The document provides cost and yield information for growing potatoes and carrots on 10 acres of land. For potatoes, the total cost would be 700,000 KSh if irrigated, and potential profit ranges from 415,250 to 466,625 KSh depending on irrigation. For carrots, total cost would be 750,000 KSh and potential profit ranges from 283,000 KSh if irrigated to a loss of 148,000 KSh if not irrigated. Employee costs for 10 employees earning 250 KSh/day over 120 days totals 300,000 KSh.
The document provides cost and yield information for growing potatoes and carrots on 10 acres of land. For potatoes, the total cost would be 700,000 KSh if irrigated, and potential profit ranges from 415,250 to 466,625 KSh depending on irrigation. For carrots, total cost would be 750,000 KSh and potential profit ranges from 283,000 KSh if irrigated to a loss of 148,000 KSh if not irrigated. Employee costs for 10 employees earning 250 KSh/day over 120 days totals 300,000 KSh.
The document provides cost and yield information for growing potatoes and carrots on 10 acres of land. For potatoes, the total cost would be 700,000 KSh if irrigated, and potential profit ranges from 415,250 to 466,625 KSh depending on irrigation. For carrots, total cost would be 750,000 KSh and potential profit ranges from 283,000 KSh if irrigated to a loss of 148,000 KSh if not irrigated. Employee costs for 10 employees earning 250 KSh/day over 120 days totals 300,000 KSh.
Seed cost for 50 kg bag 2500 Total bags needed /acre 16 Total Seeds(in Kg) for 1 Acre 800 Total Seeds(in Kg) for 10 Acres 8000 Total Cost of manufacturing 400000 Employee Cost 300000 Total Cost 700000
Yield on Potato Favourable Unfavourable
Chance 65% 35% Irrigated 80% 10% Not Irrigated 65% 10%
For 100 % Yield on Potatoes
Harvest(in Kg)/Acre 5000 Harvest(in Kg) for 10 Acres 50000 Price/Kg 60 Total Revenue 3000000
If land for potato is Irrigated If land for potato is not irrigated
Yield 55.50% Yield 45.75% Revenue 1665000 Revenue 1372500 Total Cost 700000 Total Cost 700000 Irrigation Cost 300000 Irrigation Cost Transportation Cost 249750 Transportation Cost 205875 Profit 415250 Profit 466625 Cost of Carrot in KSh Seed Cost/Acre 45000 Seed Cost for 10 Acres 450000 Employee Cost 300000 Total Cost 750000
Yield on Carrots Favourable Unfavourable
Chance 75% 25% Irrigated 80% 70% Not Irrigated 40% 20%
For 100 % Yield on Carrots
Harvest(in Kg) for 10 Acres 120000 Price for 150 Kg 3500 Price/Kg 23.333333333 Total Revenue 2800000
If land for potato is Irrigated If land for potato is not irrigated
Yield 77.50% Yield 35.00% Revenue 2170000 Revenue 980000 Total Cost 750000 Total Cost 750000 Irrigation Cost 300000 Irrigation Cost Transportation Cost 837000 Transportation Cost 378000 Profit 283000 Profit -148000 Employee Cost in KSh Total employees needed 10 Wages/Day 250 Total Working Days 120 Employee Cost 300000