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Farm India - Corporate Farming Concept Note: Preface: This concept note briefs a professionally managed farm business. This note will explain the current problems faced by farming community and suggests alternate business model for a viable agri-business. Problems in current farming model: Availability (short fall) of farm labors. Unpredicted weather condition (global warming). Poor post harvest management. Higher cost of production. Poor market price. Proposed solutions for current problems: Incorporate appropriate farm implements with a perfect combination of man & machine. Implement modern irrigation system to reduce man power dependency. Weather condition is a global issue. We can not find any solution over night. But we can beat the summer by introducing green houses. Land preparation (enough drainage facility) will also play an important role in saving crops during excessive rain fall. Whether it is food grain (corn, paddy, etc) or vegetables (tomato, bitter guard, etc) or flowers (jasmine, tube rose, etc), post harvest and packing (transport to the market place) are very important. We need to study and develop special technologies which will reduce post harvest wastages. Excessive usage of fertilizers & pesticides is a major cause of higher cost of production. We are suggesting a middle line which will recommend fertilizers & pesticides only when necessary. We suggest “Low External Inputs Sustainable Agriculture” concept to keep the cost in control. Making the right combination of crops and additional farm related business (dairy farming, leasing of agricultural implements - APSC) will make our project less vulnerable. Moreover we should have loyal customer support for special crops such as medicinal herbs. Creating the right link between Farm & Market is another way to over come market fluctuations. Farm land: 20 acres of land with enough water supply. 2 or 3 bore wells. Components of our model farm: Vegetable crops Off-season cultivation (tomato, bitter guard, brinjal, okra, lettuce, etc.). Horticulture crops (banana) Food Grains (paddy, corn, etc). Medicinal Herbs.

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Farm India - Corporate Farming – Concept Note:

Preface:

This concept note briefs a professionally managed farm business.

This note will explain the current problems faced by farming community and

suggests alternate business model for a viable agri-business.

Problems in current farming model:

Availability (short fall) of farm labors.

Unpredicted weather condition (global warming).

Poor post harvest management.

Higher cost of production.

Poor market price.

Proposed solutions for current problems:

Incorporate appropriate farm implements with a perfect combination of man &

machine. Implement modern irrigation system to reduce man power dependency.

Weather condition is a global issue. We can not find any solution over night. But

we can beat the summer by introducing green houses. Land preparation (enough

drainage facility) will also play an important role in saving crops during excessive

rain fall.

Whether it is food grain (corn, paddy, etc) or vegetables (tomato, bitter guard, etc)

or flowers (jasmine, tube rose, etc), post harvest and packing (transport to the

market place) are very important. We need to study and develop special

technologies which will reduce post harvest wastages.

Excessive usage of fertilizers & pesticides is a major cause of higher cost of

production. We are suggesting a middle line which will recommend fertilizers &

pesticides only when necessary. We suggest “Low External Inputs Sustainable

Agriculture” concept to keep the cost in control.

Making the right combination of crops and additional farm related business (dairy

farming, leasing of agricultural implements - APSC) will make our project less

vulnerable. Moreover we should have loyal customer support for special crops

such as medicinal herbs. Creating the right link between Farm & Market is

another way to over come market fluctuations.

Farm land:

20 acres of land with enough water supply.

2 or 3 bore wells.

Components of our model farm:

Vegetable crops – Off-season cultivation (tomato, bitter guard, brinjal, okra,

lettuce, etc.).

Horticulture crops (banana)

Food Grains (paddy, corn, etc).

Medicinal Herbs.

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Floriculture (jasmine, tube rose, etc).

Dairy farming.

Aquaculture (small pond fishing).

Allied farm business (leasing farm implements to neighboring farmers - APSC).

Farm technologies:

Soil enrichment is very important in the entire process. We have proven

technologies for effective soil enrichment.

Irrigation – Drip irrigation – Micro sprinklers – Rain guns.

Soil cover – Mulching (both organic & plastic).

Minimum Tillage – soil cultivation by mini tillers – less usage of larger tractors.

“Organic, Bio-Dynamic and Zero Budget” farming concept for soil enrichment,

pest control and nutrient management. Pheromone traps to be used for pest

control.

Small pond fishing – a new concept different from conventional aquaculture – a

very convenient and profitable fish production and harvest based on EM

Technology (Effective Micro Organisms).

Economics:

Initial investment – land development, installing irrigation facilities and green

house facilities – INR 1.0 lacs per acre. For 20 acres: INR 20.0 lacs.

APSC – Farm Implements: INR 10.0 lacs.

Animals purchase: INR 2.0 lacs.

Aquaculture Pond development: INR 1.5 lacs.

First season working capital: INR 20,000 per acre – 20 acres: 4.0 lacs.

Total Investment: INR 37.5 lacs.

Expected annual income from 20 acres land and animals: INR 20.0 lacs.

Some Pictures of Farm:

Raised Beds – Minimum Tillage

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Vegetable crops – better price Mulching – better weed control

Fertigation – take nutrients to the roots Green House – beat the heat – vegetable

Drip Irrigation – minimum water & minimum labor

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Aloe Vera – medicinal herb Vermi Compost

Micro Sprinklers – creating micro climate conditions locally & saving water

Animals – part of life – necessary in agriculture Floriculture – stable market price

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Water supply – a key component in successful farming – bore well pump installation

Brush cutter – helpful hand tool Mechanized weeding

Transplanters – save time, money and labor Mini Tiller – minimum tillage