Economic Evaluation for Construction of Hydroponic Greenhouses in Chaharmahal

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Hassan Shakeri ¹
• Shahriar Nessabian ²
• Sepideh Etedali Dehkordi ³

¹ M.Sc. Graduate, Department of Financial Management, Islamic Azad University, Electronics Branch, Tehran, Iran.

² Associate professor, Department of Economics , Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.

³ Ph.D. Graduate in Soil Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.

10.30495/jae.2022.23660.2110

Abstract

Introduction: Economical profit is one of the important factors, persuading greenhouse owners to plant a specific crop. So, in addition to qualitative and quantitative land suitability evaluation, economical one can be carried out as well.
Materials and Methods: For this purpose, the present research was done for hydroponic greenhouse with various uses such as ornamental flowering branches and vegetables around Chaharmahal area. In this regards, economical land suitability evaluation was carried out, using various economical methods with ALES program.
Findings: The results showed that the economic suitability class for planting of rose branche, different types of ornamental flowers and cucumber, tomato and bell pepper in most methods is S1, S2 and N, respectively.
Conclusion: The plan for the construction of a greenhouse for the purpose of planting cucumber, tomato and bell pepper especially, planting of bell pepper with regard to the net income expected will be accompanied by bankruptcy. due to the costs and revenues, The most cost-effective type of greenhouses is the planting of rose branche flowers.

Keywords

• Economical Profit
• Hydroponic Greenhouses
• Ornamental Flowering Branches
• Vegetables

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