Technical efficiency in Brazilian citrus production
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the technical efficiency of citrus
producing properties in Sao Paulo state, in 2009 and 2010. For this, producers
were interviewed; non–parametric data envelopment analysis approach was applied
to calculate levels of technical efficiency, and an econometric approach was applied
to establish technical efficiency determinants. The results showed that a great part of Sao Paulo citrus producing properties works inefficiently and the variables that mostly
contribute to increase efficiency are “producer schooling “ and “experience as rural producer”.