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Economic and energy efficiency of resource-saving technology for switchgrass cultivation

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  • Kalinichenko, Oleksandr
  • Kulyk, Maksym
  • Lesiuk, Vladyslav

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Purpose. The study aimed to compare the efficiency of the resource-saving technology with the conventional technology for switchgrass cultivation using the developed methodology for assessing the economic and energy efficiency. Methodology / approach. The study used general and special methods, including the methodology of scientific research in agronomy, laboratory determination of dry matter content in biomass, quantitative-weight analysis to establish crop yield, and the authors’ improved methodology for assessing economic and energy efficiency. The research results were statistically processed using variance and comparative analysis. Results. The results of the research on the use of resource-saving cultivation technology in comparison with conventional technology show an increase in switchgrass biomass yield from 14.6 to 15.7 t/ha, an increase in economic efficiency with profitability growth from 73.8 to 79.0 %, and an increase in energy efficiency with a growth of the energy efficiency coefficient by 0.7 – from 4 to 4.7 (average level of energy efficiency) when applying a specific complex of agrotechnical measures. When using resource-saving technology, the average full cost of cultivating switchgrass for six years is 8305.6 UAH/ha, compared to 7952.8 UAH/ha with conventional technology. However, resource-saving technology generates an average sales revenue of 14867.5 UAH/t, which is 1045 UAH/t more than conventional technology (13822.5 UAH/t). Originality / scientific novelty. For the first time, a field experiment was conducted to compare switchgrass cultivation using resource-saving and conventional technologies. The authors have developed a methodology to assess the economic and energy efficiency of cultivating switchgrass. The results indicate that the efficiency of switchgrass biomass production is influenced by improved cultivation technology. The authors have developed a three-dimensional econometric model that demonstrates how the profitability level depends on the chosen switchgrass cultivation technology. Practical value / implications. The research results have practical significance as they have led to the development of a methodology and evaluate the economic and energy efficiency of switchgrass cultivation. These results will be useful for agrarian enterprises to save resources.

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  • Kalinichenko, Oleksandr & Kulyk, Maksym & Lesiuk, Vladyslav, 2024. "Economic and energy efficiency of resource-saving technology for switchgrass cultivation," Agricultural and Resource Economics: International Scientific E-Journal, Agricultural and Resource Economics: International Scientific E-Journal, vol. 10(2), June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:areint:355961
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.355961
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