An economic analysis of beef stocking rates.
ABSTRACT The Land Conversion Scheme and the prevailing maize and meat market situations have given rise to renewed interest in livestock production from cultivated pasture. The model developed by Jones and Sandland (1974) is used to determine optimum stocking rates under various circumstances. A micro-computer model, OPTSR, is developed for relatively quick solutions.
ONDERNEMERSKAP EN BEMARKINGSTRATEGIEë VIR VLEIS-BEESPRODUSENTE IN DIE VRYSTAATSTREEK / Entrepreneurship and marketing strategies for beef producers in the Free State region
Abstract In this investigation, production and market related factors which affect profitability and risk of beef production systems on Cenchrus ciliaris pastures were evaluated by using stochastic simulation. The results indicate that beef producers can influence their income considerably by adequately considering the following in their production and marketing strategies: Cyclical and seasonal beef price fluctuations, price differentials among markets and certain animal characteristics (age, grade and mass). In addition opportunity costs, interest and risk of market access materially affect both profitability and risk of a beef production system. Beef producers should adapt their production and marketing strategies to economic realities in order to achieve optimum results.
Great American Bridges and Dams
Bridges: Spanning the Nation. Dams: Controlling a Precious Resource. Saving Bridges and Dams. Guide to the Guide. THE BRIDGES AND DAMS. New England. Mid-Atlantic. South. Midwest. Southwest. West. Epilogue: The Ones That Got Away. Further Reading. Information Sources. Index.