An economic evaluation of the use of rainguards

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Date
1993
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Rubber Research Institute. Agalawatta
Abstract
Use of rainguards can minimize the loss of tappping days and hence the loss in rubber crop. A simple model was developed to study different components determinig the profitability of using rainguard is discussed. Price of rubber, yield potential of a plant and tapping wage rate were identified as most important factors which determine the worthiness of the use of rainguards. Sealent price is also a major factor in deciding profitability. If the price of scalent is less than Rs. 20/= per kg, the profilability from both the apron and the gutter types is same
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Industries, Tapping, Mathematical model, Finacial analysis, Yield, Profitability, Rubber industry
Citation
Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka73pp.1-19