Measuring Farm Efficiency


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Production Functions


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Technological breakthrough is an essential input for increasing the production of agriculture or industry. Proper application of viable technology assumes paramount importance in this regard, which will be known from an in-depth analysis and understanding of the efficiencies that emerge from production functions and frontier production function of various farms or firm groups. Frontier production functions are gaining much importance in recent studies because of their role in measuring the various types of efficiencies of farms. This trend gives measure of inefficiencies of farms which are very important in economic decision making process. An attempt is made in this book to measure the farm specific efficiency by modifying the existing models with reference to sugarcane farms.The analysis of efficiencies of these different models will help not only the farms to make appropriate use of these techniques but also the developmental persons in choosing and suggesting the most effective model for unearthing various parameters contributing to the farm efficiency specific to individual and group farms.










Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security in Egypt


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This book gathers contributions discussing climate change in Egypt from an agricultural perspective. Written by leading experts, it presents state-of-the-art insights and the latest research developments in light of the most recent IPCC report. Focusing on identifying the specific phenomena that affect climate change in Egypt, the book also addresses the effects of climate change in Egypt, particularly examining the quality and quantity of water resources as well as the socio-economic impacts of climate change on agricultural activities. Furthermore, it explores alternative solutions to support agriculture and food security and raises awareness of adaptation and protection as the key to adapting to the risks posed by climate change. Covering the four fundamental pillars of climate change: food security, availability, access and stability, this book is a valuable resource for stakeholders involved in achieving the 2030 sustainable development goals in Egypt and all countries with similar climatic conditions. It is also a unique source of information and updates on climate change impacts for graduates, researchers, policy planners, and decision-makers.