Table 1. Total variable costs (TVC) used in economic analysis of profit from different treatments applied to common bean plants.
| Input/activity | Total cost (USD/ha) |
|---|---|
| Seeds 24 kg @1.515USD | 36.36 |
| Fertilizer 12 kg @ 0.85 | 10.18 |
| Soap, 5 litres @2.18 USD | 10.91 |
| Synthetic (Karate), 6 litres @ 9.09 USD | 54.55 |
| Collection of pesticide leaves | 18.18 |
| Grinding of leaves | 9.09 |
| Land preparation | 72.73 |
| Planting and fertilizer application | 36.36 |
| Weeding | 60.60 |
| Labour for pesticide preparation and application | 36.36 |
| Harvesting | 36.36 |
Partial budgeting was used to estimate the profit per hectare for each treatment. The profit was estimated by deducting the total variable cost from the income derived from the yield.