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Economic assessment of spelt wheat growing technology

The article presents the research results aimed at the economic evaluation of the technology for growing different varieties of spelt wheat at the experimental site of the Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University from 2019 to 2022. The research was conducted using generally accepted agronomic methods and computer technologies for processing and summarizing the experimental results. The "Statistica-6" program was used for statistical analysis, which made it possible to obtain accurate data on the costs of growing spelt depending on microfertilizers and plant growth regulators using. Particular attention is paid to cost calculations for the technology of spelt growing, which, compared to winter wheat, requires less investment, in particular due to the plants resistance to diseases and less intensive use of insecticides and fertilizers. Spelt growing cost was calculated on the basis of technological maps, taking into account the use of seeds, fertilizers, plant protection products, fuel, wages and land rent. The paper presents the economic efficiency of growing three spelt varieties: «Zorya Ukrainy», «Europa» and «Atterhauer Dinkel». The costs of various technological elements have been studied and it was determined that the largest share of costs fell on mineral fertilizers (32%) and seeds (27%). The seeds cost of different varieties also significantly affected the total cultivation cost. In addition, the effectiveness of foliar fertilization with humates and growth stimulants «Agriflex Amino» was analysed. The economic assessment showed that the costs for the technology of spelt growing were in the range of 19-24 thousand hryvnias/ha depending on the variety and feeding options. It was established that the most economically profitable was the cultivation of the «Atterhauer Dinkel» variety, where the costs were minimal, and the profitability reached 247 %. However, the highest profitability rates were recorded for the «Europa» variety – 272% with the maximum use of humates and growth stimulants. The research results confirm the economic feasibility of spelt wheat growing as an alternative crop that requires lower costs of protection products and fertilizers compared to traditional winter wheat.

Key words: spelt wheat, variety, main expenses, cost structure, cost price, level of profitability.

 

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