WESTERN GROWERS CASE STUDY
Table 1. Braga Fresh’s Costs for Running One LaserWeeder (Assumes a 5-year depreciation schedule)
$/ACRE
HARD COSTS
$102.13*
$1,200,000
Implement
$37.45
$88,000
Hardware & Over the Air (OTA) Service
$17.45
$205,000
Tractor
$20.57
4.6 gal/hr at $5/gal
Fuel
$70.12
2 operators at $25/hr
Operators (Loaded) (2x)
$20.00
Trucks, Trailers, Etc.
Logistical Operations (moving)
TOTAL PER ACRE COST =
$267.72
Table 3. Braga Fresh’s Expected Post 5-Year Depreciation Costs
Table 2. Organic Crops Braga Fresh Weeded with LaserWeeder
Hardware & Over the Air (OTA) Service
Spinach
Baby Kale
$37.45
$88,000
$20.57
4.6 gal/hr at $5/gal
Fuel
Cilantro
Red Spring Mix
$70.12 2 operators at $25/hr
Operators (Loaded) (2x)
Arugula
Green Spring Mix
$20.00
Trucks, Trailers, Etc.
Logistical Operations (moving)
Swiss Chard
Mizuna
TOTAL PER ACRE COST =
$148.14
Table 4. Braga Fresh’s Pre- vs. Post 5-Year Depreciation Costs HAND WEEDING COST ($/ACRE)
LASER WEEDER COST ($/ACRE)
TOTAL COMBINED WEEDING COSTS ($/ACRE)
NET SAVINGS ($/ACRE)
From Domestic Only Hand Weeding Labor
$282.28 $282.28
$267.72 $148.14
$550.00 $430.42
$350.00 $469.58
Pre-Depreciation Costs Post-Depreciation Costs
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*Set to a 5-year depreciation schedule
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