Food Exports Research Articles

Обеспечение экономической безопасности российского агропромышленного комплекса на основе диверсификации структуры экспортных поставок продовольствия

the article presents the results of a study of the processes of ensuring economic security of the Russian agro-industrial complex based on diversification of the structure of food export supplies. The statistics of income from exports of agricultural products of the countries of the world are analyzed. An analysis of the structure of US agro-industrial exports by type of product was carried out. The parameters of the world market for rapeseed and its processed products have been determined.

Does the Exchange Rate Have a Pass-Through Effect on Domestic Food Prices in Türkiye? An Empirical Study Using a Combined ANN Algorithm and VAR Method

Exchange rate fluctuations have far-reaching consequences for national economies, companies and, above all, consumers. It is therefore important to understand the mechanisms by which these fluctuations affect food prices in domestic markets. In this context, we examine the complex relationship between exchange rates and domestic food prices and attempt to calculate the pass-through effect of the exchange rate on domestic prices. To examine the pass-through effect of the exchange rate on food prices, we use monthly USD/TRY exchange rate data from January 2003 to July 2023 as well as the global food price index, the export-import rate for food and the producer price index for food in Türkiye. We employ the vector autoregression (VAR) method to determine the optimal lags of the variables included in the analysis and the artificial neural network (ANN) algorithm to calculate the overall pass-through effect of the USD/TRY exchange rate on domestic food prices. The results show that the pass-through effect of the variable on food prices persists for three months: the current month, the previous month and the two previous months. The total pass-through effect of the exchange rate on food prices reaches up to 27%. Half of this impact comes from the previous month's food prices. In addition, the ratio of food exports to imports accounts for about 12% of the increase in domestic food prices. The results also show that the variable with the highest pass-through effect is the producer price index and that 90% of the increase in food prices is due to domestic dynamics, while the effect of price increases in foreign markets is only about 10%.

Comparative Advantage of Trade in Food Products among the Selected East African Community Partner States: Implication for Policy Formulation

Despite the potential benefits of regional trade, economic disparities among East African Community (EAC) member states persist. This study investigated the relationship between trade openness, comparative advantage in food trade, and economic performance within the EAC, focusing on Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The study adopted export data from the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database, the World Bank, and the International Trade Centre, as well as GDP data from the Bank of Tanzania and the National Bureau of Statistics. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics, causality analysis, Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), and vector autoregressive model. Findings reveal a positive impact of trade openness on Tanzania’s economy but negative impacts on Kenya and Uganda, suggesting Tanzania benefits from EAC integration while Kenya and Uganda face trade challenges. The causality analysis shows that Tanzania’s economic performance drives food exports, trade openness impacts Kenya’s economic performance significantly, and Uganda sees a reciprocal link between economic growth and food exports; however, trade openness does not significantly affect Ugandan economic growth. The analysis of the Balassa index indicates Kenya’s food export advantage, a decline in Uganda’s export advantage since 1996, and Tanzania’s lack of export advantage with potential for improvement. The study recommends cautiously implementing trade openness policies within the EAC to prevent trade distortions and currency devaluation.

Gravity model of trade approach: what drives Indonesia’s seafood export and its halal market potency in OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) countries

