Taking three typical farmers' specialized cooperatives in Jingyuan County of Gansu Province as example,this paper compared with the operating mode of three cooperatives and their position in the agricultural indus...Taking three typical farmers' specialized cooperatives in Jingyuan County of Gansu Province as example,this paper compared with the operating mode of three cooperatives and their position in the agricultural industry chain,and analyzed operating characteristics,problems,and similarities of three cooperatives and their functions in the agricultural industry chain.The study indicated that the farmers' specialized cooperatives can accurately find their position in the agricultural industry chain.This is helpful for raising their comprehensive competitiveness and it is very important to manage the survival and development of farmers' specialized cooperatives,which is of utmost importance to their effective operation.According to this study,the government should strengthen its support,speed up the cultivation of new-type professional farmers,while farmers' specialized cooperatives should grasp the operating characteristics,locate themselves and integrate multi-resources.These are effective measures for promoting healthy operation of farmers' specialized cooperatives.展开更多
Based on the survey of 38 farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hubei Province,this paper analyzed existing problems in internal management mechanism of cooperatives,including widespread problem of centralized cont...Based on the survey of 38 farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hubei Province,this paper analyzed existing problems in internal management mechanism of cooperatives,including widespread problem of centralized control,imperfect supervision mechanism,lack of effective incentive mechanism,insufficient specialized personnel,and limited participation of cooperative members in management. It elaborated causes for these problems from the perspective of practice. Finally,it came up with recommendations for optimizing farmers' specialized cooperatives: building democratic decision making mechanism with coordination of cooperative members and able personnel,establishing supervision mechanism suitable for self demands,improving internal incentive mechanism,establishing talent introduction and cultivation mechanism in proper time,and strengthening internal member management of cooperatives.展开更多
The paper introduces the present development of farmers' specialized cooperatives in China, points out that although the cooperatives in China develop rapidly, they are generally small and their advantages cannot ...The paper introduces the present development of farmers' specialized cooperatives in China, points out that although the cooperatives in China develop rapidly, they are generally small and their advantages cannot be given into full play, and then analyzes the development achievements of the cooperatives, for example, they have realized scale benefits, their management system tends to more mature, the economic value of their brands is improved and they have created great economic benefits. The paper also points out the stable development path for the cooperatives, that is, the cooperatives should cooperate with local villages, and take a path of combined village and cooperative development so that the cooperative members can get a stable income; the cooperatives can also cooperate with local leading enterprises, which can help the cooperatives to manage, sell and form their products brands, thus the cooperatives can get loans easily to solve the capital bottleneck of cooperative development and improve the members' incomes.展开更多
In this paper, 87 farmers' specialized cooperatives in Sichuan Province were investigated firstly, and then their governance structure was analyzed from the aspects of authority, decision-making mechanism, supervi...In this paper, 87 farmers' specialized cooperatives in Sichuan Province were investigated firstly, and then their governance structure was analyzed from the aspects of authority, decision-making mechanism, supervision mechanism and executive body based on the corporative governance structure in narrowest sense, finally corresponding policy suggestions for improving the governance structure of farmers' specialized cooperatives in Sichuan Province were put forward. It is concluded that human control is serious within farmers' specialized cooperatives; inner supervision is effective; council has great effects on governance structure; the cooperatives give limited incentive to managers.展开更多
Based on theories of resource dependence and government functions,this paper analyzed benefit interaction between grass-roots government and farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hubei Province. It was intended to ...Based on theories of resource dependence and government functions,this paper analyzed benefit interaction between grass-roots government and farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hubei Province. It was intended to make clear the path dependence relationship between grassroots government and farmers' specialized cooperatives and find out problems in between. Besides,from the perspective of grass-roots government and farmers' specialized cooperatives,it came up with corresponding recommendations,to promote constant improvement of farmers' specialized cooperatives,and help them to become key forces of leading farmers to get rich,pull agricultural economic development,and promote new socialist countryside construction.展开更多
This paper firstly introduces development history of China's farmers' specialized cooperatives and connotation and mechanism of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives. Then, it analyzes current developm...This paper firstly introduces development history of China's farmers' specialized cooperatives and connotation and mechanism of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives. Then, it analyzes current development situations of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hunan Province. On the basis of analysis, it puts forward development countermeasures, including realizing circulation of tobacco land, strengthening propaganda of laws on tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives, increasing operation effect of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives, enhancing guidance and supervision of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives, as well as improving specialized service level.展开更多
In this paper,from the authority,decision-making body,supervisory body and implementing body,we analyze the governance structure evaluation indicators of farmers' specialized cooperatives,using objective and subje...In this paper,from the authority,decision-making body,supervisory body and implementing body,we analyze the governance structure evaluation indicators of farmers' specialized cooperatives,using objective and subjective combination weighting approach.And we draw the following conclusions:the rate of return of profits for membership,frequency of council convened and the number of members of board of supervisors have a great impact on the governance structure of cooperatives; the insider control phenomenon in cooperatives is more serious and the level of incentives is limited.Finally we put forward corresponding policy recommendations.展开更多
