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Establishing a sustainable integrated farm featuring fish, crops, livestock, and community benefits with a focus on village sustainability and solar-powered irrigation for increased productivity. Initial capital expenses and financial proforma are detailed, alongside the current state, problem-solving strategies, and future actions for expansion and duplication of the integrated farm model.
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Lake Lots Land at time of purchase June 2009
Initial Capital Expenses Land $4,500.00 LandPreparation $4,800.00 Miscellaneous $15,400.00
In Country Tenants and Caretakers Anyu Ike Sen
Community Benefits • Village Sustainability • 30% of all livestock and produce will be given back to PCL to distribute to other families in the village to increase sustainability throughout the village. • Solar powered irrigation • Provides year round farming with 3 harvests versus current 1 harvest • On-Site Farmer • Provides added security • Provides consistent management of livestock • Provides an example of how the farm should be managed, for other villagers
Current state Integrated Farm Up and Running Problem Solving Expansion and Duplication
Integrated Farm • Fish • 1500 Tilapia • 6000 Basa Fish • Grinder • In use. • Findings: • 20 Kilos of husk; 3-4 Kilos of small rice; we are giving back 30% of the husks • Trees • Mango, Lemon, Moringa, Ankeyetdai
Update Pond Deck and Crops Banana Trees and Caretaker Home Harvesting 7,500 fish Rice Grinder Hut
Update Continued Chickens Completed Pig Pen Completed Chicken Coop
Future Actions Hydroponics for pond aeration, pond waste & produce