Using Linear Mathematical Programming to Maximization the Net Return per Unit Area for Irrigated Crops (case study)

Authors

  • Maya Al-abdala General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research
  • Safwan Aboassaf General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research
  • Afraa Sallowm Damascus University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33977/2106-000-007-002

Keywords:

Crop pattern, linear mathematical programming, maximization, optimization, Swaida governorate

Abstract

Objectives: The article aims to propose an optimal cropping pattern that maximizes net returns per unit area in Swaida Governorate, Syria.

Methods: Using mathematical linear programming, is an important tool for studying different aspects of crop structures with all the constraints they face that hinder production, such as changing weather conditions, water problems, labor problems and economic conditions. Through a questionnaire targeting the farmers of irrigated summer and winter vegetables during the 2020 season, for a sample of 106 farmers. By redistributing the area allocated to each crop

Results: , the study found an 80.8% increase in total net income compared to the actual crop pattern while reducing water consumption, amounting to approximately 5.6 million m3 of water, while the total consumption of the actual cropping by sample farmers was 5.9 million m3 of water.

Conclusions: The contributions of the paper include suggesting the optimized cropping pattern, increasing net income, reducing water consumption, and emphasizing the importance of using linear programming in agriculture decision-making. While preserving the area allocated for cultivating basic crops such as wheat, potatoes, tomatoes and watermelon.

Author Biographies

Maya Al-abdala, General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research

Researcher

Safwan Aboassaf , General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research

Researcher

Afraa Sallowm, Damascus University

Assistant Professor

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Published

2024-01-27

How to Cite

Al-abdala, M., Aboassaf , S., & Sallowm, A. (2024). Using Linear Mathematical Programming to Maximization the Net Return per Unit Area for Irrigated Crops (case study). Palestinian Journal of Technology and Applied Sciences (PJTAS), 1(7). https://doi.org/10.33977/2106-000-007-002

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 7 (2024): Palestinian Journal of Technology and Applied Sciences

Section

Research

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