Gerbera cultivation economics in 2018 agricultureguruji.com/economics-gerbera-cultivation/ About the author View All Posts amar sawant
December 19, 2017
Gerbera cultivation area in India is increasing day by day due to his increasing market demand. To Gerbera cultivation required Massive investment for construct polyhouse, raw material, equipment hence, before starting Gerbera cultivation, we must understand Gerbera cultivation economics. In this post, you find all in detail how much initial investment cost required, working capital & net return from Gerbera cultivation. We collected all data from gerbera grower framer. Gerbera flower comes in a wide range of colors, in gerbera flower more than 100 different colour available. Gerbera flower is very attractive and will be fresh for a long time. The freshness and long lasting characteristics of this flower are made to use it in the form of parties, wedding functions, flower arrangements and flowers bouquet in the form of ornamental flowers. Commercial value in this flower market is high in India. For Gerbera, cultivation required massive investment, but central government & state government provide a subsidy for prompting hi-tech farming. Different state has different subsidy percentage. Bank offer loan to the total gerbera cultivation project cost
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Generally, for 0.5 acres (2008 sq/meter) gerbera cultivation with polyhouse constriction cost will be approximate 22- 24 lace. The government gives subsidy 30% to 80% depends on which state you belong. Generally in Gerbera farming time required for the breakeven point is 3- 4 years Gerbera plant is perennial plant means gerbera lives for more than two years, expert gerbera grower takes production more than seven consecutive years from same gerbera plantation. If you want to learn more about Gerbera cultivation process read Gerbera cultivation guide Useful website for subsidy-related information National Horticultural Board National Horticulture Mission
Gerbera Cultivation Economics: Particular Area of Polyhouse
Details
Amount
2008 square/meter
Polyhouse Construction Polyhouse as per NHB norms, GI pipe structure & imported plastic @ Rs. 750 / per Sq. mtr.
1,506,000
Irrigation System
Drip Irrigation system for plants Misting system, Fertigation, unit, Water Filtration unit
188,000
Bed Preparation
Bed prepared with Red Soil, Rice Husk, FYM, Sand, etc.
220,000
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Plants
Plant Density: 6 plants / Sq. Mtr. Total Plants: 12,000 Nos. Cost of one Plant: Rs. 35 / plant
Total Investment
420,000
2,334,000
Working Capital Electricity
3.0 unit/day
50,000
Water requirement
Approximate per year
50,000
Fertilizers
Water Soluble Fertilizers
60,000
Labour
3- 4 labours per day
250,000
Crop Protection
Spraying
60,000
Packing Material, Transport,Sales Commission
Packing material,and transport
162,000
Miscellaneous
Maintenance, Depreciation
226,800
Subtotal
858,800
Returns Per Year Yield / Plant / Year
45
540,000
Price per Flower in Rs.
2.75
2.75
Total Returns
Per Year
1,485,000
Cost of Cultivation
Per Year
858,800
Net Return
Per Year
626,200
Disclaimer: (The above calculations are indicative only.)
Conclusion : From Gerbera cultivation economics, we can say that farmer can earn approximately six lakhs per year from 0.5 Acre land that is almost fifty thousand per month. From Gebera cultivation, farmer earn a profitable income & improve lifestyle 34
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