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Abstract
This paper evaluates the production structure of the South African agricultural sector for the period
1970-1998, using a translog function. The results show that the production structure is best represented
by production technology that is Hicks-neutral and homothetic. This information is useful in evaluating
the results of previous research on the structure of South African agricultural production, particularly
relatively recent research on elasticities of substitution. In addition, it also provides the basis for
meaningful future analysis of aspects related to the production structure of agriculture.