Economic response of site-specific management practices on alfalfa production quantity and quality

J. Salim, C. Dillon, S. Saghaian, D. Hancock

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Abstract

This study has the objective of comparing and contrasting quantity, quality, and profitability of alfalfa with respect to various management practices under various soil types and examining the response of input and output price changes to returns. Yield and quality results were simulated using Integrated Farm System Model (IFSM) and a mathematical programming model that maximizes net returns was developed. The results indicate that the alfalfa management production practice with no irrigation performed the best. This study generates agronomic as well as economic data that shows the potential to facilitate efficient forage production in a farm system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPrecision Livestock Farming 2005
Pages241-247
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2005
Event2nd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2005 - Uppsala, Sweden
Duration: Jun 9 2005Jun 12 2005

Publication series

NamePrecision Livestock Farming 2005

Conference

Conference2nd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2005
Country/TerritorySweden
CityUppsala
Period6/9/056/12/05

Keywords

  • Alfalfa
  • Profitability
  • Site-specific
  • Soil types
  • Yield

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology

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