On the basis of conducting survey in Jiaonan City,the thesis analyzes benefit distribution mechanism of farmers’ specialized cooperative economic organizations:firstly,the benefit correlation is mainly the contract c...On the basis of conducting survey in Jiaonan City,the thesis analyzes benefit distribution mechanism of farmers’ specialized cooperative economic organizations:firstly,the benefit correlation is mainly the contract correlation;secondly,the profit distribution is mainly the dividend;thirdly,patronage refund has many connotations;fourthly,the public accumulation has not yet been quantified to individual;fifthly,the government support capital is ill-defined.Based on these,the measures are put forward in order to improve benefit distribution pattern of farmers’ specialized cooperative economic organizations:firstly,reform structure of property rights and realize farmers’ ownership;secondly,change mode of decision-making,and realize farmers’ control;thirdly,increase turnover rebate and realize farmers’ benefiting;fourthly,quantify public accumulation and government support fund.展开更多
By introducing development situation of specialized cooperatives and vegetable specialized cooperatives in China,this paper discussed existing problems in the process of development of China's vegetable specialize...By introducing development situation of specialized cooperatives and vegetable specialized cooperatives in China,this paper discussed existing problems in the process of development of China's vegetable specialized cooperatives. Then,it made efficiency evaluation on typical vegetable specialized cooperatives in 3 districts of Chongqing Municipality by the DEA method. Considering traditional DEA model has drawbacks,it introduced super efficiency DEA model to make complete identification and ordering of cooperatives. On this basis,it divided efficiency value into pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency,and classified cooperatives into 4 categories according to efficiency characteristics of non-complete effective cooperatives. Finally,it came up with recommendations and countermeasures for improving efficiency of specialized cooperatives from raising technical level and increasing members of specialized cooperatives.展开更多
In the world,development modes of farmers specialized cooperative economic organizations mainly includes two types:( i) specialized agricultural cooperatives with the United States of America as representative,and( ii...In the world,development modes of farmers specialized cooperative economic organizations mainly includes two types:( i) specialized agricultural cooperatives with the United States of America as representative,and( ii) comprehensive agricultural cooperatives with Japan and South Korea as representative. In comparison,China mainly develops farmers specialized cooperatives which are agricultural production with family as unit and small in land and management scale like agricultural production in Japan. Therefore,in marketing of agricultural products,cooperatives in the United States of America and Japan have successful experience. China may learn such experience in the development of farmers specialized cooperatives.展开更多
Development of special fishery cooperatives promotes the organization degree of fishermen,and provides technical services,market information for fishermen,and contributes to the organization of production and marketin...Development of special fishery cooperatives promotes the organization degree of fishermen,and provides technical services,market information for fishermen,and contributes to the organization of production and marketing. On the basis of investigating development of specialized fishery cooperatives in Jilin,it was proposed that local fishery cooperatives remained at the primary development stage,and were still limited by such problems as low organizational degree,low personnel quality,poor management level,and ossified thinking of members. In view of these problems,suggestions were given to facilitate the sustainable and healthy development of specialized fishery cooperatives,such as deepening the understanding of members,enhancing the propaganda; devoting more to fishermen training,and enhancing their awareness of cooperation; enhancing the implementation of Law on Specialized Farmer Cooperatives; providing more policy support for the development of fishery cooperatives.展开更多
On the basis of analyzing the current development situation of basil cooperative in Pengshui County of Chongqing Municipality,we use the questionnaire survey and case study method to analyze the participation mode,par...On the basis of analyzing the current development situation of basil cooperative in Pengshui County of Chongqing Municipality,we use the questionnaire survey and case study method to analyze the participation mode,participation motivation and satisfaction of specialized cooperative members. Through the in-depth interviews with farmers,we sum up the existing problems in the cooperative members,specialized cooperatives and external environment,and bring forward the corresponding recommendations.展开更多
In order to further drive the development of comprehensive service cooperatives of tobacco farmers in Maryland Tobacco growing areas,this paper analyzed new situations,new tasks and new problems rising during the impl...In order to further drive the development of comprehensive service cooperatives of tobacco farmers in Maryland Tobacco growing areas,this paper analyzed new situations,new tasks and new problems rising during the implementation of specialized services in mountainous aircured tobacco areas and discussed how to accelerate the construction of specialized service system in Maryland Tobacco growing areas based on the present situation of the specialized service system in Wufeng County.展开更多
文摘Taking three typical farmers' specialized cooperatives in Jingyuan County of Gansu Province as example,this paper compared with the operating mode of three cooperatives and their position in the agricultural industry chain,and analyzed operating characteristics,problems,and similarities of three cooperatives and their functions in the agricultural industry chain.The study indicated that the farmers' specialized cooperatives can accurately find their position in the agricultural industry chain.This is helpful for raising their comprehensive competitiveness and it is very important to manage the survival and development of farmers' specialized cooperatives,which is of utmost importance to their effective operation.According to this study,the government should strengthen its support,speed up the cultivation of new-type professional farmers,while farmers' specialized cooperatives should grasp the operating characteristics,locate themselves and integrate multi-resources.These are effective measures for promoting healthy operation of farmers' specialized cooperatives.
