Socioeconomic determinants of the level of mechanization of nurseries and greenhouses in the southern United States

Socioeconomic determinants of the level of mechanization of nurseries and greenhouses in the southern United States

As horticulture production increases over time, growers are expected to improve efficiency, adopt appropriate technologies, improve working conditions and workers’ safety, and enhance markets. Mechanization decisions are made to maximize production under a least-cost combination of inputs including...

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Main Author: Benedict C. Posadas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2018-07-01
Series:AIMS Agriculture and Food
Subjects:
horticulture production| technology adoption| linear regression| empirical model| operational characteristics| grower characteristics| workers’ tasks| impact of the recession
Online Access:http://www.aimspress.com/article/10.3934/agrfood.2018.3.229/fulltext.html

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