Practical Application of Linear/Integer Programming in Agriculture

Abstract

This paper indicates that in the current economic climate, linear programming could well be worth reconsidering as a maximizing technique in farm planning. This particularly applies when it is used in conjunction with integer programming, which allows many of L.P.'s problems to be overcome.

ADAS procedures for L.P./integer programming are described. Reference is made to a range of models and more detail given on the new Bedfordshire mixed cropping model.

An explanation is given as to how ADAS models are used in advisory and promotional work.

Keywords:

• agriculture
• linear
• integer
• programming
• planning