Economic Analysis of the Impact of Development Programs on Buffalo Milk Producers in the Marshes of Iraq as A model
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Molasses Technique, Technical Efficiency, Superior Logarithmic Function.Abstract
The research examined the impact of development programs on local buffalo milk producers in the marsh areas of Iraq, focusing on productivity levels and residents' living standards. Data was collected from 200 producers in the governorates of Dhi-Qar, Maysan, and Basra, all participating in the development program.
The research assumed that the introduction of modern technologies and the provision of production requirements by international organizations or government initiatives would enhance the production levels and productivity of the rural population. Consequently, this improvement may reflect their standard of living and strengthen their connection to the land, thereby reducing migration. These individuals not only require support to maintain their self-reliance without the need for future aid but also to evolve into a dynamic economic force contributing to the development of the national economy.
Using a superior logarithmic production function analyzed by the Frontier statistical program, the study found that the number of buffalo and the amount of hay positively affected milk production. At the same time, bran and barley had a negative impact. Technical efficiency varied widely among breeders, with the highest efficiency at 0.9341 for a participant breeder and the lowest at 0.2910 for a non-participant. Those adopting technology had an average efficiency of 0.78 compared to 0.55 for non-adopters. The findings emphasize the positive role of technology in improving efficiency and underscore the need for increased adoption of these practices among producers. Furthermore, buffalo breeders in the marshlands produce with low technical efficiency due to their inefficient use of production resources. The study recommended increasing the use of modern technologies, urging breeders to increase their use, and facilitating their adoption of this technology.
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