Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to analyze cooperatives in Armenian fruit and vegetable sector and the dairy sector, reveal the existing problems, study the reasons why the speed of organization of new cooperatives is not fast enough, and find the factors that prevent farmers from taking advantage of the potential benefits. We also discuss governmental regulation of cooperation, the role of various NGOs and other supporting organizations and their contribution to farm consolidation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 87-99 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Rural Cooperation |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Agricultural cooperatives
- Farm consolidation
- Regulation of cooperation