Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1996. / Supervisor: Maurice Meisner. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1972. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Catholic University of America, 1926. / Vita. Bibliography: p. 40.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Catholic University of America, 1926. / Vita. Bibliography: p. 40.

Thesis (M.A.)--West Virginia University, 2002. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains iv, 132 p. : ill., maps. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 120-127).

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Historic market volatility has made risk management decisions by firms in the agricultural supply chain more challenging. Market risk measurement methods, such as Value-at-Risk, were developed in the financial industry to objectively measure, and thus better comprehend, market risk's effect on positions. This thesis gives a thorough background of the issues involved with risk measurement. Different scenarios were then used to demonstrate how the risk measurement method can be applied to the agricultural processing margin. In this thesis, the flour milling margin was used to demonstrate how a firm can incorporate sophisticated risk analytics into its risk management decision making process. Multiple scenarios were developed to account for different situations faced by flour millers. Ocean freight, exchange rate risk, futures price risk, basis risk and flour price risk are all included to provide examples of how market risk measurement can be beneficial to industry participants.

Nos últimos anos a busca por hábitos alimentares mais saudáveis vem crescendo gradativamente e a opção por alimentos integrais participa efetivamente desta tendência. O trigo como fonte de fibras alimentares vem sendo utilizado na forma do farelo de consumo humano, farinha integral ou na composição de pães e massas integrais. Porém, até o momento, poucos alertas são levantados quanto aos contaminantes existentes nas porções externas do grão e se o processamento é capaz de reduzir estes contaminantes a níveis aceitáveis. Neste projeto de pesquisa foram investigadas características de perigos existentes na matéria-prima e/ou processamento, utilizando a sistemática mundialmente aplicada e conhecida como Análises de Perigos e Pontos Críticos de Controle (APPCC). O projeto foi desenvolvido em moinho de trigo onde as Boas Práticas de Fabricação (BPF) e o Manejo Integrado de Pragas (MIP) já estavam implementados. A metodologia APPCC foi desenvolvida após revisão dos Programas de Pré-Requisitos, descrição detalhada do processo produtivo e análises exploratórias/confirmatórias em pontos estratégicos, seguindo para a aplicação dos sete Princípios teóricos do Sistema. Com os resultados das análises exploratórias constatou-se que as etapas do processamento retiraram grande parte dos contaminantes presentes no trigo in natura, originando uma farinha integral com parâmetros físicos, químicos e microbiológicos, de acordo com a legislação vigente. Com a Análise de Perigos e Pontos Crítico de Controle aplicado à produção de farinha de trigo integral, foi constatado que o processamento reduz os contaminantes presentes no trigo a níveis aceitáveis, desde que os três PCCs identificados nas etapas de peneiramento (Turbo-Peneira) e transporte (Filtro e Detector de Metais) sejam corretamente monitorados. Na aplicação da árvore decisória não foram constatados pontos críticos de controle (PCC) para o insumo Trigo. / In recent years the search for healthier eating habits is growing gradually and the choice of whole grain foods is included in this trend. Wheat as a source of dietary fiber has been used in the form of wheat bran, whole wheat flour or as part of the composition of whole wheat bread and pasta. However, so far, few alerts are raised regarding the contaminants in the external portions of the grain, and the possibility of the processing reduces these contaminants to acceptable levels. In this research project, hazard characteristics were investigated in the grain and/or processing, through the systematic applied worldwide and known as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). The project was developed in a wheat mill where the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) were already implemented.The HACCP methodology was developed after review of Prerequisite Programs, detailed description of the production process and exploratory/confirmatory analysis at strategic points, then moving to the application of the seven theoretical System Principles. The results of exploratory analyzes found that processing steps removed most of the contaminants in wheat, yielding a whole wheat flour with safe physical, chemical and microbiological parameters, in accordance with current legislation. The Hazard Analysis and Control Point Critical system were applied to the production of whole wheat flour, it was found that the processing reduces contaminants in wheat at acceptable levels, provided that the three points of control present in sieving (Turbo Sieve) and transport (filter and Metal Detectors) are monitored properly. In the decision-tree approach was not found critical control points (CCP) for wheat storage.

