Economic Aspects of Fruit Production in Serbia on the Example of Apple Orchards

Kljajić, Nataša and Paraušić, Vesna and Vuković, Predrag (2023) Economic Aspects of Fruit Production in Serbia on the Example of Apple Orchards. Ekonomika, 69 (4). pp. 41-53. ISSN 0350-137X

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Abstract

Apple is one of the most important fruits in the world and in Europe. In the Republic of Serbia, it is grown on 27,034 ha of agricultural land and, judging by this criterion, is in second place, right behind plum. The paper analyzes the production of Golden Delicious apple cultivar on a family farm in the region of Šumadija and Western Serbia, on an area of 1 ha, with a 3.2 x 0.8 m planting distance. The apple crop is in full bloom, with all agrotechnical measures necessary for proper cultivation applied in production, including irrigation. The recorded production value is from the yield of 45.0 t/ha of apples. Total variable costs amount to RSD 687,445.00/ha or EUR 5,864.83/ha. Ratio of total costs and income from apple production in 2022 gives a contribution margin of RSD 1,337,555.00/ ha or €11,411.15/ha, i.e. RSD 29.72/kg or €0.25/kg, at apple selling price of 45 din/kg, i.e. 0.38 €/kg. The efficiency of apple production is 2.95. Results point to the conclusion that apple production can be profitable and that it is a moderately risky production line.

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