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S. Dehghanian, M. Ghorbani. Estimating the Efficiency of Apple Producers in Khorasan Province. Isfahan University of Technology - Journal of Crop Production and Processing 2003; 7 (3) :29-39
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Estimating the Efficiency of Apple Producers in Khorasan Province
S. Dehghanian *, M. Ghorbani
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In this study, efficiency of apple producers in Khorasan Province was determined by a cross sectional data of 212 apple producers. Mean technical, allocative, and economic efficiencies were estimated to be around 31, 28, and 9 percent, respectively. A high potential was also detected for increasing these efficiencies. Apple producers’ age and education had positive effects and risk aversion had a negative effect on technical efficiency. Waste reduction, optimal use of inputs, introduction of technical-extension services, and apple insurance are suggested to increase efficiencies.
Keywords: Apple, Efficiency, Production function.
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