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Table 3 Revenue from flood recession cultivation of sorghum at six wetlands in 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 (based on 1999 market prices, in UM)8
Wetland | Yield per hectare (t/ha) Flood recession agriculture | Revenue 1999/2000 (UM) Flood recession | Revenue 2000/2001 (UM) Flood recession |
|---|---|---|---|
Boichiche | 0.304 | 365,560 | 427,705 |
Tali | 0.276 | 79,040 | 0 |
Sawana | 1.685 | 52,243,425 | 0 |
Leweija | 0.392 | 30,177,550 | 60,355,100 |
Chlim | 0.152 | 269,100 | 0 |
Goungel | 2.731 | 3,516,240 | 2,732,730 |