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FOOD ECONOMICS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agricultural Economics
- Farm Management and Policy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Agricultural Economics Society
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Agricultural%20Economics%20Society
former designation, correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAES 2, record 1, English, CAES
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Society 3, record 1, English, Canadian%20Agricultural%20Economics%20and%20Farm%20Management%20Society
former designation, correct
- CAEFMS 4, record 1, English, CAEFMS
former designation, correct
- CAEFMS 4, record 1, English, CAEFMS
- Canadian Society of Agricultural Economics 5, record 1, English, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Agricultural%20Economics
former designation, correct
- Canadian Agricultural Economics Society 1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Agricultural%20Economics%20Society
former designation, correct
- CAES 6, record 1, English, CAES
former designation, correct
- CAES 6, record 1, English, CAES
- Canadian Farm Management Association 5, record 1, English, Canadian%20Farm%20Management%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society is to encourage, coordinate and promote the study and application of economics to benefit the agricultural, food and related sectors in Canada. Our discipline, and therefore our association, is dedicated to the use of applied economics and the vocational experience of its members to improve the welfare of the present and future generations of Canadians. 7, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Agricultural%20Economics%20Society
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Économie agricole
- Gestion et politique agricole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Société canadienne d'agroéconomie
1, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27agro%C3%A9conomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCAE 2, record 1, French, SCAE
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Société canadienne d'économie rurale et de gestion agricole 3, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27%C3%A9conomie%20rurale%20et%20de%20gestion%20agricole
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SCERGA 4, record 1, French, SCERGA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SCERGA 4, record 1, French, SCERGA
- Canadian Society of Agricultural Economics 5, record 1, French, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Agricultural%20Economics
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Société canadienne d'économie agricole 5, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27%C3%A9conomie%20agricole
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Canadian Farm Management Association 5, record 1, French, Canadian%20Farm%20Management%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'objectif de la Société canadienne d'agroéconomie est d'encourager, de coordonner et de promouvoir l'étude et l'application de l'économie pour le bénéfice de l'agriculture, de l'alimentation et des autres secteurs connexes au Canada. Notre discipline, et par conséquent notre association, se consacre à l'utilisation des sciences économiques appliquées et fait appel à l'expérience professionnelle de ses membres afin d'améliorer le bien-être des canadiens au cours des générations actuelles et futures. 1, record 1, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27agro%C3%A9conomie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- beaver trapping
1, record 2, English, beaver%20trapping
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traditional subsistence activities such as salmon fishing, moose hunting and beaver trapping remain an important source of income [to the Montagnais] in terms of both economics and the food supply. 2, record 2, English, - beaver%20trapping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- piégeage du castor
1, record 2, French, pi%C3%A9geage%20du%20castor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pratique des activités traditionnelles de subsistance, telles la pêche au saumon, la chasse à l'orignal et le piégeage du castor, demeure un apport de revenus important tant au point de vue économique qu'alimentaire. 2, record 2, French, - pi%C3%A9geage%20du%20castor
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Saving and Consumption
- Agricultural Economics
- Food Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- food economics
1, record 3, English, food%20economics
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Business economics and management applied to food industry, trade and services. 2, record 3, English, - food%20economics
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The aim of this major is to educate experts for management and development functions who can respond to the challenges of the changing food sector. 2, record 3, English, - food%20economics
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Épargne et consommation
- Économie agricole
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- économie alimentaire
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9conomie%20alimentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conséquences de ce mouvement de concentration sur les producteurs, les petits détaillants et les consommateurs, ainsi que les réponses que devraient apporter les pouvoirs publics, ont fait partie des questions soulevées dans le cadre d'une conférence intitulée «Les nouvelles dimensions de l'économie alimentaire : examen des questions de fond», qui s'est tenu à La Haye (Pays-Bas). 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9conomie%20alimentaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ahorro y consumo
- Economía agrícola
- Industria alimentaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- economia de los alimentos 1, record 3, Spanish, economia%20de%20los%20alimentos
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Agriculture - General
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Agricultural Statistics for Ontario
