Vladimir Slezko. Photo: AiF Bryansk/Olga Momot

Three times a week, Vladimir Slezko brings goat milk, cheese, sour cream, butter and cottage cheese, made on a small family farmstead, to Bryansk from Kletnya. For some time now, this has been the only source of income for his large family. However, despite the fact that the demand for environmentally friendly and natural products is now growing in most large cities, the farmer has problems with sales.

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Olga Momot, AiF Bryansk: Vladimir, tell me how you decided to open your own business during the crisis; besides, the dairy industry is not the most profitable in agriculture?

Vladimir Slezko: Actually, the crisis spurred me to start studying subsistence farming. Previously, there was no such need; goats were kept only for themselves. I constantly went to Moscow to earn money, but now it has become difficult to find work in the capital, and in the village you can’t earn anything else except through your own labor. So we had to revive the traditions of our ancestors. My wife and I thought about it and decided to open a small family farm. They built a spacious barn and bought goats with their savings. Of course, keeping the farm afloat is not easy, but we are not complaining yet.

- Why goats and not cows?

My father kept goats all his life and made cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese from milk himself. You can say that I grew up on these homemade products, which is why I probably never got sick. I took these animals into my yard when I already had my own children, and, as happens, they often began to catch colds. But as soon as goat milk products appeared on their menu, all problems immediately disappeared. In addition, goats are less hassle. They are not as capricious as cows, they are easier to herd and less burdensome to maintain.

Modern food industry accustomed us to flavorings, thickeners, additives, preservatives, do people even remember the taste of natural milk and cottage cheese?

Several generations really only know the taste of powdered milk. And only those who grew up in the village, who had own farm, understand the full value of a natural product. Most city residents only begin to realize the difference over time. Although, if we objectively face the truth, there have been no useful substances in store-bought milk or meat for a long time - just chemicals, and at our expense. And to the detriment of health.

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Most farmers now complain not about problems with production, but about difficulties with sales. Is there really nowhere to sell finished products?

There is nowhere and no one. For example, in Kletna almost every household has goats, and everyone brings their surplus to the market. For Bryansk dairy farmers, such a thing as a sales market has long ceased to exist. And no one is doing anything to solve this problem. Maybe, of course, the situation is the same in other regions, I don’t dare to say, but we have neither specialized fairs nor bazaars. So everyone survives as best they can. For example, I tried several times to negotiate deliveries to local stores, but they offered me a completely ridiculous price, not even at cost. And I also need to feed my family. I know that I am far from the only one who has encountered such a problem. Such examples are all over the place.

- It’s probably difficult to maintain an entire farmstead just with your wife, how do you usually start your day?

We still have a modest farm - only 20 goats. Each one needs to be milked and fed, so we get up early, around six o’clock. Then, based on milk yield, we begin to calculate where and how much milk we will need. For example, to make one kilogram of natural cheese, you need nine to ten liters of whole milk. With an average yield of two liters from one goat, you can’t count on much. Fortunately, cheese is not the most popular product; people often come for milk.

- How are you familiar with the technology of making cheeses? This requires special knowledge?

In times of free access to the Internet, this is not a problem. Besides, it’s only difficult the first two or three times, and then you get better at it, see what’s missing, and correct mistakes if there are any. Of course, when we began to produce cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream for sale, all technologies had already been improved.

Earn trust

- Why do you think we have so many counterfeit products on the shelves now, echoes of the sanctions?

I think it’s not so much about sanctions, but about the attitude of manufacturers towards their products. Mass production- there is always a hunt for profit, and it often comes at the expense of quality. For example, I am ashamed to sell milk that I myself do not like. Besides, if I start making counterfeits, I will lose much more - the trust of my clients, which I have gained for so long. In addition, I am a believer and I try to do everything conscientiously so that people are satisfied and come to me again.

- Have you tried to apply for government support?

I tried it, but what's the point? Developing further is not a problem, any farmer will tell you that, but this growth needs to be justified. In other words, while the sales market in the region is not working and selling “our own” product is unprofitable, why increase production?

Refers to agricultural activity.

Since ancient times it has brought great profits.

This industry is considered one of the most promising.

Even in ancient times, people raised livestock to provide for their families and to sell.

Of course, the sphere is large. The main thing here is to choose the right direction. And for this it is necessary to determine which direction is in demand in the region of residence.

But, even having decided on an animal, an entrepreneur should take into account that to open a business, he will have to have quite a bit of money that will have to be invested. If set up correctly, livestock farming as a business from scratch will quickly pay for itself.

