Energy consumption, input–output relationship and economic analysis for nectarine production in Sari region, Iran

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the structure of nectarine production and economic analysis in sari region of Iran as a case study. The data were collected using a face-to-face questionnaire method from 45 farmers. The results indicated that total energy input for nectarine was about 40.2GJha-1. Among all inputs involved, fertilizer (36.93%) and diesel fuel (19.68%) had the highest energy values per hectare. Nitrogen had the highest amount of usage among fertilizers. The bene?t-cost ratio and energy ratio for cultivating were found to be 16.74 and 1.36, respectively. Economic analysis showed that, total cost of production was 0.056$kg-1. Also, the total mean expenditure for the production was 1638$ha-1. High amount of output in nectarine production was due to productive native nectarine cultivarand orchard on time management. Nectarine production method in this region is economically beneficial and can be suggested to nectarine producers in Iran.