Some are made into canned products while others are
extracted for their juice. Some trees are best suited for firewood and making
charcoal for export.
Livestock farmers also contribute to the consumer
industry with products like sardine, corned beef and sausages. Here are 10
agricultural products produced by farmers or food industry.
1. Beeswax
production
Beeswax is a derivative of the honey comb and has lots of
commercial applications. The bee farmer establishes the bee colony and
periodically collects the beeswax. Make sure the bee farm is isolated and away
from residential areas.
2. Honey
Honey is a delicious sweet tasting liquid produced by
bees. It is highly nutritious and a good replacement for sugar. Pure honey
attracts good price in the market and highly sort. Honey is the only product
that hardly spoils and has a long shelf life.
3. Firewood
Production
One notable product from trees is firewood. Firewood has
been harness for thousands of years as a source of fire for cooking and warmth.
It also provides power to engines and machinery.
The wood is harvested from large trees and cut into small
manageable pieces. Environmental concerns has adversely affected the firewood
business, however the business remains highly profitable and relevant.
4. Jam Production
Jam is made from natural ingredients and is tasty. The
product is delicious and has a reasonable shelf life.
To start the production process you need adequate
knowledge and a recipe. Other requirements are fresh produce, equipment and
ready market. Sell the products to supermarkets; flee markets and small store
owners.
5. Fruit Canning
Fruit canning is another profitable venture. Almost any
type of fruit is canned and sourced locally. Get your supplies from local
farmers and wholesalers. The can should be properly labeled with the day of
production and expiration date.
6. Fruit Juice
Fruit juice is a healthy extract from fruits. It could be
extracted from a particular fruit or a combination of different fruits. To
start a fruit juice business you need equipment, good location and eager
customers.
7. Wine Production
Wine production is a complex process that involves
delicate procedures. To produce wine you need a large vineyard with lots of
grape fruits. Startup is capital intensive and you need mechanization of casual
labor.
8. Meat Packaging
Meat is usually sold across the counter or at a butcher’s
store. You could get creative and package the meat according to the weight in
kilograms.
9. Spice Production
India has thousands of spices in the market. You could
experiment with different combinations to come up with your own special spice.
10. Oil Processing
Edible oil is process from different farm products such
as olive or groundnut. The process of extraction is practicable using locally
fabricated equipment and methods. The quality of the oil depends on the
extraction process and purity.
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