Original scientific paper

Farm management support based on mathematical programming; an example of fertilization planning

Jaka Žgajnar ; Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Department of Animal Science, SI-1230 Domžale, Groblje 3
Stane Kavčič ; Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Department of Animal Science, SI-1230 Domžale, Groblje 3

Abstract

This paper presents electronic tool to support farmers in fertilization planning. It is developed as a spreadsheet model, utilizing optimization potential of mathematical programming techniques. Described problem of fertilization planning is rather simple from technological-expert viewpoint, but methodological application of multi-criteria paradigm makes it more complicated. In the paper focus is put on economic efficiency of fertilization. Hypothetical case illustrates its application as well as strengths and weaknesses of methodology applied.

Keywords

spreadsheet model; fertilization planning; optimization; linear programming; goal programming

Hrčak ID:

94525

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/94525

Publication date:

1.3.2012.

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