In Russia, livestock farming is becoming increasingly popular not only among ordinary people, but also among entrepreneurs. This is due to some indicators:

• Our country has special programs that support farming. Entrepreneurs are provided with various subsidies and benefits, and are also given land for running a farming business.
• A noticeable increase in the cost of products, which provides greater profits.
• The product line obtained from this type of activity is always in demand. Entrepreneurs, as a rule, have their own distribution channels.
• Restrictions have now been introduced on the import of products from abroad into the market.
• A large number of directions. Introduction of new varieties, for example, ostrich breeding.
• Russian products inspire confidence and are therefore in demand.

Therefore, farming activity is considered profitable and shows great promise. It is growing rapidly and brings great profits. Just to organize it you will have to make a lot of effort and invest money. At the same time, profit can be made very soon.

How to start an activity

The first thing an entrepreneur needs to determine is what goal he will pursue when raising livestock. It is possible to combine several in one direction. Now there are many directions. For example, they breed:

• for the purpose of selling meat
• for milk production
• generalized method
• marketing of juveniles

Farming activities are affected by two types of factors: external and internal. The first include:

• degree of specialization
• security
• availability of productivity

External factors include:

• presence of demand
• economy
• policy

This type of activity is an integral part modern world. By abandoning it, you can return to primitive times. Therefore, livestock farming needs to be supported and developed. Only in this case will the entrepreneur succeed.

Before raising livestock, a beginner in the business should think about several questions:

• choice of direction
• business plan preparation
• registration of activities
• seeking help from the state
• purchase of livestock, feed and necessary equipment

Setting up this business correctly involves some difficulties. It is recommended to start in a more familiar direction. It is necessary to adhere to ideas that allow you to quickly recover costs. This will help you reach new level activities with greater profit.

Many farmers simultaneously purchase several types of livestock to determine which one will be more profitable and to their liking. After all, each region may have its own level of sales, connections with the needs of people.

Having studied in practice the technology of raising and feeding livestock on a small scale, you can proceed to a large scale. Simply because you need to learn from small things.

Possible areas of livestock farming

Before drawing up a business plan, an entrepreneur needs to carefully understand all sectors of livestock farming. This includes breeding:

• birds
• cows
• deer
• camels
• fur animals

Quite often, entrepreneurs are tormented by the question of livestock farming as a business from scratch, which is more profitable.

It is worth noting that the most profitable area is cow breeding.

Entrepreneurs engaged in such business provide the population not only with meat, but also with dairy products.

In addition, young individuals can be sold.

Of course, this direction is labor-intensive. After all, you will have to look for a barn, and for cows it should not be small.

Therefore, for many aspiring entrepreneurs, starting a business with something simpler is possible. Two more equally profitable industries are:

• pig farming
• poultry breeding

This is due to the fact that the resulting products are among the most in demand. But to achieve a good result, you need to spend a lot of effort and money.

A stable option would be a large farm with various specializations.

But creating such a business from scratch and right away is quite difficult.

And it will require a lot of investment.

If we consider the direction of cow breeding separately, then with a number of twenty heads one should not expect big profits.

It is necessary to constantly increase the livestock, and then you can achieve excellent results. However, if you have no experience in this direction, it is better to start with a small amount. To begin with, it is enough to have five heads of cattle. This will make it possible to understand whether this direction is worth pursuing and whether it was chosen correctly.

The most profitable business

As mentioned above, cow breeding is considered the most profitable activity. This is connected, first of all, with providing people not only with meat, but also with dairy products. Before starting such a business, an entrepreneur needs to draw up a business plan. It should include:

• volumes that the farmer plans to receive
• expenses for the purchase of livestock, feed and equipment
• marketing advertising costs
• designation of sale price
• information about sales channels
• employee salary expenses
• costs for water, consecration and heat
• expenses for regular medical care of animals, usually related to vaccinations
• analysis of possible risk
• planned income
• business start-up costs
• taxes
• rent or cost of purchased premises

It is very important to determine the premises in advance. It should be located away from the city. Then you can get an environmentally friendly product.

It is important to determine the purpose of raising livestock:

• for sale of young animals
• for slaughter
• dairy production
• skin dressing
• production of meat products

Once a business plan has been drawn up and premises have been found, you can begin to formalize your activities. To do this, you will have to obtain a number of permits and collect the necessary documentation.

A dairy cow must have:

• barrel belly
• small horns
• good muscles
• elastic udder

A narrow butt and a sagging back can be considered disadvantages.

Be sure to check the documents before purchasing livestock.

Must be vaccinated.

The cattle must first be provided with feed.

Ideally, there will be good pasture nearby.

It is imperative to disinfect the barn and vaccinate the cattle. It is imperative to provide additional space for the slaughterhouse.

