Original scientific paper

Optimization of production on vegetable farm in the Republic of Macedonia

Ivana Janeska Stamenkovska ; Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Aleksandar Makedonski bb, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Dragi Dimitrievski ; Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Aleksandar Makedonski bb, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Emil Erjavec ; Biotechnical Faculty, University in Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jaka Žgajnar ; Biotechnical Faculty, University in Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Aleksandra Martinovska-Stojcheska ; Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Aleksandar Makedonski bb, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to develop an optimization model to support the analysis of decision-making on Macedonian family farms. Normative linear programming paradigm is applied, utilising its optimization potential. The model is applied on a hypothetical vegetable farm case. The optimal structure in all scenarios indicates that the optimal solution is the production of tomato, pepper, cabbage, carrot and bean. The base scenario reveals a gross margin of 17,924 € which is highest compared to other scenarios. The working capital available is a binding constraint in second and third scenario, where the optimal solution reveals that the land resource is not exhausted. Gross margin sensitivity was examined using the working capital parameterisation. The model is quite flexible thus enabling different crop enterprises to be added additionally.

Keywords

linear programming; hypothetical vegetable farm; production planning; Republic of Macedonia

Hrčak ID:

109553

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/109553

Publication date:

2.9.2013.

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