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AGRI-BUSINESS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Ministry of Farming, Agriculture and Agribusiness
1, record 1, English, Ministry%20of%20Farming%2C%20Agriculture%20and%20Agribusiness
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 2, record 1, English, Ministry%20of%20Agriculture%2C%20Food%20and%20Rural%20Affairs
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Ministry of Agriculture and Food 3, record 1, English, Ministry%20of%20Agriculture%20and%20Food
former designation, correct, Ontario
- OMAFRA 4, record 1, English, OMAFRA
correct, Ontario
- OMAFRA 4, record 1, English, OMAFRA
- Department of Agriculture and Food 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Agriculture%20and%20Food
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Department of Agriculture 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Agriculture
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Bureau of Agriculture 5, record 1, English, Bureau%20of%20Agriculture
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Board of Agriculture 5, record 1, English, Board%20of%20Agriculture
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Department of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Arts 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20the%20Commissioner%20of%20Agriculture%20and%20Arts
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Department of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Public Works 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20the%20Commissioner%20of%20Agriculture%20and%20Public%20Works
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs was plit in two in 2024. 6, record 1, English, - Ministry%20of%20Farming%2C%20Agriculture%20and%20Agribusiness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Department of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Public Works was established March 4, 1868. The name changed in 1874 to Department of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Arts, although not officially changed until March 2, 1877. Prior to the formation of the Ontario Department of Agriculture, agricultural administration in Upper Canada was handled by a Board of Agriculture, later named the Bureau of Agriculture. Name changed in 1885 to Department of Agriculture, although not officially changed until March 23, 1888, and again May 18, 1966 to Department of Agriculture and Food. A further name change occurred April 1, 1972 to Ministry of Agriculture and Food. In March 1994, the ministry expanded its mandate to include rural community development and so changed its name to Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 3, record 1, English, - Ministry%20of%20Farming%2C%20Agriculture%20and%20Agribusiness
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Ministry of Farming, Agriculture and Agri-business
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et de l'Agroentreprise
1, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Agriculture%2C%20de%20l%27Alimentation%20et%20de%20l%27Agroentreprise
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales 2, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Agriculture%2C%20de%20l%27Alimentation%20et%20des%20Affaires%20rurales
former designation, correct, Ontario
- ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation 3, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Agriculture%20et%20de%20l%27Alimentation
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Department of Agriculture and Food 3, record 1, French, Department%20of%20Agriculture%20and%20Food
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Department of Agriculture 3, record 1, French, Department%20of%20Agriculture
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Bureau of Agriculture 4, record 1, French, Bureau%20of%20Agriculture
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Board of Agriculture 4, record 1, French, Board%20of%20Agriculture
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Department of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Arts 3, record 1, French, Department%20of%20the%20Commissioner%20of%20Agriculture%20and%20Arts
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Department of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Public Works 3, record 1, French, Department%20of%20the%20Commissioner%20of%20Agriculture%20and%20Public%20Works
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales a été scindé en deux en 2024. 5, record 1, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Agriculture%2C%20de%20l%27Alimentation%20et%20de%20l%27Agroentreprise
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et de l'Agro-entreprise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Agri-business
1, record 2, English, Agri%2Dbusiness
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Agro-entreprises
1, record 2, French, Agro%2Dentreprises
correct, feminine noun, plural, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Agro-entreprises relèvent du Service correctionnel du Canada. 1, record 2, French, - Agro%2Dentreprises
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le plan quinquennal des Agro-entreprises a donné aux cinq fermes du Service un essor considérable. De nouvelles terres adjacentes à un certain nombre ont été achetées, et les étables et silos des fermes ont été rénovés. Le développement de ce secteur est à l'origine de l'augmentation de la production de légumes, de lait et de bœuf à l'usage du Service. 1, record 2, French, - Agro%2Dentreprises
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Personnel Management
- Agriculture - General
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Human Resource Development for Agri-Business Program
1, record 3, English, Human%20Resource%20Development%20for%20Agri%2DBusiness%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... seeks to improve business management skills (production, financing, marketing and human resource management) of food processing and agri-processing companies, with particular emphasis on developing marketing skills. 1, record 3, English, - Human%20Resource%20Development%20for%20Agri%2DBusiness%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Human Resource Development for Agri-Business Programme
- Human Resource Development for Agribusiness Program
- Human Resource Development for Agribusiness Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Gestion du personnel
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme de développement des ressources humaines pour les entreprises agricoles
1, record 3, French, Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20ressources%20humaines%20pour%20les%20entreprises%20agricoles
