Ideas for business in agriculture. It's worth it - is it profitable to be a farmer? Choice of form of ownership: LLC or IP

Many novice businessmen are sure that there is nothing simpler and more profitable than agriculture: in their opinion, it is enough to plant a few hectares of land with any crop in demand to make a huge profit. In fact, in terms of the complexity of organizing and coordinating production processes, a medium-sized farm approaches an industrial enterprise, and their planning is necessary condition for successful business.

Therefore, it is very difficult to draw up a full-fledged business plan for a farm: in fact, an entrepreneur must develop a separate project for each type of agricultural activity, and then link these documents together and coordinate with each other. Moreover, in the process of work, he will have to take into account such unpredictable values as the average yield, animal productivity, survival rate of young animals and daily feed consumption. Therefore, experienced farmers recommend calculating several scenarios to make sure that the enterprise will have a margin of safety sufficient for a negative combination of circumstances.

Business Features

Urban residents most often imagine a farming business as an enlarged version of a subsidiary farm, in which all possible types of poultry run around the yard, goats, sheep, cows and pigs graze in the meadow at the same time, and any vegetables grow in the beds, from potatoes to eggplants . This opinion is only partly true: indeed, mixed farms are more viable and resistant to changes in the market situation, but their creation requires the involvement of a huge amount of financial and human resources.

Therefore, entrepreneurs starting a farming business from scratch are limited to one or two popular areas, concentrating all their efforts on them. The rest of the activities are of a non-core nature and are more likely to meet personal needs or form a forage base than to make a profit.

However, even in this case, farm work cannot be called easy: animals and plants require constant, sometimes round-the-clock care without holidays, holidays and weekends. Since it is almost impossible to cope with so many tasks alone, entrepreneurs have to look for voluntary or hired assistants. For this reason, a small farm business is considered a family business: a person who is personally interested in the productivity of his work will work much more efficiently than an outside specialist.

Beginners who do not have experience in agricultural activities often believe that growing plants, like breeding animals, are industries that, in principle, cannot be unprofitable. However, in reality, these types of activities are accompanied by many risks and difficulties - for example, before starting a farming business from scratch, you need to consider that:

Work processes have a pronounced seasonal nature, and the receipt of the first income should not be expected earlier than in 8–9 months;
Yields, market saturation and levels of competition are affected by unpredictable weather factors;
Demand for certain types of products is dictated by fashion trends;
It is impossible to predict an increase or decrease in the level of prices for raw materials, seeds, fuels and lubricants, feed and fertilizers.

It should be understood that it is impossible to form an objective picture of the agro-industrial sector on the basis of shortcomings and risks alone. Therefore, when developing a business plan for the development of a farm, it is also necessary to take into account the presence of the following positive factors:

There are many programs to support the agricultural industry, involving tax incentives, subsidies and grants, free allocation land plots, reimbursement of expenses for the arrangement of peasant farms and the acquisition seed;
With the growth of market prices for products, the income of the enterprise also increases;
Hundreds of different directions are available to a novice entrepreneur, and in some, you can open a farming business with minimal investment;
KFH products are classified as essential goods and are in constant market demand.

Activity registration

Studying, it can be noted that a peasant farm is an analogue of an individual entrepreneur or LLC, which is created by one or more able-bodied citizens for the purpose of producing, processing and selling any agricultural products. Taking into account the family format of the enterprise stipulated by law, it is allowed to include in its composition:

Spouses, their parents or children, brothers and sisters, as well as grandchildren, grandparents from a maximum of three families;
Other able-bodied citizens who are not relatives of the founders of the KFH, in the amount of a maximum of five people.

Future members of the farm must hold a meeting of founders, agree on the charter of the enterprise and choose its head, and also form the authorized capital of the peasant farm by contributing monetary or tangible assets for a total of 10,000 rubles. The result of such a meeting of all participants is the conclusion of an agreement on the establishment of a farm containing such information as:

Passport data of members of the farm;
Decision on the choice of the head of the peasant farm;
Distribution of rights, duties and powers among its members;
The procedure for the formation of common property, the rules for owning and disposing of it;
The order of entry and exit from the association;
Principles of income distribution of the economy.

KFH can be created even by one person, who automatically becomes its head. In this case, the procedure is greatly simplified: due to the absence of other co-owners, it is not necessary to form an authorized capital and conclude an agreement.

