farms, agro-processing companies, and agricultural input suppliers, are key players within these value chains, driving innovation, efficiency, and profitability. By integrating various stages of production and distribution, agribusinesses can optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Additionally, value chains facilitate market access for smallholder farmers by connecting them to broader distribution networks, enhancing their incomes and livelihoods. Collaborative efforts within agribusiness and value chains are essential for ensuring food security, promoting economic growth, and fostering sustainable agriculture practices globally
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Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
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 : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
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Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy