In this post, ‘Low Risk Agribusiness‘, you will know about the best farming businesses.
List of Low Risk Agribusinesses
- Cultivation of Paddy Straw Mushroom.
- Dry Mushroom and Mushroom Powder.
- Production of Vermicompost.
- Lawn Turf.
- Flower production.
Also read: Top ten farming business ideas
(1). Cultivation of Paddy Straw Mushroom
Main article: Paddy straw mushroom cultivation
What is paddy straw mushroom?
Paddy straw mushroom is a species of edible mushroom.
Components
- Paddy straw.
- Mushroom spawn.
Know procedure of production of paddy straw mushroom.
Why is it a low risk agribusineses?
Answer: The reasons are as follows-
- Low investment.
- Local marketing channels are available.
- Although it is highly perishable but can be sold easily.
- Profit margin is high.
- No major losses.
Dry mushroom and mushroom powder
2. What is dry mushroom?
Dry mushroom is a post harvest product. It has high demand in big cities and foreign countries. It is prepared by drying fresh mushroom.
What is mushroom powder?
Mushroom power is the result of dry mushroom. Dried mushroom converted into powder form. It has high value and more demand in foreign countries because of its medicinal value.
Why is it a low risk agribusiness?
Answer: The reasons are as follows-
- Low – medium investment.
- Local marketing channels are available.
- No need for cultivation of mushroom.
- Profit margin is high.
- No major losses.
(3). Production of Vermicompost
Main article: Low cost vermicompost production
What is vermicompost compost?
Vermicompost is an organic manure just like Farm Yard Manure. This is prepared by using earthworms in shady conditions in vermibeds.
Why is it low risk
Reasons are as follows:
- Very low invest.
- Production cycle is very short.
- Highly acceptable by farmers.
- Per square meter production is more than any other farm business.
- Invest is low but return is high.
(4). Lawn turf
What is lawn turf?
Lawn turf is a compact mass of lawn grass.
Why is it low risk agribusiness
Reasons are as follows:
- Low investment.
- No perishable.
- Takes less place.
- Needs no special structure.
- Invest is low but return is very high.
Also read: Lawn making
(5). Commercial flower production
What is commercial flower production?
Cultivation of flower in commercial scale for local and international market is flower production.
Why is it low risk agribusiness
Reasons are as follows:
- Low investment.
- High production.
- Demand is high.
- Return is high.
(6). Frequently Asked Questions
Question 01. How to get small loan for these business?
Answer: Farmers can apply for KCC loan.
Questions 02. What are the examples of some high risk agribusinesses?
Answer: Examples of high risk agribusinesses are as follows-
- Production of insecticides.
- Large scale green house cultivation.
- Dairy farming.
- Fish farming.
- Poultry farming.
- Sericulture.
- Goat farming etc.
External links:
Use Eisenia fetida for the production of vermicompost