1, record 4, English, Agricultural%20Statistics%20for%20Ontario
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Economics and Policy Coordination Branch, Statistical Services Unit. 1, record 4, English, - Agricultural%20Statistics%20for%20Ontario
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Statistiques agricoles pour l'Ontario
1, record 4, French, Statistiques%20agricoles%20pour%20l%27Ontario
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales, Direction de l'économie et de la coordination des politiques, Services statistiques. 1, record 4, French, - Statistiques%20agricoles%20pour%20l%27Ontario
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Economics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- agricultural economics
1, record 5, English, agricultural%20economics
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- farm economics 2, record 5, English, farm%20economics
correct
- agroeconomics 3, record 5, English, agroeconomics
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The branch of economics concerned with farm management and production. 4, record 5, English, - agricultural%20economics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agroeconomics deals with management, organization and marketing in agricultural production. 3, record 5, English, - agricultural%20economics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Agricultural economics, is a field of study related to the application of economics theory to problems and issues surrounding the production, processing, distribution and consumption of agricultural food and fibre products. Agricultural economics differs from the study of crop science or animal science primarily because of its relation to human behaviour. 5, record 5, English, - agricultural%20economics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "farm economy". 6, record 5, English, - agricultural%20economics
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Économie agricole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- économie agricole
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9conomie%20agricole
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- agroéconomie 2, record 5, French, agro%C3%A9conomie
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branche de l'économie qui est consacrée à l'activité agricole et dont l'objet est l'étendue du fonctionnement de l'entreprise agricole dans l'ensemble de l'activité économique. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9conomie%20agricole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le domaine agricole, les termes «économie rurale» et «économie agricole» sont souvent de parfaits synonymes. Par contre, dans un contexte économique très général, «on tend à y inclure l'ensemble des activités qui s'exercent en milieu rural (artisanat,tourisme)» (AMENB,1981.v.1.p.113). 4, record 5, French, - %C3%A9conomie%20agricole
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía agrícola
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- economía rural
1, record 5, Spanish, econom%C3%ADa%20rural
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-07-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Food Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- food biotechnology
1, record 6, English, food%20biotechnology
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of biological techniques to food crops, animals and microorganisms with the aim of improving the attributes, quantity, safety, ease of processing and production economics of our food. It thus includes the traditional food manufacturing processes used for bread, beer and cheese, and indeed all crops and animals for food or feed since agriculture was first practised. 1, record 6, English, - food%20biotechnology
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- biotechnologie alimentaire
1, record 6, French, biotechnologie%20alimentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Institut National de la Nutrition (INN) souligne la complexité des enjeux reliés aux biotechnologies alimentaires dans le deuxième numéro de son RAPPORT 1999, et présente deux initiatives menées auprès des Canadiens. 1, record 6, French, - biotechnologie%20alimentaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-06-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Policy and Economics Division
1, record 7, English, Policy%20and%20Economics%20Division
correct, Manitoba
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Policy and Economics 2, record 7, English, Policy%20and%20Economics
correct, Manitoba
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manitoba Agriculture and Food. Policy and Economics Division co-ordinates long-term policy and program development for Manitoba Agriculture and Food. Conducts research and analysis, and provides agricultural and food statistics, marketing and production information for the general public and staff. Provides funding for the administration of various boards and commissions. 2, record 7, English, - Policy%20and%20Economics%20Division
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Division de la politique et de l'économie
1, record 7, French, Division%20de%20la%20politique%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
correct, feminine noun, Manitoba
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Politique et économie 2, record 7, French, Politique%20et%20%C3%A9conomie
correct, Manitoba
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agriculture et Alimentation Manitoba. La Division de la politique et de l'économie coordonne l'élaboration des programmes et de la politique à long terme d'Agriculture et Alimentation Manitoba. Effectue des recherches et des analyses, fournit au public et au personnel du ministère des statistiques sur l'agriculture et l'alimentation et des renseignements sur la production et la commercialisation. Fournit des fonds pour l'administration de divers conseils et commissions. 2, record 7, French, - Division%20de%20la%20politique%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-07-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Agricultural Engineering Services
