Determining factors that affect the sustainability of forage crop production Determinando os fatores que afetam a sustentabilidade da produção de culturas forrageiras

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Karabacak T., Külekçi M., Okcu M.

Ciencia Rural, cilt.55, sa.7, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 55 Sayı: 7
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1590/0103-8478cr20240030
  • Dergi Adı: Ciencia Rural
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, DIALNET
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: agriculture production, forage crops, probit model, sustainability
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study identified the fundamental factors determining the sustainability of forage crop production. Sustainability is a concept directed towards the balanced utilization of natural resources, ensuring the fulfillment of future generations’ needs. Conducted using data from 306 farms in the Erzurum province, Turkey, this research investigated the impact of factors such as producers’ age, income levels, non-agricultural earnings, and education levels on the desire to continue forage crop production. The regression analysis was performed in the R program with probit model. The findings notably demonstrate the influence of age, non-agricultural income, agricultural support, and educational attainment on forage crop production. Overall, this study delineated key elements shaping sustainability in forage crop production, offering crucial guidance for future endeavors.