Beef is an expensive and high-quality meat. It is in high demand. In order to get more profit, farmers buy livestock of different breeds. This helps to make a profit not only from meat, but also from milk, sour cream, cottage cheese, cheese and the like.

What is more profitable for the purpose of selling

Let's take a closer look at how profitable each area of ​​livestock farming is:

• Raising rabbits does not involve large investments and hassle. People who have not previously engaged in livestock farming are recommended to start a business with this type of activity. The main advantage of these animals is their early maturity. Within a month, their weight increases twelvefold. By purchasing five females, you can annually receive two hundred skins and about three hundred kilograms of meat.
• Breeding nutria, if the business is set up correctly, can lead to good profits. After all, one carcass of this animal costs twenty-five conventional units. At proper organization activity, one family will bring in up to twenty thousand rubles per month. To get good skins, they must be kept for at least nine months.
• Quite often people get scammed. You can get fluff and healthy milk from this animal. For beginners in the field of livestock farming, this is quite a profitable business.
• When breeding turkeys, it is worth considering that they are difficult to maintain. But after ten months such a business pays off. By this time the bird weighs about twenty-five kilograms. The demand for it is very good, so there are no problems with implementation.
• Pigs are classified as precocious livestock. If you provide them with good care, at the age of six months the animal reaches one hundred kilograms of weight. One female can give birth to two offspring per year. Therefore, in addition to meat, you can trade young animals. Little piglets don't come cheap.
• Beef has always been and will be in price. Therefore, raising this animal for sale can easily be called one of the most profitable. With proper nutrition and care, this cattle gains weight of up to three hundred and fifty kilograms in a year and a half.

Due to the fact that the main types of livestock products are always in demand, problems with their sale usually do not arise. Entrepreneurs can sell products on the market or rent them out to small retail outlets.

As for large farms, they enter into transactions with retail chains, as well as enterprises that process products. Some farmers are additionally equipping own production for processing products, which helps increase profitability from activities.

What is needed for a successful business

Every beginning farmer must understand that this type of business does not allow you to generate income instantly.

Livestock farming is one of the most risky activities.

Since there is always a possibility of diseases or natural disasters that contribute to losses and lead to bankruptcy.

Plus, it takes time to make a profit.

Don't forget, production is only the initial stage of business. The second includes successful implementation. Some farmers find permanent distribution channels.

Some of them open own points for sale. With the latter option you can make a big profit. This is expressed in the difference in prices between products sold wholesale and retail. But when deciding to sell food yourself, you need to take into account the costs associated with rent, equipment and staff salaries.

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The main guarantee of any business is the constant control and presence of the manager. An entrepreneur who independently carries out all stages of activity will most likely receive more income than someone who entrusts leadership to strangers.

But, with large volumes, it is impossible for one person to do everything and in any case you will have to hire people. However, the whole process should not be left to chance. There must be control in any business.

Currently, farms in our country receive assistance from the state. This is due to the purpose of supporting Russian production. Livestock farming requires a large investment of money, time and effort, but it is worth it. A person who started and set up a business correctly will very soon make a good profit. After all, food products from this type of activity have always been and will be in demand.

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Abroad, farming is considered a profitable and promising activity. In our country, this type of small business is just beginning to develop, so the state provides comprehensive support to entrepreneurs who open their own businesses in the agricultural industry. Farming as a business idea for beginners attracts not only beginners, but also experienced businessmen. We will discuss how to organize your own farm in this article.

Where to begin?

Many novice entrepreneurs often ask the question, where to start farming in Russia in order to quickly promote their business and achieve net profit? In addition, many doubt whether it is worth farming in difficult economic conditions?

Risk is present in all types of business. No one can guarantee that your business will turn into a highly profitable enterprise. Therefore, before doing so, it is necessary to carefully calculate all costs, determine the level of competition and find markets. Thanks to this, you can understand how profitable and promising this or that business is. After this, you should draw up a farming business plan and include all expense items in it.

Since the agricultural business requires not only financial but also labor costs, be prepared for the fact that you will have to work a lot physically. If you are not afraid of this, feel free to open your own farm.

What is profitable to breed and grow?

If you are interested, consider the following options:

• A pig farm with a population of 100 pigs will bring a good profit. To open such an enterprise, you will need from 2 to 5 million rubles;
• Poultry farming does not require large financial investments. In addition, hired labor may not be involved in this area. This is a great option for those who are interested in how to open their own farm from scratch;
• Fishing, when approached skillfully, brings excellent income from the sale of fish and the organization of paid fishing;
• Beekeeping is very popular in our country, since there is always a high demand for fresh natural honey. Investments in such a business pay off in the shortest possible time.

