Potato Production Budget Planner

1. Your farm and soil inputs

Farm or report name (optional) Field acreage Acres Target yield goal tonnes per acre Soil pH (H₂O) pH Soil phosphorus ppm Gypsum input rate kg/acre Nitrogen + sulphur input rate kg/acre Potassium-magnesium sulphate input rate kg/acre Boron foliar input rate L/acre

Soil-based planning notes

Recommendations are indicative. Apply from a current soil test and the exact product label. Budget rows linked to these recommendations update automatically until you edit their rates.

2. Estimated budget summary

Estimated total costKES 0

Estimated cost per acreKES 0

Yield goal across this field—

Every budget amount is calculated as rate per acre × acreage × unit cost. Change any rate or unit cost to match your farm and current local prices.

3. Production schedule and budget

The table keeps the source budget’s eight columns. On a phone, swipe the table sideways to view all columns.

Week	Crop Growth Stage	Product / Active Molecule / Activity	Unit	Rate/Acre	Unit Cost (KES)	Total Cost (KES)	Purpose / Rationale & Agronomic Remarks
Land preparation	Land lease	Land lease fees	Acre	Rate per acre for Land lease fees	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Land lease fees	KES 0	Secures field rental for season
—	Soil sampling	Soil sampling & laboratory analysis	Sample	Rate per acre for Soil sampling & laboratory analysis	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Soil sampling & laboratory analysis	KES 0	Full Cropnuts soil fertility assay
—	Land preparation	Disc ploughing (Primary tillage)	Pass	Rate per acre for Disc ploughing (Primary tillage)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Disc ploughing (Primary tillage)	KES 0	Breaks hardpan & turns soil
—	Land preparation	Disc harrowing (Secondary tillage)	Pass	Rate per acre for Disc harrowing (Secondary tillage)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Disc harrowing (Secondary tillage)	KES 0	Creates fine tilth for seedbed
—	Land preparation	Agricultural Lime (if acidic)	kg	Rate per acre for Agricultural Lime (if acidic)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Agricultural Lime (if acidic)	KES 0	Neutralizes soil acidity if pH < 5.80 (Linked to Table 1)
—	Land preparation	Agricultural Gypsum	kg	Rate per acre for Agricultural Gypsum	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Agricultural Gypsum	KES 0	Supplies S & Ca without altering pH (Linked to Table 1)
Week 0	Sowing / Planting	Certified seed potatoes (locally suitable variety)	kg	Rate per acre for Certified seed potatoes (locally suitable variety)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Certified seed potatoes (locally suitable variety)	KES 0	High-yielding disease-free seed tubers
—	Sowing / Planting	DAP (18-46-0) Basal Fertilizer	kg	Rate per acre for DAP (18-46-0) Basal Fertilizer	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for DAP (18-46-0) Basal Fertilizer	KES 0	Basal planting fertilizer (Linked directly to Table 1)
—	Sowing / Planting	Furrowing / Ridging labor	Pass	Rate per acre for Furrowing / Ridging labor	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Furrowing / Ridging labor	KES 0	Opening planting furrows and covering seed tubers
Week 1	Moulding	Moulder machine pass	Pass	Rate per acre for Moulder machine pass	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Moulder machine pass	KES 0	Builds ridges to prevent tuber greening
Week 3	Weed management	Registered selective potato herbicide (active ingredient to confirm)	ml	Rate per acre for Registered selective potato herbicide (active ingredient to confirm)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Registered selective potato herbicide (active ingredient to confirm)	KES 0	Select a potato-registered herbicide and apply only at the labelled crop stage; original paraquat removed
—	Weed management	Registered pre-emergence herbicide (active ingredient to confirm)	ml	Rate per acre for Registered pre-emergence herbicide (active ingredient to confirm)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Registered pre-emergence herbicide (active ingredient to confirm)	KES 0	Identify locally registered active ingredient; use approved pre-emergence timing and label rate
—	Weed management	Knapsack sprayer pass	Pass	Rate per acre for Knapsack sprayer pass	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Knapsack sprayer pass	KES 0	Herbicide application labor
Week 4	Vegetative growth (early)	Mancozeb + cymoxanil (fungicide; verify formulation)	g	Rate per acre for Mancozeb + cymoxanil (fungicide; verify formulation)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Mancozeb + cymoxanil (fungicide; verify formulation)	KES 0	Early preventative late blight protection
—	Vegetative growth (early)	Lambda-cyhalothrin (insecticide)	ml	Rate per acre for Lambda-cyhalothrin (insecticide)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Lambda-cyhalothrin (insecticide)	KES 0	Controls cutworms, aphids & early pests
—	Vegetative growth (early)	Seaweed extract / amino-acid biostimulant (composition to confirm)	ml	Rate per acre for Seaweed extract / amino-acid biostimulant (composition to confirm)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Seaweed extract / amino-acid biostimulant (composition to confirm)	KES 0	Root development & stress recovery
—	Vegetative growth (early)	Knapsack sprayer pass	Pass	Rate per acre for Knapsack sprayer pass	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Knapsack sprayer pass	KES 0	Application cycle 1
Week 5	Rapid vegetative growth	Nitrogen + sulphur fertilizer (26% N; verify S content)	kg	Rate per acre for Nitrogen + sulphur fertilizer (26% N; verify S content)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Nitrogen + sulphur fertilizer (26% N; verify S content)	KES 0	Early calcium and Nitrogen boost (Linked to Table 1)
—	Rapid vegetative growth	Boron-containing foliar nutrient (label concentration)	L	Rate per acre for Boron-containing foliar nutrient (label concentration)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Boron-containing foliar nutrient (label concentration)	KES 0	Prevents internal hollow heart / core rot (Linked to Table 1)
