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International trade in fresh and processed vegetables has expanded considerably over the last 20 years. The volume of fresh vegetables traded is about three times the volume of processed vegetables. More than half of total world trade originates in Europe, in particular the EEC, and two thirds of...


Peterson, WHenry, Guy[Snap bean international trade: present status and future prospects]Snap bean international trade: present status and future prospects

Initial studies on snap bean production in Sumapaz, Colombia, indicated excessive use of pesticides in the region. A more in- depth investigation of how chemicals are used to control insects and diseases, and the economic and agroecological implications was thus initiated in 1989. It was found th...


Velásquez, J.G.Prada, PHenry, Guy[Snap bean pests and diseases in Sumapaz, Colombia: their present status and implications]Snap bean pests and diseases in Sumapaz, Colombia: their present status and implications

Commercial seed production in Europe and North America is a highly specialized industry. This paper discusses some of the aspects of seed production, with emphasis on the snap bean seed industry in the United States. Snap bean seed production in Australia, Europe and East Africa is also highlight...


Emery, GCBelt, JHenry, Guy[International snap bean seed production and distribution]International snap bean seed production and distribution
Autor: Henry, Guy

In an assessment of the possible benefits to consumers and producers from snap bean research, four different technologies are proposed and their impact analyzed. Benefits are measured by using a welfare analysis and calculating the internal rate of return under different assumptions. The range of...


Henry, Guy[Expected benefits of snap bean research for the developing world]Expected benefits of snap bean research for the developing world

An overview is given of the current status of snap bean cultivation in China, where production estimates for 1988 range from 2.5 to 5.0 million MT. Historical aspects of Chinese agriculture, and vegetable cultivation in particular, are briefly discussed. Highly specialized agronomic techniques us...


Henry, GuyPeihua, L[The present status and future potential of snap beans in China]The present status and future potential of snap beans in China

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