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PROCESING COCONUTS (DESICCATED COCONUTS)

The business idea is for the production and marketing of desiccated coconuts. The dehydrated shredded flesh of coconut known as desiccated coconut is often used as a substitute to grated coconut in food preparations such as curries, cakes, sweets and chutneys. Confectionery and bakery units are the main consumers of desiccated coconut. Desiccated Coconut Powder is obtained by drying ground or shredded coconut kernel after the removal of brown testa. From the survey, it is revealed that coconut products are highly demanded by both the middle class and upper class families residing in cities and

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MAKING FRUIT BARS

This business idea is for the production and marketing of fruit bars. Fruit bars are made of: mango, guava, pineapple bananas, jackfruit and apples which are nutritious and refreshing. Fruit bars have the same taste with nutritional qualities and are liked by both children and adults. The total revenue is estimated at US$ 874 per year, with production capacity estimated at 500 fruit bars per day. The total investment is estimated at US$195,000 per year. Production process After making pulp, the pulp is mixed with sugar and citric acid, which is poured as layers in trays. The pulp is then dried

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SERI-CULTURE

This business idea is for seri-culture. Seri-culture is the rearing of silkworms for silk. Sericulture is a major income generating activity based on cocoons cultivation in rural areas. The process envisages silk production through disease resistant high yielding strain of mulberry silkworm. The business idea aims at production of 31,200 yarns of silk annually. The revenue potential is estimated at US $ 600 annually. The total capital investment cost for the project is US $ 14,277.

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REARING LOCAL HENS FOR EGGS

This business idea is for rearing of local hens for production of eggs. A hen is a domestic fowl bred for eggs or meat. An egg is an oval shaped cell laid by females of many different species, including birds. This business idea is viable because you can get eggs, meat, hatch more chicks and the excess can also be sold at your wish. This business idea aims at production of 162,000 trays of eggs annually and 1,350 off layers annually. The revenue potential is estimated at US $ 520 annually. The initial capital investment cost for the project is US $ 865. The first three months demand a lot of i

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PIGGERY

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.

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A RICE HULLING PLANT

This business idea is for hulling and selling of rice. It is premised on processing 7,200 Kg per day, which translates into 187,200 Kg per month. The revenue potential is estimated at US$ ,600 per year. The total investment is estimated at USD 13,550.