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Öğe Agricultural supports and farmers' satisfaction: A latent variable application in Turkey(Univ Zulia, Facultad Agronomia, 2021) Demirtas, BekirAgricultural supports are given with different quantities and purposes around the world, such as exemption from tax, granting subsidies or agricultural insurances, among others. These supports have a great impact but its benefits to farmers are not generally known. The influence of these supports on farmers is pointed out by evaluating the farmers' satisfaction. In this sense, it was obtained a data from 426 producers in order to analyze the agricultural supports regarding farmer's satisfaction. The first and second-order latent variables are analyzed by applying the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to the survey data obtained for the evaluation of farmers' satisfaction. The factor loadings and fit index were sufficient and the structure validity and reliability of the model were ensured. The most effective variables influencing the farmers' satisfaction related to the agricultural supports are the supports maintaining the financial structure and livestock support. Results indicate that farmers need to be supported more in terms of input use and crop production.Öğe Assessment of the impacts of the consumers' awareness of organic food on consumption behavior(Soc Brasileira Ciencia Tecnologia Alimentos, 2019) Demirtas, BekirConsumer demand for organic foods has increased significantly in recent years in the world. Consumers are influenced by various internal/external factors when purchasing food products. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of knowledge variable on consumers' purchasing or consuming behavior for organic foods together with other factors in Turkey (Hatay City). For this purpose, the effects of consumers' organic product knowledge levels are examined within the frame of Theory of Planned Behavior. The data of 431 consumers analyzed in the model were collected in 2017 with a 21 scale questionnaire and analyzed with Structural Equation Model. According to the results of the model analysis, a significant part of the variance in consumers' organic food demand (61%) was explained by the organic food knowledge variable. Reducing consumption obstacles, along with efforts to increase the organic food knowledge of consumers, will increase organic demand. While trying to increase the supply of organic products especially in regions where consumers are concentrated, the food production sector should also focus on informing, raising awareness and promoting. The actual buying behavior in organic food products should be examined in more detail in terms of motivation sources and obstacles.Öğe Comparative Input Analysis of Greenhouse Vegetables(Foundation Environmental Protection & Research-Fepr, 2010) Engindeniz, Sait; Yilmaz, Ibrahim; Durmusoglu, Enver; Yagmur, Buelent; Eltez, Rasit Zeki; Demirtas, Bekir; Engindeniz, DilekIn recent years, consumers reliable food consuming demand makes the Use of non-hazardous inputs and production technologies for human health and the environment unavoidable. Nowadays, the production in greenhouses is being as dependent upon ecological conditions and sonic efficiency and quality losses ill production are occuring because of the dependency. Because greenhouses are intensive agricultural lands, synthetic chemicals are used intensively to reduce the losses in product. These substances, which make environmental pollution, harm natural balance and threaten human health, are plant growth regulators (hormones), commercial (chemical) fertilizers, and pesticides. The objective of this research was to analyze the producers', who produce greenhouse vegetables in Antalya, Mersin, Mugla, and Izmir, use of input (fertilizer, pesticide, hormone, labor, seed-seedling etc). For this purpose, the current input usage levels of 204 growers, who have been included in the extent of the research by random sampling, was examined.