Profitability of highbush blueberry production

Abstract

Poland is a major producer of berries including highbush blueberry (American). The profitability of growing highbush blueberry depends, not only, on expenses incurred for the annual plantation, but also primarily, on the purchase price and yield quantity. Field experiments were conducted on a commercial plantation with an area of 1 hectare between the years 2008-2014. The research material consisted of data regarding the cultivation of an autumn highbush blueberry. The aim of the study was to determine the economic efficiency of highbush blueberry production on the basis of SGM (Standard Gross Margin). The results revealed that the production of highbush blueberry in 2008-2014 was profitable.