Table 1.
Comparative cost analysis (per experimental unit) of potato trials in tricot vs randomized complete block design (RCBD) in Rwanda.
| Variable | Tricot | RCBD |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | 155 | 50 |
| Plots | 155 | 50 |
| Varieties | 11 | 6 |
| Experimental units | 465 | 300 |
| Equivalent experimental units (EEU) | 341 | 300 |
| Type of costs (USD) | ||
| Seeds | 283.04 | 522.72 |
| Fertilizer | 25.28 | 65.24 |
| Material | 390.58 | 106.33 |
| Transport | 263.25 | 404.35 |
| Airtime | 78.26 | 78.26 |
| Labor | 476.77 | 652.17 |
| Total costs (USD) | 1517.18 | 1829.07 |
| Cost-effectiveness per EEU (USD) | 4.45 | 6.10 |