Tootal economic development benefits for the application of effective Microorganism technology to Shrimp production
Issue Date
2002
Abstract
Development of sustainable farming systems seeks the application of appropriate technologies aimed at diminishing negative impacts of current practices. New approriate technologies that intend to offer more benefits than conventional production practices need to be properly assessed by their environmental, social and economic impacts before they are more widely adopted. This study applies the Total Economic Development Benefits (TEDB) concept the assess the benefits derived from the adoption of Effctive Microorganism (EM) technology against conventional shrimp culture in Southern Thailand. TEDB includes direct and functional benefits. Direct benefits were estimated based on the commercial value of the difference in inputs and yields, comparing EM versus conventional shrimp production systems. Functional benefits of EM technology application were estimated through a Conjoint Analysis. Both values were added to estimate the TEDB of the application of EM technology to shrimp farming in Southern Thailand. This premilinary study estimates that EM technology has higher TEDB than conventional production systems.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Environmental Science and Management
ISSN
0119-1144
Volume
5
Issue
1-2
Page
15-26
Document Type
Article
Frequency
annually
Physical Description
tables, graphs
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Aguilar, Francisco X., "Tootal economic development benefits for the application of effective Microorganism technology to Shrimp production" (2002). Journal Article. 5318.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5318