The choice of activity largely depends on your preferences and financial capabilities.

In plant growing you can do:

• Growing grain crops. There are no problems with the sale of such products in our country. It is used in textile, food and pharmaceutical industry. In addition, grain is the main food for birds and animals;
• Growing vegetables and berries. This promising direction activities that allow you to make a good profit during the season. To reduce the seasonality factor, you can grow vegetables, flowers or berries in greenhouses;
• Gardening. This type of business is highly profitable. Investments in this type of activity are considered long-term, since the initial investment pays off only after 3-4 years. Over time, you will have a business that requires virtually no maintenance costs.

Registration of activities

If you decide to start farming, where to start? Of course, with the registration of the enterprise. With large production volumes it is impossible to do without this.

There are different forms of conducting this type of business activity:

1. Own subsidiary plot. In this case, the types and scale of products produced are limited, but sanitary inspections are not carried out at such an enterprise;
2. Farming. This type of business requires a larger scale. It does not have any restrictions regarding the volume of product sales. Private farms are periodically inspected by various regulatory authorities.

After you decide on the registration form, proceed with the registration, and also register with tax office. If you plan to open a processing enterprise on the basis of your farm in the future, it is better to immediately register a legal entity.

So, how to register farming in Russia?

To do this you need to obtain the following documents:

• Fire inspection permit;
• SES permission;
• Permission from local authorities.

After you go through all these steps, you can start working.

What is needed to create a farm?

Let's figure out what you need to start farming? First of all, you need to choose a location for the future farm. If your farm is located close to big city, this will allow significant savings on the transportation of products to customers. It is also desirable that this be an environmentally friendly area. After you decide where to start farming, you should deal with financial issues.

Many people have probably heard that farming as a business is supported by the state, so they hope to receive such help. In fact, applying for a subsidy is not so simple. To do this, you will have to fulfill many conditions, which not all beginning farmers can do. Of course, you can take part in one of these programs, but you should not rely solely on this help. Therefore, if you are interested in how to start farming without money, first carefully study the legislation, and only after that start implementing your business idea.

Choosing a direction of activity

Let's figure out what kind of farming is profitable to do? According to experts, the following areas of activity are most suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs:

Geese breeding

In order to do this kind of work, you need to have certain skills. In addition, for raising geese, a room and special areas for poultry walking should be equipped. It should be noted that with the right approach it can bring excellent profits. Even beginners can do this kind of work, but to do this they need to study special literature in order to gain the necessary knowledge.

Geese quickly gain weight. At two months of age it can reach 4 kilograms. This is an unpretentious bird that does not require special conditions. For one adult goose you can earn 600–1200 rubles at the market. In addition, you can sell the fluff. It's not cheap. From one bird you can collect 600 g of fluff. Resellers give 200 rubles for 100 g of such raw materials. If you perform simple calculations, you can understand whether it is profitable to engage in farming, and in particular, breeding geese.

Goat breeding

Pheasant breeding

It has not yet become widespread in our country. Few farms are engaged in this business, so you can easily take your place in this market. If you follow all the rules for breeding these exotic birds and invest decent money in your business, over time it will begin to bring excellent profits.

Pheasant meat and eggs can be sold to restaurants, individuals, and large supermarkets. If you find a few regular customers, the business will flourish.

Breeding partridges

Many residents of small towns and villages need additional income. Most often they are engaged in poultry farming, for example.

Since the development of farming in Russia is at an early stage, few entrepreneurs are engaged in this business, so there are no problems with the sale of such products. This is a low-cost and quite promising business that can be organized in a country house or in a private house.

Breeding laying hens

For beginning entrepreneurs, this is the simplest and most accessible idea for organizing your own farm. This does not require large labor or financial costs and at the same time allows you to quickly get a good result.

Experienced businessmen usually specialize in breeding breeding birds that are highly productive. This allows them to receive stable high income. The main advantage of such a business idea is the minimum financial investments, high demand for products and excellent development prospects. Over time, a household can become large enterprise, bringing excellent profits.

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Advantages and disadvantages

To understand whether farming in Russia is profitable, first of all you should familiarize yourself with all the advantages and disadvantages of this type entrepreneurial activity.

Despite the problems of farming in Russia, many entrepreneurs move from the city to the countryside to organize such a business. And this is not surprising, since in cities almost all niches in the market have been occupied for a long time, so achieving success in such conditions is not so easy. The absence of much competition is one of the main advantages farming business. If you have little capital, you can start with vegetable growing and gradually develop your business. Own form can be organized literally from scratch, and this is another important advantage.

