Based on an average yield of 20 tonnes/hectare, a 12% yield increase would be worth an additional £7,200 per hectare. Taking into account the cost of AlgaFlex at £180 per hectare, the improved gross margin of over £7,000 per hectare highlights the cost effectiveness of applying AlgaFlex (a 40 times return on investment).
Assumptions
Strawberries £3.00 per kilo