PurposeThis study aims to unveil the variables that drive Indonesia’s seafood exports to organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC) countries, including a deeper analysis to understand the factors that affect Indonesia’s potential for halal seafood exports, and attempts to validate Linder’s hypothesis, which might occur as part of the determinants of Indonesia’s seafood exports, as well as one of the variables that can affect Indonesia’s potency of halal seafood exports based on economic scale similarities and relative factor endowments.Design/methodology/approachUsing Poisson regression by pseudo maximum likelihood, this study applies the theory of trade gravity and Linder’s hypothesis of Indonesia’s seafood exports to OIC countries and its halal market potency over the 30 years observation period from 1992 to 2021, with 47 countries importing Indonesia’s seafood products during the observation period based on United Nations Comtrade statistics.FindingsThe variables that drive Indonesia’s seafood exports are the situation of the economy between Indonesia and its trading partners, the population of importing countries and the common understanding of language. On the other hand, the adjusted-Muslim GDP of importing countries, the adjusted-Muslim GDP of Indonesia and the number of Muslim inhabitants of importer countries are the factors that affect Indonesia’s potential for halal seafood exports. The study also validates the presence of Linder’s hypothesis in Indonesia’s seafood export and could hint Indonesia’s potential for halal seafood exportsResearch limitations/implicationsOwing to the absence of an Harmonized System code that explicitly accommodates trade in halal commodities, especially in halal seafood exports, it will be more accurate if data are available in the future as material for further studies. Future studies may also consider per capita consumption of seafood, food safety standards and the level of food security from OIC countries as variables that might also influence Indonesia’s seafood exports in an approach analysis using the gravity theory of trade.Practical implicationsThis study is part of the authors’ efforts to encourage a greater contribution of the fisheries sector to Indonesia’s GDP by identifying the factors that drive seafood exports, which have so far only been around 2%–3% and have never reached more than 4% in the past two decades. While Indonesia is blessed with extraordinary marine biodiversity and hopes of being the leader of the halal food industry, the fisheries sector is expected to contribute.Originality/valueUnlike previous studies that used the approach of the gravity model of trade on food exports, this study is specifically in the field of seafood exports, takes Indonesia as the main object of research and also examines Linder’s hypothesis as part of the analysis to identify what drives Indonesia’s seafood exports in the OIC countries market and fill the scant of studies highlighting the factors that could drive halal food exports, specifically in seafood.

Финансовый потенциал аграрного бизнеса Республики Беларусь в торговле с Российской Федерацией

The purpose of the article is to use the resulting approach to measure the financial potential of agricultural businesses in the Republic of Belarus. The study analyzed the share of food products in foreign trade, food products exports, the production capacity of food products industrial organizations, and the share of food products exports in the total volume of their production. The study defined that the production capacity of food industrial organizations in the regions bordering the Russian Federation (Vitebsk region, Mogilev region, Gomel region) for food products is not fully used. There is potential to increase food production and export it to the Russian Federation. The financial potential for increasing production and export of food products in the regions has been calculated with the resulting approach. The estimated financial potential for increasing meat exports by increasing the level of food production capacity is 218.92 million USD in the Vitebsk region, 312.52 USD million in the Gomel region, and 128.44 USD million in the Mogilev region. Active trade relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation laid the foundations for integration and development in the agricultural sector. The following suggestions for realization of financial potential in the regions are outlined and characterized: cooperation of agricultural business entities in the regions in various forms; regional diversification and integration of regional agricultural business entities; production cooperation of regions within the framework of foreign trade of agricultural products and food among EAEU member states and with third countries.

FORMATION OF THE SYSTEM OF STATE REGULATION OF THE EXPORT POTENTIAL OF THE AGRO-FOOD SECTOR OF UKRAINE ON THE WAY TO EU MEMBERSHIP

Introduction. The export potential of agricultural products is one of the organic elements of the national economy. The main objective of the export of agricultural products is the ability to improve the current state of the agricultural sector of Ukraine and the economy of the country as a whole, using and intensifying the existing competitive development prospects. Methods. The following methods were used to achieve the goal: abstract and logical, in particular the methods of generalization, analogy, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction (deepening the essence of the category “export potential of the agricultural sector”, when classifying factors of globalization depending on their impact on the export activity of enterprises, as well as highlighting the problems of realizing the export potential of the industry). A statistical and economic method was used in order to analyze the export activity of enterprises in the grain industry, in particular techniques: comparison (comparison of the data of the reporting year with previous ones), series of dynamics (consideration of trends in the development of export of products of agricultural enterprises), tabular and graphic methods (display of analytical and statistical information). The monographic method was used in the analysis of foreign experience in stimulating export operations. Results. It has been proven that in order to realize the export potential of the agricultural sector of Ukraine, an appropriate regulatory and legal framework should be formed, regulating the use of state and regional support methods, including at the level of united territorial communities. The effectiveness of the applied models for increasing the level of utilization of the export potential of the agricultural sector of Ukraine will be significantly higher with the activation of network interaction at the interregional level; improving the quality of management of united territorial communities; participation of regions in joint projects coordinated only at the level of regions. Discussion. In the post-war period of development of the country's agrarian economy, domestic agricultural producers should become the main exporters of agricultural products. For this, it is necessary to develop and implement in a practical area measures of state and regional support for the production and processing of agro-food with a high level of added value. It also requires the development of a Strategy for the development of the export of agricultural products and food, which should include a number of measures aimed at realizing the export potential of the agricultural sector of Ukraine. Keywords: export potential, agricultural sector, state support, food security, added value.