Sooner or later, moment X comes, at which a person begins to think about what’s next. It doesn’t matter whether he came to this idea on his own or under the influence external factors(job loss, low salary, job dissatisfaction). One of the options for what to do next could be the answer - start a business, but what kind?

There are not many options for starting a business from scratch; in this article, we will analyze one of the most effective ways (from my subjective point of view) of searching for an idea in a village business.

To be fair, I can say that I myself am now organizing such a village business project, I think in the near future I will describe the areas that I have mastered, do not forget to subscribe to the blog. I personally think this is the most the best option creating your own business with prospects for the future.

In this block we will talk about breeding, that is, animal husbandry. There is a misconception that you can start breeding any animals from scratch and immediately make a big profit.

To be honest, in reality you can really breed anything, even hippos (they are bred in the zoo), but in practice, not all types of such cultivation are profitable and, moreover, will give a return in a relatively short period (a year or two).

Breeding as a village business from scratch

First place is predictable. Alas, in Russia there is no more profitable livestock sector for small business in the village. Of course, I will seem banal, but to open a profitable village business, it makes sense to start pig farming. It is worth noting that there are two directions (although they can be combined): raising for meat and selling piglets. It is the sale of piglets that is much more profitable, but also more labor-intensive.

• - high payback rate. The normal growth period for a pig to market weight is 6 months.
• - the highest coefficient of meat yield per square meter of area in relation to feed consumption (with normal technology). It’s higher only when breeding rabbits, but they have a whole bunch of their own nuances.

• - high level manual labor or the need to invest in mechanization
• - the need for initial investments in the construction of premises
• - high feed costs, without the possibility of diversification

The second place is occupied by nutria. By most indicators, growing nutria can be considered one of the most attractive for starting your village business from scratch. You can make cages and pens for them using scrap materials; the animals tolerate cold well, have relatively fast growth, strong immunity, and the presence of both meat (dietary) and skins. Practical experience shows that a family of nutria (3 females and a male) in one year (with offspring) completely pays for the construction of pens, food, and even makes a profit.

• - high yield of meat per square meter of area
• - consume food that can be grown independently, which makes maintenance very cheap
• - don’t get very sick (in relation to rabbits they’re just lively)
• - low costs for premises

• - rather unstable demand for meat. Not everyone is ready to buy nutria meat

Third place - ducks. Raising ducks as a business in the village has only one big advantage, if you are starting from scratch, then they will help you earn money quickly, maybe not very much, but they can guarantee a profitability level of 30-40% in 2.5-3 months.

• - high turnover rate. Ducks grow very quickly, with good breeding, they reach marketable weight in 3 months.
• - stable and good demand

• - high costs of feed; to ensure high profitability, you can use various tricks, such as adding green mass, sand, and so on to the feed.

Fourth place - beekeeping. In terms of profitability, this is one of the most profitable business ideas in the village, but in terms of the level of headaches and nuances when keeping bees, it also ranks first. In fact, raising bees is quite a troublesome task; the presence of “blooming” fields, large farms in the area (acquaintances of mine last year, after treatment with herbicides, half of the bees fell off), care (so that the swarm does not fly away), wintering (feeding) and so on are also important. Further. Breeding experience has shown that there are both very successful seasons and completely unsuccessful ones, it all depends on the owner and approach.

• - the opportunity to run the entire business yourself

• - a large number of different conditions

Fifth place - quail breeding. The main advantage of this village business idea is minimum requirements, both in terms of area and level of investment. In fact, you can successfully breed quails in a room with an area of ​​20-30 square meters for 500-700 pieces, receiving 150-200 eggs and 2-3 kilograms of meat (in carcasses) every day.

• - high turnover rate. Quail quickly reach marketable condition, both in live weight and for laying eggs
• - low start-up costs
• - stable demand for products

• - high feed costs
• - the need to create special conditions(maintain temperature, silence)

Taxation

Working in agriculture, it is worth knowing that there is one big and pleasant surprise; in fact, for mini-businesses in the village, the most preferential system has been established in which there will be no need to pay taxes, and quite officially.

In the legislation, there is such a thing as private household plots (personal subsidiary plots), which allows everyone working on this system to work officially without paying taxes. . Now let me just remind you that all of the listed ideas fall under the law on subsidiary farming and you can sleep peacefully.

Myths of some popular business ideas

I’ll say right away that other ideas in the field of livestock farming are also cost-effective and profitable, but in terms of the speed of payback and ease of doing business, they are much inferior to those listed above. And now about the disadvantages of the advertised ideas:

KRS (cattle) - For successful management business in this branch of agriculture requires large areas (for pastures), plus premises and time. As an example, a bull is raised for meat for at least a year, with a carcass yield of 45%, and a pig grows for 6 months and the yield is about 70%. Relatively dairy direction, then from the moment of birth until the moment milk is received, the cow grows for 2 years! And it’s far from a fact that it will be dairy. Profitable, but very long.

