Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 24 ISSUE 1
Written by Asli DALGIC, Vecdi DEMIRCAN, Arif POLICE, Ahmet Selcuk ONDER

In this study, it was aimed to analyze the cost and profitability of carnation production in Isparta province, Türkiye. The main material of the study was the data obtained by survey method from producers growing carnations in Isparta province. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews with producers. 25 producers were interviewed according to the complete count method. Farms were examined by dividing them into two groups according to their size. According to the research results, total land assets, carnation production area and number of parcels per farms II it was found to be higher in the group. Carnation area accounted for 85.70% of all land assets. It was found that the farms under investigation grew the Standard and Spray carnation kinds. Production costs per decare were lower in Group I. Production costs per branch were lower in the farms in Group II due to higher productivity. Average gross and net profit per decare IIt was found to be higher in group farms. Profit margin per branch and the ratio of profit margin to sales price are similarly shown in the group II were higher in group farms. As a result, it can be said that large farms are more advantageous in terms of economic criteria. Therefore, it is important to support farmers in growing their carnation-producing regions.

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