Efficiency and productivity change of Estonian dairy farms from 2001 - 2009
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The purpose of this paper is to analyse productivity change of Estonian dairy farms
during the period 2001-2009. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) was used to estimate the
technical efficiency of producers and Malmquist productivity index for analysis of
productivity change. Estonian FADN data was used in analysis. Performed analysis
indicated that Estonian EU accession in 2004 increased considerably total factor
productivity. Farm gate milk prices have considerable effect on total factor productivity
change. Number of cows and milk yield has positive and dependence on subsidies,
stocking density and capital to working hours ratio have negative effects on total factor
productivity change.