Regional distribution of soybean production in Vojvodina, Serbia

Abstract

Regional distribution of soybean production was analyzed by municipalities in Vojvodina, according to the average harvested area of soybean and its yields (2001-2010). In defining the localities which gravitate towards equal yields, municipalities in Vojvodina are classified into seven homogenous groups. It highest yields (over 2.75 t/ha) were recorded in Temerin and Srbobran. Nearly 67% of soybean harvested areas give yields above provincial average (2.51 t/ha), out of which 52% are in Bačka, 13% in Srem and only 2% are in Banat. Thus, Bačka is the most suitable region for soybean production. Higher yield per hectare affects a larger harvested soybean area (ρ =0.63). There is significant, but rather weak correlation between arable land capacities and harvested soybean areas (ρ=0.44). It is clear that as the competitive crop soybean has a significant role in the sowing structure even in the municipalities with limited capacity of arable land.

Keywords

• crop yield
• harvested area
• rank correlation
• regional distribution
• regions
• soybeans