The Agricultural Sector and its Impact on Economic Growth in Algeria

This study came to shed light on the agricultural sector and how it can contribute, as a basic sector, to achieving economic growth rates and the extent of its response to the most important reforms and various forms of support provided to it, this study relied on a methodology based on combining quantitative and qualitative analysis in dealing with relevant data and statistics. In the agricultural sector, Algeria to achieve this methodology, the descriptive approach was adopted in this study, which concerned itself with describing the importance of the agricultural sector and its role in achieving economic growth, in addition to the most important measures taken towards it, while presenting a set of statistics, analyzing and interpreting them statistically, and searching for ways to develop this sector, and then carrying out With a standard study, it dealt with the search for the most important variables affecting agricultural production on the one hand and the impact of the elements of agricultural production on the elements of economic growth on the other hand. The study showed that the sector is still subject to climate change and the labor force’s aversion to it, In addition, there is a lack of a clear administrative system in this sector, we recorded the large difference in the volume of food and agricultural imports and food and agricultural exports, For example, the coverage rate of food exports for food imports did not exceed 6.2% during the study period.

Assessing the Implications of the Red Sea Conflict on the Indian Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Analysis

The Red Sea, a vital trading route for India, is disrupted by the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and Israel. This study aims to investigate how the dispute affects India’s supply chain in several different industries. The possible repercussions include restricted access to raw materials, delays and higher prices in maritime transportation, and concerns of energy scrutiny from disruptions in gas and oil. To lessen the impact on the economy we examine alternate trade routes and assess the potential effects on investors’ confidence. This study aims to examine and assess the diverse repercussions of the Red Sea War on the Indian supply chain offering insights on strategic planning, policy decisions and risk mitigation measures for the Indian government, businesses and stakeholders. The Red Sea crisis has had a multifaceted impact on different sectors of the Indian economy. In the healthcare sector, a huge number of medical supplies and prescription drugs which are transported via sea have seen a spike in the shipping cost due to rerouting which has disrupted the medical supply chain. On the other hand, there is no direct impact on the consumer sector; however, the increased freight prices and geopolitical concerns impact the wholesale price index which is expected to hike and influence the food grain prices and exports of basmati rice in particular owing to the well-established domestic supply chain. The FMCG industry is comparatively protected from the adverse effects of the crisis in contrast to industries such as agricultural and maritime foods. This crucial route, particularly affecting goods moving between Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, historically used for nearly half of India's exports and a third of imports, is now deemed unsafe. Ships are being rerouted around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, leading to a 30% increase in transit times and a surge in shipping costs. Indian companies are feeling the heat – Arvind Ltd. faces lost revenue due to order backlogs, while exporters like Euro Fruits grapple with quadrupled freight costs and declining grape quality. The auto industry is also impacted, with companies like MG Motor India experiencing delays and rising logistics expenses. India’s energy, resources and industrial sectors have all been severely disrupted by the Red Sea crisis with critical exports including chemicals and petroleum products being heavily impacted. Since the Suez Canal handles a significant amount of India’s import of crude oil, rerouting owing to continual conflicts presents logistical difficulties and possible inflationary pressures. The government is actively engaging in efforts to mitigate these impacts by looking into alternative shipping lanes and providing assistance to affected exports. The possibility of delays and financial costs is still a major issue for businesses navigating obstacles relating to insurance premiums and logistical difficulties. To navigate these challenges, the Indian government is exploring a multi-pronged approach. Financial support in the form of direct subsidies, soft loans, and government-backed cargo insurance could help businesses offset increased costs and mitigate risks associated with delays and rerouting. Additionally, India is looking to diversify its trade routes by exploring alternative sources for crude oil and LNG imports, along with utilizing ports outside the conflict zone. Long-term solutions are also being considered, such as investing in the Northern Sea Route and expanding land transport infrastructure. Renewed focus on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project could offer a comprehensive network connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe. By implementing these strategies, India can build a more resilient supply chain and minimize the long-term impact of the Red Sea conflict on its trade.