Ostriches– large expenses are required for arranging the pens, plus large areas. So for one family of ostriches (1 male and 2 females), the pen should be at least 4 meters wide and 40 meters long. As for ostrich meat, the ostrich grows for at least a year, again it is profitable, but you can earn money faster.

– the problem is in the sale of products, if it is possible to separate skins and make fur coats yourself, then the business will be simply golden, if not, then it is necessary to very carefully calculate the maintenance costs. The main problem is the high cost of feeding.

Sheep, goats– the problem is large areas for grazing animals; if there are pastures, then you can try to do business, but it is worth remembering that in most regions of Russia this type of meat is not very popular, which reduces their attractiveness to the market. It is from the point of view of attractiveness that pig farming looks more promising.

Rabbit breeding- by all indicators, a very good business, but rabbits themselves are very flimsy animals, if an epidemic begins, then the mortality rate may be 90%. To organize an effective rural business it is necessary to organize the closure of barns with a strict quarantine system. Such premises cost money and are not suitable for all beginning entrepreneurs.

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For those who live in a metropolis, it is much easier to come up with a business idea and implement it. Large population and high demand for goods and services in various fields, gives rise to interesting and profitable ideas of your business. But what about those people who live in small towns or villages? In this article we will share with you best business ideas in agriculture and tell you how you can minimum investment start your own business.

The main contribution to business development in a small town or village, of course, comes from a small number of people. But you shouldn’t think that the only way to make money in the village is farming. Thanks to the development of new technologies and the introduction of the Internet, today there are many alternative options for making money in agriculture.

Speaking about the relevance of business projects in this area, it is necessary to note the demand for agricultural products, which are needed by residents of small and large cities.

The development of the agricultural sector and the production of environmentally friendly products has become especially urgent now that the market is occupied everywhere by large companies, offering products with pesticides and GMOs.

At the same time, people's level of knowledge is increasing and there is a need for pure, non-GMO products, which large companies are simply unable to supply to the market. This is where small businesses come to the rescue, which, due to the peculiarities of taxation, small production volumes, etc. can offer truly high-quality and pure products.

One article is not enough to list all the effective ways to make money in agriculture. Here we will give preference only to the most popular and profitable options.

Features of business in agriculture

Creating a farm, of course, takes a lot of effort and time. In order to achieve success in this business, you need to work hard. Therefore count on passive income not worth it here.

You need to determine the specifics of business development. This can be implemented in two directions: highly specialized in breeding animals, birds, etc. Or simply create your own agriculture, which is considered the most attractive direction in terms of profitability and profitability.

To open a business, you need to register an individual entrepreneur and receive permits. You also need to draw up a detailed business plan that will help you analyze the competitive environment, see the pros and cons of entrepreneurial activity, and understand the threats and development prospects.

You will especially need to create a business plan if you plan to attract investors to start a business. No investor or bank will issue a loan if they have not read detailed business a plan reflecting the production, organizational and financial parts.

When creating a business plan, do not ignore hidden threats, consider all possible weak sides project.

Considering the specifics of business in agriculture, seasonality, weather conditions, etc. play a big role. Also, do not forget about the competitive environment, which will dictate its own rules and largely influence profits. Therefore, before entering the market with your offer, analyze it and find a niche that is not filled.

Calculate the payback, costs of purchasing equipment, raw materials, outline the path for selling products. It is quite possible that after writing a business plan you will see that the available capital for starting a business is not enough for you. Then you will have to contact the bank or investors. This, in turn, will entail a new factor affecting payback and profitability calculations. Now calculate these economic indicators taking into account the new inputs.

After drawing up a business plan, it will be necessary to resolve the issue of land with local authorities. If you decide to involve business partners, neighbors, relatives, etc. to open a project, then be sure to enter into a farm agreement certified by a notary. This will allow you to avoid legal disputes and misunderstandings regarding the division of property, profits, etc. in the future.

After this, start building the structures that you will need to implement the project (shed, workshops, greenhouses, sheds, administrative buildings, etc.). It is necessary to provide electricity, water and heat.

The next step will be to find personnel, which will also require a lot of effort. Taking into account rural areas, you won't have much choice when it comes to hiring staff. At the same time, the success of the enterprise entirely depends on the efficiency and specialization of workers. Therefore, before you start looking for personnel, clearly outline the list of necessary requirements.

10 Best Farming Ideas

Idea No. 1. Greenhouse farming

To implement this idea, it is necessary to rent a small plot of land, build a greenhouse, purchase equipment and seeds.

