scholarly journals Farmer Evaluation of Irrigation Services. Collective or Self-Supplied?

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 415
Author(s):  
Laura Mirra ◽  
Bernardo Corrado de Gennaro ◽  
Giacomo Giannoccaro
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Hedonic Pricing ◽  
Heuristic Evaluation ◽  
Comparison Approach ◽  
Service Type ◽  
Hedonic Pricing Method ◽  
Current Water ◽  
Water Right

Economic evaluation of farmland is an important issue in the agricultural sector. The aim of this study was to quantify the economic value of land in the farmland area of the Reclamation and Irrigation Board of Capitanata (Apulia region), differentiating by irrigation water service type (collective or self-supplied). The analysis involved a heuristic evaluation using the hedonic pricing method of the sales comparison approach. The data was gathered through a survey on a group of 75 farmers. The results showed higher capitalization values in the case of lands served by self-supplied sources from groundwater. Actually, in the long-term, an enhanced reliability was found for the self-supplied rather than collective services. The findings highlight the importance for collective water associations of differentiating water rights allocations on the basis of a volume guarantee. In future, water user associations of collective services could consider a different water right system along with price discrimination to efficiently allocate the resource among farmers and improve the sustainability of current water management.

scholarly journals Methods of Tree Appraisal: A Review of Their Features and Application Possibilities

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 130-140
Author(s):  
M.A. Grande-Ortiz ◽  
E. Ayuga-Téllez ◽  
M.L. Contato-Carol
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Parametric Method ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Hedonic Pricing ◽  
Urban Trees ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Hedonic Pricing Method ◽  
Integrated Methods ◽  
Basic Functions ◽  
Location Type

Urban trees perform a number of basic functions related to the environment and the welfare of city dwellers (ecological, recreational, psychological), although their benefits are not readily quantifiable. However, in certain situations, it is essential to assign an economic value to the trees. There are currently various methods for valuing the benefits of trees and greenspaces in human settlements, including statistical methods, the travel cost method, contingent valuation, the hedonic pricing method, and integrated methods. However, these methods are not used in official valuations of urban trees; in these cases, appraisal methods are used. The aim of this paper is to study the appraisal methods used for their detailed features and the possibilities of their application. The main conclusion of this review is that there are a number of methods with different types of application. The best method is selected according to tree location, type of land ownership, and the availability of data. Methods with a higher degree of applicability are CTLA, a parametric method of low difficulty, and Contato, a mixed method of medium difficulty. In any case, it is advisable to increase efforts to objectify the correction index in the case of parametric and mixed methods.

scholarly journals Imitated Whole Tree Harvesting Show Negligible Effect on Economic Value of Spruce Stands

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 841
Author(s):  
Iveta Desaine ◽  
Annija Kārkliņa ◽  
Roberts Matisons ◽  
Anna Pastare ◽  
Andis Adamovičs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Norway Spruce ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Forest Types ◽  
Spruce Stands ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Growing Conditions ◽  
Whole Tree Harvesting ◽  
Whole Tree ◽  
Tree Harvesting

The increased removal of forest-derived biomass with whole-tree harvesting (WTH) has raised concerns about the long-term productivity and sustainability of forest ecosystems. If true, this effect needs to be factored in the assessment of long-term feasibility to implement such a drastic forest management measure. Therefore, the economic performance of five experimental plantations in three different forest types, where in 1971 simulated WTH event occurred, was compared with pure, planted and conventionally managed (CH) Norway spruce stands of similar age and growing conditions. Potential incomes of CH and WTH stands were based on timber prices for period 2014–2020. However, regarding the economics of root and stump biomass utilization, they were not included in the estimates. In any given price level, the difference of internal rate of return between the forest types and selected managements were from 2.5% to 6.2%. Therefore, Norway spruce stands demonstrate good potential of independence regardless of stump removal at the previous rotation.

scholarly journals A method for reconstructing past lake water phosphorus concentrations using sediment geochemical records

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeleine Moyle ◽  
John F. Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Lake Water ◽  
Water Quality Monitoring ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Burial Rate ◽  
Steady State Model ◽  
Sediment Records ◽  
Current Water ◽  
Study Sites

