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For example, Harling (1988) indicated that
agribusinesses with high returns on assets have more diversified product lines, are superior at controlling general expenses, and have fewer assets.
* Competitiveness is a tool for
agribusinesses to continuously exploit the local and/or global market reality, including uneven economic "playing fields," for gain relative to other competitors.
It also allows
agribusinesses to offer producers a 24-hour storefront.
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