Agribusiness and Commodity Risk

Strategies and Management

Publication Date	September 2003
Publisher	Risk Books
Product Type	Book
Pages	192
ISBN Number	1904339107
Product Code	RIS00308

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Summary

Provides a detailed understanding of the application of risk management tools to agribusiness by covering the topic in greater depth than any other title currently available
Enables you to examine the ways in which risks are identified
Explains the changes in hedging strategies for commodity price risk management brought about by the evolving market
Topical approach updates you on the most recent changes in legislation and reactions from the industry.
Risks are examined from the point of view of all market participants including producers, processors, consumers, lenders, brokers and end-users
Presents a unique global perspective that incorporates the views of leading international practitioners, academics and consultants alongside up-to-date case-studies from around the world
Additionally covers contract and instrument types, portfolio management, credit risk, commodity financing and much more
An indispensable guide for commodities processors, traders and brokers; corporates; agricultural lenders; regulatory and research bodies; agricultural insurers; consultants, hedge fund practitioners and climate risk professionals

Content

Introduction: The Unique Characteristics of Agricultural Production and its Influence on Market Perception and Government Policy
Bruce Tozer, Rabobank
Risk
- 1. Risk and Uncertainty in Agricultural Markets?
  - Jagdish Parihar, Olam International
- 2. Understanding Volatility and its Implications on Price Expectations
  - Al Dickie, HGCA
Risk management tools and instruments - the Products
- 3. Agricultural Futures and Options
  - Keith Schap and Bernie Dan, CBOT
- 4. OTC Instruments
  - Nigel Scott, Rabobank and Hendrik Wijnen, Cargill
Risk management tools and instruments - the Participants
- 5. Why Hedge?
  - Shawn Mills, Maple Leaf
- 6. The Australian Cotton Industry
  - Cliff White, QCC
- 7. What Drives Actual Hedging Behaviour? Developing Risk Management Instruments
  - Joost Pennings, University of Illinois
- 8. The Roles of Market Participants and Their Influence on Risk Management
  - Dan Day Robinson, Day Robinson International Ltd
- 9. Innovative Approaches for Managing Agricultural Risks
  - Panos Varangis, World Bank; Ulrich Hess, IFC and Erin Bryla, World Bank
Systems and Management
- 10. Credit Risk Management in Agribusiness Markets
  - Benedict Roth, West LB
- 11. Price Risk Management Using Derivatives: Corporate Policy Creation and Management Control Guidelines
  - Tom James, Carr Futures
Impact of Risk on Financing
- 12. Consequences of the New Basel II Regime for Food and Agribusiness Companies
  - Geert Embrechts, Rabobank International
- 13. Collateral Management
  - Rodolfo Barros, Daimler Chrysler Capital
- 14. The Challenges of Introducing a Warehouse Receipts System in Developing Countries
  - Rolf Boehnke, Common Fund for Commodities
Appendices - Debates:
- 15. Managing Commodity Price Risks in Developing Countries: A Debate
  - Henny Gerner and Ineke Duijvestijn, Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- 16. Government Policy and WTO agreements - Crop Insurance Reforms and Market-Oriented Legislation
  - Pierre Bascou, DG Agriculture, European Commission
- 17. Subsidies in Agricultural Risk Management
  - Arie Oskam, Wageningen University