External Factors Affecting Agricultural Supply Chains: A Student Guide
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Question: What is the primary function of the agricultural supply chain described here?
Answer: To move products from input suppliers to farmers, then to processors and retailers, ensuring flow of agri-products through the economy.
Question: How do exchange rate fluctuations affect agricultural supply chains in SA?
Answer: A weaker currency makes imported inputs (fertilizer, chemicals, machinery) more expensive, raising production costs despite possible higher export ear
Question: What impact does global climate change have on agricultural supply chains?
Answer: Climate change (droughts, floods, irregular rainfall) reduces crop yields and livestock productivity, leading to fewer products for processors and ret
Question: How do poor transport infrastructure and delays affect agricultural supply chains?
Answer: Poor roads, inefficient rail, and port delays increase transport costs, slow deliveries, and in export industries like citrus, maize and beet can caus
Question: Why must South Africa have efficient logistics systems in the face of global competition?
Answer: Efficient logistics are needed to remain competitive in international markets by reducing delays, costs, and losses.
Question: List the global forces mentioned that pose risks to the agricultural supply chain.
Answer: Animal diseases, lower global commodity prices, exchange rate fluctuations, and climate change.
Question: What are the consequences of the global risks on production and trade in the agricultural supply chain?
Answer: They increase production cost, reduce profitability, disrupt trade, and negatively affect the smooth flow of agricultural products throughout the econ