文摘Based on the survey of 38 farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hubei Province,this paper analyzed existing problems in internal management mechanism of cooperatives,including widespread problem of centralized control,imperfect supervision mechanism,lack of effective incentive mechanism,insufficient specialized personnel,and limited participation of cooperative members in management. It elaborated causes for these problems from the perspective of practice. Finally,it came up with recommendations for optimizing farmers' specialized cooperatives: building democratic decision making mechanism with coordination of cooperative members and able personnel,establishing supervision mechanism suitable for self demands,improving internal incentive mechanism,establishing talent introduction and cultivation mechanism in proper time,and strengthening internal member management of cooperatives.
基金Supported by the Special Funding Project "Economic Development of Tropical Industry Cooperatives" of the Welfare Science Research Institutes at State Level(1630012012025)
文摘The paper introduces the present development of farmers' specialized cooperatives in China, points out that although the cooperatives in China develop rapidly, they are generally small and their advantages cannot be given into full play, and then analyzes the development achievements of the cooperatives, for example, they have realized scale benefits, their management system tends to more mature, the economic value of their brands is improved and they have created great economic benefits. The paper also points out the stable development path for the cooperatives, that is, the cooperatives should cooperate with local villages, and take a path of combined village and cooperative development so that the cooperative members can get a stable income; the cooperatives can also cooperate with local leading enterprises, which can help the cooperatives to manage, sell and form their products brands, thus the cooperatives can get loans easily to solve the capital bottleneck of cooperative development and improve the members' incomes.
文摘In this paper, 87 farmers' specialized cooperatives in Sichuan Province were investigated firstly, and then their governance structure was analyzed from the aspects of authority, decision-making mechanism, supervision mechanism and executive body based on the corporative governance structure in narrowest sense, finally corresponding policy suggestions for improving the governance structure of farmers' specialized cooperatives in Sichuan Province were put forward. It is concluded that human control is serious within farmers' specialized cooperatives; inner supervision is effective; council has great effects on governance structure; the cooperatives give limited incentive to managers.
基金Supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2012RW009)Study on Development Models and Performance of Farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hubei Province
文摘Based on theories of resource dependence and government functions,this paper analyzed benefit interaction between grass-roots government and farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hubei Province. It was intended to make clear the path dependence relationship between grassroots government and farmers' specialized cooperatives and find out problems in between. Besides,from the perspective of grass-roots government and farmers' specialized cooperatives,it came up with corresponding recommendations,to promote constant improvement of farmers' specialized cooperatives,and help them to become key forces of leading farmers to get rich,pull agricultural economic development,and promote new socialist countryside construction.
文摘This paper firstly introduces development history of China's farmers' specialized cooperatives and connotation and mechanism of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives. Then, it analyzes current development situations of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives in Hunan Province. On the basis of analysis, it puts forward development countermeasures, including realizing circulation of tobacco land, strengthening propaganda of laws on tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives, increasing operation effect of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives, enhancing guidance and supervision of tobacco farmers' specialized cooperatives, as well as improving specialized service level.
