Naslov
Multi‐criteria evaluation of locations for irrigation system implementation

Autori
Hadelan, Lari ; Jež Rogelj, Mateja ; Gugić, Josip ; Crnčan, Ana ; Zrakić Sušac, Magdalena

Izvornik
Irrigation and drainage (1531-0361) 69 (2020), 5; 1022-1032

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
analytical hierarchy process, irrigation, location, ranking

Sažetak
The aim of this paper is to compare and rank three possible locations for the construction of an irrigation system in different parts of Croatia. The need for this kind of research stems from the high investment costs of the irrigation sys- tem and possible long-term negative conseq uences of an incorrectly selected location. This paper applies a multi-criteria method of business decision making and ranking—the analytical hierarchy process. The overall rating of the locations was obtained from six partial grades in the following criteria: drought risk level, plant production structure at a selected location, suitability of the land for irrigation, investment costs of irrigation system per unit area, presence of young farmers and unemployment rate. The best option for the construction of an irrigation system is location 1 in Istria County, primarily because of the favourable structure of plan t production with a high share of labour-intensive crops, characterized by a favourable ratio of additional revenue and costs in irrigation conditions.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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