How to start a business: a farm is considered legitimate upon the fact of carrying out not only the specified activities, but also the state registration of the SPD. This procedure includes paying the state duty, submitting the agreed package of documents to the Federal Tax Service, registering with the FIU and opening a current account.

Choice of direction

When looking for an idea for a farming business, the state does not in any way restrict the entrepreneur - it is enough to remember that the main features of agriculture are the natural nature of production and the possibility of reusing the resulting product in technological process. Simply put, the cultivation of cucumbers belongs to this category, but their processing and canning no longer. within the framework of the peasant economy:

Cultivation of crops. When choosing specific types of plants, it is necessary to take into account the climatic features of the region, the nature of the soil and the availability of demand in the local market. KFH is most often cultivated:

Cereals and cereals - corn, millet, wheat, rye and barley, sunflower;
Vegetables - tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, cabbage, carrots, potatoes;
Fruits - pears and apples, plums, apricots and peaches, strawberries, melons;
Greens - celery, onion, garlic, lettuce, sorrel, dill, parsley;
Mushrooms - white, oyster mushrooms, champignons, mushrooms.

Animal husbandry and poultry farming. The popularity of the data is due to the demand for meat, milk, eggs, down, wool and hides. The farm can breed:

Birds - chickens, turkeys, ducks, quails, exotic ostriches and peacocks;
Ungulate animals - cows, pigs, goats, bulls, sheep, horses;
Fur animals - rabbits, nutrias, minks, chinchillas;
Fish and crustaceans;
Bees, worms or insects for food.

Related business. When breeding cows, farmers receive additional income from processing milk into cottage cheese, sour cream or butter, and raising animals for meat allows diversifying the range of products with smoked meats, sausages and semi-finished products. You can also consider such a business option as a farm products store: having your own outlet will help build an audience of regular customers and increase demand. The main condition for maintaining the status of a peasant farm in this case is the structural limitation of profits: the share of income from additional activities should not exceed 30% of the total.

To simplify organizational processes, a novice entrepreneur can use one of the ready-made business plans for farms or order its development in one of the specialized companies. At the same time, the most accessible and popular among beginners are such areas as:

Poultry farming. First of all, we are talking about, the meat of which, when affordable price is one of the best in palatability, and eggs are used in 80% of recipes for meat dishes and desserts. In addition, for rearing 500–1000 birds, large premises are not needed, and feed consumption does not exceed 100 g per day for each adult;
Pig breeding. With intensive methods, after 7-8 months, the animals reach a marketable weight of 110-120 kg: a small farm for 100-200 heads in this case pays off after the sale of only two or three offspring. At the same time, independent cultivation of grain and vegetables allows you to additionally save on the purchase of feed and increase the profitability of the enterprise;
. This type of business is easy to start with a small herd and gradually increase the number of herds, offering buyers such in-demand products as milk, cheese and wool. Due to the small size and unpretentiousness of animals, it is possible to save on the construction of a farm, and the omnivorous nature of animals allows the use of any food base;
Sheep breeding. involves making a profit from the sale of wool, lamb, fur and healthy sheep's milk. A significant disadvantage of this type of activity is the need to allocate sufficiently large areas for pastures;
Breeding of cattle. Even a small herd of 5-6 heads allows you to earn up to 30,000 rubles a month on the sale of milk and dairy products. Gobies are successfully grown for meat: already at the age of 12 months, an animal weighing up to 400 kg can be sold for 25-35 thousand rubles;
Vegetable growing. Entrepreneurs who have invested in the construction of heated greenhouse complexes receive three crops annually and pay back millions of investments in less than two years. However, even in the cultivation of garlic in open ground you can earn about 900 thousand rubles a year.

Lot search

The process of creating an agricultural enterprise begins with the search for a fertile land plot, the size and type of which depend on the chosen type of activity. For example, it does not involve the use of large production areas, while the cultivation of wheat or potatoes is unprofitable on a scale of one or two hectares. To choose the right place for the farm, you need to take into account the following factors:

If it is necessary to deliver over long distances, the cost of production increases significantly, so it is better to look for a site near large cities;
If possible, avoid proximity to industrial enterprises and seek land in areas with good ecological conditions;
A prerequisite is the presence on the site of the possibility of connecting to electrical networks and water supply;
The asset of the livestock farm should be hay meadows and areas for planting grain, which will allow creating its own forage base;
The required pasture area is calculated on the basis of grazing norms for certain types of domestic animals;
The presence of natural reservoirs on the territory of the site allows you to additionally engage in the cultivation of geese or fish breeding;
Complementing the farm with an apiary, it is advisable to locate the hives not far from the main places where honey plants grow.

