Naslov
The economic viability of value-based food chain for dairy farms in mountain regions: an econometric analysis approach

Autori
Prišenk, Jernej ; Borec, Andreja ; Janžekovič, Marjan ; Grgić, Ivo ; Pažek, Karmen ; Rozman, Čtromir ; Turk, Jernej

Izvornik
Mljekarstvo (0026-704X) 66 (2016), 3; 231-238

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

Ključne riječi
mountain dairy farms, demand for milk, Value-based food chain, econometric modelling

Sažetak
The attention of this paper is drawn to analyze the economic potential of involvement of farmers into the small-medium sized value-based food chain (VBFC). The survey represents a solid data basis from which econometric modelling approach was further developed. Empirical results reveal the positive economic viability on a general level ; this means more stable purchase price of raw milk for dairy farms, which are the part of value-based food chain. Results point at inelastic demand for milk and milk related products. Furthermore, there are some accompanying and underlying indirect social benefits, such as production of high-quality food products, more stable and constant demand for raw milk, steady payments and better social situation. The last one is especially important for the farms operating in less-favored mountain areas where the survey was actually conducted.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija), Prehrambena tehnologija, Ekonomija

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