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Economic Analysis for Raspberry Production Using High Tunnels

Economic Analysis for Raspberry Production Using High Tunnels. Germán Rodríguez, Ph.D. Jennie Popp, Ph.D. Heather Friedrich M.S. Curt Rom, Ph.D. University of Arkansas. Horticulture Industry Show January 14-15, 2011 Forth Smith, Arkansas. INTRODUCTION.

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Economic Analysis for Raspberry Production Using High Tunnels

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  1. Economic Analysis for Raspberry Production Using High Tunnels Germán Rodríguez, Ph.D. Jennie Popp, Ph.D. Heather Friedrich M.S. Curt Rom, Ph.D. University of Arkansas Horticulture Industry Show January 14-15, 2011 Forth Smith, Arkansas

  2. INTRODUCTION • Production of raspberries in Arkansas is growing. • Demand for these fresh berries still typically exceeds supply in much of the state, particularly early and late in the production season. • Commercial production with high tunnels offers promise for those producers willing to make the necessary capital investment.

  3. HIGH TUNNEL ADVANTAGES High tunnel production can help to:

  4. OBJECTIVE

  5. BACKGROUND

  6. DESIGN This budget was developed to allow producers to compare among different cultivar varieties and high tunnel dimensions.

  7. DESIGN The only thing that the producer needs to do is to select or to enter basic information; the budget will be created automatically.

  8. BUDGET – COMPONENTS • Summary • Producer Input Page • Interactive Budget • Soil Build-up • Planting Year • Production Year 1 • Production Year 2 • Production Year 3-10 • Economics • Total Cost • Sensitivity Analysis • Breakeven Analysis • Budget • Itemized for 10 years

  9. SUMMARY

  10. DEFAULT vs. “YOUR VALUES”

  11. ESTIMATED COST AND REVENUES

  12. SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

  13. BREAK EVEN POINTS

  14. FULL BUDGET

  15. FULL BUDGET

  16. EXCEL INTERACTIVE ORGANIC APPLE BUDGET

  17. LIMITATIONS • Certain level of general computer knowledge is required • Producers must have access to a computer with Microsoft Excel 2007 installed and working properly to take advantage of this budget (Macros must be enabled) • Activities are not broken down on a month-to-month basis

  18. BUDGET USEFULNESS

  19. VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.uark.edu/ua/cars/index.html Click on “Focus Areas - Food Industry Program – Our Research

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