OUR MOTTO: Clear the weed, sow a seed.and Fiji you will feed!!!

Nekila Farms
Business Plan
Poultry, Pigs and Vegetable farming in the Nadi area

OUR MOTTO: Clear the weed, sow a seed.and Fiji you will feed!!!

Nekila Farms
P O Box 90326, Nadi, Fiji emails: nekila.farms@gmx.com or nekila.farms@yahoo.com

1: INTRODUCTION
It is proposed to start a poultry and pigs farming business in the Nadi peri-urban area. The produce will be retailed through our own outlet in the 2nd class shopping area of Nadi. Manure from the livestock 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 knowledge will 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 Christchurch area and he successfully produced maize and vegetables. His vegetables were retailed through the defunct CBC shop in Christchurch. He also kept chickens at home, in his spare garage, and made a profit of 65% on every batch.

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

Figure 1: Broiler chicks the proposer successfully reared from 1989 to 1994, this image was taken in Kalende 1993

OUR MOTTO: Clear the weed, sow a seed.and Fiji you will feed!!!
50m 10m WEEK 1 20m 50m WEEK 8 20m 50m WEEK 7 20m 50m WEEK 6

60m

20m WEEK 2 10m WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5

300m

Figure 2: Plan showing chicken runs and rotation sequence to prevent disease transmission, each capable of housing 2,500 birds Assuming a retail price of 1.8 dollar per bird, and a profit of 50%, and mortality of 2% It is anticipate that weekly cash from sales will be as follows: 1.8x2,500x0.5x0.98 = $2,205

3: PIGS
Pigs will be reared in Kafu Block where a plot. This plot is conducive for pigs rearing as it backs up onto a dambo. Eight independently fenced off pig sties will be made with the doors opening so that the soil in the dambo will provide the essential iron required for rearing of pigs. The piggery has already been ear marked run down the slope to the dambo. Pigs will be slaughtered at 16 weeks. Feed will be purchased from commercial feed manufacturers and will be supplemented with household waste. Pork is the major source of meat for ethnic Fijians. The piggery plan is shown in figure 4.

Figure 3: Pig being farmed in Kafu Block, Nadi (13 weeks old), 2008

OUR MOTTO: Clear the weed, sow a seed.and Fiji you will feed!!!

Figure 4: Plan for the piggery Assuming a retail price of $1.8per kg for pork a live animal weight of 25 kgs a dressing out percentage of 74% 24 pigs per sty per 16 weeks It 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

4: CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Chicken run = $120,000 Chicken feeders = $5,000 SUV utility vehicle = $10,000 Pig sties = $40,000 Water well = $ 5,000 Pump = $ 3,000 Diesel generator = $ 5,000 Contingency 10% = $18,300 TOTAL = $206,300

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

5: VEGETABLES
No monetary value is attributed to the growing of vegetables. It is proposed to grow the following crops on the plot: Chinese cabbage Rape Cabbage

OUR MOTTO: Clear the weed, sow a seed.and Fiji you will feed!!!
Green beans Green peas Pumpkins Eggplant Okra, and Tomatoes build up in the soil. In addition, it will prove This will allow for suitable rotation to prevent nematodes build-up to the local population that a complete suite of wholesome vegetables can be grown on a small plot, thus boosting their nutritional intake at a marginal cost. Income from vegetables will be used for running the vehicles. Manure from the pigs and chicken rearing ventures will be mixed with fallen leaves and composted on site. The blood from the slaughtering of the livestock will be collected and added to the compost to enhance its potency.

Figure 5: Chinese c abbage being grown at ca the proposers Kalende farm in 1990

Figure 6: Brunswick cabbage being grown at the proposers Kalende farm in 1992

OUR MOTTO: Clear the weed, sow a seed.and Fiji you will feed!!!
6: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
It is proposed to employ workers 10 on a full time basis and possibly another 20 on a seasonal, part time basis, depending on the needs such as tilling of the land, harvesting, weeding, slaughtering and 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 $750 a 50:50 basis, so the cost to Nekila farms will be 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 month Electricity and water at $300 per month Contingency 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

7: RETURN ON INVESTMENT
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 built into 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.

8: TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES and KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Facilities will be open for schools and college students to gather vital business and farming experiences on the various ventures. As mentioned in the introduction, it is proposed to hold one open day per month. This will be sponsored by Nekila farms using our facilities and organised by the District Agricultural Office. The aim being to transfer workable farming knowledge to the local population in order to enhance their standard of living. Topics expected to be covered include; animal husbandry, crop farming, irrigation, use storage and handling of pesticides, simple record keeping to monitor efficiency, time management, composting, marketing policy etc.

OUR MOTTO: Clear the weed, sow a seed.and Fiji you will feed!!!

Figure 7: Diagram of the composting process, to be used during open day demonstration (From
Google)

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.

Figure 8: Compost heap at the proposers Kalende farm in 1990

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