Representing the production structure of South African agriculture
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This paper evaluates the production structure of the South African agricultural sector for the
period 1970-1998, using a translog function. The results show that the production structure
is best represented by production technology that is Hicks-neutral and homothetic. This
information is useful in evaluating the results of previous research on the structure of South
African agricultural production, particularly relatively recent research on elasticities of
substitution. In addition, it also provides the basis for meaningful future analysis of aspects
related to the production structure of agriculture.