The effects of wheat guarantee price on the economic value of groundwater resources; the case study of Orzoiye regione, Kerman

Due to the rising demand of water resources and different uses, has been strongly under pressure. Hence, the optimal allocation of water resources and its management has become increasingly important. Undoubtedly, one of the most important tools for optimal allocation of water resources, the economic valuation of the long-term development strategy of the country is emphasized. Nowadays, To analyze the effect of guaranteed price of wheat on crop production, cropping pattern, soil erosion and quality and investment in soil conservation, demand and price of agricultural inputs is special attention is paid. Due to the country's limited water resources and growing demand for water increases with population, in this study, the effect of guaranteed prices of wheat on the economic value of water resources in Orzoiyeh town of Kerman province using a dynamic mathematical programming model was studied. Our results indicate that increasing the guaranteed prices of wheat will leads to a reduction in the economic value of water and increased the agricultural gross profit.