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3.5
Using the calculators to determine your costs
VegTool contains TEN calculators, each corresponding to an operating costs category. Within each
calculator there is a choice of two METHODS to derive your cost per Hectare or per Area Unit:
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Method 1: Use recent Profit and Loss (tax) statements or accounts.
This provides a quick method that estimates the cost per hectare for this scenario.
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Method 2: Calculate your costs based on current prices and your practices for each category.
This calculates a more accurate figure using details of current prices and your practices.
Note: In some calculators, Method 2 asks for costs on a „per Hectare‟ basis. In others, you enter costs „per
your Area Unit‟.
Simple Guidelines on each calculator will tell you about each method
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