Most decision problems involve more than one uncertain quantity. he one-variable methods
of probability elicitation outlined above can be applied validly to several variables only if the …

The paper gives an overview of sources of risk and risk management strategies in agriculture.
As risk is an inescapable fact of life, in particular in agriculture, farmers must try to manage …

Catastrophic risks result in high losses in agriculture. To cope with such losses farmers
need to apply risk management strategies to balance their profits and risks. Therefore risk …

An empirical model, based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, was developed to test the
hypothesis that differences in farmers’ goals, objectives and attitudes are a determinant of …

Effects of clinical digital diseases on milk production, calving interval, culling rate and incidence
of other diseases were derived from data on 2183 cows and 6273 lactations, routinely …

The risk environment of farmers is changing and new risk management strategies are being
introduced. This paper studies survey data relating to farmers’ perceptions of risk and risk …

Risk and uncertainty are inescapable factors in agriculture which require careful management.
Farmers face production risks from the weather, crop and livestock performance, and …

To maximize herd profits, dairy farmers are faced with the complex dilemma of minimizing
costs that are associated with rearing heifers while ensuring or enhancing lifetime economic …

A model is presented aimed at a financial analysis of a Classical Swine Fever outbreak.
Financial consequences are calculated for affected parties, including governments (EU and …

Recent developments in agriculture have stirred up interest in the concept of “sustainable”
farming systems. Still it is difficult to determine the extent to which certain agricultural practices …