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] cherche à améliorer les compétences en gestion (production, financement, mise en marché et gestion des ressources humaines) dans les entreprises de transformation des aliments et des produits de l’agriculture, un accent particulier étant mis sur l’acquisition de compétences en matière de mise en marché. 1, record 3, French, - Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20ressources%20humaines%20pour%20les%20entreprises%20agricoles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Farm Management and Policy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Innovation in Agribusiness Management Fund
1, record 4, English, Innovation%20in%20Agribusiness%20Management%20Fund
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Innovation in Agri-Business Management Fund
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion et politique agricole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fonds pour l'innovation en gestion des entreprises agricoles
1, record 4, French, Fonds%20pour%20l%27innovation%20en%20gestion%20des%20entreprises%20agricoles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-10-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Economics
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- agribusiness corporation
1, record 5, English, agribusiness%20corporation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- agro-industrial corporation 2, record 5, English, agro%2Dindustrial%20corporation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large-scale industrial farming business aimed at producing specific crops either for food or related goods, such as agro-fuels (for ex. ethanol). 3, record 5, English, - agribusiness%20corporation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the evolution of organic food production, particularly in Canada and the United States, where large agro-industrial corporations are becoming a major presence in what was once a niche market dominated by small producers. 2, record 5, English, - agribusiness%20corporation
Record 5, Key term(s)
- agri-business corporation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Économie agricole
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- société agro-industrielle
1, record 5, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20agro%2Dindustrielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- société d'agrinégoce 2, record 5, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27agrin%C3%A9goce
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entreprise d'agriculture industrielle à grande échelle qui exploite des cultures spécialisées aux fins alimentaires ou reliées, comme les agrocarburants (p. ex. l'éthanol). 3, record 5, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20agro%2Dindustrielle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] au lieu de développer une économie où les gens cultivent pour se nourrir et où le travail est organisé de manière à approvisionner les marchés locaux et internationaux, ces mesures ont fait passer plus de terres au service des grandes sociétés agro-industrielles et ont incité [...] les industries [...] à produire pour l'exportation. 1, record 5, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20agro%2Dindustrielle
Record 5, Key term(s)
- société agroindustrielle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-10-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- agribusiness
1, record 6, English, agribusiness
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- agrobusiness 2, record 6, English, agrobusiness
correct, standardized
- agribusiness firm 3, record 6, English, agribusiness%20firm
correct
- agribusiness enterprise 4, record 6, English, agribusiness%20enterprise
correct
- agroenterprise 5, record 6, English, agroenterprise
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A commercial firm that utilizes agricultural raw materials and whose activities cover the entire agricultural process from production to distribution. 1, record 6, English, - agribusiness
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "agribusiness" refers to a concept radically different from the traditional farm. It can be a specialized small- or large-scale farming business or it can be a firm that provides the inputs and services (for ex. seed, credit, etc.), processes the output (for ex. milk, grain, meat, etc.), manufactures the food products (for ex. ice cream, bread, breakfast cereals, etc.), or transports and sells the food products to consumers (for ex. restaurants, supermarkets, etc.). This concept may also include agro-industrial firms that manufacture machinery, equipment, pesticides, etc. 6, record 6, English, - agribusiness
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agribusiness; agrobusiness: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 6, record 6, English, - agribusiness
Record 6, Key term(s)
- agri-business
- agro-business
- agri-business firm
- agri-business enterprise
- agro-enterprise
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Économie agricole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agroentreprise
1, record 6, French, agroentreprise
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- agrinégoce 2, record 6, French, agrin%C3%A9goce
correct, masculine noun
- négoce agricole 3, record 6, French, n%C3%A9goce%20agricole
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entreprise commerciale qui exploite les matières premières agricoles et dont les activités recouvrent l'ensemble du processus agricole, de la production à la distribution. 1, record 6, French, - agroentreprise
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le concept d'«agroentreprise», ou d'«agrinégoce», est radicalement différent de celui de la ferme traditionnelle. Il couvre les entreprises agricoles spécialisées de petite ou grande envergure, mais il s'agit le plus souvent d'une macro-entreprise agricole de type industriel. Ce concept peut également comprendre les firmes agro-industrielles qui manufacturent la machinerie et l'équipement agricoles, les pesticides, etc. 4, record 6, French, - agroentreprise
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agroentreprise : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 4, record 6, French, - agroentreprise
Record 6, Key term(s)
- agro-entreprise
- agri-négoce
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía agrícola
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- agronegocio
1, record 6, Spanish, agronegocio
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-10-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Economics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- agribusiness sector
