Grains are agricultural products that have a very high demand in the country. They usually include: simsim, ground nuts, soy beans, maize, popcorns, and cow peas. The project idea is based on adding value by packaging good quality grains and selling them at relatively low prices. An estimated operating cost of 45,668US$, if well applied can generate revenue of 400US$ when 72,000 kgms of grain are sold in the first year of commencement of the business.
Uganda’s economy is dominated by the agricultural sector and any investment such as production of agricultural fertilizers can be a very viable investment both in the short run and long run period of the investment. This project if implemented can yield a total estimated revenue of,960US$ with operating costs of 67,411US$ employed in the first year of active production of an estimated 137,280kgms of fertilizers.
This project idea is for production and marketing of activated carbon from rice husks. Activated Carbon is an amorphous form of carbon, which when treated, produces a highly porous structure with a very large internal surface area. The revenue potential is estimated at US$500 per year. Production Process The process consists of crushing the rice husks in a hammer mill to required size and then pulverizing them in a ball mill. The husk powder is digested with zinc chloride. The mass is then activated at elevated temperature.
The business idea is for the production and marketing of dried oyster mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms are a popular exotic mushroom. They have a delicate texture and just a hint of seafood in their flavor. Originally wild harvested, growing from the side of tree trunks, Oyster mushrooms are now widely cultivated. Oyster mushrooms are perfect in fish chowder or in a sauce for meat or poultry. The total investment requirement is US $66,329 per year, with revenue estimates of US$ 392 per year. Production process Mushrooms are very perishable and have to be processed to raise their shelf life. Mushroo
The business idea is for the production and marketing of flower vases. The flower vase is an open container, often used to hold cut flowers. It can be made from a number of materials including cement, ceramics and glass. The production capacity is estimated at producing flower vases 80 per day with the total investment estimated at a cost of US$526,604 per year and the total revenue estimated at a cost of US$600 per year. Production Process Cement is mixed into large empty buckets, clay and water are added and mixed together and the mix should not be thick. Painting oil is taken and rubbed int
This business idea is for cultivation and marketing of flowers. Growing flowers is an art - or activity and craft of growing plants, with a goal of creating a wonderful & beautiful world around. Flowers are a symbol of love, beauty, affection, romance, etc. Flowers have a high economic value both at face value and for extracting perfumes and other products. Flowers are highly demanded especially for personal adornment and decoration. The production capacity per day is estimated at 400 per day with a total investment estimated at US$ 162,890 while revenue is estimated at US$ 600 per year
