DEA efficiency in agriculture: Measurement unit issues

Sokol, Ondřej; Frýd, Lukáš

doi:10.1016/j.seps.2022.101497

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“…This reinforces the relevance of cost management and production efficiency as pillars for sustainability in the poultry sector. In addition, the approach used in this study can serve as a model for future investigations in other areas of agriculture, as suggested in [ 56 ], which highlights the flexibility and adaptability of DEA in various productive contexts.…”

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Advancing Efficiency Sustainability in Poultry Farms through Data Envelopment Analysis in a Brazilian Production System

Marmelstein,

Costa,

Terra

et al. 2024

Animals

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The production efficiency factor is widely used to measure the zootechnical performance of a batch of broilers. The unit cost of production brings new elements to improve efficiency evaluation and financial sustainability for this activity in agriculture. This research aims to evaluate the production efficiency level of the crop to maximize the return on investment. This study uses Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with the computational processing of the SIAD software (Integrated Decision Support System). The variables selected were poultry housing, age at slaughter, feed consumed, mortality, and unit cost. The chosen output variable was the total available weight. The analysis spans 31 decision-making units (DMUs) composed of integrated producers, unveiling a frontier of efficiency delineated by the most exemplary DMUs. Notably, only two DMUs, specifically DMU 4 and DMU 23, approached the threshold of maximum relative efficiency. This research illuminates the critical role of unit cost in enhancing the assessment of production efficiency and financial sustainability within the agriculture environment. By setting benchmarks for efficient management and operational protocols, our findings serve as a cornerstone for improving practices among less efficient DMUs, contributing significantly to the literature on agricultural efficiency and offering actionable insights for the poultry farming sector.

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confidence: 99%