Some Questions of the Competitiveness of Hungarian Sheep-breeding

Sa？etak The authors did economic calculations examining the possibilities for the raise of rentability in Hungarian sheep-breeding sector. It was been counting with a flock of 300 ewes. While analysing four models were set up. The first represents the economic parameters of the present average and in a certain way traditional sheep-farming. This model, which symbolises the present situation, is able to provide maximum 47,827 HUF income for a sheperd, parallel with a loss of 843,495 HUF. The second model shows the possible production of the Hungarian merino flocks determined by its genetically limited productivity and technology. It ensures the opportunity to spend 550,000 HUF to expansion above average rental. This amount might be increased with a yearly subsidy of 450,000 HUF plus the 831,610 HUF extra EU payments. The third model is based on the results of an upgrade with prolific breeds in order to better meat performance. The possible result in this case was 1,324,412 HUF, which sum would be supplemented with the subsidies and direct EU payments. The professional management of milking stocks may raise the net income with extra 600,000 HUF. (Model number four)