TY - BOOK AU - Joseph T AU - Cyriac J AU - Haridasan V TI - Economics of rainguarding: A comparative analysis PY - 1989/// PB - Indian Journal of Natural Rubber Research KW - Benefit cost ratio KW - Cost of rainguarding KW - Discounted cash flow analysis KW - Polythene sheets KW - Rainguarding KW - Tapping shade N2 - The comparative cost advantages of two types of rainguarding of rubber trees are analysed on the basis of a field survey. Using the survey data and secondary information, an investigation of the average yield which will justify rainguarding is also carried out through discounted cash flow analysis. the study found that the minimum average yield required for recommending rainguarding is 675 kg/ha ER -