@article{JaneskaStamenkovska:139492,
      recid = {139492},
      author = {Janeska Stamenkovska, Ivana and Dimitrievski, Dragi and  Erjavec, Emil and Zgajnar, Jaka and Martinovska-Stojcheska,  Aleksandra},
      title = {OPTIMISATION OF THE VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC  OF MACEDONIA; LINEAR PROGRAMMING APPROACH},
      address = {2012-10-25},
      number = {709-2016-48455},
      pages = {10},
      month = {Oct},
      year = {2012},
      abstract = {The aim of the paper is to develop an optimization model  to support the analysis of decision-making on Macedonian  family farms. For this purpose, normative linear  programming paradigm is applied, utilising its optimization  potential. The model is tested and presented on vegetable  farm level. Hence, the model provides optimal vegetable  productions plan, taking into consideration relevant  technological and resource limitations faced by the farm.  The results are given in base scenario format and are  compared with the optimum production plans within the  alternative model scenarios. The optimal production  structure in all scenarios indicates that the optimal  solution is given on production of tomato, pepper, cabbage,  carrot and bean, thus corresponding to the most frequent  types of vegetables in the Macedonian agriculture. The  optimal production plan also confirms the diversification  as a characteristic of the Macedonian agriculture. The base  scenario reveals a total net return over the variable costs  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 i.e. an  arable land of about 3 ha remains. Furthermore, the  analysis of the crop rotation reflects the seasonal  character of the vegetable production. Gross margin  sensitivity was examined using the working capital  parameterisation. The model is quite flexible thus enabling  different crop enterprises to be added additionally.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/139492},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.139492},
}