Profitability Efficiency Analysis of Methyl Bromide Fumigants and Mulch Systems Alternatives for Pepper Production in Georgia

Myra Clarisse R. Ferrer, Esendugue Greg Fonsah, Cesar L. Escalante () and Stanley Culpepper

No 56519, 2010 Annual Meeting, February 6-9, 2010, Orlando, Florida from Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Abstract: With the goal of looking for the best fumigant substitute not only effective to production yield but more importantly to profitability and its excellent corresponding mulching option, this study used the complete factorial treatment analysis approach. Seven fumigant options and four mulching alternatives were included in the study and results showed that 1,3-dichloropropene plus chloropicrin and metam sodium (TELPICVAP) and smooth low density black on black polyethylene mulch (METAL) are the most profitable fumigant and mulch option.

Keywords: methyl bromide; profitability; complete factorial treatment analysis; bell pepper; fumigant; mulch; Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Crop Production/Industries; Farm Management; Production Economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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