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This paper presents an application of the ADELAIS multiobjective linear programming software to farm planning problems in agricultural management. This application is illustrated on a Spanish farm case study initially presented by Romero, Amador and Barco as an application of compromise programming. The method employed here generates a sequence of efficient solutions using interactive utility assessment and satisfaction levels. A compromise solution among three conflicting objectives, i.e. seasonal labor, employment and business profitability, is finally obtained.
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Despotis, D.K., Siskos, J. Agricultural management using the ADELAIS multiobjective linear programming software: A case application. Theor Decis 32, 113–131 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00134047
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