Naslov
New management possibilities: Production of eggs in rural areas

Autori
Kralik, Igor

Izvornik
Interdisciplinary management research (1847-0408) 16 (2020); 58-65

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

Ključne riječi
egg production ; rural areas ; cost-effectiveness ; profitability ; break-even analysis (BEA)

Sažetak
The Cost-effectiveness and profitability of egg production on small family farms in rural areas of the Republic of Croatia are examined in this paper. To objectively evaluate the profitable production of eggs in rural areas, the production performance based on the genotype of laying hens, production costs with appropriate management, as well as product income (eggs, weight gain, manure), were investigated. Based on the aforementioned factors of production, cost- effectiveness coefficients and profit rates for egg production in rural areas have been presented and a conclusion has been drawn about the specificities of each genotype of laying hens. The Republic of Croatia is deficient in egg production and occasionally imports eggs from the EU countries. Production management which a modern poultry genotype TERTA SL (Farm A) and an indigenous native breed of hen Hrvatica (Farm B) require has been applied to identify which breed of the laying hen is more suitable for producing eggs in rural areas from a cost- effective point of view. The cost-effectiveness coefficient for Farm A compared to Farm B is 1.77:1.90, the rate of return is 43.60%: 47.51% and break-even analysis (BEA) is 169 eggs: 105 eggs. Both farms are suitable for developing poultry production in rural areas with appropriate management, and their choice depends on the business decision.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija), Interdisciplinarne biotehničke znanosti, Ekonomija

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