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Figure 57. Distribution of tree crop production of an average smallholder by district (%)
Input Costs
The cost side of crop production consists
mainly of seeds, hired labour, tool and livestock
purchase costs. The costs for renting the land
constitute a very marginal part of the fixed costs
on an average farm household, which is mainly
paid in food or tree crop production instead of
cash. In the Northern region, the survey results
show that in Bombali 22% and in Tonkolili 13%
of the smallholders are paying rent, and in the East
only one farm was found in Kailahun with renting
obligations. In general this suggests that in the
Northern region some land rent needs to be taken
into account, which average annually around
8000 Le/acre in Bombali and 13000 Le/acre in
Tonkolili, respectively (about 0.01% of total input
costs under VC-NT and 0.06% under VC-PF), paid
from the harvest (e.g. in bushels of rice).
As mentioned, there is a substantial
difference in input cost calculation when using
Figure 58. Variable costs of an average smallholder per district of the Neoclassical and Peasant
Farming Approach (Leones/year)
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