Is growing fruit trees a hobby and a passion for you? Do you want to turn this pastime into a source of livelihood?
The following will guide farmers, novice entrepreneurs and those
who want to have a small business into the basics to startup a fruit
farming business.
Fruits are among the constant commodities in the food market. Almost everybody eat fruits due to its nutritional value, or simply because they are delicious. Accordingly, growing fruit trees can be a good source of income for every farmer and new entrepreneurs desiring to tap the potential of the fruit growing industry. With these, the following are the basic things one needs to know when starting a fruit farming business.
Fruits are among the constant commodities in the food market. Almost everybody eat fruits due to its nutritional value, or simply because they are delicious. Accordingly, growing fruit trees can be a good source of income for every farmer and new entrepreneurs desiring to tap the potential of the fruit growing industry. With these, the following are the basic things one needs to know when starting a fruit farming business.
Carambola,(Reference:Starfruit) also known as Starfruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The fruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and parts of East Asia. The tree is also cultivated throughout non-indigenous tropical areas, such as in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States.
The fruit has distinctive ridges running down its sides (usually
five, but can sometimes vary); in cross-section, it resembles a star,
hence its name. The entire fruit is edible and is usually eaten out of
hand. They may also be used in cooking, and can be made into relishes,
preserves, and juice drinks.
কামরাঙ্গা (তথ্যসুত্র:কামরাঙ্গা)একটি চিরসবুজ ছোট মাঝারি আকৃতির গাছের টকমিষ্টি ফল।
গাছ ১৫-২৫ ফুট লম্বা হয়। ঘন ডাল পালা আচ্ছাদিত, পাতা যৌগিক, ১-৩ ইঞ্চি
লম্বা। বাকল মসৃন কালো রংএর। ফল ৩-৬ ইঞ্চি ব্যাসের এবং ভাজযুক্ত। ফল কাঁচা
অবস্থায় সবুজ এবং পাকলে হলুদ। কামরাঙ্গা টক স্বাদযুক্ত বা টকমিষ্টি হতে
পারে। কোন কোন গাছে একাধিকবার বা সারাবছরই ফল পাওয়া যায়। এটি ভিটামিন এ ও
সি এর ভাল উৎস। সেপ্টেম্বর থেকে জানুয়ারিতে ফল পাওয়া যায়।
বৈজ্ঞানিক নাম: Averrhoa carambola Linn. পরিবার: Oxalidacea ইংরেজি নাম: Chinese gooseberry, Carambola
Fruit Farming Business Plan
Every business venture needs careful planning and strategizing at the
start. This plan necessarily includes all important and necessary
matters to the farm. Having a definite plan will give the entrepreneur
an overall outlook regarding the business, together with possible
problems, which may be encountered. It involves the startup cost for the
fruit farming biz, the place to start planting the orchard, the
equipment necessary for farming and transporting the fruits, the market,
the needs of buyers and the existing fruit farming biz competitors.
Where to Start a Fruit Farming Biz
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One of the most important elements of every farming business is the
land. Choosing the right location for your orchard greatly affects the
growth and production of your business. Several factors must be
considered in choosing the land to plant your orchard. This includes the
type of soil, the soil’s PH, exposure to sunlight and source of water.
In determining these factors, an orchard owner must first determine what
type of fruits to grow in the farm. It also involves choosing the size
of the trees to be planted. As a general rule, the dwarfer the trees,
the sooner it will produce fruits.
Equipment to Use
A fruit farmer does not need to invest much on equipment when the
farm is not that big. The most common and basic tools needed are
air-blast sprayer, small tractor, mower, pull behinds and carts.
The air-blast sprayer is for fungicide, insecticide and application
of plant growth regulator. The tractor on the other hand should be small
enough to run around the trees in the orchard. A 30-60 hp tractor is
sufficient for small farms. A cart or small truck is also necessary to
transport the harvest from the farm to the storage area, and also to the
market and other fruit farming biz clients.
Settle All Legalities
Even if your business grows overtime, the need to settle all legal
matters must not be taken for granted. Legal issues may arise in the
future, which will hamper the growth of your business or even lead it to
eventual loss. It is best to deal will legal matters at the start of
the business by going directly to the local government office. Secure a
fruit farming biz license. Ask for the requirements and comply to them
accordingly.
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