The World Bank released its latest outlook report on the world economy on 21^st January 2010. IFAP was invited to the presentation made in Paris by Mr. Andrew Burns, lead author of the report. The report, titled the "Global Eocnomic Prospects 2010" place emphasis on the Slow recovery from world recession, the Human face of the global crisis and a brief Sectorial outlook for agriculture. 

 

Please find, by clicking on the following link, a short note that gives the main findings of the report that may be of interest for IFAP member organisations. The full report can be downloaded from the World Bank’s website at: http://www.worldbank.org/gep2010

CIMA, or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ report named “From GATE TO PLATE” on strategic management accounting in the UK agricultural industry.

 

This provides an interesting read on:

 

Costing in the agri-food sector is an enigmatic business, due to its unusual characteristics. Complex supply chains, a largely fragmented production base and a shortage of accounting expertise, all contribute to a lack of visibility of costs at various stages of the supply chain from the farm gate to the diner’s plate. Producers also have to contend with the relative concentration of power with the large retailers; and with the vagaries of weather and disease.

Download the CIMA Publication by clicking here

 

IFAP World Farmer July-Aug 2009