A Mathematical Programming Technique to Crop Mix Problem on a Farm in Mutasa, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2018 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 5 Issue 11

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Dr.George Buzuzi and Mr.Addlight Ngonidzashe Buzuzi

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V5I11P102

How to Cite?

Dr.George Buzuzi and Mr.Addlight Ngonidzashe Buzuzi, "A Mathematical Programming Technique to Crop Mix Problem on a Farm in Mutasa, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 5,  no. 11, pp. 6-10, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V5I11P102

Abstract:

In this study we assess the economic activity on a small scale farm in Mutasa district of Manicaland province of Zimbabawe in which maize, cabbages, potatoes and tomatoes are grown. An operation research model, in particular linear programming was used to optimize the net profit given the limited resources namely land, labour and capital. By comparison with the farmer’s farming practices based on intuition and experience the Linear programming method developed showed that the available resources were not optimally allocated. By implementing the linear programming model using Microsoft excel solver 2017, the optimal crop pattern revealed a rise in the profit margin by 76%.The results were analyzed and discussed in tabular and graphical form.

Keywords:

Linear programming, Optimum allocation, small scale farm, profit margin

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