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Nekila FarmsBusiness Plan

Poultry, Pigs and Vegetable

farming in the Nadi area

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Nekila FarmsP O Box 90326, Nadi, Fijiemails: nekila.farms@gmx.com or nekila.farms@yahoo.com

11:: IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN

It is proposed to start a poultry and pigs farming business in the Nadi peri-urban area. The producewill be retailed through our own outlet in the 2nd class shopping area of Nadi. Manure from thelivestock ventures will be used to grow vegetables which will be marketed through our outlet, or,excess retailed to marketers in the Nadi area. Produce will be retailed to the community at below

the going market price.

It is proposed to hold open days once every month, running for a whole day, in which knowledgewill be transferred to the local community, and invited guests.

During his first stint in New Zealand, the proposer bought a farm at Kalende in the Christchurcharea and he successfully produced maize and vegetables. His vegetables were retailed through thedefunct CBC shop in Christchurch. He also kept chickens at home, in his spare garage, and made aprofit of 65% on every batch.

22:: PPOOUULLTTRRYY

It is proposed to rear 2,500 birds every week. The plan for the chicken run is shown below in Figure2. Vitamins will be supplemented by chopped up discarded vegetables.

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Assuming a retail price of 1.8 dol

a profit of 50%, andmortality of 2%It is anticipate that weekly cash f

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Assuming a retail price of $1.8per kg for porka live animal weight of 25 kgsa dressing out percentage of 74%

24 pigs per sty per 16 weeksIt is anticipated that weekly cash flow will be as follows:

(24x8x25x0.74x1.8)/16 = $400

Total weekly cash inflow is anticipated at 2,205+400 = $2,605 or $11,288/month

44:: CCAAPPIITTAALL EEXXPPEENNDDIITTUURREE

1. Chicken run = $120,0002. Chicken feeders = $5,0003. SUV utility vehicle = $10,0004. Pig sties = $40,0005. Water well = $ 5,0006. Pump = $ 3,0007. Diesel generator = $ 5,0008. Contingency 10% = $18,300

TOTAL = $206,300

Working capital = $93,700GRAND TOTAL= $300,000

55:: VVEEGGEETTAABBLLEESS

No monetary value is attributed to the growing of vegetables. It is proposed to grow the followingcrops on the plot:

Chinese cabbage

Rape

Cabbage

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Green peas Pumpkins

Eggplant Okra, and Tomatoes

This will allow for suitable rotatioto the local population that a cothus boosting their nutritional int

Income from vegetables will be

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sed for running the vehicles.

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It is proposed to employ workers 10 on a full time basis and possibly another 20 on a seasonal, parttime basis, depending on the needs such as tilling of the land, harvesting, weeding, slaughteringand plucking of chickens.

Full time workers will entail the following: Accountant x1 1, salary of $1,500 per month, he will be shared with Filabu enterprises on

a 50:50 basis, so the cost to Nekila farms will be $750 Security guards, one at each location 3, salary of $500 per month each.

Total $1,500

Pig rarers, one per shift 2, salary of $500per month each. Total $1,000

Chicken rarers, one per shift 2, salary of $500 per month each. Total $1,000 Retail workers in the outlet shop x2 2, salary of $500 per month each. Total $1,000

Shop rental is anticipated at $400 per monthElectricity and water at $300 per monthContingency running expense at $1,000 per month (including stock feed for pigs)Total outgoings per month = $6,950

Monthly profit = 11,288-6,950 = $4,338

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ROI = 4,338x12/300,000= 17.35% pa

Amortisation is expected to be over 7 years, at 5% interest

As the business expands, profit margins will increase. In addition, with time, efficiencies will be builtinto the business units. We will always endeavour to keep our prices below that of the free market;this will be our commitment to the community.

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Facilities will be open for schools and college students to gather vital business and farmingexperiences on the various ventures.

As mentioned in the introduction, it is proposed to hold one open day per month. This will besponsored by Nekila farms using our facilities and organised by the District Agricultural Office. Theaim being to transfer workable farming knowledge to the local population in order to enhance theirstandard of living.

Topics expected to be covered include; animal husbandry, crop farming, irrigation, use storage andhandling of pesticides, simple record keeping to monitor efficiency, time management, composting,marketing policy etc.

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During this day, lunch and transportation will be

provided to all participants. At the end of a year,having attended 12 sessions, it is proposed to issue a certificate of attendance to all participants.This will be seen as our corporate social responsibility to the community in which we operate.

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99:: PPRROOPPOOSSEEDD CCAAPPIITTAALL

The proposer has $US 355,000 set aside this venture. This cash is readily available in his UK bankaccount. A bank statement, verifying the amount, can be furnished at short notice. Some vitalpieces of equipment will be brought in from the UK where the proposer has his home base. The useof local construction materials will be maximised at all times. Although he is of Indian origin, he ismarried to an ethnic Fijian.