To start farming you need to focus on an animal, prepare
the dwelling space and stock the food. Other considerations include startup
capital, business registration, farm inspection and certification.
Farming is possible small or large scale depending on the
landed space and funding. Here are 10 small agriculture farming business ideas.
Everyone knows the importance of herbs in treating
ailments. They are easy to grow especially under ideal weather and soil
conditions.
To grow herbs as spicing, food or medication you need
adequate knowledge of different herbs. Focus on those that are indigenous to
your locality for best results
2. Vegetable
Farming
Vegetable farming is backbreaking labor. Vegetable
farmers must constantly tender the farms from pests, rodents and shrubs.
Vegetables are highly priced in the marketplace and farmers earn good returns
3. Fish
Farming
There are different types of fish farmed domestically.
Fish farmers might choose to stock tilapia, catfish or other varieties native
to the area. The business is profitable but requires proper water and food management.
4. Grow
Fruit Trees
Fruit trees provide the body the needed nutrition and vitamins.
Fruit trees tend to take several years to grow or full maturity.
After the growth period many produce fruits for many
years during fruiting season. Fruit tree owners reap bountifully every season
and the trees require very little maintenance. Common fruit tree grown by
famers are orange, mangoes, lemon tree and grapes.
5. Livestock
Farming
There are different animals considered livestock. We have
pigs, goats, cattle, chicken and goats. Others are guinea fowl, turkey,
Grasscutter and rabbit. Livestock farming is capital intensive and the animals require
proper medical care, feeding and living quarters.
6. Snail
Farming
Anybody can start a snail farm in their backyard. Snails do
not require lots of spaces to grow and procreate. They grow rapidly and attract
premium prices in the open market. Feeding the snails is relatively cheap and easily
sustainable.
7. Beekeeping
Beekeeping is very challenging and dangerous to the
inexperienced bee handler. It also creates a problem if situated in a
residential neighborhood.
To keep bees you need isolated areas away from
residential houses and people. The bees need to be kept in hives and the honey
extracted periodically.
You also need lots of safety equipment, technical
knowledge and patience. Beekeepers sell the honey and beeswax to interested
customers.
8. Worm
Farming
Worm farmers produce the creatures in composite soil
specially prepared for the animal. The worms are feed waste food materials and
specific leaves. They are sold to fish anglers,
animal feed producers and farmers.
9. Mushroom
Farming
You can grow mushrooms at home or forage for them. Growing
mushroom require special growth mediums and a dark shed.
Choose a highly priced variety and sell to supermarkets,
malls and directly to consumers. You could sell your mushrooms at trade shows,
agricultural markets or grocery markets.
10. Poultry
Farming
Poultry farming involves different types of birds. The
primary animal is the chicken and turkey. Chickens are farmed for their meat or
eggs.
The type of production would determine the bird you
stock. Egg layers are breed to lay eggs and are feed layers mash. While those
breed for meat are feed grower mash or finish mash.
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