Decision Simulator

Estimates only, based on the figures you enter. Planting delays reduce yield by about 1.5% per week.

Land (ha)Expected yield (t/ha)Selling price (R/t)Input cost (R/ha)Labour (R)Equipment cost (R)Transport (R/t)Storage (R/t)Available capital (R)Equipment

Yield change: 0%Price change: 0%Planting delay (weeks): 0

Expected output: 300 t
Estimated revenue: R1,170,000
Estimated total cost: R952,500
Capital required: R666,750
Break-even price: R3,175/t
Financing needed: R166,750

Estimated gross margin

R217,500 (19%)

Land (ha)Expected yield (t/ha)Selling price (R/t)Input cost (R/ha)Labour (R)Equipment cost (R)Transport (R/t)Storage (R/t)Available capital (R)Equipment

Yield change: 0%Price change: 0%Planting delay (weeks): 0

Expected output: 140 t
Estimated revenue: R1,008,000
Estimated total cost: R726,500
Capital required: R508,550
Break-even price: R5,189/t
Financing needed: R8,550

Estimated gross margin

R281,500 (28%)