1, record 8, English, Agricultural%20Engineering%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... provides farmers and all persons involved in agriculture, with engineering advice for farm drainage, irrigation, water supply, erosion control, structures(excepts residences), equipment, machinery economics, ventilation, manure management, energy conservation, rural electrification and microprocessing. Ministry of Agriculture and Food. 1, record 8, English, - Agricultural%20Engineering%20Services
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Services du génie agricole
1, record 8, French, Services%20du%20g%C3%A9nie%20agricole
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... fournissent aux agriculteurs et à toute autre personne engagée dans le domaine de l'agriculture des conseils sur le drainage agricole, l'irrigation, l'approvisionnement en eau, la lutte contre l'érosion, la construction (non résidentielle), le matériel agricole, l'aspect économique des machines agricoles, la ventilation, l'entreposage du fumier, l'économie d'énergie, l'électrification en milieu rural et la micro-informatique. Ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation. 1, record 8, French, - Services%20du%20g%C3%A9nie%20agricole
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-10-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Survey of Pesticide Use in Ontario, 1993
1, record 9, English, Survey%20of%20Pesticide%20Use%20in%20Ontario%2C%201993
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Policy Analysis Branch, and found in UTLAS. Report No. 94-01-Economics Information, by Craig Hunter. 1, record 9, English, - Survey%20of%20Pesticide%20Use%20in%20Ontario%2C%201993
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Survey of Pesticide Use in Ontario, 1993
1, record 9, French, Survey%20of%20Pesticide%20Use%20in%20Ontario%2C%201993
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par le Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales, Direction de l'analyse des politiques. 1, record 9, French, - Survey%20of%20Pesticide%20Use%20in%20Ontario%2C%201993
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-05-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
- Renewable Energy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- debranning 1, record 10, English, debranning
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The gradual debranning of wheat bran was possible because wheat bran is composed of about eight layers and the physical binding force between these layers is loosened upon absorption of moisture. When different mechanical actions, such as friction and abrasion, are applied to tempered wheat, the "bran" can be sequentially removed (Dexter and Wood, 1996). The fractions, by-products of the debranning process, are rich in dietary fibre (Wood and Mullin, 1996) and may have great potential as functional food ingredients. Wheat bran may reduce the risk of colon cancer and alleviates constipation. [Source: ethanol project - Lkstarwk.en p. 1]. 1, record 10, English, - debranning
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Debranning of wheat provides a starch enriched feedstock for ethanol production. The economics of this process will be greatly improved by utilization of the co-produced bran fractions. These products are novel; although previously commercially available combined in the form of conventional wheat bran, the separated fractions have not been available. The physicochemical and physiological properties of these fractions are not known, but they have significant potential for impact in the growing health food or functional food markets. [Source : ethanol project-Lkstarwk. en p. 1]. 1, record 10, English, - debranning
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- décorticage
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9corticage
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le décorticage graduel du son de blé est possible parce que le son de blé se compose d'environ huit couches et que la force physique qui unit ces couches diminue lorsque le son absorbe de l'eau. En soumettant le blé conditionné à divers traitements mécaniques comme la friction et l'abrasion, on peut en éliminer le «son» par étapes (Dexter et Wood, 1996). Les fractions ainsi obtenues, sous-produits du décorticage, sont riches en fibres alimentaires (Wood et Mullin, 1996) et pourraient avoir beaucoup de potentiel comme ingrédients alimentaires fonctionnels. Le son de blé, qui soulage la constipation, réduirait en outre le risque de cancer du côlon. [Source: projet éthanol - Lkstarwk.fr p. 1] 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9corticage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le décorticage du son donne un produit riche en amidon qui peut servir de matière première pour la production d'éthanol. La rentabilité de ce traitement s'accroîtrait considérablement si les co-produits du décorticage étaient utilisés. Il s'agit de produits nouveaux : on les trouvait auparavant sur le marché, combinés sous la forme classique du son de blé, mais les fractions n'étaient pas vendues séparément. Or, bien que leurs propriétés physico-chimiques et physiologiques nous soient inconnues, ces fractions ont cependant un potentiel considérable pour le marché des aliments santé ou fonctionnels, toujours en expansion. [Source: projet éthanol - Lkstarwk.fr p. 1]. 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9corticage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-11-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Food Industries
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Food Communiqué 1, record 11, English, Food%20Communiqu%C3%A9
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Is a quarterly newsletter prepared by Food Advisory Division, Marketing and Economics Branch, Agriculture Canada, for food and nutrition specialists in extension, communications and marketing. 1, record 11, English, - Food%20Communiqu%C3%A9
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Communiqué en alimentation
1, record 11, French, Communiqu%C3%A9%20en%20alimentation
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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