—	Rapid vegetative growth	Emamectin benzoate (insecticide; verify formulation)	ml	Rate per acre for Emamectin benzoate (insecticide; verify formulation)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Emamectin benzoate (insecticide; verify formulation)	KES 0	Controls thrips & leaf miners
—	Rapid vegetative growth	Knapsack sprayer pass	Pass	Rate per acre for Knapsack sprayer pass	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Knapsack sprayer pass	KES 0	Application cycle 2
Week 6	Vegetative growth (high risk)	Fluopicolide + propamocarb hydrochloride (fungicide)	ml	Rate per acre for Fluopicolide + propamocarb hydrochloride (fungicide)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Fluopicolide + propamocarb hydrochloride (fungicide)	KES 0	Strong stem, crown & tuber protection; rainfast
—	Vegetative growth (high risk)	Registered insecticide (active ingredient to confirm)	ml	Rate per acre for Registered insecticide (active ingredient to confirm)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Registered insecticide (active ingredient to confirm)	KES 0	Active ingredient unverified in source; obtain product label and agronomist approval before use
—	Vegetative growth (high risk)	Seaweed extract biostimulant (composition to confirm)	ml	Rate per acre for Seaweed extract biostimulant (composition to confirm)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Seaweed extract biostimulant (composition to confirm)	KES 0	Stress tolerance under cold, wet conditions
—	Vegetative growth (high risk)	Boom sprayer pass	Pass	Rate per acre for Boom sprayer pass	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Boom sprayer pass	KES 0	Application cycle 3
Week 8	Late vegetative growth	Metalaxyl-M + mancozeb (fungicide; verify formulation)	g	Rate per acre for Metalaxyl-M + mancozeb (fungicide; verify formulation)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Metalaxyl-M + mancozeb (fungicide; verify formulation)	KES 0	Critical stem & tuber protection before tuber initiation
—	Late vegetative growth	Copper oxychloride (fungicide)	g	Rate per acre for Copper oxychloride (fungicide)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Copper oxychloride (fungicide)	KES 0	Suppresses alternaria & bacterial leaf infections
—	Late vegetative growth	Potassium magnesium sulphate (approx. 30% K₂O, 10% MgO, 17% S)	kg	Rate per acre for Potassium magnesium sulphate (approx. 30% K₂O, 10% MgO, 17% S)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Potassium magnesium sulphate (approx. 30% K₂O, 10% MgO, 17% S)	KES 0	Potassium, Magnesium & Sulphur for bulking (Linked to Table 1)
—	Late vegetative growth	Non-ionic surfactant / spray adjuvant (label approved)	Pass	Rate per acre for Non-ionic surfactant / spray adjuvant (label approved)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Non-ionic surfactant / spray adjuvant (label approved)	KES 0	Adjuvant for spray retention
—	Late vegetative growth	Boom sprayer pass	Pass	Rate per acre for Boom sprayer pass	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Boom sprayer pass	KES 0	Application cycle 4
Week 9	Tuber initiation	Registered late-blight fungicide (active ingredient to confirm)	ml	Rate per acre for Registered late-blight fungicide (active ingredient to confirm)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Registered late-blight fungicide (active ingredient to confirm)	KES 0	Active ingredient unverified in source; select a registered fungicide based on blight risk and resistance rotation
—	Tuber initiation	Potassium nitrate (13-0-46; verify analysis)	g	Rate per acre for Potassium nitrate (13-0-46; verify analysis)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Potassium nitrate (13-0-46; verify analysis)	KES 0	Foliar Potash supports tuber initiation
—	Tuber initiation	Seaweed extract biostimulant (composition to confirm)	ml	Rate per acre for Seaweed extract biostimulant (composition to confirm)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Seaweed extract biostimulant (composition to confirm)	KES 0	Supplies base nutrients for bulking
Week 11	Tuber bulking	Copper oxychloride (fungicide)	g	Rate per acre for Copper oxychloride (fungicide)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Copper oxychloride (fungicide)	KES 0	Reduces late blight & bacterial rots
—	Tuber bulking	Abamectin (insecticide/acaricide; verify formulation)	ml	Rate per acre for Abamectin (insecticide/acaricide; verify formulation)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Abamectin (insecticide/acaricide; verify formulation)	KES 0	Controls leaf miners & spider mites
—	Tuber bulking	Potassium-rich foliar fertilizer (analysis to confirm)	g	Rate per acre for Potassium-rich foliar fertilizer (analysis to confirm)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Potassium-rich foliar fertilizer (analysis to confirm)	KES 0	Improves tuber size, quality & dry matter
—	Tuber bulking	Boom sprayer pass	Pass	Rate per acre for Boom sprayer pass	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Boom sprayer pass	KES 0	Application cycle 5
Week 13	De-haulming	Mechanical or manual haulm removal (no paraquat)	Pass	Rate per acre for Mechanical or manual haulm removal (no paraquat)	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Mechanical or manual haulm removal (no paraquat)	KES 0	Nonchemical haulm removal; do not use paraquat. Budget labour or machinery per acre
—	De-haulming	Boom sprayer pass	Pass	Rate per acre for Boom sprayer pass	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Boom sprayer pass	KES 0	Application cycle 6
—	Harvesting	Mechanical potato lifter	Pass	Rate per acre for Mechanical potato lifter	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Mechanical potato lifter	KES 0	Lifts tubers onto soil surface
Week 16 +	Harvesting	Manual harvesting labor	Contract	Rate per acre for Manual harvesting labor	Unit cost in Kenya shillings for Manual harvesting labor	KES 0	Sorting, bagging and field loading
TOTAL ESTIMATED PRODUCTION INPUT & ACTIVITY COST						KES 0	Illustrative estimate; verify all rates, prices and local requirements.

