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A Note On Victorian Wheat Yield Distributions

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An analysis of wheat yield series from ten localities in Victoria was undertaken to investigate for independence of observations and to test for normality of the distributions. The conclusion was reached that Victorian wheat yield series are composed of random observations and form frequency distributions which display slight negative skewness. The situation may be different for other crops or for wheat in other areas.

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  • Ryan, Timothy J., 1974. "A Note On Victorian Wheat Yield Distributions," Australian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 18(2), pages 1-4, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajaeau:22793
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.22793
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    1. Richard H. Day, 1965. "Probability Distributions of Field Crop Yields," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 47(3), pages 713-741.
    2. Bostwick, Don, 1962. "Yield Probabilities as a Markov Process," Journal of Agricultural Economics Research, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, vol. 14(2), pages 1-8, April.
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    1. Anderson, Jock R., 1979. "Impacts of Climatic Variability in Australian Agriculture: A Review," Review of Marketing and Agricultural Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 47(03), pages 1-31, December.
    2. B. A. Sanderson & J. J. Quilkey & J. W. Freebairn, 1980. "Supply Response Of Australian Wheat Growers," Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 24(2), pages 129-140, August.
    3. Battese, George E. & Francisco, Emilio M., 1977. "Distributions Of Indemnities For Crop-Insurance Plans: With Application To Grain Crops In New South Wales," Australian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 21(2), pages 1-13, August.
    4. Geigel, Joanne M. & Sundquist, W. Burt, 1984. "A Review And Evaluation Of Weather-Crop Yield Models," Staff Papers 13699, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics.

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