Economic Adequacy of Blackberry Production in Rural Areas of Sirinić District

Abstract

In Sirinićka District, blackberries are mostly grown on smaller farms in highlands, where the best results are reached. However, the demands for this type of berries as well as the interest in its cultivation have steadily increased, recently. Thus, the main goal of this paper was to present the results of an economic analysis of blackberry production with the data obtained during the two years of monitoring a group of farmers in that area. It has been estimated and presented the profitability based on present marketing, agroclimatic and technological conditions and also the slightest blackberry yield achieved in the group of growers. According to the results of the economic analysis of blackberry growing, it can be con­cluded that production generates income, even with one third of yield potential. Cost-effectiveness in blackberry growing is 2.14. Depending of the investments in blackberry growing, profitability rate is 53.39%. These calculations show the advantages of blackberry growing in Sirinićka District, comparing to other fruits.