1.1.4 What is Agribusiness

How does consumer demand impact prices in the agribusiness industry?

• It only affects prices for certain products
• It has no effect on prices
• It can cause prices to increase or decrease
• It only affects prices in developing countries

What challenges do agribusinesses face?

• Efforts to increase efficiency
• Political unrest and climate change
• Decreasing demand for agricultural products
• All of the above

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How does technology contribute to efficiency in agribusiness?

• By increasing demand for agricultural products
• By increasing the cost of production
• By decreasing the number of companies in the industry
• By reducing waste and harmful side effects

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What factors can contribute to changes in demand for agricultural products?

• Climate change
• Political unrest
• Consumer preferences
• All of the above

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How does the share of disposable income spent on food in the United States compare to developing countries?

• It is the same in both
• It is higher in the United States
• It varies depending on the type of food
• It is lower in the United States

What is the main focus of the agribusiness industry?

• Manufacturing farm equipment
• Producing food and fiber
• Processing and distributing commodities
• All of the above

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What percentage of disposable income do U.S. households typically spend on food?

• Around 30%
• Around 50%
• Around 70%
• Around 10%

Which of the following is NOT an example of a company or operation within the agribusiness industry?

• Multinational food processing corporation
• Automobile manufacturer
• Agricultural machinery manufacturer
• Local farmers' cooperative

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Why is efficiency important in the agribusiness industry?

• To reduce competition
• To increase demand for agricultural products
• To keep prices reasonable
• To decrease the number of companies in the industry

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What are market forces and how do they affect agribusiness?

• Efforts to increase efficiency
• Changes in consumer demand that impact prices
• Political unrest and climate change
• All of the above

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