The amount of expenses for the acquisition of land is limited only by the financial capabilities of the entrepreneur - for example, a business plan for a farm may include the following options for obtaining a plot:

Purchase (the cost of land starts from 7,500 rubles per hectare);
Long-term lease (average rate - from 400 rubles per hectare per year);
Free use of municipal lands with subsequent transfer to ownership subject to certain conditions.

Premises and equipment

The next step in setting up a farm is to prepare industrial premises. Of course, sometimes there are plots with ready-made buildings on sale, but their cost is usually frankly overpriced, so an entrepreneur, as part of a business plan for a peasant farm, most often has to provide for the cost of arranging a farm from scratch. Listing the composition and purpose of the main structures, it should be mentioned:

Granaries and vegetable stores;
Silo pits and sheds for storing hay;
manure pits;
Rooms and enclosures for animals and birds;
Utility rooms, repair shops;
Premises for slaughtering and cutting livestock and poultry;
Greenhouse complexes.

The specificity of agricultural work requires the use of certain equipment, which is conventionally divided into two groups: equipment that helps mechanize labor-intensive production processes, and devices used to ensure comfortable conditions for keeping plants and animals. It should be noted that it is impossible to do without equipment at all: even such a simple business as requires the purchase of incubators, brooders and cell batteries for chicks. In general, the farm can find application:

Tractor with complete set attachments;
Freight car;
Diesel power station;
Irrigation system with pumps;
Special lighting fixtures;
Heating system with gas or solid fuel stoves;
Ventilation systems for farms and greenhouses;
Refrigerators for vegetables, fruit and meat;
Drinkers, feeders, water tanks;
Feed preparation devices - grain crushers, feed cutters;
Standard agricultural tools.

Heavy equipment can be rented at the initial stage, and as the business develops, potato and grain harvesters, harrows, mowers, and cultivators can be gradually acquired.

Staff

Most aspiring entrepreneurs at the start prefer to manage on their own and with the help of family members. However, as the enterprise develops, the volume of current tasks increases significantly, as a result of which there is a need to attract not only qualified specialists, but also working personnel. For example, a business plan for a peasant farm specializing in animal husbandry and crop production should provide for the search and hiring of:

Agrotechnics, whose responsibilities include planning sowing and harvesting, monitoring compliance with the technology of growing plants;
Animal husbandry, which makes up the diet and norms of feeding animals, controlling the conditions of their maintenance and breeding;
Veterinarian to monitor the health of animals and birds, vaccination and treatment, as well as to issue accompanying documents for products;
Butcher, engaged in slaughtering cattle and butchering carcasses;
Accountant, Lead financial operations at the enterprise;
Drivers, combine operators, field workers, milkmaids.

Marketing methods

After the harvest, the farmer has to decide on less difficult task: look for quick and profitable ways to sell their products, which, given the short shelf life, sometimes turns into a real problem.

Depending on the volume of production of peasant farms, you can choose retail or wholesale distribution channels. The first ones include:

Weekend fairs. Special events, the fashion for which has appeared in the capital, gather a huge number of citizens and entrepreneurs. Here you can sell any agricultural products, with the exception of home-made meat and dairy products;
Food markets. Many buyers are convinced that the markets sell better and more natural products than supermarkets. With small and medium production volumes, farmers rent one or more points here, hire distributors and bring fresh goods daily;
Own outlets. Availability within reach big city makes you think about the advisability of developing a business plan for a farm products store and consider opening your own vegetable pavilion or butcher shop here. In such outlets, you can sell not only your own goods, but also the products of other peasant farms.

It is much easier to sell meat, milk or vegetables in bulk, since in this case the farmer does not have to spend time and resources on such non-core activities as finding a place to trade, obtaining permits and selecting sellers. The only drawback of this method is the pricing policy of buyers: in order to interest counterparties, the entrepreneur is forced to provide them with a discount of 25–35%, which is not always justified for farms with low profitability.

