Other Crops Growing Costs - Revision history

Admin: /* Harvesting Costs */

2023-06-29T00:23:06Z

Harvesting Costs

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	====Harvesting Costs====		====Harvesting Costs====
	'''1. Add harvesting costs by clicking on the ~~‘Add~~ Harvest ~~Cost’~~ button.'''		'''1. Add harvesting costs by clicking on the "Add Harvest Cost" button.'''

Admin: /* Contractor */

2023-06-28T23:03:05Z

Contractor

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	'''Click on the Contractor button, and enter the name, Contract packing cost ($/unit), and Additional costs ($/ha).'''		'''Click on the Contractor button, and enter the name, Contract packing cost ($/unit), and Additional costs ($/ha).'''

	- This will convert the figures into a total cost ($/ha).		* This will convert the figures into a total cost ($/ha).


	[[File:Contractor packing.png\|1000px\|frameless\|center]]		[[File:Contractor packing.png\|1000px\|frameless\|center]]

	[[Other Crop Assumptions]] ⇐\|⇒ [[Other Crop Summary]]		[[Other Crop Assumptions]] ⇐\|⇒ [[Other Crop Summary]]

Admin: /* Self */

2023-06-28T23:02:48Z

Self

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	* Miscellaneous costs (e.g. detergents, fungicides. inspection costs).		* Miscellaneous costs (e.g. detergents, fungicides. inspection costs).

	- These need to be converted into a total cost per hectare equivalent for each category.		'''These need to be converted into a total cost per hectare equivalent for each category.'''

	- Note ~~that~~ the final paid weight yield is copied across from [[Other Crop Assumptions]], and displays the various costs in terms of $/unit.		* '''Note:''' the final paid weight yield is copied across from [[Other Crop Assumptions]], and displays the various costs in terms of $/unit.
			* This can be used to sense check if the per hectare rates are reasonable.

	~~- This can be used to sense check if the per hectare rates are reasonable.~~

	[[File:Self packing.png\|1000px\|frameless\|center]]		[[File:Self packing.png\|1000px\|frameless\|center]]

Admin: /* Desiccation Costs */

2023-06-28T23:01:31Z

Desiccation Costs

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	Desiccation costs can be included in the weed control section. Please make sure you name it as “Desiccation costs” and/or add further details in the name.		Desiccation costs can be included in the weed control section. Please make sure you name it as “Desiccation costs” and/or add further details in the name.

	~~<blockquote>~~ '''Note:''' By placing desiccation in these sections please be aware that you may have machinery operations which are for the application of chemicals and machinery operations for desiccation.~~</blockquote>~~		* '''Note:''' By placing desiccation in these sections please be aware that you may have machinery operations which are for the application of chemicals and machinery operations for desiccation.

	====Packing Costs====		====Packing Costs====

Admin: /* Harvesting with contractor */

2023-06-28T23:01:14Z

Harvesting with contractor

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	'''4. Enter any additional casual labour cost in dollars per hour ($/hr).'''		'''4. Enter any additional casual labour cost in dollars per hour ($/hr).'''

	~~<blockquote>~~ Drying costs can also be added here with as the cost ($/ha), and cost rate units ($/yield unit) added in.~~</blockquote>~~		* Drying costs can also be added here with as the cost ($/ha), and cost rate units ($/yield unit) added in.

Admin: /* Drip and Plastic Mulch Costs */

2023-06-28T23:00:49Z

Drip and Plastic Mulch Costs

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	'''1. Add drip irrigation and plastic mulch installation costs by clicking on "Add Drip and Plastic Mulch costs" button.'''		'''1. Add drip irrigation and plastic mulch installation costs by clicking on "Add Drip and Plastic Mulch costs" button.'''

	- Note this only includes the product and labour application costs.		* Note this only includes the product and labour application costs.
			* Any associated machinery involvement needs to be captured by clicking on the "Add Machinery Operation" button in the same section.
	- Any associated machinery involvement needs to be captured by clicking on the Add Machinery Operation button in the same section.		* Ensure all fields are filled.
			* If not required, enter zero (0).
	- Ensure all fields are filled.		* '''Note:''' Row width is imported from [[Scenario Assumptions]].

	- If not required, enter zero (0).

	~~<blockquote>~~ Note: Row width is imported from [[Scenario Assumptions]]. ~~</blockquote>~~


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	'''3. Spray path after how many beds is used where land is set aside within the crop for sprayers or harvesters to travel without driving over the crop (e.g. watermelons) and refers to the amount of planted beds between spray paths ~~(e.g. 10).~~'''		'''3. Spray path after how many beds is used where land is set aside within the crop for sprayers or harvesters to travel without driving over the crop''' (e.g. watermelons) '''and refers to the amount of planted beds between spray paths''' (e.g. 10).

	~~- This would indicate that the one sprayer boom covers 5 beds across on the way down, and 5 on the way back the next spray path.~~

	~~- Where there are access / spray paths, indicate the width of these unplanted areas in terms of the equivalent number of beds~~ (e.g. 2).

	- This will ensure the amount of dripline required per hectare is correct.		* This would indicate that the one sprayer boom covers 5 beds across on the way down, and 5 on the way back the next spray path.
			* Where there are access / spray paths, indicate the width of these unplanted areas in terms of the equivalent number of beds (e.g. 2).
	~~<blockquote>~~If the crop is planted on continuous beds without any discrete spray paths, enter 0. ~~</blockquote>~~		* This will ensure the amount of dripline required per hectare is correct.
			* If the crop is planted on continuous beds without any discrete spray paths, enter 0.


