PIGGERY
Introduction
This business idea is for rearing pigs. The business idea needs planning, coordinating
and at most care if one has to benefit from it. The business idea aims at
production and sale of 1,000 animals annually. The revenue potential is
estimated at US $, 100 per year. The total capital investment for the project
is US $ 500.
Production capacity
The envisaged project is aimed at selling 360 pigs annually. The idea assumes a
6 month production cycle. I.e. pigs are sold after 6 month.
Technology and processes description
The technology needed includes shelter, feeds, the piglets, water, feeding
troughs and medicine. The process of rearing pigs involves buying piglets,
feeding them very well, cleaning the pen and
removing all waste, and monitoring the health of the animals. Feed the pigs
till they can way 80Kgs and above and sell. Pigs also reproduce so you don’t
have to buy more piglets.
Market Analysis
Pork is on high demand throughout the Country. They can also be exported to neighboring
Countries. Among the key players includes; Fresh Cuts, Top Cuts, Quality Cuts,
among others.
Scale of Investment
1. Capital Investment Requirements in US
$
|
Capital Item |
Units |
Qty |
Unit Cost |
Amount |
|
Wheel Barrows |
No |
5 |
30 |
150 |
|
Spades |
No |
40 |
2.5 |
100 |
|
Feeding Troughs |
No |
25 |
10 |
250 |
|
Total |
500 |
2. Production and Operating Costs in US $
|
Cost Item |
Units |
Unit |
Qty |
Prod |
Prod |
Prod Cost/ |
|
Direct costs: |
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|
Piglets |
No |
10 |
0 |
0 |
167 |
2000 |
|
Feeds |
Bags |
1.5 |
0 |
0 |
608 |
7300 |
|
Medicine |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
280 |
|
|
Other Feeds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
42 |
500 |
|
|
Subtotal |
840 |
10,080 |
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|
General costs (Overheads) |
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|
Labor |
400 |
4,800 |
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|
Utilities |
200 |
2,400 |
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|
Administrative expenses |
100 |
1,200 |
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|
Shelter(rented) |
200 |
2,400 |
|
Depreciation (Asset write off) Expenses |
21 |
250 |
|
Sub-total |
921 |
11,050 |
|
Total Operating Costs |
1,761 |
21,130 |
1. Production is assumed for 365 days per year.
2. Depreciation assumes 2 year life of assets written off at 50% per year for
all assets.
3. Project product Costs and price Structure in US $
|
Item |
Period |
Out |
Unit |
Unit |
Total |
Total |
|
Pigs |
6month |
195 |
61 |
90 |
11,808 |
17,550 |
|
Pigs |
1 year |
195 |
61 |
90 |
11,808 |
17,550 |
|
TOTAL |
35,100 |
4. Profitability Analysis Table
|
Profitability Item |
Per |
Per |
Per Year |
|
Revenue |
113 |
2,925 |
35,100 |
|
Less: Production and Operating Costs |
68 |
1,761 |
21,130 |
|
Profits |
45 |
1,164 |
13,970 |