Planning of greenhouse vegetable enterprises through game theory approach: Mersin province

Agricultural enterprises are operating their agricultural activities under risk and uncertainty. The objectives of this study were to not only explore economic structures and annual performances of enterprises which cultivate vegetable in greenhouse in Erdemli, Akdeniz, and Tarsus districts of Mersin Province using obtained input-output coefficients but also planning enterprises through Game Theory approach take into consideration both their risk attitudes, and risk factors in production. The main material of this study composed of survey data obtained from 163 greenhouse vegetable producers in Mersin Province, and data covered 2013-2014 production periods. Average farm land is determined 14.47 da, however land size changes for each districts. According to results 22.70% of producers are determined risk takers, and 77.30% are risk averse. Production pattern is changed in each districts and Mersin Province with using Game Theory approach. Also, gross profit increased both producers which are risk taker, and risk averse 15.55%, 8.46%, respectively. Best marketing time of vegetables determined as months using times series of prices which are important for production decision.