About the Journal

Mission

Journal of Food Production and Business Policy is a multidisciplinary journal published quarterly that presents authentic research and innovative findings pertaining to matters involving the creation, execution, and assessment of policies aimed at the conversion of agriculture into agribusiness.

Objective:

To transform agriculture and foster food security across developing and advanced economies. Primarily, emphasizes the economic and societal dimensions of food and business policy, giving precedence to empirical research that enriches global discussions surrounding food and business policy.

Scope:

We welcome submissions that distinctly and overtly contribute to international food production systems and business policy dialogues, spanning various domains. The inclusion of papers from alternative disciplines will be contemplated, provided they offer significant policy insights and are presented in a manner comprehensible to readers.

The key issues that are addressable in the journal include:

  1. Sustainable Agricultural Development: Addressing policies for promoting sustainable farming practices, resource management, and environmental conservation in the context of agribusiness.
  2. Trade and Market Policies: Exploring policies related to international trade, market access, tariffs, and regulations affecting agricultural and food products.
  3. Value Chain and Business: Examining policies that foster efficient and inclusive value chains, agribusiness development, and linkages between producers and consumers.
  4. Food Security and Nutrition: Analyzing policies aimed at ensuring access to nutritious and sufficient food for all populations, particularly vulnerable groups.
  5. Food Safety and Quality Standards: Exploring policies related to food safety regulations, quality control, and international standards in the production and distribution of food.
  6. Rural Development and Livelihoods: Investigating policies that enhance rural livelihoods, create employment opportunities, and support rural infrastructure development.
  7. Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies: Addressing policies that promote climate-resilient agriculture, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and adaptation to changing climatic conditions.
  8. Technology and Innovation: Evaluating policies for integrating technological advancements, innovation, and research into best practices that suit the business environment for agricultural production systems.
  9. Water and Energy Resources: Policies related to water used for household, agricultural, and industrial and the energy resource policies
  10. Land Use Policy: Analyzing policies concerning land tenure systems, land use regulations, and property rights that impact agricultural productivity and rural development.
  11. Gender Inclusivity: Investigating policies that promote gender equality, women's empowerment, and social inclusivity.
  12. Subsidies and Support: Analyzing policies involving subsidies, financial incentives, and support mechanisms.
  13. Social Welfare and Food Assistance Programs: Exploring policies related to social safety nets, food assistance programs, and poverty reduction strategies in the context of food security.
  14. Cross-Border Collaboration, Issues and Diplomacy: Investigating international collaborations, agreements, and diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing global challenges.
  15. Any other issue that fits in the aims and scope of the journal