The main wholesale customers of KFH are dealers, retail chains, supermarkets and catering establishments. In addition, you can regularly sell sufficiently large volumes of products using such distribution channels as:

Specialized exhibitions. Such events are often attended by intermediaries, representatives of wholesale companies and processing enterprises in search of new partners, therefore, a high-quality presentation of their products and farming opportunities will make it possible to conclude profitable long-term contracts;
State and commercial tenders. The search for suppliers on a competitive basis is carried out by state, educational and medical institutions, as well as processing enterprises. To win the tender, the entrepreneur must guarantee the regular supply of the agreed quantity of products of the required quality at a competitive price;
wholesale markets. You can also find customers at wholesale food markets and vegetable bases. Some farmers rent their own warehouse here, others sell their goods to local dealers;
Electronic platforms. There are many trading platforms on the Internet, where not only farmers, but also suppliers of fertilizers, seeds, and equipment place their offers. Such electronic exchanges allow you to quickly find counterparties with the most advantageous offers.

Investments and income

Ceteris paribus, mixed farms have certain advantages over specialized farms: even if demand for one type of product falls, they avoid significant losses by selling other products. However, to create such a large enterprise, no less large investments will be required, therefore, for start-up entrepreneurs, the best development path would be to implement two or three of the most popular business ideas with a phased coverage of related areas in the future.

In the process of designing an agricultural enterprise and determining the scale of investments, it is also necessary to take into account that the farmer will receive the first profit in the best case in 5-10 months. Thus, he will not only have to purchase equipment, seed and young animals, but also constantly buy additional fertilizers, feed, fuel throughout the season, pay for public utilities. Summarizing the above, you can make a list of farm expenses:

Land acquisition and construction works;
Purchase of equipment and agricultural machinery;
Ordering seed or young stock;
Payment for the supply of feed, fuel and fertilizers;
staff salaries;
Rental of heavy equipment (if necessary);
Payment of utility services;
tax payments;
Marketing expenses;
Product certification.

Thus, the cost of creating medium-sized peasant farms from scratch reaches 7–10 million rubles. To reduce this amount, some entrepreneurs start by buying a small plot of 25-40 acres in rural areas, on which residential and outbuildings have already been erected. Using this area, you can open the following types of business:

Types of agricultural business

Direction	Investments, rub.	Profit, rub.	Payback period
Beekeeping	350000	600,000 per year	8 months
Pig breeding	600000	450,000 per year	18 months
Crayfish breeding	550000	450,000 per year	15 months
Breeding rabbits	1800000	500,000 per year	36 months
Breeding nutria	200000	250000 per year	12 months
Goose breeding	380000	600,000 per year	12 months
Chicken breeding	650000	450,000 per year	18 months
Guinea fowl breeding	300000	270,000 per year	12 months
Quail breeding	450000	75000 per month	6 months
Breeding turkeys	550000	600,000 per year	12 months
Growing cucumbers	1200000	600,000 per year	24 months
Growing champignons	850000	75000 per month	11 months
Oyster mushroom cultivation	250000	30000 per month	9 months
Growing garlic	150000	900000 per year	12 months
Growing vegetables	400000	510000 per year	12 months
Growing green onions	280000	150000 per year	24 months
Growing potatoes	700000	350000 per year	36 months

Conclusion

Many enterprising people try their hand at areas close to agriculture: some are engaged, others arrange in own apartment greenhouse and sell houseplants, others acquire summer cottages and plant garlic or herbs there. In such a situation, a gradual transition to full-fledged farming is logical.

However, it is impossible to hurry in this matter: despite the high profitability, such a business is sensitive to mistakes and miscalculations of beginners: it is enough to purchase seeds of dubious quality or use the wrong fertilizers to lose the entire crop. Therefore, only a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience will help an entrepreneur create a successful farm.

They say that the villages feed the cities. It will be profitable to engage in agriculture if you immediately organize work correctly and not be afraid of temporary losses. There are dozens of ways to earn money in the village with your own labor. You can earn money on something right away, some activities take longer.

Don't expect instant returns. Basically, it takes from 1 to 4 years to promote a business in a village. In this article, we will look at the most profitable types of business in agriculture:

What is profitable to do in agriculture and what revenue can you get

Many residents of the city buy chicken meat in the market or in supermarkets. If you pay attention to the labels of products, you will see: almost all poultry grown on poultry farms. In such meat there will be growth hormones, the remains of the decay of feed and other substances that are not at all useful.

Chemicals help grow large volumes of poultry, but affect quality. And this is not just the case with chickens. Today you can buy , , , and other birds.