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	'''6. Add dripline/lay-flat/mulch costs which are measured per linear metre (e.g. $0.11/m).~~'''~~		'''6. Add dripline/lay-flat/mulch costs which are measured per linear metre '''(e.g. $0.11/m).

	- If it is priced in rolls, convert to a per metre basis.		* If it is priced in rolls, convert to a per metre basis.
			* Dripline will vary in length according to type and wall thickness, but is usually between 800 and 2300m in length.
	- Dripline will vary in length according to type and wall thickness, but is usually between 800 and 2300m in length.


	'''7. Add dripline/lay-flat/mulch lifespan in terms of crops.'''		'''7. Add dripline/lay-flat/mulch lifespan in terms of crops.'''

	- Where dripline, lay-flat or mulch is reused on multiple plantings/crops, indicate how many crop cycles it will be used.		* Where dripline, lay-flat or mulch is reused on multiple plantings/crops, indicate how many crop cycles it will be used.
			* Often dripline and mulch is used only once or twice, but lay-flat usually lasts for numerous crops.
	~~<blockquote>~~Often dripline and mulch is used only once or twice, but lay-flat usually lasts for numerous crops.~~</blockquote>~~


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	'''8. Input total labour hours per operation (excluding the tractor driver hours, which will be captured in "Add Machinery Operation").'''		'''8. Input total labour hours per operation (excluding the tractor driver hours, which will be captured in "Add Machinery Operation").'''

	~~<blockquote>~~For example, if the tractor driver and 2 extra people take 3 hours to install one hectare of dripline, input 6 in the Labour Hours/ha column (2x3=6).~~</blockquote>~~		* For example, if the tractor driver and 2 extra people take 3 hours to install one hectare of dripline, input 6 in the Labour Hours/ha column (2x3=6).


	[[File:Drip 2.png\|1000px\|frameless\|center]]		[[File:Drip 2.png\|1000px\|frameless\|center]]

Admin: /* Trellising Costs */

2023-06-28T22:57:42Z

Trellising Costs

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	'''3. If added by self record any materials (such as posts and wire) in the [[Assets\|Assets]] page and the full depreciation schedule in the [[Depreciation\|Depreciation]] page.'''		'''3. If added by self, record any materials (such as posts and wire) in the [[Assets\|Assets]] page and the full depreciation schedule in the [[Depreciation\|Depreciation]] page.'''

			* Then add in the labour hours and cost ($/hr) for trellis installation and removal.

	~~- Then add in the labour hours and cost ($/hr) for trellis installation and removal.~~

	[[File:Trellis Self.png\|1000px\|frameless\|center]]		[[File:Trellis Self.png\|1000px\|frameless\|center]]

Admin at 22:57, 28 June 2023

2023-06-28T22:57:07Z

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	This page is used to calculate the variable costs per hectare from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks. In addition to the sections contained in [[Cane Growing Costs]], there are 3 additional categories, Other Crop Costs, Harvesting Costs and Packing Costs.		This page is used to calculate the variable costs per hectare from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks. In addition to the sections contained in [[Cane Growing Costs]], there are 3 additional categories, Other Crop Costs, Harvesting Costs and Packing Costs.

	Once you have entered information for one growing cost page, click the next tab to navigate to the next crop entry. ~~It is possible to copy operations from one crop to the new tab, but it needs to be from the same crop grouping (either legumes, peanuts or other crops).~~		'''Once you have entered information for one growing cost page, click the next tab to navigate to the next crop entry.'''

	~~<blockquote>~~ '''Note:''' Please see headings in the [[Cane Growing Costs]] section for step-by-step details on how to enter information for Land Preparation, Planting, Fertiliser, Weed/Insect/Disease Control and Irrigation. Step-by-step details for entering information for Machinery Operations are available in the [[Machinery Setup]] section.~~</blockquote>~~		* It is possible to copy operations from one crop to the new tab, but it needs to be from the same crop grouping (either legumes, peanuts or other crops).
			* '''Note:''' Please see headings in the [[Cane Growing Costs]] section for step-by-step details on how to enter information for Land Preparation, Planting, Fertiliser, Weed/Insect/Disease Control and Irrigation. Step-by-step details for entering information for Machinery Operations are available in the [[Machinery Setup]] section.

	====Other Crop Costs====		====Other Crop Costs====

Admin: /* Self */

2023-06-15T05:17:23Z

Self

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	'''Complete the template by inserting a labour cost per hour, and working out the equivalent hrs ~~per~~ ha ~~labour rate~~ for the following categories''':		'''Complete the template by inserting a labour cost per hour, and working out the equivalent labour rate (hrs/ha) for the following categories''':
	* Washing		* Washing
	* Sorting / Grading / Trimming		* Sorting / Grading / Trimming

Admin: /* Self */

2023-06-15T05:16:54Z

Self

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	'''Complete the template by inserting a labour cost per hour, and working out the equivalent per ha labour rate for the following categories''':		'''Complete the template by inserting a labour cost per hour, and working out the equivalent hrs per ha labour rate for the following categories''':
	* Washing		* Washing
	* Sorting / Grading / Trimming		* Sorting / Grading / Trimming