Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/19.3.2062
Application of multi-criteria decision making for the selection of apple varieties for the Northwestern region of B&H
Aleksandar Maksimović
orcid.org/0000-0003-4084-0744
; Independent University Banja Luka, Faculty of Ecology, Bаnjа Lukа, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zoran Grgić
orcid.org/0000-0003-1635-4316
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Departments of Management and Rural Entrepreneurship, Zagreb, Croatia
Adis Puška
orcid.org/0000-0003-3274-0188
; Independent researcher, Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Branka Šakić Bobić
orcid.org/0000-0001-9372-7628
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Departments of Management and Rural Entrepreneurship, Zagreb, Croatia
Ferhat Ćejvanović
; University of Tuzla, Faculty of Economics, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract
The selection of the appropriate apple varieties is one of the most important decisions in orchards establishing. The paper gives the methodology for estimating the most suitable varieties of apples when establishing orchards according to modern market demands. This methodology is based on the DEX method for hierarchy-based multi-criteria decision making. The model developed in this paper was applied on four apple varieties, whereby an expert evaluation was used. The experts included in evaluation are from the Fruit Federation of Integral Fruit Production in Laktaši, where panel research was used. Fruit varieties that were observed are: Top Red, Idared, Gala and Golden Delicious because they are the most commonly planted in the orchards at the area of Northwest B&H. The basic advantage of this model is simple application. With visual characteristics of the DEXi program tool and graph radar it is easier to see the good and bad sides of the technological and economic features of the each analyzed apple varieties. The results of the model show that the Top Red variety is “best” suited for establishing a new orchard, while Idared is rated as "good". The other two varieties used in this model are rated as "medium". For the final selection of apple varieties, it is necessary to carry out an analysis on a single micro-location where all the characteristics of the area should be taken into account.
Keywords
apple; B&H; DEX-i decision model
Hrčak ID:
205611
URI
Publication date:
14.9.2018.
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