AbstractAn existing steady state model of lake phosphorus (P) budgets has been adapted to allow reconstruction of long-term average historic lake water total phosphorus (TP) concentrations using lake sediment records of P burial. This model can be applied without site-specific parameterisation, thus potentially having universal application. In principle, it is applicable at any site where there is both a sediment P burial record and knowledge of the current water budget, although we advise caution applying it to problematic sediment records. Tested at six published case study sites, modelled lake water TP concentrations agree well with water-quality monitoring data, and limited testing finds good agreement with wholly independent diatom inferred lake water TP. Our findings, together with a review of the literature, suggest that well preserved lake sediments can usefully record a long-term average P burial rate from which the long-term mean lake water TP can be reliably estimated. These lake water TP reconstructions can provide meaningful site-specific reference values to support decision making in lake eutrophication management, including establishing targets for lake restoration.

MORTGAGE LENDING TO AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS OF RUSSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Marina Yu. Mishina ◽  
◽  
Olga N. Kuznetsova ◽  
Аleksey V. Zverev ◽  
Tatyana R. Kireeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Quality ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Quality Measurement ◽  
Mortgage Lending ◽  
Agricultural Equipment ◽  
Banking Institutions ◽  
Measurement Devices ◽  
Agricultural Organizations ◽  
Mortgage Securities

The authors investigated the problems and prospects for the development of mortgage lending in the agricultural sector of Russia. The study found that the level of mortgage and, especially, land-mortgage lending to agribusiness is not high enough. The reasons - agriculture is characterized by a number of specific risks, land plots (as collateral objects) are financially unattractive for banking institutions, which experience increased risks with long-term lending to the agricultural sector of the economy. As a result, the process of mortgage lending to agricultural organizations presents various difficulties for potential borrowers. In order to activate mortgages for agricultural formations, the authors propose that banks expand the practice of issuing such loans on the basis of the simultaneous purchase by agricultural borrowers of part of their shares, as well as issue mortgage securities on the security of financially attractive agricultural assets (unmanned agricultural equipment, pest control bioferms, grain quality measurement devices, digital doubles, drones, etc.).

scholarly journals The Value of Remotely Sensed Information: The Case of a GRACE-Enhanced Drought Severity Index

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 187-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Bernknopf ◽  
David Brookshire ◽  
Yusuke Kuwayama ◽  
Molly Macauley ◽  
Matthew Rodell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Drought Monitoring ◽  
Drought Severity ◽  
Satellite Mission ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Grace Data ◽  
Effects Of Drought

Abstract A decision framework is developed for quantifying the economic value of information (VOI) from the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellite mission for drought monitoring, with a focus on the potential contributions of groundwater storage and soil moisture measurements from the GRACE data assimilation (GRACE-DA) system. The study consists of (i) the development of a conceptual framework to evaluate the socioeconomic value of GRACE-DA as a contributing source of information to drought monitoring; (ii) structured listening sessions to understand the needs of stakeholders who are affected by drought monitoring; (iii) econometric analysis based on the conceptual framework that characterizes the contribution of GRACE-DA to the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) in capturing the effects of drought on the agricultural sector; and (iv) a demonstration of how the improved characterization of drought conditions may influence decisions made in a real-world drought disaster assistance program. Results show that GRACE-DA has the potential to lower the uncertainty associated with the understanding of drought and that this improved understanding has the potential to change policy decisions that lead to tangible societal benefits.

scholarly journals Mid storage seed hardening: a mechanical method to maintain seed viability during long term jute seed preservation

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-88
Author(s):  
Md. Nasir Uddin ◽  
S. M. Mahbub Ali ◽  
Md. Abu Sadat ◽  
Md Amazed Hossain Chowdhury ◽  
Israt Jahan Mumu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Seed Viability ◽  
Early Period ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Seed Storage ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Oil Degradation ◽  
Hardening Treatment

