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Institutional Change, Contracts, and Quality in Transition Agriculture

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This paper investigates major developments in the Bulgarian dairy sector over the last decade. The evidence presented is based on a unique data set of agricultural households as well as interviews with dairy processors. We show that important structural changes have occurred in the dairy supply chain. These changes have been stimulated by both private initiatives at the dairy-processing level and increased government enforcement of stringent quality and hygiene regulations. As a result, vertical coordination has increased significantly. Foreign investors have played a major role. Also, the nature of vertical relations is changing, affecting contractual arrangements, payment delays, quality of the milk supply, and dairy processors' assistance to farmers.

Source: Eastern European Economics

DOI: 10.2753/eee0012-8775470404

Authors: Nivelin Noev, Liesbeth Dries, Johan F. M. Swinnen

Institutions: European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, Wageningen University & Research

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural economics and policies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1580607601

FWCI: 5.233

Cites: 11

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10