Identification and Analysis of Seasonal Variation in Agricultural Prices

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examin seasonal behaviour price of cucomber and tomato in Khuzestan state, using hegy test during 2004-2010. The price of cucumber is lower in the first three month and usually it draws minimal in khordad and it furthers in latest months and it reaches maximum in day and bahman months. about tomato , retail prices comes in minimal in mordad and shahrivar months and it draws to maximum in day, bahman and occasidnally in farvardin months. The results of this study could be utilized for programming about providing the market needs and for control prices.  Also the results could be used by farmers for selecting proper combination and supplying crops in a manner which prouductions supplied in proper time.

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