An Overview of the Agriculture Industry

Agriculture Industry Primer

For millennia, farming was the backbone of society. As an economic activity, it was defined by high labor intensity and low, unreliable output. In the last hundred years, we've reversed the equation completely. Today, labor is low and output is high and reliable. The difference? Advancements in the critical non-labor inputs: seeds, chemicals, and machinery.

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This primer covers the ins and outs of the agriculture industry: from the farm inputs (seeds, crop protection products, fertilizers, and machinery) to the farming itself (crop production and livestock raising). We also cover the trading and processing steps, as led by players like ADM and Cargill.

Course: 6 Chapters

Est. time: 45 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

Farm Inputs

Crop Production

Crop Trading and Processing

Livestock Farming

Trends

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Chapter 1 Breakdown

Understanding the agribusiness industry

Chapter 2 Breakdown

An overview of the key inputs to crop production
Understanding crop protection products

Chapter 3 Breakdown

What are the different crop product segments?
Understanding field crops
What are the steps of the crop production cycle?

Chapter 4 Breakdown

How are crop traded and processed?
What are processed crops and minimally processed crops?

Chapter 5 Breakdown

What goes into livestock farming?
What is the value chain in livestock farming?

Chapter 6 Breakdown

What changes will likely impact agribusiness in the coming years?

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Agriculture Industry Trends

Environmental considerations

Crop protection products and fertilizers are being optimized to reduce environmental impact while boosting yields.

Labor and automation

Utilization of advanced technology like data analytics, drones, and automation help offset labor shortages.

Global protein boom

Increasing meat consumption, especially in Asia, is driving demand for animal feed crops like corn and soy.

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Very clear and comprehensive materials, simple yet relevant and practical.

- Management Consultant

Content simple to understand. Animation was good and kept it interesting.

- Consultant

I felt that this section was 100 percent up to date on what's going on in the Agribusiness industry and it helped me learn a lot!

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