فهرست مطالب
Foreword
Introduction
References
Contents
Chapter 1: Megatrends Affecting Agribusiness: From Challenges to Opportunities
1.1 Introduction
1.2 An Overview of Megatrends
1.2.1 Identifying Key Megatrends
1.2.2 What Will Affect Business in the Next Five to Ten Years?
1.2.3 Megatrends in the PESTLE Analysis
1.2.4 The Driving Forces
1.3 Megatrends and Challenges in the Agribusiness Industry
1.3.1 Delving into Megatrends and Challenges in Agribusiness
1.3.2 Agribusiness Megatrends
Growing Demand and Changing Dietary Preferences
Climate Change and Natural Resources Scarcity
Technological Innovation and Hyperconnectivity
Integration of Global Trade
1.3.3 Agribusiness Industry Challenges
Improvement of Agriculture Productivity and Food Loss and Waste Reduction
Efficient Use of Resources and Enhancement of Ecosystem Services
Improvement of Public Nutrition and Health
Better Distribution of Value Along the Supply Chain
1.4 Innovation Trajectories in the Agribusiness Sector
1.4.1 Spotting Agribusiness Technological Innovations
1.4.2 Renewable Energy in Agriculture
Bioenergy Production
Intelligent Agrivoltaics
Solar Desalination for Irrigation
1.4.3 Chemistry and Biotechnology
New Breeding Techniques for Plants
New Breeding Techniques for Livestock
New Breeding Techniques for Fish
1.4.4 Novel Farming Systems
Vertical Farming
Insect Farming
Algae Farming
1.4.5 Innovative Aquaculture
1.4.6 Agritech
1.4.7 Alternative Proteins
Cultivated Meat
Fermentation-Derived Proteins
Plant-Based Meat
1.4.8 Food Safety and Traceability
Food Preservation Technologies
Smart Packaging: Active, Intelligent, and Connected
Smart Traceability
1.4.9 E-commerce
Food Delivery Ecosystems
1.5 Conclusion
References
Megatrends Analysis: Literary Sources
Agribusiness Megatrends and Challenges Analysis Literary Sources
Technological Innovations Analysis Literary Sources
Other References
Chapter 2: Innovation Trends in the Agribusiness Supply Chain
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Agribusiness Innovation Landscape: Who Is Innovating and Why?
2.2.1 Dissecting Technological Innovations in the Agribusiness Industry
2.2.2 Distribution of Technological Innovations Along the Supply Chain
2.2.3 Matching Innovations and Industry Challenges
2.3 Technical and Business Development of Agribusiness Innovations and Implications for Investors
2.3.1 Assessing the Potential of Technological Innovations
2.3.2 The Status of Technological Innovations in the Industry
2.3.3 Looking Forward: Perspectives Ten Years from Now
2.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Agriculture as an Asset Class in the Alternative Investments Space
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Agriculture Investing
3.2.1 Agriculture as an Asset Class
3.2.2 A Taxonomy of Agriculture Investors
3.2.3 A Map of Fundraising and Investment in the Agriculture Asset Class
3.3 Can Agriculture Become an Asset Class in the Infrastructure Space?
3.3.1 The Status Quo at the Intersection Between Agriculture and Infrastructure Asset Classes
Asset Managers
Investors
Transactions and Target Companies
3.4 Conclusion
References
Conclusions