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...
Main Author: | Benedict C. Posadas |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2018-07-01
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Series: | AIMS Agriculture and Food |
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Online Access: | http://www.aimspress.com/article/10.3934/agrfood.2018.3.229/fulltext.html |
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