COST AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF ALMOND PRODUCTION IN ADIYAMAN

According to the statistics of 2020, 150,000 tons almonds are produced in Turkey. When production amount total almond is examined according provinces, Mersin ranks first with 22,929 tons, Adıyaman second 15,470 while Muğla takes third place 9,955 production. It understood that there has been a great increase areas province recent years, and considering data for Turkey largest area 72,350 decares area. This situation will be reflected soon. In this study, it aimed reveal potential city by determining costs profitability Adıyaman, which on way becoming For purpose cost analyzes orchard investments study were made. As result these analyzes, seen benefit/cost ratio garden facilities region 1.70. addition, was concluded internal rate return 28.74%, well above capital (13.50%). net present value (NPV), (IRR), cost-benefit analysis (CBA), revealed very profitable producers make positive contributions regional economy. considered carrying out activities efficiency (promotion, brandization, information, agricultural support) may contribute sustainability