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Future Farms: Step by step guide to make money from hydroponics (SA)

Step 1: Introduction and Market Analysis

Introduction
Market Analysis: Retail Price
Market Analysis: Scale

Step 2: Hydroponic System Identification

Hydroponic System Identification
Infrastructure Example

Step 3: Scale of Farm

Identify the starting size of your farm
Scale example

Step 4: Identify Potential Revenue

Revenue Estimations

Step 5: Farming Strategy and Production Overview

Farming Strategy and Production Overview

Step 6: Infrastructure Costing

Cultivation Environment (Tunnels)
Cultivation Irrigation (NFT Hydroponic Infrastructure)
Clearing of Site
Grading of Site
Trenching
Accommodation/Ablutions for Labour
Transport of Goods to Site
Electricity Supply
Water Supply: Quantity
Water Supply: Quality
Stormwater Drainage
Dust Management
Packaging
Storage
Delivery of Goods to Client
Administration and Staff Facilities
Contingency
CAPEX: Infrastructure Costs Summary

Step 7: Operating Expenses and Cost of Sales (COS)

Operating Expenses and COS Explained
COS: Nutrients
COS: Seedlings
COS: Cleaning Materials
COS: pH up and Down
COS: Pest Managment
COS: Packaging Materials
OPEX: Accounting
OPEX: Business Software
OPEX: Utilities
OPEX: Fuel
OPEX: Maintenance
OPEX: Printing and Office
OPEX: Petty Cash/General Expenses
OPEX: Cellphones, telephone and internet
OPEX: Bank Fees
OPEX: Staff Costs
OPEX: Insurance
OPEX and COS Summary

Step 8: Basic Financial Model and Feasibility

Basic Financial Model and Feasibility
High Level Return on Investment: Payback Period

Step 9: Business Plan

Business Plan

Step 10: Offtake/Letter of Intent

Offtake/Letter of Intent

Step 11: Go Farming

Start your farm

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