Product reference and safe-use notes

Use as a lookup aid only. Trade names and registration status change; verify the current PCPB register, exact formulation, potato use, label rate and PHI before purchase or application.

Trade names are examples, not endorsements. Products with the same active ingredient may differ in concentration, formulation, registered crop/use and pre-harvest interval.

Input category	Generic name / active ingredient / nutrient grade	Example names or alternatives	Verification / safe-use note	Reference / status
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Diammonium phosphate (DAP; e.g. 18-46-0)	Yara DAP; Thabiti DAP; Falcon DAP; OCP DAP	Use only matching nutrient analysis; verify bag label and soil-test recommendation.	Kenyan market examples; nutrient grades referenced by supplier/market sources.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN; commonly 26% N)	YaraBela Extran CAN; Falcon CAN; generic CAN 26% N	Compare nitrogen concentration and any additional nutrients; not interchangeable by bag weight if analysis differs.	Kenyan market examples; verify current supplier stock and label.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Urea (46% N)	Urea 46% N (multiple suppliers; confirm manufacturer/grade)	Not a direct substitute for CAN without adjusting nitrogen rate and considering soil/crop conditions.	Product grade listed by Kenyan fertiliser suppliers.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	NPK compound fertiliser	Falcon NPK grades; NPK 17:17:17 and other locally stocked grades	NPK ratios vary substantially; select only on soil-test and agronomist recommendation.	Kenyan market examples; match exact grade, not just brand.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Potassium magnesium sulphate (K-Mg-S; sometimes sold as Patentkali / langbeinite-type fertiliser)	Patentkali; equivalent potassium-magnesium-sulphate grades only if composition matches	No Kenyan trade-name alternative is asserted here without confirming current availability and guaranteed analysis. Compare K₂O, MgO and S percentages.	Formulation-based reference; confirm supplier label.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Potassium nitrate (typically 13-0-46)	Potassium nitrate / NOP grades from local fertiliser suppliers	Check analysis and whether intended for soil or foliar application; use label rate.	Grade listed by Kenyan fertiliser suppliers.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Potassium sulphate (SOP)	Potassium sulphate / SOP grades from local fertiliser suppliers	Check K₂O and sulphur analysis; do not confuse with muriate of potash (MOP).	Grade listed by Kenyan fertiliser suppliers.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Boron fertiliser / boron-containing foliar nutrient	Boric acid; borax; commercial boron products (brand varies by supplier)	Boron has a narrow margin between deficiency and toxicity. Use only after diagnosis and follow exact label concentration/rate.	Fertiliser supplier catalogues list boric acid and boron products; match analysis.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Agricultural lime	Agricultural calcitic lime; dolomitic lime (if magnesium is also required)	Not interchangeable without checking neutralising value, fineness and magnesium content. Apply from soil test/lime requirement.	Formulation/quality-based alternatives.
FERTILISER / SOIL AMENDMENT	Agricultural gypsum (calcium sulphate dihydrate)	Agricultural gypsum from local mineral/fertiliser suppliers	Does not correct soil acidity like lime. Verify purity and intended use.	Formulation-based alternatives.
FUNGICIDE – POTATO USE SHOWN IN PCPB REGISTER	Mancozeb (single active ingredient; formulation/concentration varies)	Novazeb 80 WP; Cadilac 800 WP; Milthane Super (verify current registration/label)	Preventive fungicide. Product formulation and potato-specific registration/PHI must be checked.	PCPB crops register; National Potato Council of Kenya agrochemical list (older reference; re-check current register).
