Contribution of Different Production Methods to Producer Income: Strawberries Production in Turkey

The aim of this study is to compare the profitability of two different strawberry production methods and reveal their contribution to producer income. In this study, face-to-face interviews were made with 100 producers producing strawberries in open-field and greenhouse in Mersin province. 62 of these producers produce strawberries open-field, 38 of them greenhouses (high tunnel). The profitability of the producers has been calculated and compared with the t-test according to their production methods. Results show that there are statistically significant differences between open-field and greenhouses according to cost element (variable, fixed and total cost), gross product value, profit elements (gross profit and net profit) and breakeven point. Strawberry production in greenhouses has resulted in higher gross profit, net profit and breakeven point. According to results, it can be said that strawberry production in greenhouses was more profitable than open-field production.