For greenhouse farming and growing vegetables and herbs, it is necessary to purchase special equipment that will provide the plant with heat and light. In addition, it is necessary to consider the irrigation system in the greenhouse.

Before you start implementing this idea, you need to decide on the format of the business and the type of product that you plan to grow. To do this, you need to conduct a market analysis, study the competitive environment and determine sales channels.

The analysis will allow you to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the project, calculate the payback and profitability of the business.

For different regions, depending on the climate and intensity of the competitive environment, may be in demand different types vegetables and herbs: tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, lettuce, parsley.

To expand the sales market, you can take into account the seasonality of products and grow different vegetables in different seasons.

A well-equipped greenhouse allows you to obtain up to 5-6 harvests per year.

To implement this type of business, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the production plan, greenhouse equipment and personnel selection, but also to marketing. It is important to think through sales channels and find intermediaries.

One of the optimal solutions is to conclude an agreement for the supply of products to a supermarket chain. This will allow you to achieve financial stability and think about expanding your business.

We have already written about how this plan will allow you to calculate business payback, profitability and assess the competitive environment.

Idea No. 2. Sunflower cultivation

One of the advantages of this type of business is little competition with high demand.

At the same time, growing sunflower does not require huge capital investments and can be implemented even by a novice entrepreneur.

To implement the idea, it is necessary to purchase seeds, rent a plot of land, sowing equipment and workers. It is also necessary to take care of storing seeds.

As for paperwork and taxation, it is suitable for this type of business simple form IP.

If we talk about the very specifics of the cultivated crop, then it is very unpretentious, not susceptible to weather conditions or pests. Harvesting after sowing occurs after 5 months. At minimum costs you can count on good profits.

But if you decide to start growing sunflowers, you must take one factor into account. This crop completely removes all useful substances from the soil, so for 5-7 years, nothing can be sown in this area. Therefore, it is not worth taking out a long-term lease for sowing sunflowers.

If you want to focus only on growing sunflowers, you will have to rent a new plot every year.

Many entrepreneurs who invest in agriculture do the following. The first year, they sow the field with sunflowers. And in the next 7-8 years, a greenhouse will be equipped on this site.

The profitability of a sunflower growing business exceeds investments by 2-3 times.

Idea No. 3. Growing hazelnuts

This is a fairly profitable business with little competition and high demand. Hazelnuts grow in Russia, mainly in the foothills.

As a domestic crop, this tree is not very common, which explains the lack of much competition in this segment. At the same time, hazelnuts do not take up much space, do not require much care, and tolerate weather fluctuations well.

And it’s not worth talking about the benefits and excellent taste of hazelnuts. Rich in fiber and high in fat, this nut is very popular among the population and is used as a raw material for the manufacture of confectionery and cosmetic products.

In addition, interest in this business is due to the fact that hazelnuts can be sold in several directions:

• in raw form;
• in purified form;
• in packaged and fried form.

The nut kernel occupies about 50% of the total mass of the nut.

Before purchasing a plot of land for sowing hazel, it is necessary to conduct a soil analysis. It should contain a rich composition of magnesium, sodium, calcium and phosphorus. In addition, the pH should not go beyond 6.8-7.2 units. Otherwise, you won’t have to count on high hazelnut yields.

Seedlings for hazelnuts should only be from vegetative propagation, and the planting interval of seedlings should be within 3-4 meters. To sow one hectare of hazel, you need to purchase about 600 seedlings.

To reduce risks, use several hazel varieties that will cross-pollinate. If you plan to implement a large-scale business, then allocate 2-3 rows for each type of plant.

During the first 5 years, until the hazel has grown very much, it is recommended to plant the space between the rows with other crops that are in demand on the market. This, firstly, will allow you to immediately start making a profit, and secondly, it will minimize risks. Pay attention to early vegetables and herbs, such as onions, beets, potatoes, and herbs. In any case, you will begin to receive income from hazel only in the fifth or sixth year.

Idea No. 4. Breeding meat chicken breeds

Among the positive aspects, it is immediately necessary to note the profitability of this type of business. For breeding best breed Broilers are considered. Chickens, depending on the species, can vary in color and weight.

To implement this business idea, you need to rent or build a room, buy cages, an incubator, food and the birds themselves.

To minimize the risk, select your chicks very carefully.

Plant food is suitable as food. At the same time, to reduce costs, you can rent a small plot of land and grow potatoes, pumpkin greens, beets and carrots yourself.

Main type of risk of this business is a common disease in chickens. Therefore, great attention must be paid to care, examination by a veterinarian, and quality food.