Seed plays an important role in agricultural sector for both production and consumption purpose. Availability of vigour seed is one of the major constraints for maximizing crop production. However, healthy seed can also lose its viability during seed storage by changing different physio-chemical properties. Influence of environmental factors and seed containers during storage leading to seed deterioration. In this research, mid storage seed hardening treatment was applied in different aged seeds of jute species (C. Capsularis & C. olitorius) with two types of storage bags. Seed hardening treatment showed the less moisture content with better germination percentage compared to the untreated species of jute seeds. Seed packing in polythene bags during both short and long term seed storages had higher viable seeds compared to the cloth packing seeds. The effect of seed hardening treatment on seed oil content and pattern of oil degradation is distinct in early period of storage. The faster rate of oil degradation, soluble protein and free amino acids was found in seeds of un-treated stored seeds in cloth bag. Contrary, very slow rate of oil degradation was observed in harden seed and stored in polythene bag which indicated better storability of harden seeds.

scholarly journals An Economic Analysis of The Costs of Producing Tomato Under Greenhouse in Anbar Governorate For the Agricultural Season 2019-2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 904 (1) ◽  
pp. 012061
Author(s):  
I A Mohammed ◽  
M A K Al Dulaimi
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Great Difficulty ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Optimal Size ◽  
Production Volume ◽  
Fixed Costs ◽  
Average Production ◽  
Local Product

Abstract The research aims to analyze the costs of producing tomato under greenhouses in Anbar Governorate for the agricultural season (2019-2020), based on field data of 16 samples selected randomly. The results of the analysis shows that fixed costs constitute about (44.20%), while variable costs constitute about (55.80%) of the total costs. The average production costs in the research sample are about (109808) dinars/ton. The long-term cubic function was the best among the functions that express the relationship between production costs as a dependent variable and production and the number of greenhouses on the farm as independent variables. This is due to its analogy with the logic of economic theory. The modified coefficient of determination in it R-2 reached (0.98). It is found that the optimal size of the farm includes (3) greenhouses. It achieves the optimum production volume of (21.17) tons/farm. The average cost is about (64193) dinars/ton. (62.5%) of the farmers in the study sample achieve capacity savings, while (31.25%) do not achieve any savings. As for the percentage of farmers who achieve low rates of economic efficiency, they reach about (6.25%). The supply function shows that the elasticity of supply decreases with the increase in production. This means that the farmer faces great difficulty in controlling production in the event of price changes. The study recommended the needed to raise the marketing efficiency of the products of the agricultural sector and to protect the local product to help the Iraqi farmer attain the ability to compete.

scholarly journals Conditions for increasing the export of agricultural products in our country in the context of a pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2/S) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Hojiakbar Fayzullaev ◽  
Umidjon Dadabaev
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits ◽  
Dignified Life

This article examines the sectors of the economy of countries during the pandemic, as well as the issues of growing and exporting agricultural products. The article examines the processes of production of vegetables and fruits in the agricultural sector, their processing high - quality supply of the population, and export. In this article, the authors emphasize the importance of reforms and measures taken in our country not only to save the economy in the event of a pandemic but also to protect our greatest wealth from threats, to ensure their dignified life and long-term development.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE USING VALUE ADDITION METRICS – A SELECT STUDY OF 'IT' COMPANIES IN INDIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (37) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. PRATAP ◽  
J. REVATHY
Keyword(s):  
Shareholder Value ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Shareholder Returns ◽  
Accounting Data ◽  
Earnings Per Share ◽  
Market Value Added ◽  
Evaluation Techniques

In today’s competitive world, value and wealth creation for shareholders are among the most important goals of businesses. For the sake of achieving his goals, the investor needs some instruments in order to measure the potential value of each investment opportunity. It is clear that these instruments are not capable of predicting the exact future, they just provide some piece of information and advice that help the investor in the decisions he makes. Among these criteria, the most common types are Return on Investment (ROI) and Earnings per Share (EPS). Despite the numerous applications of these instruments, theoretically, they are not related with shareholders’ value or wealth creation. In recent years, the modern evaluation techniques based on economic theories such as Economic Value Added (EVA), Market Value Added (MVA) and Shareholder Value Added (SVA) replace the accounting data-based criteria and have widely drawn the attentions. These criteria follow the performance assessment with regard to the changes in the value and alongside maximizing the long term shareholder returns. In this research paper, one of the most important criteria; i.e. Shareholder Value Added (SVA), is investigated from several viewpoints.

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