Economic analysis of sugar beet production

Abstract

U radu je prikazana ekonomska analiza proizvodnje šećerne repe. Šećerna repa zahtijeva visoke ulazne troškove, osobito za sjeme, gnojiva, zaštitna sredstva i mehanizaciju, no uz odgovarajuće agrotehničke mjere i sustav potpora, može ostvariti stabilnu dobit. Analizom su obuhvaćeni svi relevantni troškovi i prihodi, uključujući i potpore iz Zajedničke poljoprivredne politike EU, koje iznose do 1.040 eura po hektaru. U idealnim uvjetima, ostvaruje se prinos između 55 i 70 t/ha, dok bruto prihod može dosegnuti 3.500 eura po hektaru. Koeficijent ekonomičnosti u analiziranim primjerima kretao se od 1,32 do 1,36, a neto dobit i do 1.000 eura/ha, što ukazuje na isplativost proizvodnje u uvjetima stabilnog tržišta i potpore. Poseban naglasak stavljen je i na izazove poput klimatskih promjena, liberalizacije tržišta i zatvaranja domaćih šećerana. Rad završava prijedlozima za unapređenje sektora kroz modernizaciju, organizaciju proizvođača i ciljanu državnu potporu.This paper deals with the economic analysis of sugar beet production. Sugar beet requires high input costs, especially for seeds, fertilizers, preservatives and machinery, but with appropriate agrotechnical measures and a support system, it can make a stable profit. The analysis covers all relevant costs and revenues, including support from the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, which amount to up to €1,040 per hectare. Under ideal conditions, a yield of between 55 and 70 t/ha is achieved, while gross income can reach 3,500 euros per hectare. The coefficient of economy in the analyzed examples ranged from 1.32 to 1.36, and the net profit up to 1,000 euros/ha, which indicates the profitability of production in conditions of a stable market and support. Special emphasis was also placed on challenges such as climate change, market liberalization and the closure of domestic sugar factories. The paper ends with proposals for improving the sector through modernization, producer organization and targeted state support