Issue №: 4 (39)
The issue of the magazine is dedicated to the study of the optimization of technological methods of growing agricultural crops. The impact of leguminous crops on improving soil fertility, methods of combating pests, greening territories, and adaptive selection of leguminous crops are considered.
ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF ONION GROWING TECHNOLOGY IN TERMS OF PRODUCTION COSTS
Ihor Didur – Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, Acting the director of the Institute of Agricultural Technologies and Nature Management of the Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (21008, Soniachna Str. 3, Vinnytsia, email: didurihor@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6612-6592).
The purpose of the study is to economically substantiate the elements of the technology for growing onions, which is one of the most valuable and widespread vegetable crops in Ukraine and the world, is characterized by high nutritional and medicinal properties, contains a significant amount of vitamins, minerals, essential oils and phytoncides. The population's need for onions was analyzed and it was found that the recommended annual consumption rate is about 10 kg, but actual consumption satisfies the need only partially. It was proven that the main problem is longterm storage of products in the winter-spring period, since diseases reduce marketability, keeping quality and crop volumes, which affects the economic efficiency of production. Scientific sources were analyzed and it was found that the economic efficiency of onion cultivation is determined by the quality of seeds, the choice of variety or hybrid, soil preparation technology, fertilizer application and plant protection. It has been proven that yield is a key indicator of production efficiency, since its increase reduces labor intensity, cost and increases profitability. Experimental field studies in the conditions of the Agronomic Research Institute of the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences established that the yield of the Meduza F1 hybrid was 17 t/ha and depended on weather conditions, varietal characteristics and technological factors. It is proven that at a cost price of 5082.48 UAH/t and a sales price of 4000 UAH/t, production is unprofitable. It is proven that an increase in the sales price to a level not lower than the cost price is a critical condition for ensuring profitability, while increasing yield or optimizing costs can significantly improve the economic indicators of the industry. The sale of products for 5 UAH/kg only partially compensates for the costs incurred, providing an almost break-even result (profitability -1.6%). Only at prices of 6 UAH/kg does onion production become economically feasible, providing a profit of 15,59 thousand UAH/ha and a profitability level of 18,0%. Based on the data obtained, it was established that increasing the economic efficiency of onion cultivation is possible only by increasing yield through improving agricultural technology, using high-quality seeds, optimized technology for fertilizer application and plant protection, as well as observing optimal planting and plant care times.
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About journal
The purpose of the scientific collection “Agriculture and Forestry” is to present the results of experimental research in the following specialities: H1 Agronomy, H2 Animal Science, H3 Landscape Gardening, H4 Forestry, H6 Veterinary Medicine, and H7 Agricultural Engineering.
This purpose determines the main objectives:
– to ensure open informational access to the results of relevant scientific research for lecturers of agricultural higher education institutions, PhD students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and specialists in agricultural production;
– to promote the development of young scientists in the fields of agricultural and veterinary sciences;
– to intensify communication between experienced researchers and young scientists in agronomy, animal science, landscape gardening, forestry, veterinary medicine, and agricultural engineering;
– to promote the expansion of cooperation between Vinnytsia National Agrarian University and domestic and international educational institutions, research organizations, and their academic communities.
Articles are accepted for publication under the following sections:
Crop Production: Current State and Development Prospects.
Agrochemistry and Modern Directions in the Use of Fertilizers and Biologically Active Substances.
Forage Production: Current State and Development Prospects.
Plant Breeding, Seed Production, Seed Science, and Variety Studies.
Plant Protection.
Soil Science and Improvement of Soil Quality.
Forestry and Landscape Gardening.
Vegetable and Mushroom Production: Current State and Development Trends.
Theory and History of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry.
Modern Directions in the Development of Arable Farming and Forestry.
Innovative and Investment Activities in Agriculture and Forestry.
Directions and Efficiency of Crop Production.
Bioenergy Resources of Crop Production and Forestry.
Production of Renewable Energy from Biological Resources.
Organic Farming as a Key Direction in the Development and Production of Environmentally Friendly Products.
Agriculture and Modern Approaches to Crop Rotation Systems and Tillage Methods.
Fruit Growing, Berry Growing, and Viticulture.
Processing and Storage of Crop Products.
Modern Biological Research in Crop Production and Forestry.
Advanced Technologies in the Agricultural Sector.
Technology of Production and Processing of Livestock Products.
Veterinary Medicine.
Agricultural Engineering.
The young scientist opinion.
Journal History:
Scientific journal "AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY" was founded in 1995; it was entitled as Bulletin of Vinnytsya State Agricultural Institute.
In 2010-2014 was enritled as Collection of scientific works of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University.
It has been named as Agriculture and Forestry since 2015.
Listed in the updated list of scientific professional editions of Ukraine on agricultural sciences under the name Agriculture and Forestry (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of May 16, 2016; No. 515).
Since 2015, "Agriculture and Forestry". (archive of previous issues for 2015-2019) at http://forestry.vsau.edu.ua/.
The journal “Agriculture and Forestry (ISSN: 2707-5826)” passed the evaluation process of Index Copernicus positively and is indexed in the database of ICI Journals Master List ICV for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 is presented in the full list of indexed journals in the Master List International List
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According to the order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 17.03.2020 № 409. The journal Agriculture and Forestry is included in the List of scientific professional publications of Ukraine Category "B" in agricultural sciences (specialties) - 101, 201, 202, 203, 205, 206.
According to the decision of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine dated 25.04.2024 No. 1337 scientific journal “Agriculture and Forestry” has the ID of the Media R30-05174.
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