| Variable | Description | Expected sign |
| Dependent variable |
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| Output (Y) | Total fodder output (kgs) |
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| Explanatory variable |
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| FrmS | Land under fodder (acres) | + |
| Plantmat | The quantity of planting materials used in kgs | +/− |
| Llprep | Labor for land preparation (man hours) | +/− |
| Lpln | Labor for planting (man hours) | +/− |
| Lwed | Labor for weeding (man hours) | +/− |