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A Mathematical Programming Model for Vegetable Rotations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 April 2015

Wesley N. Musser ,
Vickie J. Alexander ,
Bernard V. Tew  and
Doyle A. Smittle
Wesley N. Musser
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Oregon State University University of Georgia
Vickie J. Alexander
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Georgia
Bernard V. Tew
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky University of Georgia
Doyle A. Smittle
Affiliation:
Department of Horticulture, Coastal Plains Experiment Station, University of Georgia, Tifton
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Abstract

Rotations have historically been used to alleviate pest problems in crop production. This paper considers methods of modeling rotations in linear programming models for Southeastern vegetable production. In such models, entering each possible crop rotation as a separate activity can be burdensome because of the large numbers of possible rotational alternatives. Conventional methodology for double crop rotations reduces the number of activities but must be adapted to accommodate triple crop rotational requirements in vegetable production. This paper demonstrates these methods both for a simple example and an empirical problem with numerous rotation alternatives. While the methods presented in this paper may have computational disadvantages compared to entering each rotation as a separate activity, they do have advantages in model design and data management.

Keywords

rotationsmathematical programmingvegetables
Type
Submitted Articles
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Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 17 , Issue 1 , July 1985 , pp. 169 - 176
Copyright
Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 1985

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