If you start breeding poultry in the village, you can make good money on this. See how much eggs cost in the dead of winter. At good care can rush en masse and in winter period. You will compete with the leading enterprises in the city. And your products will be natural, which is appreciated by consumers. You can sell any poultry eggs. They have a different cost, in total you will get a good profit.

clients for meat, , offal, feathers can be searched through social networks, open a point of sale in the market, make home delivery. If you don’t want to think about where to find retail customers, you can negotiate with establishments Catering, wholesalers, entrepreneurs.

Considering that poultry does not require serious care and feed, its cultivation will be profitable.

cultivation , , and other berries can become a profitable seasonal business. Now most of the townspeople buy all this in the market or in stores. If you find distribution channels in advance and grow different varieties berries, then the business will be profitable.

Fruit growing in the village can also enjoy the same success.

Potatoes from Brazil and cabbages from China are not credible. You never know what chemicals they were treated with. Natural non-GMO products will always be in demand. Can't believe it? Pay attention to how quickly it is bought , potato, grandmothers in the market.

For my family I want to buy fresh and . Growing vegetables on your own plot is another way to make good money in the village.

You can do this type of work in urban areas. But, in the village you have more opportunities and production space. Everyone needs jams, pickles, freezing for the winter. Not everyone has the opportunity and desire to engage in preparations.

In your area, there are people who find it easier to pay money than to stand at the stove. You can earn good money if you take care of blanks to order. In addition, conservation can be sold on the market or through social networks.

This type of activity will not bring you millions, but you will be able to earn money on bread and caviar.

Car owners in rural areas face the fact that there is no one to serve them. In case of problems with the car, they either delve into the technical stuffing themselves or send the car to the city in tow. This arrangement is not very profitable.

If you put a small car repair shop, car wash and gas station on the same territory on the territory of the village, you can organize a good business. The disadvantage of this idea is the need for a solid capital and time to develop a customer base.

Fish, like meat, is popular with residents of the city, and the surrounding area too. There are many abandoned water bodies in the countryside where you can do . Time for the arrangement of the pond and the organization of the economy can go up to 2-4 years.

But then you start making money. It is necessary to decide how you will sell products. what kind of fish will you raise? Small recreation areas are popular.

Guests of the complex can go fishing for a fee, stop for a rest, fry shish kebabs. Fishing is allowed only with fishing rods, so there will be no severe damage from guests. You can sell fish in bulk to stores, sell to healthy lifestyle stores, organize your own online sales point and find retail customers.

If you use an integrated approach, then a small fish farm will make a profit every year.

Growing sunflowers for sale

Another opportunity to earn money in the village is to grow sunflowers. The initial investment will be about $15,000. This price includes the rent of land, equipment, hiring workers, buying seeds and transporting the crop.

In general, you can get up to $50,000 or more per season. Sunflower grows well, weeds practically do not survive in such fields. The sunflower quickly clogs their growth, leaving neither moisture nor nutrition for other plants.

The culture perfectly tolerates drought, cold and other adverse environmental conditions. With 10 kg of seed, you can get more than 2.5 tons of crop. Agree that such an alignment can be called profitable.

The point of sale of the crop can be called wholesalers. But, this is not the only way to earn money. Small manufacturing company vegetable oil, cake, roasted seeds, halva and other products will bring solid money.

You have a choice how to dispose of the received volume of the crop. The only drawback of this type of business is the need to frequently change the land. Sunflower picks everything out of the ground nutrients. It cannot be called fertile, the soil will need nourishment and rest for a long time.

It is impossible to plant a sunflower more than 1 time on the same territory, the next sowing of this crop on the site can be only after 7-8 years. If we consider sunflower cultivation as a business, then renting a plot in different places is not such a difficult task.

A seasonal way of earning money in the countryside is growing Christmas trees for sale. Before the holidays begins a real boom in the field of trade. The average Christmas tree has a price of 1000 rubles apiece.

If you have a plot outside the city and your own land, you can organize a Christmas tree nursery. To do this, it is not necessary to destroy them every year, selling everything to the last tree.

Some nursery owners plant trees in special tubs and rent them out during the holidays. At the end of the celebrations, the Christmas tree can be bought back. Due to the fact that not everyone wants to rent a tree back and the increased demand for renting trees, it turns out to make good money.

In addition, small table wreaths are made from branches. Thus, you can earn money and the nursery will not suffer. In general, the promotion of the enterprise will take several years. And yet, once properly established business will feed you for many years.

