Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
CUSTOS E AGRONEGOCIO ON LINE, cilt.14, sa.4, ss.305-335, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)
In this study, we analysed the economic dynamics of buffalo farming regions in Turkey. Samsun, Istanbul, Diyarbakir, Mud, Tokat, Afyonkarahisar and Bitlis - which contain more than half of all buffalo in the country and produce more than 50% of all the milk - were included in the scope of the study. The 462 farmers selected for interview were chosen by the stratified random sampling method. The data collection method was face-to-face interviews with the farmers using a questionnaire during the 2014 production season. The characteristics of the buffalo farmer, the capital structure, production costs of the buffalo activity, gross production value, gross profit, absolute profit, relative profit and some financial ratios were calculated in the analyses. Buffalo farming is a profitable production activity, but profitability differs depending on the operating scale. Buffalo breeding generally involves an extensive production system. Buffalo breeding can be improved by further work towards the betterment of the native buffalo breed, new market opportunities, effective cooperation with producer organisations and enhancing the farmer's financial knowledge. However, it can be suggested that the activity will continue in regions close to the city centres that have the appropriate ecosystems.