Efficiency Measures in the Agricultural Sector: With Applications

Mendes, Armando; L. D. G. Soares da Silva, Emiliana; Azevedo Santos, Jorge M

The editors draw on a 3-year project that analyzed a Portuguese area in detail, comparing this study with papers from other regions. Applications include the estimation of technical efficiency in agricultural grazing systems (dairy, beef and mixed) and specifically for dairy farms. The conclusions indicate that it is now necessary to help small dairy farms in order to make them more efficient. These results can be compared with the technical efficiency of a sample of Spanish dairy processing firms presented by Magdalena Kapelko and co-authors.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-12-17

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789400757387

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-5739-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 200