Unveiling the interconnected dynamics of urbanization, energy consumption, and food exports: assessing carbon emissions with an innovative ARDL approach

Unveiling the interconnected dynamics of urbanization, energy consumption, and food exports: assessing carbon emissions with an innovative ARDL approach

ФІНАНСОВИЙ АНАЛІЗ ІННОВАЦІЙНО ОРІЄНТОВАНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ АГРОПРОДОВОЛЬЧИХ СОЦІАЛЬНО-ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ СИСТЕМ В УМОВАХ РИНКОВОГО ЦІНОУТВОРЕННЯ

The following trends characterize the economic development of innovatively oriented enterprises of agri-food socio-economic systems in the conditions of market pricing: there is an increase in the overall production of food products, beverages and tobacco products, in particular pork,poultry and canned goods from them, vegetables, sunflower oil, liquid milk, cereals, non-carbonated mineral water, cigarettes; growth per person. In Ukraine, the production of the following food products and beverages increased: pork and poultry meat, canned vegetables, sunflower oil, liquid milk, butter, and non-carbonated mineral water. At the same time, there was a reduction in the production of sausage products, certain fruit products, margarine, cheese, certain dairy products, flour, bread, flour products, chocolate, confectionery, and beverages. There is a decrease per capita in the production of such food products and beverages in Ukraine as sausages, juices, some other fruit products, margarine, cheese, certain dairy products, bread and bakery products, chocolate, sugar confectionery, carbonated mineral water, beverages non-alcoholic; growth of wholesale turnover of food products and the share of sales of domestic food products with a simultaneous reduction in the specific weight of food in the structure of wholesale turnover. There was a decrease in the volume of retail sales of certain food product groups, in particular, such as: meat and meat products, butter, vegetable oils, cheese, eggs, confectionery, tea, flour, bakery and pasta products, potatoes, vegetables, fruits , berries, grapes; positive dynamics of retail turnover of food products, which is obviously related to the dynamics of solvent demand of the population. We also observe an increase in the specific share of products of vegetable and animal origin, live animals, fats and oil in the structure of the state's exports, while the share of ready-made food products decreases. In general, the volume of food exports increased; the specific weight of ready-made food products, products of plant origin, fats and oils in the structure of national imports increased, while the share of live animals and products of animal origin decreased at the same time

Role of government policy in food security: Economic and demographic challenges

The state policy on food security should take into account economic (e.g., expansion of agricultural production following domestic food demand, exports, and imports) and demographic (e.g., adequacy of food reserves and production capacities of the agrosector to the pace of population growth, considering urbanization, migration, and a culture of rational consumption) challenges. Government policy should maintain the balance between the stability of the food system, economic development, and demographic changes. Therefore, this study aims to identify implicit (hidden) structural and functional relationships between these elements. The paper employs structural modeling using STATISTICA; the dataset consists of six food security, eight economic, and seven demographic indicators (using World Bank and Food and Agriculture Organization databases for 2011–2021, targeting 39 countries with different levels of GDP per capita (depending on the availability of statistical data)). The results proved the direct impact of the economic variable on food security and the indirect effect of the demographic variable (demographic changes are the engine that triggers economic transformations that further affect food security). When demographic changes increase by one unit, economic development increases by 0.57 and stability of the food system by 0.454. When economic development increases by one unit, the stability of the food system increases by 0.473.