FUNGICIDE – POTATO USE SHOWN IN PCPB REGISTER	Mancozeb + cymoxanil	Agromax MZ 720 WP; other matching formulations only if listed in current PCPB register	Confirm exact concentrations/formulation, potato use, resistance-management instructions and PHI.	PCPB crops register lists Agromax MZ 720 WP for early/late blight on potatoes and tomatoes.
FUNGICIDE – POTATO USE SHOWN IN PCPB REGISTER	Metalaxyl-M + mancozeb	Amidil 68 WG; Ridomil Gold MZ 68 WG (verify current registration/label)	Do not assume same concentration or use rate. Rotate modes of action in line with label and agronomist advice.	PCPB crops register lists Amidil for late/early blight on potatoes; NPCK list also references Ridomil Gold MZ.
FUNGICIDE – POTATO USE SHOWN IN PCPB REGISTER	Metalaxyl + propamocarb hydrochloride	Arena 25% WP; Autogear 25% WP (confirm exact formulation/current registration)	Same active ingredients do not guarantee identical formulation or application instructions. Confirm potato use and PHI.	PCPB crops register lists both products for early/late blight on potatoes.
FUNGICIDE – POTATO USE SHOWN IN PCPB REGISTER	Propamocarb hydrochloride + cymoxanil	Comrade 450 SC	PCPB listing specifies late/early blight on potatoes; confirm current label and PHI before use.	PCPB crops register.
FUNGICIDE – POTATO USE SHOWN IN PCPB REGISTER	Fluazinam + dimethomorph	Bigo 400 SC	PCPB listing includes late blight in potatoes; verify current label, PHI and application restrictions.	PCPB crops register.
FUNGICIDE – POTATO USE SHOWN IN PCPB REGISTER	Cyazofamid	Argus 200 SC	PCPB listing includes late blight in potatoes; verify current label and PHI.	PCPB crops register.
FUNGICIDE – POTATO USE SHOWN IN PCPB REGISTER	Fenamidone + propamocarb hydrochloride	Consento SC 450	PCPB listing includes late blight on potatoes; verify current label, PHI and resistance management.	PCPB crops register.
HERBICIDE	Potato-registered pre-emergence or selective herbicide	No trade name recommended here without confirming a current potato-specific PCPB registration	Do not use non-selective herbicides on emerged potatoes or as haulm desiccants unless the exact use is expressly approved on the current label.	Check current PCPB crops register and the product label.
INSECTICIDE / ACARICIDE	Lambda-cyhalothrin	No potato-specific trade-name alternative listed here without current registration verification	Use only if the current PCPB register and label expressly cover the target pest on potatoes. Observe PHI and resistance guidance.	Current potato-specific registration not verified for this reference.
INSECTICIDE / ACARICIDE	Emamectin benzoate	No potato-specific trade-name alternative listed here without current registration verification	Use only if the current PCPB register and label expressly cover the target pest on potatoes. Observe PHI and resistance guidance.	Current potato-specific registration not verified for this reference.
INSECTICIDE / ACARICIDE	Abamectin	No potato-specific trade-name alternative listed here without current registration verification	Some formulations are restricted or registered for other crops only. Do not infer potato approval from active ingredient alone.	Current potato-specific registration not verified for this reference.
BIOSTIMULANT / ADJUVANT	Seaweed extract / amino-acid biostimulant	Trade names vary; compare guaranteed composition and crop label	Not a substitute for fertiliser or a registered crop-protection product. Claims and rate should be label-supported.	Composition-based category; no brand endorsement.
ADJUVANT	Non-ionic surfactant / spray adjuvant	Trade names vary; use only a label-approved adjuvant compatible with the pesticide	Use only where the pesticide label permits/recommends it.	Composition-based category; no brand endorsement.

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