Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Thorne, Fiona"
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Dairy and grassland economics in an era of possible expansion
Gillespie, Patrick R. (2015-10-14)Thesis focuses on the efficiency and the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) which is associated with the dairy enterprise of Specialist Dairy farms. The approach uses econometric methods to generate its measures. Special ... -
Essays on the non-market valuation of environmental and transport programs in Ireland and the role of indifference
McGurk, Eoin (NUI Galway, 2021-09-30)The agricultural sector in Ireland faces substantial challenges and is undergoing significant change. In terms of challenges, the financial viability of many farms is questionable, and the capability of an aging farming ... -
Labour input and economic efficiency of Irish dairy farms
Garcia-Covarrubias, Luis (NUI Galway, 2023-06-19)The EU milk quota abolition initiated considerable restructuring in the EU dairy sector. Ireland is one of the countries that experienced significant growth, which has led to changes in farm labour demand. This PhD ...