Öğe A comparison of profitability and cost analyses of tomato cropping systems in greenhouses(Univ Fed Rural Pernambuco, Dept Letras Ciencias Humanas, 2016) Demirtas, Bekir; Dagistan, Erdal; Subasi, O. SedatThis study was conducted in the Mersin province, where greenhouse agriculture is commonly practiced in Turkey. In the study, organic, conventional, and soilless cropping systems were compared economically. The study was conducted by producing tomatoes in greenhouses over a three year period between 2012 and 2014. The best result among the three production systems in terms of production costs and net profit were obtained from the organic cropping system. The average yield in a unit area (ton 1000 m(-2)) was 22.37 in soilless culture, 19.28 in organic, and 18.55 in the conventional cropping system. Total production cost for a unit area was 13,508.09 US$ in organic growth, 12,694.34 US$ in soilless culture, and 10,744.62 US$ in the conventional cropping system. Net profit for a unit area was 7,314.31 US$ in organic production, 3,278.87 US$ in soilless culture, and 2,608.98 US$ in the conventional cropping system. Results showed that it is possible to grow vegetables economically with alternative production systems. It requires extending and ensuring sustainability of environmentally friendly production systems. Therefore, farmer training about production techniques, and subsidies alternative production systems are important.Öğe Determination of Organic Fish Purchase Tendency of Consumers: A Case Study for Hatay Province, Turkey(Medwell Online, 2009) Dagistan, Erdal; Demirtas, Bekir; Akpinar, M. Goksel; Yilmaz, Yalcin; Gul, Mevlut; Koc, BesirNumerous studies have developed and validated models and instruments for consumer behaviours. However, cahracteristics of decision making still remain unknown. In this study, we attempted to investigate decision making behaviours of consumers for organic fishery products in Hatay province of Turkey. The data were collected from Antakya district located in the centre of Hatay province and were analyzed with factor analysis method. Out of 442 reports gathered through face to face interviews, 412 were found to be suitable for the analysis. Results indicated that four factors were found to be effective in assessing consumer tendencies regarding organic fish consumption. Shopping place, quality, health and price were the main factors, which explained 65.34% of the variation. More than half of the consumers seemed to be willing to pay 10-30% more for organic fish. In addition, organic fish consumtion tendency is accounted for 36.20% in the research area. It appears that there is a potential market for organic fishery products in the area under the investigation.Öğe A DETERMINATION OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING FARMERS' SATISFACTION WITH MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS (MAPs) AGRIBUSINESS WITH RESPECT TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN HATAY, TURKEY BY USING LOGISTIC REGRESSION(Parlar Scientific Publications (P S P), 2018) Tapki, Nuran; Dagistan, Erdal; Demirtas, Bekir; Kiziltug, Tugce; Celik, Ahmet Duran; Kekec, NurcanMedicinal and aromatic plants contribute to the economy by maintaining the health of the population that sustains the economy, particularly in developing countries. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate collection and development opportunities of medicinal and aromatic plants, the socio-economic structure, and the satisfaction of farmers. In the study, 94 surveys were carried out with medicinal and aromatic plant collectors from nature by the methods of full count and face to face interview. According to the research results, 70.21 % of the farmers had graduated from primary school, and 2.13 % had graduated from universities. The average duration of experience with MAPs was 9.90 years, and the average farmer's age was 46.8 years old. The collecting land area average was 1.25 ha(-1). Laurus nobilis, Thymus vulgaris L., Rhus coriaria L., Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia officinalis L., Vacinium myrtillus were the plants most collected from nature. The factors affecting the satisfaction of farmers were determined, including the age of the enterprise owner, marketing problems, labor problems, the prices of medicinal and aromatic plants, expectations about the future of MAPs, the percentage of medicinal and aromatic plants in total income, transportation cost, and the gradual decrease of the amount of harvested MAPs every year. Among farmers, the proportion of satisfaction was 59.4 %. The average annual income of farmers from MAPs' sale was 2,290 USD. Inadequate cultivation and marketing of the MAPs sector were found as the biggest problems. Therefore, it is crucial to gather MAPs farmers in an organization to solve the sector's problems.Öğe Economic analyses of pesticide usage on red peppers (Capsicum) in Hatay Province in Turkey and determination of production cost(Univ Fed Rural Pernambuco, Dept Letras Ciencias Humanas, 2015) Dagistan, Erdal; Demirtas, Bekir; Tapki, Nuran; Uremis, Ilhan; Arslan, MehmetThis study was conducted to determine red pepper production economics and pesticide usage in Hatay. The data was collected from 91 pepper producers by using the face to face interview survey method. Among enterprises within the research, pepper production is one of the most important income sources and it has a 39,85% share in their total income. Pesticide average usage is 12.42 gr/ha and includes the following: 6720 gr/ha of insecticides, 700gr/ha of acaricides, and 5000 gr/ha of fungicides. Pesticides expense has a 13,91% share in the total production cost. Producers are aware of the environmental damage caused by pesticide usage but they don't believe they have any alternative options. Average pepper production is 149,4 kg/ha with a profit of 2040 $/ha.