Optimization of Profit for Pasture-Based Beef Cattle and Sheep Farming Using Linear Programming: Model Development and Evaluation

Optimization of Profit for Pasture-Based Beef Cattle and Sheep Farming Using Linear Programming: Model Development and Evaluation

A linear programming optimization tool is useful to assist farmers with optimizing resource allocation and profitability. This study developed a linear programming profit optimization model with a silage supplement scenario. Utilizable kilograms of pasture dry matter (kg DM) of the total pasture mas...

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Main Authors: Addisu H. Addis, Hugh T. Blair, Paul R. Kenyon, Stephen T. Morris, Nicola M. Schreurs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
linear programming
profit optimization
pasture utilization
sheep and beef farm
slaughter age
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/6/524

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