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The Diversity of Farmers' Risk Management Strategies in a Deregulated New Zealand Environment

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  • S. Martin
  • F. McLeay

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In this paper, the results of a nation‐wide survey of New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are presented. Multivariate statistical techniques are used to identify groups of farmers who differ in their risk management practices. Five groups are identified. They are labelled income risk reducers, capital managers, part‐timers, debt and market risk managers, and production managers. These groups differ in their perceptions of risk sources and in some farm and farmer characteristics. Reasons for these differences are identified and discussed in the context of deregulation.

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  • S. Martin & F. McLeay, 1998. "The Diversity of Farmers' Risk Management Strategies in a Deregulated New Zealand Environment," Journal of Agricultural Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 49(2), pages 218-233, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jageco:v:49:y:1998:i:2:p:218-233
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-9552.1998.tb01265.x
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