A Holistic Approach to Agricultural Risk Management for Improving Resilience

Platform for Agricultural Risk Management, Working Paper #5, August 2018

14 Pages Posted: 6 Feb 2019

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Ilaria Tedesco

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Date Written: August 31, 2018

Abstract

Agricultural sector is subject to a larger number of risks: not only to the ones faced by businesses but also to all the risks associated in working with organic and living material, such as seeds, livestock and fresh produce, and their biological processes. Agricultural risk management (ARM) aims at protecting agricultural businesses, farmers, and countries from the potential losses incurred due to unpredictable events, becoming also a means to boost the resilience at different levels. PARM has identified elements/pillars of an ARM-proof agricultural/rural project through a participatory engagement with stakeholders in a knowledge sharing event. These elements/pillars ultimately translate to mitigate negative shocks and boost resilience. At the same time, understanding resilience can contribute to building more grounded ARM strategies.

Keywords: Agriculture; Livestock; Agricultural business

Suggested Citation

Tedesco, Ilaria, A Holistic Approach to Agricultural Risk Management for Improving Resilience (August 31, 2018). Platform for Agricultural Risk Management, Working Paper #5, August 2018, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3321233

Ilaria Tedesco (Contact Author)

International Fund for Agricultural Development ( email )

Via Paolo di Dono
Rome, 00142
Italy

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