PROFITABILITY GAP IN THE MILK PRODUCTION CHAIN: EVIDENCE FROM SERBIA

Authors

  • Stanislav Zeki?, PhD University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics Subotica
  • Kristina Miji?, PhD University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics Subotica, Subotica
  • Dejan Jakši?, PhD University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics Subotica
  • Ivan Milenkovi?, PhD University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics Subotica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/ekoPolj1602485Z

Keywords:

proftability, milk production, dairies, ROA, ROE.

Abstract

The main goal of this paper is to compare proftability of large dairies (processors) versus large milk producers, i.e. farms with 100 or more cows, organized as companies. Proftability is measured by following indicators: return on assets and return on equity. Proftability gap analyzis shows that milk processors achieved signifcantly higher proftability compared to cow breeders. Furthermore research results suggest that the existence of differences in the level of proftability among the participants in the milk production primarily affects capital turnover, and then the proft margin.

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Published

2016-04-30

How to Cite

Zekić, S., Mijić, K., Jakšić, D., & Milenković, I. (2016). PROFITABILITY GAP IN THE MILK PRODUCTION CHAIN: EVIDENCE FROM SERBIA. Economics of Agriculture, 63(2), 485–499. https://doi.org/10.5937/ekoPolj1602485Z

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