Evaluation of the Utilization of Mechanization in the Agricultural Enterprises in Terms of Productivity

Abstract

Productivity in agricultural enterprises is mainly achieved by increasing the productivity of seed, fertilizer, pesticide, labor and mechanization inputs. The aim of this study was to determine the productivity of the use of mechanization which has a significant share and limitation in production costs. For this purpose, in Karapınar, Çumra and Altınekin districts, which have 24% of the mechanization equipment used in the province of Konya, work was carried out. According to stratified random sampling method, 107 agricultural enterprises were interviewed. As a result of the surveys conducted with these enterprises, demographic and capital structures of the enterprises were examined, and annual activity results were calculated. According to the results of the annual activities, the land, labor and capital efficiency of the enterprises were calculated and the productivity of all three production factors increased in parallel with the growth of the enterprise scale. In order to determine the mechanization utilization productivity, which is the main purpose of the study, tractor draw force, working hours, age and usage costs were calculated. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the mechanization productivity increased as the scale of the enterprise grew and the use of mechanization of the enterprises having land of 200 decares and above was in European standards. According to this result, it has been determined that the choice of tractor suitable for land and enterprise scale should be made. For this reason, a machine park model has been proposed to facilitate the utilization of new technologies.

The Experience of European Countries in Managing the Expenditures of Enterprises in the Agricultural Sector

“…The carried out research gives grounds to state that the problem of cost management of agricultural enterprises is very relevant since it is widely represented in the studies of many scientists. In particular, it has been established that efficient cost management of agricultural enterprises is one of the key prerequisites for ensuring the sustainable development of these enterprises (Markina et al [5] stressed the importance of an appropriate level of mechanization, availability of agrarian capacities, the appropriate level of supply of resources, etc., which reduces the costs of agrarian enterprises and Agizan et al [5]. The research of Bayramoglu et al [8] has stated that ensuring efficient cost management of agricultural enterprises is one of the important components of achieving the economic sustainability of these enterprises.…”

“…Kocaköse et al [4] also emphasize that an important role in the context of reducing costs, particular production costs, agricultural enterprises play the relevant factors of influence, namely: 1) the level of mechanization; 2) availability of irrigation facilities; 3) the level of supply of resources; 4) features of sales; 5) product prices; 6) prices for raw materials; 7) labor resources. Agizan et al [5] emphasize the importance of mechanization as one of the key factors in the development of agricultural production. Panagos et al [6] argue that agricultural enterprises often face the problem of loss of productivity of agricultural production due to soil erosion, which affects the growth of direct costs of these enterprises.…”

Evaluation of the Beypınarı Land Consolidation Project of Erzurum Province in Terms of Quantitative Features

“…Rural infrastructure defects such as increased fragmentation, fragmentation of parcels, road inadequacy, loss of time cause delays in planting time and prevent parcels from benefiting from infrastructure facilities (Latruffe and Piet, 2014;Yucer et al, 2016;Kuslu, 2019;Sardar et al, 2019;Ağızan et al, 2020;FAO, 2020;Kuzu and Değirmenci, 2020). At the end of all these, the desired product increase cannot be achieved.…”

Farklı Yetiştirme Ortamları ve Hümik Asit Dozlarının Turpta Bitki Gelişimi ve Kalite Üzerine Etkileri

“…Radish is generally consumed raw in garnishes and salads, but in some countries, it is also consumed cooked, pickled, or dried. Radish, which has an important place in human nutrition, is rich in A, B and C vitamins, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron, and antioxidant substances (Akan et al, 2013). Radish is also of great importance in terms of human health (Chung et al, 2012).…”

“…Radish is also of great importance in terms of human health (Chung et al, 2012). It is reported that radish can be evaluated as a functional food due to the compounds it contains and its contribution to human health (Akan et al, 2013). Soil properties have a great effect on the formation of quality roots in radish.…”