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Mathematical Programming Models to Increase Land and Water Use Efficiency in Semi-arid NE-Brazil

International Journal on Food System Dynamics

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Title Mathematical Programming Models to Increase Land and Water Use Efficiency in Semi-arid NE-Brazil
 
Creator Hagel, Heinrich
Hoffmann, Christa
Doluschitz, Reiner
 
Subject Agriculture; linear programming; irrigation; water efficiency; decision support; rural development; Itaparica; Brazil
 
Description Construction of the Itaparica dam and reservoir induced changes in the agricultural production systems of the Itaparica micro-region, at the lower-middle São Francisco river basin. Extensive traditional systems were replaced by e.g. irrigated fruit production. However, over twenty years after the dam construction, many farmers are still facing income insecurity. A survey, consisting of expert interviews and structured on-farm interviews, has been conducted to analyze current production systems. A Linear Programming farm optimization model was applied to determine optimal land allocation considering changing production conditions. Income depended strongly on low wages for day laborers, free irrigation water, and stable prices of the main crop, coconut. Diversification of production and improved market access can help to improve farmers’ income situation. Moderate water pricing can raise the awareness of water scarcity and lead to implementation of water saving production methods.
 
Publisher CentMA
 
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Date 2014-12-20
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
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Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://centmapress.ilb.uni-bonn.de/ojs/index.php/fsd/article/view/542
10.18461/ijfsd.v5i4.542
 
Source International Journal on Food System Dynamics; Vol 5, No 4 (2014): Special issue: Challenge of IT, Innovation and Knowledge; 173 - 181
1869-6945
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://centmapress.ilb.uni-bonn.de/ojs/index.php/fsd/article/view/542/437