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Table 4.2.3: economics of phosphorus fertilizer use in sugarcane production > 4.2 > 4. > menu
Rate of Phosphorus (P) kg/ha
0 20 40 80 160
Additonal TCH with Fertilizer 116 125 127 127 120
Additional Gross Revenue
TCH@$50/tonne cane [A]
n.a 450 550 550 200
Cost of Fertilizer @2.7/kg n.a 55 110 220 440
Cost of Application n.a 6 12 24 36
Cost of Harvest and Transport of Additional Cane @$15/tonne n.a 135 165 165 60
Total Supplementary Cost due to Fertilization [B] n.a 196 287 409 536
Net Revenue from Fertilization $ [A-B] n.a 254 263 141 -336

Key:  TCH = Tonne Cane Harvested

Key:  TCH = Tonne Cane Harvested