文摘In this paper,from the authority,decision-making body,supervisory body and implementing body,we analyze the governance structure evaluation indicators of farmers' specialized cooperatives,using objective and subjective combination weighting approach.And we draw the following conclusions:the rate of return of profits for membership,frequency of council convened and the number of members of board of supervisors have a great impact on the governance structure of cooperatives; the insider control phenomenon in cooperatives is more serious and the level of incentives is limited.Finally we put forward corresponding policy recommendations.
基金Supported by Social Science Planning Foundation of Xi'an City (2010240)New Century Excellent Talents Support Program (NCET-05-0859)
文摘On the basis of conducting survey in Jiaonan City,the thesis analyzes benefit distribution mechanism of farmers’ specialized cooperative economic organizations:firstly,the benefit correlation is mainly the contract correlation;secondly,the profit distribution is mainly the dividend;thirdly,patronage refund has many connotations;fourthly,the public accumulation has not yet been quantified to individual;fifthly,the government support capital is ill-defined.Based on these,the measures are put forward in order to improve benefit distribution pattern of farmers’ specialized cooperative economic organizations:firstly,reform structure of property rights and realize farmers’ ownership;secondly,change mode of decision-making,and realize farmers’ control;thirdly,increase turnover rebate and realize farmers’ benefiting;fourthly,quantify public accumulation and government support fund.
基金Young Scholar Project of Humanities and Social Science Foundation of Ministry of Education(13YJC790101)Young Scholar Social Science Planning Project of Chongqing(2012QNJJ011)+1 种基金Major Project of KeyResearch Base of Humanities and Social Science of Chongqing Municipality(11SKB32)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(SWU1309392 and SWU1409124)
文摘By introducing development situation of specialized cooperatives and vegetable specialized cooperatives in China,this paper discussed existing problems in the process of development of China's vegetable specialized cooperatives. Then,it made efficiency evaluation on typical vegetable specialized cooperatives in 3 districts of Chongqing Municipality by the DEA method. Considering traditional DEA model has drawbacks,it introduced super efficiency DEA model to make complete identification and ordering of cooperatives. On this basis,it divided efficiency value into pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency,and classified cooperatives into 4 categories according to efficiency characteristics of non-complete effective cooperatives. Finally,it came up with recommendations and countermeasures for improving efficiency of specialized cooperatives from raising technical level and increasing members of specialized cooperatives.
基金Supported by Social Science Foundation of Yangtze University in 2015(2015csy007)
文摘In the world,development modes of farmers specialized cooperative economic organizations mainly includes two types:( i) specialized agricultural cooperatives with the United States of America as representative,and( ii) comprehensive agricultural cooperatives with Japan and South Korea as representative. In comparison,China mainly develops farmers specialized cooperatives which are agricultural production with family as unit and small in land and management scale like agricultural production in Japan. Therefore,in marketing of agricultural products,cooperatives in the United States of America and Japan have successful experience. China may learn such experience in the development of farmers specialized cooperatives.
基金Supported by Specialized Foundation of Modern Agriculture Technology System of the Ministry of Agriculture (CARS-49-36)
文摘Development of special fishery cooperatives promotes the organization degree of fishermen,and provides technical services,market information for fishermen,and contributes to the organization of production and marketing. On the basis of investigating development of specialized fishery cooperatives in Jilin,it was proposed that local fishery cooperatives remained at the primary development stage,and were still limited by such problems as low organizational degree,low personnel quality,poor management level,and ossified thinking of members. In view of these problems,suggestions were given to facilitate the sustainable and healthy development of specialized fishery cooperatives,such as deepening the understanding of members,enhancing the propaganda; devoting more to fishermen training,and enhancing their awareness of cooperation; enhancing the implementation of Law on Specialized Farmer Cooperatives; providing more policy support for the development of fishery cooperatives.
文摘On the basis of analyzing the current development situation of basil cooperative in Pengshui County of Chongqing Municipality,we use the questionnaire survey and case study method to analyze the participation mode,participation motivation and satisfaction of specialized cooperative members. Through the in-depth interviews with farmers,we sum up the existing problems in the cooperative members,specialized cooperatives and external environment,and bring forward the corresponding recommendations.
文摘In order to further drive the development of comprehensive service cooperatives of tobacco farmers in Maryland Tobacco growing areas,this paper analyzed new situations,new tasks and new problems rising during the implementation of specialized services in mountainous aircured tobacco areas and discussed how to accelerate the construction of specialized service system in Maryland Tobacco growing areas based on the present situation of the specialized service system in Wufeng County.
