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Introducing a lexicographic goal programming for environmental conservation program in farm activities A case study in Iran

Introducing a lexicographic goal programming for environmental conservation program in farm... Purpose – Prosperity of the agricultural sector is very crucial not only for the national economy but also for the regional development. However, this prosperity has quite often a significant environmental cost in terms of water resources overexploitation or pollution. The main purpose of this paper is to create, apply and evaluate a model that aims at the simultaneous maximization of farmer's welfare and the minimization of the consequent environmental burden. Design/methodology/approach – Lexicographic goal programming technique is employed. This technique is implemented on a representative farm around Mashhad in Iran to seek for a solution – in terms of area and water allocation under different crops. Findings – Results shows that application of a multi‐criteria analysis may lead to a win‐win situation. Originality/value – A lexicographic goal programming is used to satisfy both goals of farm activity in a represented area in Iran. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png China Agricultural Economic Review Emerald Publishing

Introducing a lexicographic goal programming for environmental conservation program in farm activities A case study in Iran

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2009 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1756-137X
DOI
10.1108/17561370910989284
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Abstract

Purpose – Prosperity of the agricultural sector is very crucial not only for the national economy but also for the regional development. However, this prosperity has quite often a significant environmental cost in terms of water resources overexploitation or pollution. The main purpose of this paper is to create, apply and evaluate a model that aims at the simultaneous maximization of farmer's welfare and the minimization of the consequent environmental burden. Design/methodology/approach – Lexicographic goal programming technique is employed. This technique is implemented on a representative farm around Mashhad in Iran to seek for a solution – in terms of area and water allocation under different crops. Findings – Results shows that application of a multi‐criteria analysis may lead to a win‐win situation. Originality/value – A lexicographic goal programming is used to satisfy both goals of farm activity in a represented area in Iran.

Journal

China Agricultural Economic ReviewEmerald Publishing

Published: Aug 28, 2009

Keywords: Water; Resources; Iran

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