DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC RETURNS IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL UNITS
ABSTRACT In this study, we developed a mathematical model to maximize economic returns in small-scale agricultural production units. The study was conducted on a rural property in Medianeira, Paraná, Brazil, dedicated to producing animal protein, grains, and silage. Production dynamics were analyzed...
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| author | André Sandmann Ana Flavia M. T. Sandmann José A. A. dos Santos Fabiana C. A. Schutz Lidinalva R. dos Santos Fernando L. Precoma |
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| description | ABSTRACT In this study, we developed a mathematical model to maximize economic returns in small-scale agricultural production units. The study was conducted on a rural property in Medianeira, Paraná, Brazil, dedicated to producing animal protein, grains, and silage. Production dynamics were analyzed through interviews and cost estimates, gathering technical, economic, and financial coefficients for model formulation. Using LINGO software, we performed economic calculations and defined technical, financial, and environmental constraints. The model proved effective in maximizing biennial economic returns and efficiently utilizing the available area and generated waste. The results showed that mathematical modeling is a valuable tool for developing and managing agricultural activities, enhancing sustainability, and enabling informed decision-making in high-impact environmental contexts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-340263cbffef4987b82d2a60f8ec29282025-08-20T02:05:24ZengSociedade Brasileira de Engenharia AgrícolaEngenharia Agrícola0100-69162025-03-0145spe110.1590/1809-4430-eng.agric.v45nespe120240177/2025DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC RETURNS IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL UNITSAndré Sandmannhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8662-4321Ana Flavia M. T. SandmannJosé A. A. dos SantosFabiana C. A. SchutzLidinalva R. dos SantosFernando L. PrecomaABSTRACT In this study, we developed a mathematical model to maximize economic returns in small-scale agricultural production units. The study was conducted on a rural property in Medianeira, Paraná, Brazil, dedicated to producing animal protein, grains, and silage. Production dynamics were analyzed through interviews and cost estimates, gathering technical, economic, and financial coefficients for model formulation. Using LINGO software, we performed economic calculations and defined technical, financial, and environmental constraints. The model proved effective in maximizing biennial economic returns and efficiently utilizing the available area and generated waste. The results showed that mathematical modeling is a valuable tool for developing and managing agricultural activities, enhancing sustainability, and enabling informed decision-making in high-impact environmental contexts.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69162025001000312&lng=en&tlng=enefficiencyoptimizationprotein production |
| spellingShingle | André Sandmann Ana Flavia M. T. Sandmann José A. A. dos Santos Fabiana C. A. Schutz Lidinalva R. dos Santos Fernando L. Precoma DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC RETURNS IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL UNITS Engenharia Agrícola efficiency optimization protein production |
| title | DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC RETURNS IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL UNITS |
| title_full | DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC RETURNS IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL UNITS |
| title_fullStr | DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC RETURNS IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL UNITS |
| title_full_unstemmed | DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC RETURNS IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL UNITS |
| title_short | DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC RETURNS IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL UNITS |
| title_sort | development of a mathematical model for maximizing economic returns in small scale agricultural units |
| topic | efficiency optimization protein production |
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