Table 2 Itemization of maize planting cost of different treatments during 2018 to 2020.

From: Potentials of straw return and potassium supply on maize (Zea mays L.) photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield

Treatment

Cost (yuan/ha)

Gross income (yuan/ha)

Net income (yuan/ha)

Benefit cost ratio (%)

Straw return

Potash fertilizer

Seeds

Hoeing and watering

Total cost

Straw return

Potash fertilizer

Seeds

Hoeing and watering

CK

0

0

950

750

1700

11,773.95

11,773.95

0.00

0.00

8.78

6.80

SFK0

750

0

950

750

2450

12,945.21

12,195.21

6.15

0.00

7.92

6.15

SFK30

750

120

950

750

2570

13,693.02

12,943.02

5.79

0.88

7.46

5.79

SFK45

750

180

950

750

2630

14,718.77

13,968.77

5.37

1.24

6.90

5.37

SFK60

750

240

950

750

2690

14,744.39

13,994.39

5.36

1.65

6.89

5.36

FGK0

450

0

950

750

2150

12,537.53

12,087.53

3.72

0.00

8.20

6.36

FGK30

450

120

950

750

2270

13,379.29

12,929.29

3.48

0.91

7.64

5.94

FGK45

450

180

950

750

2330

13,991.39

13,541.39

3.32

1.30

7.28

5.66

FGK60

450

240

950

750

2390

14,292.64

13,842.64

3.25

1.71

7.12

5.54