Advancing Efficiency Sustainability in Poultry Farms through Data Envelopment Analysis in a Brazilian Production System

Author:

Marmelstein Stefanni1ORCID,Costa Igor Pinheiro de Araújo2ORCID,Terra Adilson Vilarinho2,Silva Ricardo Franceli da3,Capela Gabriel Pereira de Oliveira4,Moreira Miguel Ângelo Lellis2,Junior Claudio de Souza Rocha2,Gomes Carlos Francisco Simões2ORCID,Santos Marcos dos5ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Business Administration Department, Getúlio Vargas Foundation, São Paulo 01331-010, Brazil

2. Production Engineering Department, Federal Fluminense University, Rio de Janeiro 24210-240, Brazil

3. Economics Department, FEA—University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-010, Brazil

4. Operational Research Department, Brazilian Navy, Rio de Janeiro 20091-000, Brazil

5. Systems and Computing Department, Military Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil

Abstract

The production efficiency factor is widely used to measure the zootechnical performance of a batch of broilers. The unit cost of production brings new elements to improve efficiency evaluation and financial sustainability for this activity in agriculture. This research aims to evaluate the production efficiency level of the crop to maximize the return on investment. This study uses Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with the computational processing of the SIAD software (Integrated Decision Support System). The variables selected were poultry housing, age at slaughter, feed consumed, mortality, and unit cost. The chosen output variable was the total available weight. The analysis spans 31 decision-making units (DMUs) composed of integrated producers, unveiling a frontier of efficiency delineated by the most exemplary DMUs. Notably, only two DMUs, specifically DMU 4 and DMU 23, approached the threshold of maximum relative efficiency. This research illuminates the critical role of unit cost in enhancing the assessment of production efficiency and financial sustainability within the agriculture environment. By setting benchmarks for efficient management and operational protocols, our findings serve as a cornerstone for improving practices among less efficient DMUs, contributing significantly to the literature on agricultural efficiency and offering actionable insights for the poultry farming sector.

Publisher

MDPI AG

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