PROFITABILITY OF ORGANIC FARMING OF SPELT IN THE CLIMATE CONDITIONS OF SERBIA

This research focuses on assessing the general profitability of organically produced spelt. Spelt is an ancient grain that has experienced a resurgence in Serbia in the late seventies of the previous century, due to its exceptional nutritional value and high compatibility with organic farming. Field...

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Published in:Ekonomika poljoprivrede (1979) 2024-01, Vol.71 (1), p.99-119
Main Authors: Đuričin, Sonja, Gregoric, Enika, Savić, Sladjana, Matović, Goradana, Jovanović, Olivera
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Bakeries
Cereals
Climate change
Climatic conditions
Cost benefit analysis
Crop resilience
Crops
Cultivation
Dietary minerals
Drought
Economic analysis
Economics
Environmental impact
Farmers
Farming
Field tests
Market prices
Nutritive value
Organic farming
Pesticides
Profitability
Serbia
spelt
Wheat
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Summary:This research focuses on assessing the general profitability of organically produced spelt. Spelt is an ancient grain that has experienced a resurgence in Serbia in the late seventies of the previous century, due to its exceptional nutritional value and high compatibility with organic farming. Field experiments were conducted in northern Serbia over four years, applying further financial analysis. The main goal of the research is to identify and quantify the costs, benefits, and general profitability of organic production of spelt in the climatic conditions of Serbia. Results indicate that organically produced spelt is economically profitable, primarily due to its significantly higher market price compared to conventionally produced spelt. Given climate change concerns, promoting the cultivation of climateresilient crops, like spelt, becomes crucial. Organic spelt cultivation could play a significant role in adapting crops to climate change, emphasizing the need for activities that mitigate negative environmental impacts.
ISSN:0352-3462
2334-8453
DOI:10.59267/ekoPolj240199D