Step 1: Introduction and Market Analysis
Step 2: Hydroponic System Identification
Step 3: Scale of Farm
Step 4: Identify Potential Revenue
Step 5: Farming Strategy and Production Overview
Step 6: Infrastructure Costing
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Cultivation Environment (Tunnels)
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Cultivation Irrigation (NFT Hydroponic Infrastructure)
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Clearing of Site
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Grading of Site
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Trenching
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Accommodation/Ablutions for Labour
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Transport of Goods to Site
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Electricity Supply
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Water Supply: Quantity
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Water Supply: Quality
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Stormwater Drainage
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Dust Management
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Packaging
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Storage
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Delivery of Goods to Client
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Administration and Staff Facilities
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Contingency
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CAPEX: Infrastructure Costs Summary
Step 7: Operating Expenses and Cost of Sales (COS)
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Operating Expenses and COS Explained
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COS: Nutrients
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COS: Seedlings
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COS: Cleaning Materials
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COS: pH up and Down
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COS: Pest Managment
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COS: Packaging Materials
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OPEX: Accounting
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OPEX: Business Software
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OPEX: Utilities
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OPEX: Fuel
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OPEX: Maintenance
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OPEX: Printing and Office
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OPEX: Petty Cash/General Expenses
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OPEX: Cellphones, telephone and internet
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OPEX: Bank Fees
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OPEX: Staff Costs
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OPEX: Insurance
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OPEX and COS Summary
Step 8: Basic Financial Model and Feasibility
Step 9: Business Plan
Step 10: Offtake/Letter of Intent
Step 11: Go Farming
