Crop Production Operations Research Articles

Microcomputer Model for Budgeting and Scheduling Crop Production Operations

ABSTRACT -Ageneral crop budget model was developed to allow an individual farmer to budget his farm operation and evaluate different farming alternatives. Farmers can also use this model in scheduling each field operation. Machinery cost is based on the actual hours used rather than average use. The break-even yield and break-even price are also included, with which farmers can decide which crop to produce. The model is implemented on a microcomputer. An example is given to demonstrate how to use the model.