Author/Authors :
Bozoğlu, Mehmet Ondokuz Mayıs University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Economics, Turkey , Mazgal, Bekir bForestryorestry and Water Affairs, Regional Directorate of Meteorology, Turkey , Ceyhan, Vedat Ondokuz Mayıs University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Economics, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Efficiency and its determinants in the agro-food industry of Samsun Province, Turkey
Abstract :
The aim of this study is to explore efficiency and its determinants in the agro-food industry in Samsun Province, Turkey. Using data collected from 49 firms, the data envelopment analysis method was used toestimate efficiency measures. The results of efficiency analysis reveal that the mean technical, allocative,and cost efficiencies are 0.90, 0.89, and 0.81, respectively. However, the results indicate that theinefficient firms would have had to lower costs by 19% to perform as well as other similar firms. Having a brand, applying marketing strategies, and establishing cooperation positively influence on the economicefficiency. However, there is a negative relationship between capacity use ratio and the efficiency. Toenhance the efficiency in the agro-food industry, decision makers should focus on sound management,preventing unproductive investments and overcapacity, encouraging trademarking, market research, andensuring cooperation among the agro-food firms.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Agro , food industry , Data envelopment analysis Determinants of inefficiency , Efficiency analysis , Samsun , Turkey
JournalTitle :
Anadolu Journal Of Agricultural Sciences
