Agribusiness

An extension of research of Indian agricultural markets and competition issues

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Project code
ADP/2011/021
Program
Agribusiness
Budget
AUD 90,000
Project leader
Scott Davenport
Commissioned organisation
Industry & Investment NSW
Duration:
MAY 2011
JUL 2011
Project status
Concluded
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Overview

This project aimed to explain onion price rises and provide insights into the causes of food price inflation more generally.

The research was done from an agricultural policy perspective, focusing on market structure, price formation and competition issues, and it included analytical modelling and field research involving surveys and statistical analysis of market price data.

Project outcomes

  • Provided insights into why onion prices have risen dramatically in recent times.
Agricultural extension
Policy
Key partners
Infrastructure Development and Finance Company, India
La Trobe University, Australia
National Council of Applied Economic Research, India
University of Exeter, United Kingdom
University of Melbourne, Australia
Documents
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Final report ADP/2011/021
Related Links
Final report ADP/2011/021