Idea No. 5. Breeding dwarf cows

This is a very exotic type of business that can bring good profits. The advantage of this business activity is the lack of competition, which will allow you to take a leading position in this niche in a short period of time.

One cow produces approximately 6-8 liters of milk per day. Milk yield depends on the breed, on quality care and feed.

To ensure this business, you must immediately take care of good pasture, where dwarf cows will have adequate nutrition. The advantage is that the pasture for feeding dwarf cows is 2-3 times less than for standard cows. From an economic point of view, keeping a standard one cow is not justified today. But dwarf cows show very good profitability business with proper organization.

One more distinctive feature The content of the dwarf cow is the taste of the milk. It is much healthier and tastier and retains its freshness for up to a day, without refrigeration.

Idea No. 6. Freezing vegetables and fruits

This type of business today is considered very promising and in demand. Despite the great competition, it has a good return on investment.

This type of production allows you to preserve beneficial vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables and store them in the freezer for a long time.

To implement the idea, it is necessary to rent a room, purchase equipment, an installation for cleaning and drying vegetables and fruits, a blast freezing chamber and a packaging machine.

In addition, you need to immediately think about where it will be stored. finished products until the moment of sale. Very important stage is to search for sales channels, because each freezer costs a lot of money, so storage large quantity products will be unprofitable.

Practice shows that the average payback for a business is 3-4 months.

Idea No. 7. Sales of chicken eggs

This business is similar to broiler breeding. In terms of costs and equipment, for laying hens it is necessary to purchase incubators, cages, and light.

To start a project, you can purchase from 15 to 20 chickens. The principle of the business is simple - selling eggs on the market or through a chain of stores.

Considering the great competition in this niche, it is necessary to think in advance marketing strategy and distribution channel. This business is distinguished by the fact that it generates profit all year round, which allows you to receive stable income and contributes to the establishment of stable trade relations.

Idea No. 8. Growing oyster mushrooms

Growing mushrooms will allow you to achieve a stable income in just enough time. a short time. Despite high competition, there is great demand for this product category. In addition, oyster mushrooms, unlike other varieties of mushrooms, are unpretentious.

The most minimally costly method is to grow mushrooms on stumps. But the disadvantage of this method is low yield and long waiting period. In addition, you will depend on weather conditions, which increases financial risks.

Hemp for growing mushrooms must be clean, with a smooth surface, and free of mold. The growing technology is quite simple. The stumps are soaked in water for three days, which creates the required level of humidity. This level of humidity will be enough to establish mycelium (seed material).

Starting in May, the stumps are taken out into the garden. This should only be done after the threat of frost has completely passed. Stumps should be in a shaded area. To increase productivity, it is necessary to monitor the moisture content of the stumps.

To implement this business idea, it is necessary to prepare a basement and a greenhouse.

Idea No. 9. Preparation and packaging of chernozem

This startup is original and will help bring in good income, given the low competition in this area.

The principle of the idea boils down to the following. Processing and harvesting of black soil, which is characterized by a high content of nutrients for growing various crops. The main emphasis here should be on defining target audience, which will allow you to properly organize your sales channel and achieve a stable income.

The target audience of this business will be gardeners and farmers. Chernozem is a unique product that will allow farmers to increase their productivity. The fact is that there are not many fertile areas in Russia, so purchasing high-quality black soil for growing plants, flowers, and vegetables is important for many farmers.

Idea No. 10. Rabbit breeding

Rabbit farming has become a popular option for doing business in agriculture recently.

The advantage of breeding animals is high profitability and quick payback, as well as ease of care. This makes rabbit farming an ideal startup for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Rabbit meat is a dietary product with high digestibility (90%). This compares favorably with pork, which is digestible by 60%. Rabbit meat is low in fat and cholesterol, which makes it popular among young mothers, pregnant women, and people who are on a diet.

The business pays off within 8-9 months with proper planning. In addition to direct supply of meat, farmers can breed rabbits for sale to other farms. This will allow you to organize a business in two directions and eliminate the seasonality factor.

Another area of ​​business activity could be the sale of rabbit skins. The disadvantage of this business activity is the high mortality rate among animals, which necessitates the purchase of high-quality feed and payment for veterinarians.

Depending on the type of business, it is important to purchase the right breed of rabbits. Among the large number of rabbit breeds, there are pure meat breeds, intermediate and sandpaper.

People who are not knowledgeable in this area will find it difficult to purchase the right equipment and breeds of rabbits, so it is better to seek help from experts. For example, meat breeds are not suitable for selling skins, since their wool is not good enough.

In this article, we have provided only a small list of business ideas for the agricultural sector that will help you start your own business with minimal investment.

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