Nos últimos anos a busca por hábitos alimentares mais saudáveis vem crescendo gradativamente e a opção por alimentos integrais participa efetivamente desta tendência. O trigo como fonte de fibras alimentares vem sendo utilizado na forma do farelo de consumo humano, farinha integral ou na composição de pães e massas integrais. Porém, até o momento, poucos alertas são levantados quanto aos contaminantes existentes nas porções externas do grão e se o processamento é capaz de reduzir estes contaminantes a níveis aceitáveis. Neste projeto de pesquisa foram investigadas características de perigos existentes na matéria-prima e/ou processamento, utilizando a sistemática mundialmente aplicada e conhecida como Análises de Perigos e Pontos Críticos de Controle (APPCC). O projeto foi desenvolvido em moinho de trigo onde as Boas Práticas de Fabricação (BPF) e o Manejo Integrado de Pragas (MIP) já estavam implementados. A metodologia APPCC foi desenvolvida após revisão dos Programas de Pré-Requisitos, descrição detalhada do processo produtivo e análises exploratórias/confirmatórias em pontos estratégicos, seguindo para a aplicação dos sete Princípios teóricos do Sistema. Com os resultados das análises exploratórias constatou-se que as etapas do processamento retiraram grande parte dos contaminantes presentes no trigo in natura, originando uma farinha integral com parâmetros físicos, químicos e microbiológicos, de acordo com a legislação vigente. Com a Análise de Perigos e Pontos Crítico de Controle aplicado à produção de farinha de trigo integral, foi constatado que o processamento reduz os contaminantes presentes no trigo a níveis aceitáveis, desde que os três PCCs identificados nas etapas de peneiramento (Turbo-Peneira) e transporte (Filtro e Detector de Metais) sejam corretamente monitorados. Na aplicação da árvore decisória não foram constatados pontos críticos de controle (PCC) para o insumo Trigo. / In recent years the search for healthier eating habits is growing gradually and the choice of whole grain foods is included in this trend. Wheat as a source of dietary fiber has been used in the form of wheat bran, whole wheat flour or as part of the composition of whole wheat bread and pasta. However, so far, few alerts are raised regarding the contaminants in the external portions of the grain, and the possibility of the processing reduces these contaminants to acceptable levels. In this research project, hazard characteristics were investigated in the grain and/or processing, through the systematic applied worldwide and known as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). The project was developed in a wheat mill where the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) were already implemented.The HACCP methodology was developed after review of Prerequisite Programs, detailed description of the production process and exploratory/confirmatory analysis at strategic points, then moving to the application of the seven theoretical System Principles. The results of exploratory analyzes found that processing steps removed most of the contaminants in wheat, yielding a whole wheat flour with safe physical, chemical and microbiological parameters, in accordance with current legislation. The Hazard Analysis and Control Point Critical system were applied to the production of whole wheat flour, it was found that the processing reduces contaminants in wheat at acceptable levels, provided that the three points of control present in sieving (Turbo Sieve) and transport (filter and Metal Detectors) are monitored properly. In the decision-tree approach was not found critical control points (CCP) for wheat storage.

The transformation of rural people and land to urban land and culture is a natural discourse and inevitable process. In the process, more than half of the current world population are living in urban centres. The number of urban centres and their population is rapidly increasing while the situation of integrated development of urban centres and rural areas such URELs for sustainable development have given less attention in agricultural based countries (ABCs). Multi-disciplinary (agriculture and agro-industries) integration, multi-spatial (urban centre and its hinterlands) linkages, multiscalar (micromeso and macro) levels, multi-actors and stakeholders involvement are the noteworthy innovations in the field of development studies. This study mainly focused on URELs for agribusiness and value chains under the development themes of governance and development as well as contemporary debates. Policies, institutional settings and practical implementation strategies of integrated and balanced development discourse of basic sectoral and urban-rural economic linkages (URELs) missed in ABCs such as Ethiopia‟s comprehensive development policy ADLI neglecting the rapidly growing urban centres. Owing to this, this study is designed to examine the challenges and problems, status and agribusiness and efficiencies of URELs for exploring theoretical empirical model for virtuous circle URELs. Methodologically, the study used sequential explanatory mixed methods research and cross-sectional survey design. The sequential approach was quantitative method, qualitative method and integrating the two findings on interpretation and discussion. The findings present truncated BPLs and FPLs of agriculture and agroindustries. It was was mainly due to poor and greater ranges of efficiency from TE, AE and EE for both agriculture and agro-industries, form of government as ethnic-federalism and regionalism, violation of the existing institutional frameworks, dejure-defacto discrminatin, government businesses, policy and institutional settings, lack of R&D, many paradoxical acts and poor resources mobilization and utilization. These problems and challenges are taken as potential opportunities for improvement and new lens of developing empirical model. The overall recommendation lies on creating enabling environment for virtuous circle URELs and integrated regional development using regional development approach, avoiding illegal interventions, import-export balance, proper resource mobilization and utilization. / Development Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Development Studies)