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Wheat marketing in Hatay province and determining producers' perspectives on agricultural subsidies
Abstract
This study was conducted in Hatay province, a key agricultural region in Turkey. The study’s primary data were gathered from 104 farms, selected with a 90% confidence interval and a 10% standard deviation. The average wheat cultivation area in the study region was 159 decares, accounting for 36.78% of the crop production pattern. The average wheat yield was found to be 555 kg da-1. In the research area, most of the producers in the research area (54.81%) market the wheat to factories in the province. In terms of inputs, the primary cost factors in wheat production were identified as energy (diesel fuel and electricity) and fertilizer. The study also aimed to assess wheat producers' perspectives on agricultural supports and their satisfaction with wheat production. The findings indicated that while producers were generally satisfied with wheat production, they deemed agricultural supports insufficient in light of recent increases in input prices. These insights suggest that for sustaining wheat production in Turkey, agricultural support policies need reevaluation. Enhanced support that accounts for rising input costs could help maintain producer satisfaction and prevent further reductions in wheat cultivation areas.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Agricultural Economics (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
December 3, 2024
Publication Date
December 18, 2024
Submission Date
June 1, 2024
Acceptance Date
July 23, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 29 Number: 3