Продовольственная безопасность Российской Федерации: проблемы и пути решения

Awareness of the essence and substantial components of food security in Russia has been subject to significant evolution. Starting from providing the population of the state with food while minimizing the import share of agricultural products. Then from self-sufficiency by key groups of agricultural products to an increase in food exports. At the same time, such an approach, despite the obvious significant positive changes, will not make it possible, as it is believed, to achieve food security in the Russian Federation in the circumstances, due to the fact that only in small situations there is a comprehensive view of understanding the essence of food security and the criteria characterizing it.

Research on Comprehensive Control and Traceability Management of Food Cold Chain Transportation

With the rapid development of economic globalization and cross-border e-commerce, the food import and export trade has encountered growth opportunities. Meanwhile, food safety has gained increasing attention from consumers worldwide. Most food products require cold chain transportation. However, in recent years, various safety hazards have emerged in the process of food cold chain logistics, with disruptions and food spoilage causing significant waste. Ensuring the safety and traceability of the entire food cold chain has become a critical factor limiting its development. This paper proposes strategies for the development of food cold chains, including the establishment of a comprehensive standard system, promoting orderly development of traceability systems, and enhancing traceability supervision platforms to achieve transparency in food cold chain safety.

Does a Free Trade Agreement’s Impact on the Export of Halal Food to OIC Countries Matter? Evidence from Indonesia

Research Originality: The second-largest organisation after the UN, with a population of 24.4% worldwide, makes OIC countries a potential market. This paper contributes to the existing literature on trade within them by focusing on crucial aspects of the trade agreement's impact on the halal food industry.Research Objectives: This study examines the influence of a free trade agreement (FTA) on Indonesian halal food exports.Research Methods: Using panel data from 23 countries spanning the period from 2003 to 2019, the paper employs the gravity model to assess the impact of the FTA and other variables on Indonesian halal food exports to OIC countries.Empirical Results: The findings indicate that Indonesian food exports to OIC countries with FTAs experience a notable 68% increase compared to those without such agreements. The study reveals GDP, population size, trade openness, and exchange rate positively affect food exports to OIC countries. However, trading partners' distance and entry time exhibit a negative correlation.Implications: This research holds significance for the Indonesian government as it provides valuable insights for considering the acceleration of trade agreement ratification with OIC countries. JEL Classification: F13, F47, C68How to Cite:Muchtar, M., Hafid, A., Rodoni, A., Amalia, E., & Hosen, M. N. (2024). Does a Free Trade Agreement’s Impact on the Export of Halal Food to OIC Countries Matter? Evidence from Indonesia. Etikonomi, 23(1), 147 – 166. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i1.32951.

The corporate governance impacts on BNDES financing to the agribusiness expanded chain

Brazilian agribusiness stands out on the global stage as one of the main food producers and exporters in the world and is currently considered the most powerful segment of the country's economy. the present work aims to understand the impact that corporate governance has on the capture of so-called quality funding (attractive conditions of financial volumes, terms and costs), specifically from subsidized credit lines from BNDES, for the Agribusiness segment. It was used a final sample of 31 publicly traded companies (initially starting from 145 companies in the expanded agribusiness chain), listed on B3 which contracted financing from BNDES. The evidence of multiple linear regression, suggest that the adoption of corporate governance practices may not be decisive in attracting quality funding from the BNDES. It was found that companies in the final sample that adhere to the B3's maximum level of governance, namely the Novo Mercado, do not obtain, necessarily, lower financing costs than Levels 2 and 1 or those not adherent to the institution’s governance.

