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Most important factors having effects on expenses

1. Labor costs

2. Fuel costs

3.3 Incomes from selling products and net incomes

- In an area of 0.16 ha, yields can be harvested for 600 kilograms. Therefore, for the area
of 1.12 ha, a total of products accounting for 4,200 kilograms/year will be obtained.

- The wholesale price of rice is 1.47 USD per kilogram Therefore, a quantity of rice

accounting for 2,200 kilograms = 3,235.29 USD

(Stored for consumption in the household accounting for 700 kilograms)

- The selling price for seeds is 0.68 USD per kilograms. Therefore, the number of seeds

accounting for 2,000 kilograms = 1,352.94 USD.

- Total incomes = 4,588.24 USD/year

- The net income/year accounts for 4,588.24 - 415.74 = 4,172.5 USD

4. Environment

4.1 Characteristics of the natural environment

The mentioned area has the average amount of rainwater between 1,001 - 1,500 milliliters.

It is situated in the zone of semi-arid climate. The area is flat and 200 meter from the seal level.

The soil depth is more than 120 centimeters. The soil texture on the top is sandy clay loam. The
soil texture at the bottom is sandy clay. The level of organic matters is moderate (1-3%). The

ground water cannot be used. The water at the soil surface is at a good level. The water can be
used for agriculture only.

4.2 Characteristics of land users implementing the technology

Land users settle down and implement the technology as individuals/ households. They

have incomes from outside the farm accounting for 10-50 % of all incomes. Regarding the wealth

level, they have enough to get by. The land where the technology is implemented is small
accounting for 4 ha. Land ownership is individual. They receive rights of land tenure.

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