How long does wheat take to harvest in Kenya?
In Kenya, your wheat is ready for harvesting after about six months. Maturity varies with different varieties. You should harvest your crop when it matures.
This eBook will give you a wheat production estimate with the following assumptions:
- The estimates are for a 10 acre project
- The costs are based on 2022 and no major change are expected in 2023
- Only one spray for rusts and weeds
- That all machinery is to be hired
How long does wheat take to harvest in Kenya?
In Kenya, your wheat is ready for harvesting after about
six months. Maturity varies with different varieties. You should harvest
your crop when it matures.
This eBook will give you a wheat production estimate with
the following assumptions:
- The estimates are for a 10 acre project
- The costs are based on 2022 and no major change are expected in 2023
- Only one spray for rusts and weeds
- That all machinery is to be hired
|
Activity |
Unit
Cost (Per Acre) |
Estimated
Cost |
|
Land Hire (Sept) |
10,000 |
100,000 |
|
Round Up (Feb) |
1,200 |
12,000 |
|
Plough (March) |
3,000 |
30,000 |
|
3,000 |
30,000 |
|
|
First Harrow (May) |
2,500 |
25,000 |
|
Second Harrow (May) |
2,500 |
25,000 |
|
Seed (May) |
4,500 |
45,000 |
|
Fertilizer (May) |
7,000 |
70,000 |
|
Planting (June) |
2,500 |
25,000 |
|
Herbicide (July) |
4,500 |
45,000 |
|
Insecticide (August) |
4,700 |
47,000 |
|
Copper (Sept) |
2,000 |
20,000 |
|
Urea (Sept) |
7,000 |
70,000 |
|
Fungicide (Oct) |
4,500 |
45,000 |
|
Harvesting (Nov) |
3,000 |
30,000 |
|
Transport (Nov) |
3,000 |
30,000 |
|
Total |
64900 |
649,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Expected Yield (Bags) |
25 Bags |
250 Bags |
|
25 Bags Per Acre (Ksh4,500 Sale Per Bag) |
112,500 |
1,125,000 |
|
Expected returns |
47,600 |
476,000 |
|
Less 10% Commission if you engage managed services |
4,760 |
47,600 |
|
Gross
Profit |
42,840 |
428,400 |
Caveat: This estimate is to be used as a guide. You
are advised to consult
a business expert for current selling prices and costs in your area /
county before using this estimate. Mkulima Bora is not liable for any outcome
as a result of using this estimate.
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