A nutritional modelling framework for inclusion in a Norwegian food system model

The aim of this study was to apply a comprehensive mathematical model designed to assess the current and future availability of food, as well as the resulting nutrient availability and intake, in the context of the Norwegian population. The model explores various scenarios, including self-sufficiency levels for food supply and impacts on nutrition recommendations. A food mass balance charting production, import, export, feed, seed, and consumer allocation in the Norwegian food system provided insights into the nutrients available to the population. The analysis included a comparison with two versions of the Nordic Nutrient Recommendations (NNR)1, with the latest version recommending substantial changes in food consumption compared to current dietary patterns in Norway. The nutrient analysis compared the food mass to Matvaretabellen2 and was supplemented with data from the United Nations World Population Prospects3 and the Food and Agriculture Organisation/World Health Organisation/United Nations4 report to ensure comprehensive nutrient analysis. Micronutrient gaps were observed in Iodine (94% of the target intake) and Vitamin D (46% of the target intake), while saturated-fatty acids slightly exceeded the recommended requirements (107% of the upper limit) based on the current baseline scenario. The updated NNR4 recommends changes to specific food categories, namely fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. A secondary scenario testing compared against the updated NNR found that increasing the availability of the supply of these groups does not result in any new nutrient gaps, demonstrating the feasibility of addressing the issue on a national supply basis. These approach offers a mathematical-modelling based tool that can be used to provide information for a national food system. Leveraging the model’s capacity to simulate various scenarios, informed decisions to optimise self-sufficiency levels and align food supply with recommended nutritional guidelines can be made. To improve the model, higher data resolution and clearer categorisation of food groups are required which can then be linked into a more complete national food system. The mathematical model presented in this study provides a framework for understanding of food and nutrient availability in Norway. By identifying critical nutrient gaps and potential solutions, this research contributes knowledge for a healthier and sustainable food future for the nation.

Diversification of export activities: essence, purpose and state in Ukraine

Introduction. Export diversification is an essential tool for accelerating economic growth in developing countries. After all, these countries' exports are concentrated on raw materials and agricultural products, which are primarily sensitive to external shocks. By diversifying their exports, countries can reduce their vulnerability to fluctuations in foreign markets, including changes in demand, prices and terms of trade. This will stabilise the country's export earnings, ensure uninterrupted financing of imports and the development of various sectors of the national economy. In addition, diversifying export activities contributes to the structural transformation of the national economy and the country's innovative development. The purpose of the paper is to reveal the essence and functional purpose of export diversification in ensuring the country's economic development. The objective will be achieved by analysing the state of diversification of Ukraine's exports of goods and studying its relationship with the country's economic development. Results. Based on the analysis of changes in Ukraine's export commodity structure, the paper shows that in 2014-2023, there was a deepening of specialisation in Ukraine's exports of raw materials, food and agricultural products. At the same time, the share of medium and highly processed goods in Ukraine's export structure has decreased significantly. These trends are confirmed by the relatively high degree of specialisation of Ukrainian exports of goods over the period considered, as calculated by the normalised Herfindahl-Hirschman index. It is noted that the deepening concentration of Ukrainian exports of raw materials, food and agricultural products has been accompanied by slow growth or decline in GDP per capita. This confirms the hypothesis that there is a correlation between the diversification of export activities and a country's economic development level. Conclusions. According to the study's results, one strategy for Ukraine's economic growth under current conditions should be to diversify export activities and develop trade in goods with a medium and high degree of processing.

Export of fruits, vegetables and their products from India - A study on growth rate and instability index

