Economic analysis of the impact of cultivated potato cultivars on the productivity of the spring season 2018 (Ameriyat al-Fallujah district is an applied model)

Abstract

The importance of the research is highlighted by the economic importance of the potato crop as it is cultivated with two lugs a year, In addition to its nutritional importance. Despite the expansion of potato cultivation in Ameriyat al-Fallujah district, potato production is still below the level that meets local demand. Lack of knowledge of varieties suitable for environmental conditions may be one of the factors contributing to the low yields of the crop. The aim of this study was to estimate the production functions as one of the factors affecting potato production determine the production elasticities and the effect of the cultivated variety on the technological and other factors in the estimated function. The study was based on a random sample of 183 potato farms in the study area for the spring season 2018. Using SPSS and EVIEWS9, The results showed that the Safrana variety had a positive effect on the estimated function while the Sanjari variety had a negative effect. Production elasticities indicated that the automated component is less influential on potato production than the manual component Which had the strongest effect among the elements of production and from it we deduce the small areas planted with the crop the prevalence of the use of traditional handicrafts in the cultivation and service of the crop. Therefore, the researcher recommends the cultivation of varieties of seeds with high productivity and good economic yield such as (Safrana) the expansion of potato crop cultivation and the use of production elements as recommended by the competent authorities.