Öğe The effect of price increases on fresh meat consumption in Turkey(Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry Brno, 2018) Demirtas, BekirThe rapid increase of the red meat price in Turkey in the recent years negatively affects its consumption. Consumers are seeking to compensate for the need for animal protein with cheaper substitution products. In this study, the effects of consumer attitudes, product prices and some other variables on the factors affecting consumption of fresh red meat are examined. A 58-item questionnaire measuring Behavior and Behavioral Intention was applied to 455 consumers in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. In the study, participants' consumption of fresh red meat and white meat was examined together. In the analysis of the data, correlation, independent samples' t-test and One Way Anova was used together with Path Analysis which is a Structural Equation Model technique. Price increases have a negative impact on fresh meat consumption and the effect on consumption of red meat is much higher. The Structural Model explains 80 % of the Behavioral Intention variance and 87 % of the Behavioral variance. In consumers' Behavior and Behavioral Intention in meat consumption Attitude, Perceived Behavioral Control and Price variable have a significant influence, while the effect of Subjective Norms on a lower level. Socioeconomic and demographic variables cause significant differences in fresh meat consumption. Reducing the increases in input prices, which is the most important source of the increase in red meat prices in Turkey, in the short and medium terms, and supporting the supply increases by sustaining its implementation in the medium and long terms should be adopted as basic policies. © 2018 Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry Brno. All rights reserved.Öğe Energy usage and benefit-cost analysis of cotton production in Turkey(Academic Journals, 2009) Dagistan, Erdal; Akcaoz, Handan; Demirtas, Bekir; Yilmaz, YalcinThe aim of this research is to determine the energy input and output involved in cotton production in the Hatay province of Turkey. The average energy consumption of the farms investigated in this study is 19 558 MJha(-1). Of the total energy, 2.87% is direct and 71.13% is indirect. Renewable energy accounts for 12.30% and energy usage efficiency is found to be 2.36. The total energy input into the production of one kilogram of average Turkish cotton is estimated to be 4.99 MJ. The dominant contribution to input is energy in the form of nitrogen fertiliser (40.28%), followed by water for irrigation (22.37%) and diesel-oil (17.04%). The cost of cotton production per hectare is found to be 2 246 $ha(-1) in the region, with 79.87% of this being variable costs. It can be concluded that intensive cotton farms are being operated in the area since the variable cost ratio is quite high. As a result of benefit-cost ratio (1.24) analysis, cotton production is found to be economically efficient.Öğe Organic food awareness in Turkey(United Arab Emirates Univ, 2015) Demirtas, Bekir; Parlakay, Oguz; Tapki, NuranThe objective of this study was to determine which variables may affect consumers' knowledge and awareness about organic foods in Turkey. The data was collected from 786 consumers who live in urban areas and it was analyzed by means of multinomial logistic regression model. The level of consumer awareness is calculated as 38%. A relationship was found between level of awareness of organic foods and consumers' education and income levels, as well as earlier experience of organic food consumption and living standards. Education and income level are the most important factors affecting organic food awareness. It is suggested that regional general evaluation should be carried out in studies on consumer behavior. Organic food producers should focus on awareness of the consumer and building marketing system from urban areas to small towns. Increasing of public support is important to defeat high price disadvantage of organic foods. It is presented that organic food consuming rate could be increased by increasing organic food awareness in the research area.
