An Economic Study of Potato Production in the Sirte Region During the Period 2013–2019

Abstract

The aim of the research is to study the economics of potato production in the Sirte region during the period 2013-2019, to identify the economic feasibility of planting it in the region, to study the productive and economic efficiency, and to know the economic return from production in light of the availability of agricultural resources represented in the presence of suitable soil and a suitable climate, and the availability of water after the arrival of the man-made river water to the region for agricultural purposes. And by studying the production and fixed costs of potato crop in the region for the winter and spring periods. The results show that production costs are encouraging and appropriate, while the net yield of the crop, whether in the winter or spring loop, increased in light of the high crop prices in periods of year, which encourages the expansion of its cultivation in the region. In order to meets all the requirements for the success of its cultivation and marketing, also the results showed that potato cultivation in the Sirte region is characterized by high production and marketing efficiency in the case of following the extension programs, the availability of appropriate seeds, the optimal use of fertilizers and water, and the carrying out of agricultural operations that Helps in maintaining production and growth and obtaining high production rates