Are You Processing Your Agricultural Products Effectively?

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What are some factors to consider when selecting a plant site?

  • Proximity to popular tourist destinations
  • Availability of raw materials and labor (correct)
  • Availability of luxury amenities
  • Access to public transportation

Which of the following is NOT a reason why processing is important for agricultural products?

  • Processing increases the cost of production and reduces profits. (correct)
  • Processing must provide better alternatives than competitors.
  • Processing gives a competitive advantage to agricultural products.
  • Processing makes products palatable, portable, and preservable

What is one of the concerns for agribusiness managers regarding the product?

  • Quality of the product (correct)
  • Quantity of raw materials
  • Planning production shifts
  • Delivery dates of raw materials

Why is inventory management critical in agribusiness?

<p>To prevent deterioration of raw materials and finished goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the processing process for agricultural products?

<p>Product specifications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has increased pressure on food safety regulation?

<p>Globalization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be taken into account when considering the negative effects of technology on nutritional quality?

<p>The technology's impact on the product's taste and preservation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the increasing concerns for processing firms?

<p>Social responsibility and environmental protection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of packaging in agribusiness?

<p>To protect quality, facilitate transport, and add value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Processing gives a competitive advantage to agricultural products.
  • Processing must provide better alternatives than competitors.
  • Processing makes products palatable, portable, and preservable.
  • Technology used in processing must meet market requirements.
  • Processing process is determined by product specifications.
  • Cost of technology must be considered.
  • Level of mechanization depends on production process and labor cost.
  • Capacity utilization of processing equipment must be considered.
  • Negative effects of technology on nutritional quality must be considered.
  • Seasonality of agricultural products must be taken into account.

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