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TABLE OF CONTENT............................................................................................................... PAGES INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................................................................................. 4 BACKGROUND AND PROBLEMS ANALYSIS ................................................................................. 5 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION........................................................................................................ 5 PROBLEMS ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................... 5 PROJECT OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................. 5 SPECIAL OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................. 5 ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................................................... 6 PAST ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................................... 6 PLANNED ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................. 6 PROJECT SUPPORT DURATION....................................................................................................... 6 PAYBACK PLAN............................................................................................................................. 6 PROJECT BENEFICIARIES............................................................................................................ 7 PROJECT METHODOLOGY .............................................................................................................. 7 FULLFILLMENT OF THE PRIORITY NEEDS OF BENEFICIATIES: ............................................. 7 BENEFICIARIES PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTION: .......................................................... 7 IMPLEMENTATION STARTEGY ...................................................................................................... 7 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY: ......................................................................................................... 8 IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT: ....................................................................................................... 8 COST ANALYSIS OF SETTING UP ONE GREEN HOUSE ............................................................................... 8 CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 11
INTRODUCTION
I am very much interested in Agricultural farming in general; this is because I understand that over 80% of the Kenyan population depends on agriculture for their incomes and livelihoods. Moreover, agriculture is considered as the second leading income generating mechanism for the country.
The type of farming that I would like to implement is known as green house farming or Organic farming. This type of farming is known to be modern and easy, since no much machines or farm inputs are needed, and the returns are marvelous. If all the rules of this type of farming would be observed, one can harvest products from the farm for over one (1) year. This is because horticulture is an industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of soil preparation for the planting of seeds, tubers or cuttings. It basically involves plant propagation and cultivation, crop production and plant breeding. The product includes; fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, flowers, tree, shrubs and turf.
Horticulture work improves crop yield, quality, nutrition value, and resistance to insects, diseases and environmental stresses. Horticulture usually refers to gardening on a smaller scale, while agriculture refers to a large scale cultivation of crops. Most of the crops that are planted on horticultural farm takes at most twenty four (24) weeks to be ready for market.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ronny Green Farm started in January 2011 and has been focusing in Green House Farming. The project is run by Robert Koskey and four other men that does the day today tasks on a three-acre piece of land with room for expansion. We are using the knowledge and skills I acquire while studying in an agricultural high school known as Rongai Boys Agriculture High School. I did practical agriculture for a period of four year, which involved livestock and poultry farming as well as crop farming. I want to utilize this knowledge and skills in enriching my community and the communities around us.
PROBLEMS ANALYSIS
The communities that live around Rongai region are in dire need to developing themselves by improving the food security in the region and earn their basic livelihood through farming. This has been impossible for them because they could not afford the provision of basic inputs for their farms. I started this project as a way of educating the communities on how to do small-scale farming, which can generate high revenues and provide enough food for the communities through out the year. The major problem faced by the project and which it will try to address is the lack of the most appropriate agriculture inputs to restart normal production activities. These inputs include farm equipment, High Grade Seeds, Green Houses, Fertilizers and Chemicals for the fruits that are done outside the green house. These include; oranges, papaw, passion fruits etc.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the project is in accordance with the Government Agricultural policy of increasing food production and diversification of the present farming system so as to attain sustainable food security.
SPECIAL OBJECTIVES
To improve the quality of food produced in Rongai. To offer horticultural training for farmers in Rongai. To explore the ever growing demand for food in Africa.
ACTIVITIES
PAST ACTIVITIES
Since the formation of the project in 2011 January, We have since established reliable market base in Nakuru Town, Kenya. We currently supply various supermarkets with a variety of farm produce. The supply we are offering to the market is about 11% compared with the demand. We are intending to increase our supplies up-to 80%, this can be only archived by constructing more green houses hence increasing the yields production for the market.
PLANNED ACTIVITIES
Depending on the availability of funds, the project intends to embark on the cultivation of 10 acres of major food crop in Green Houses. This will enable us stabilizing the continuity of supplies in the market compared with the fluctuating way of supplies due to lack of products. By stabilizing the supplies we will have secured a guaranteed market for our products unlike when there is no continuity of supplies.
PAYBACK PLAN
The amount will be paid back to the lender in an installment manner splited to four years payback plan. All the first, second, third and fourth installment payment will be done after harvesting and selling the proceeds from the farm. The table below shows the payback strategy. NO 1 2 3 4 YEAR 1st 2nd 3rd 4th AMOUNT 6,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 6,000.00 BALANCE 24,000.00 15,000.00 6,000.00 0
Thereafter, we will continue expanding and introducing the same project in other parts of the country. This will improve the food security and incomes for the participants hence living a comfortable life without depending on the government or NGOs for relief food when they can farm for themselves.
PROJECT BENEFICIARIES
The direct project beneficiaries would be the communities around where the project is taking place and the youths that are interested in learning modern way of farming. This project will also benefit the jobless since it will provide job opportunities in the society.
PROJECT METHODOLOGY
The methodology to be adopted by the project is the participatory approach. The Ronny Green Farm operates in Rongai. This village has plenty of community borehole water.
IMPLEMENTATION STARTEGY
The under mentioned strategies will be carried out to achieve the set objectives: Setting up at least ten greenhouses in the location.
PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY:
A Complete 240 sq meter Green House can produce at least 8 Tonnes of Tomatoes. In Kenya today, a kg of Tomatoes sells at KES 50. Expected output from 10 Green Houses for the 8 Months of Operation is approximately KES 4,000,000.00
IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT:
The depletion of the forest and tree crop, due to demands for fuel wood and timber activities has increased run off and soil erosion especially on derived watersheds leading to loss of soil nutrients, situation of waterways and damaged to fisheries. The Project when fully implement will try to embark on activities that will conserve the environment.
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Conclusion
When the amount used to construct ten green house plus other expenses that will be used in the farm i.e. buying seeds, paying labourers, water bills etc. are subtracted from the amount expected we get over a million profit. This amount will be used to pay back the loan provider by either revenue sharing or agreeable percentage as per the agreement of the loan. After the first harvesting is complete the same green houses will be used to do the next season cultivation and by doing these we wont be needed to construct other green houses. The return got from the first yields will be used in running the day today operation as well as buying the necessary machines e.g. vehicle for transport and other equipment needed in the farms.
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Date of Commencement
January, 2012
Fund Request
$ 30,000