The study aimed to analyze the growth rate and instability index for export of fruits, vegetables and products of fruits and vegetables from India. The present study based on the secondary data, data were collected from Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA). Compound annual growth rate analysis and cuddy della valle instability index were employed for analysis of growth rate and instability index of fruits, vegetables and products of fruits and vegetables from India. Here secondary data for fruits, vegetables and products of fruits and vegetables was collected for the period of 2006-07 to 2021-22. The results reveals that the CAGR for the export of fruits and vegetables in terms of quantity and value showed a positive and significant growth rate for potato (12.59 and 21.56%), watermelon (11.75 and 21.19%), green chilli (9.03 and 20.70%), other fresh vegetables (8.49 and 15.99%), grapes (8.18 and 18.70%), pomegranate (7.91 and 19.15%), oranges (7.30and 17.98%), garlic (7.26 and 17.61%) and other fresh fruits (7.06 and 16.54%), But mango shows negative growth rate of -5.26 per centin terms of quantity and the highest instability index showed for orangesat 75.53 and 74.42, respectively. For products of fruits and vegetables in terms of quantity and value the CAGR for the export of raisins (41.00 and 50.48%), potato (prepared and preserved) (36.85 and 40.64%), other vegetables products (betel leaves and nuts) (15.28 and 23.09%), processed fruits, juices and nuts (10.15 and 18.76%), onion (dried and powdered) (6.71 and 15.06%), processed vegetables (5.41 and 14.04%), fruits and vegetables seeds (4.79 and 16.93%), guar gum (4.73 and 8.32%), mango pulp (3.63 and 2.33%) and cucumber and gherkins (prepared and preserved) (1.03 and 8.71%). But walnuts shows negative and significant growth rate of -9.97 and -7.51per cent and the highest instability index showed for potato (prepared and preserved) and guar gum at 67.98 and 105.79, respectively. This conclude that there had been absolute growth rate due to increased fruits and vegetables production, growing international demand for fruits, vegetables and products of fruits and vegetables, competitive pricing in global market. By this India can continue to expand its presence in global market, boosting economic growth and benefiting farmers and stake holders across the agricultural value chain and reduce risk of export in future days.

Antecedents of Export Performance of Food and Beverages MSMEs in India

The Food and Beverages (F&B) sector has evolved as a sunrise sector of India. It is gearing-up its business at a rapid rate after the pandemic shocks. India is one of the largest foods producing nation in the world but due to its perishable nature the surplus food articles are converted to processed food and beverages products and exported to other countries. Even though the sector has good prospects to grow and attract foreign investment but most of the enterprises are micro, small, and medium. However, MSMEs are performing better in food and beverages exports. The present study has empirically investigated the export antecedents of India’s F&B MSMEs by using Random Effects Tobit Model in a firm level dataset. The study also analyzed the region-wise F&B export performance. The findings reveal that F&B industry is highly labour-intensive which requires more capital investment in physical assets like plant and machinery, cold storage facilities, warehousing, packing and packaging centers and so on. To stimulate the export performance, the F&B firms require to enhance the labour productivity by investing on the employees’ welfare and training activities as well as create awareness among them about the rules and regulations of WTO and FAO like food standard and safety regulations and packing and packaging standards etc. The region-wise analysis indicates that in F&B exports the Northern and Eastern regions have performed better whereas the North-Eastern region is more oriented towards the domestic market rather than the export market.

The interlinkage between land resources, food, water, income, and sustainable environment: Evidence from China's economy with COP27 perspective

AbstractChina, the most populous country across the globe, has emerged as one of the biggest economies; however, regarding food production, water, uplifting the income level, and attaining environmental sustainability, the policymakers are still concerned. China's government has worked immensely on eradicating poverty through increasing food production, ensuring access to clean water, and using land resources. Similar steps are taken about environmental protection. In this regard, China needs more empirical evidence to tackle such an environmentally destructive issue and sustainable natural resource use. The present study investigates the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) while considering the importance of natural resources, food production and export, and water productivity in environmental quality. This research also explores the impact of tourism, energy use, and renewable energy output on carbon emissions in China during 1990–2021. This research authenticates the variables' stationarity and the long‐term equilibrium relationship between the study factors using the pre‐estimation diagnostic approaches. This study employed several parametric approaches and revealed that the EKC paradox is invalid in the case of China and vice versa in the presence of natural resources and food and water variables. Natural resources are the key hazard in attaining a sustainable regional environment and development. By contrast, increased economic growth and energy consumption also enhance the country's pollution level. In distinction, renewable electricity output, tourism industry, food production, and food export are the substantial drivers of attaining COP27 targets. Based on the study findings, this research recommends enhancement in sustainable food production and water management, improved production and consumption of renewables, reduced consumption of outdated energy, sustainable use of non‐renewable resources, and facilitated tourism across the country.