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Factors influencing hedging decision: evidence from Brazilian citrus growers

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  • Marcelo José Carrer
  • Rodrigo Lanna Franco da Silveira
  • Hildo Meirelles de Souza Filho

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The purpose of this study was to analyse the hedging behaviour of 98 citrus growers from the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Marketing behaviour was modelled as a choice between spot market, short and long‐term forward contracts. A multinomial logistic regression model was used to evaluate the role of behavioural, personal and managerial variables in the choice. Results indicated that the factors which explain the use of forward contracts by citrus growers are the following: risk propensity; trade with juice processing companies; farming diversification; overconfidence in management; participation in pools; use of management tools; and technical assistance. The results can be useful for farmers, policymakers, government agencies, traders and extension agents.

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  • Marcelo José Carrer & Rodrigo Lanna Franco da Silveira & Hildo Meirelles de Souza Filho, 2019. "Factors influencing hedging decision: evidence from Brazilian citrus growers," Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 63(1), pages 1-19, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajarec:v:63:y:2019:i:1:p:1-19
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-8489.12282
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    1. Ishak, Phoebe W., 2022. "Murder nature: Weather and violent crime in rural Brazil," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 157(C).
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    3. Markus Arlindo Monteiro & Bennie Grové & Nicolette Matthews, 2022. "Developing a Moving Average Crossover Strategy as an Alternative Hedging Strategy for the South Africa Maize Market," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(8), pages 1-14, August.

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