Author/Authors
ÖRMECİ KART, M. Çağla Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi - Ziraat Fakültesi - Tarım Ekonomisi Bölümü, Turkey , DEMİRCAN, Vecdi Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi - Ziraat Fakültesi - Tarım Ekonomisi Bölümü, Turkey
Title Of Article
General features of cold storages and the effects of storage on apple price in Isparta Province, Turkey
شماره ركورد
23086
Abstract
This study is aimed to compile a general comparison between conventional (normal atmosphere) and modern (atmosphere controlled) cold storage and effects of cold storage on apple prices. Major material of the research is primary data gathered by surveys from 59 enterprises located in Eğirdir, Gelendost, Senirkent, Uluborlu and Merkez where cold storage facilities are abundant. Enterprises examined in two groups according to their cooling system, as classic (51 enterprises) and modern (8 enterprises). According to research results it has been determined that a cold storage enterprise has an average capacity of 5269.49 tonnes, stored apple quantity of 4569.49 tonnes and capacity utilization rate of 86.72%. It has been determined that 83.25%of stored apple was put up for sale between the months of December and April. Comparing prices after storing and harvest period, it has been determined that apple price is increased between 25.78%and 29.22%according to apple class.
From Page
77
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Cold storage , apple price , marketing , storage
JournalTitle
The Journal Of Ege University Faculty Of Agriculture
To Page
86
JournalTitle
The Journal Of Ege University Faculty Of Agriculture
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