Markets

Abstract

Purpose

The aim is to contrast two fictional responses to the increasing investment into Australian farmland by overseas interests within the context of an aging farming population.

Design/methodology/approach

This is humorous fiction.

Findings

A number of concerns are raised: vertical integration of Australian produce, availability of services to an aging population, and an aging farming community.

Originality/value

This is a fictional story designed to provoke thought and discussion.

Citation

Dean, D. (2012), "Markets", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 25 No. 7, pp. 1237-1240. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513571211263293