1, record 7, English, agribusiness%20sector
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- agri-business sector 2, record 7, English, agri%2Dbusiness%20%20sector
correct
- agribusiness 3, record 7, English, agribusiness
correct
- agribusiness industry 4, record 7, English, agribusiness%20industry
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An economic sector made up of businesses that directly engage in or directly benefit from agricultural activities, such as the production of agricultural commodities, the purchasing of agricultural produce or the supplying of goods and services to farms and the agriculture industry. 5, record 7, English, - agribusiness%20sector
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agribusiness is an economic sector that encompasses agricultural producers, businesses that provide supplies and services to the producers (including cooperatives), businesses that add value to agricultural products, and those that facilitate the marketing of agricultural products [in the] marketplace. 1, record 7, English, - agribusiness%20sector
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For some authors, "agribusiness" is a broader concept that includes the agro-industrial sector, normally upstream from the agribusiness sector, that involves the manufacturing and selling of products such as feed, seed, pesticides, fertilizer, tools, equipment, plants, or animals, etc. 5, record 7, English, - agribusiness%20sector
Record 7, Key term(s)
- agri-business
- agri-business industry
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Économie agricole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- secteur de l'agroentreprise
1, record 7, French, secteur%20de%20l%27agroentreprise
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- secteur de l'agrinégoce 2, record 7, French, secteur%20de%20l%27agrin%C3%A9goce
correct, masculine noun
- secteur agrinégoce 3, record 7, French, secteur%20agrin%C3%A9goce
correct, masculine noun
- agroentreprise 4, record 7, French, agroentreprise
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- agrinégoce 5, record 7, French, agrin%C3%A9goce
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Secteur de l'économie qui regroupe l'ensemble des fermes industrielles (producteurs) et le secteur de la fabrication et de la transformation. 6, record 7, French, - secteur%20de%20l%27agroentreprise
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour certains auteurs, le concept d'«agrinégoce» représente le secteur agro-industriel situé en amont de la production agricole proprement dite (fabrication de machinerie agricole, d'engrais, de pesticides, etc.). 6, record 7, French, - secteur%20de%20l%27agroentreprise
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'emploi de l'article défini singulier, comme dans «l'agrinégoce» et «l'agroentreprise», dénote le secteur tandis que, pour les commerces pris individuellement, on emploiera «un agrinégoce», «une agroentreprise». 6, record 7, French, - secteur%20de%20l%27agroentreprise
Record 7, Key term(s)
- secteur de l'agro-entreprise
- agro-entreprise
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía agrícola
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- agronegocio
1, record 7, Spanish, agronegocio
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Agri-Business Council of Jamaica
1, record 8, English, Agri%2DBusiness%20Council%20of%20Jamaica
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ABC 1, record 8, English, ABC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Council promotes institutional collaboration and coordination between public and private entities so as to positively impact on the development of Jamaica's agricultural sector. 1, record 8, English, - Agri%2DBusiness%20Council%20of%20Jamaica
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Agri-Business Council of Jamaica 1, record 8, French, Agri%2DBusiness%20Council%20of%20Jamaica
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Agricultura - Generalidades
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Agroempresarial de Jamaica
1, record 8, Spanish, Consejo%20Agroempresarial%20de%20Jamaica
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-12-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Spacecraft
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Agri-Business Satellite Intelligence Program
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Agri%2DBusiness%20Satellite%20Intelligence%20Program
Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Agricultural Satellite Intelligence Program 2, record 9, English, Canadian%20Agricultural%20Satellite%20Intelligence%20Program
Canada
- Canasip 1, record 9, English, Canasip
Canada
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Canadian Agricultural Satellite Intelligence Programme
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Engins spatiaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Agri-Business Satellite Intelligence Program
1, record 9, French, Canadian%20Agri%2DBusiness%20Satellite%20Intelligence%20Program
Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Canasip 1, record 9, French, Canasip
Canada
- Canadian Agricultural Satellite Intelligence Program 2, record 9, French, Canadian%20Agricultural%20Satellite%20Intelligence%20Program
Canada
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-02-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Working Group on Agri-Business and Food
1, record 10, English, Working%20Group%20on%20Agri%2DBusiness%20and%20Food
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur les secteurs de l'agriculture et de l'industrie alimentaire
1, record 10, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20les%20secteurs%20de%20l%27agriculture%20et%20de%20l%27industrie%20alimentaire
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'un groupe de travail du Comité consultatif national de la biotechnologie. 2, record 10, French, - Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20les%20secteurs%20de%20l%27agriculture%20et%20de%20l%27industrie%20alimentaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-08-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Food Industries
- Trade
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- NBAC Working Group on Agri-business 1, record 11, English, NBAC%20Working%20Group%20on%20Agri%2Dbusiness
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Commerce
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail du CCNB chargé de l'agrocommerce 1, record 11, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20du%20CCNB%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20l%27agrocommerce
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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