An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management: A Case Study of Nematode Management

The economic performance of pest management practices is a critical factor when farmers make adoption decisions. Partial budget analysis is a widely used tool to evaluate the financial effects of different management practices in agricultural production. It provides an economic rationale for select...

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Main Authors: Yi Li, Yetian Cai, Weizhe Weng, Johan DeSaeger, Zhengfei Guan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2025-02-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/135012
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Summary:The economic performance of pest management practices is a critical factor when farmers make adoption decisions. Partial budget analysis is a widely used tool to evaluate the financial effects of different management practices in agricultural production. It provides an economic rationale for selecting the optimal treatment by evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the treatment. This publication explains how to employ partial budget analysis using a real-world example. It provides a step-by-step guide examining the costs and benefits of two different approaches, fumigation and nematicides, to manage nematodes on Florida's tomato farms.
ISSN:2576-0009