When exploring what is profitable to do in agriculture, move away from stereotypes, look for new ideas and options. If you move along well-known paths, competition cannot be avoided. And is there money where there is constant dumping and fuss?

In the spring, many summer residents and gardeners need . At the same time, there are farms where it is considered garbage and interferes with normal work. For activities you will need a KamAZ or a dump truck. Mobile phone, internet, man to process information from the internet. You find people who do not need it and agree that you will pick up the waste.

Then find those who need it and negotiate the sale. A manure dump truck costs around 2000-2500 rubles. You can make several walks in a day. Total probable income of 10-20 thousand rubles per day.

At the same time, fuel and loader costs are not so high. You can earn up to 500 thousand in net profit from waste disposal. This does not require any investment.

Fresh popular at a time when they are practically non-existent. New Year, February 14, March 8 - the dates when flowers are swept off the shelves, despite the high price tag. You can earn on this proper organization workflow makes it possible to grow 300 tulips per square meter.

If you want to deal with flowers on an industrial scale, you will need a full-fledged greenhouse with equipment. For growing a small number of flowers, a glazed balcony or loggia may be suitable.

In the countryside under utility rooms can be used. In general, the flower selling season will feed you all year round. Large investments in the business are not required.

In the decor of apartments and country houses present . If you look at the range of stores and the cost of flowers, you can see that doing this business is profitable. The price of flowers depends on their type, size and complexity of care.

In such a business, mass character works. If you have a little free space, you can make a special rack where more than 500 pieces of such plants can freely fit. You can sell ready-made seedlings through the same flower shops, through social networks, and offer them to wedding decorators.

As a result, in a few weeks you can get at least 50 thousand rubles. If you take into account that you are not only involved in flowers, then you can get up to half a million rubles a month.

Procurement and sale of bath brooms

There are practically no expenses for this type of activity. Find out in advance where birch brooms can be taken. Most often they are taken public baths and private saunas.

Birch branches can be collected in forests or forest belts. Then they are dried and knitted brooms. In general, the work is done quickly. This can earn all year round, the average income is about 25,000 rubles per month.

You can find what is profitable to do in agriculture through practice and trials. There are hundreds of ways to earn money, which one do you like?

Fresh business ideas in agriculture is a topic that is increasingly raised by leading Russian economists at business conferences. Can agricultural production be profitable and how to achieve prosperity - draw a conclusion based on facts.

Business in agriculture

The economic situation shows that the industry requires significant material, energy and time costs.

In general, the agro-industrial complex is highly profitable. The product increases in price several times, passing through intermediate stages: cleaning, processing, transportation, sorting, packaging, distribution to points of sale.

Entrepreneurs encounter a lot of obstacles. Where Difficulties Arise:

climate change;
deterioration of environmental conditions;
epidemics, pestilence of livestock, poultry;
invasion of insect pests on plant crops;
natural disasters;
high state quality standards;
inspections of sanitary and epidemiological services;
difficulties in obtaining related documentation - certificates, invoices.

In what areas can you observe the highest net income - what do analysts say?

Profit and profitability - which business is profitable in the field of agriculture

You can judge this by competitiveness, niches and demand. These metrics include:

cultivation of grain, fodder crops;

Under the concept of "the most profitable agricultural business" dairy enterprises can claim: if breeders give a penny for the purchase of raw materials from farmers, although they sell processed and packaged products at a price twice the cost.

5 business ideas in agriculture from scratch

Promising paths for a budding entrepreneur:

1. Crop production in hydroponics

Soilless technology is actively conquering the world. WITH drip irrigation you can breed all year round decorative flowers, (dill, parsley, lettuce, basil) for sale. It is easy to make a hydroponic apparatus at home, and the costs of fertilizers and substrates pay off after the first harvest is sold.

2. Feed production

Depending on what product you want to release, the size of costs and profits varies.

Complete - pure food without concentrates and additives. It is easier to make than others, it does not require high costs and special equipment - the natural components of plant crops are mixed, dried (hay), packaged and delivered to the customer.
Combined - suitable for birds and animals. The production technology is complex, costly, the shelf life is short, but the profit is greater with an established sales market.
Canned - for pets. A significant capital investment in equipment will be required:

dough mixing machine;
screw extruder;
industrial meat grinder;
line for boiling and packing, autoclave.

You need to find a permanent supplier of quality raw materials.

3. Smoke shop

The production of smoked fish and meat is always profitable, since the holidays are not complete without delicacies. An honest entrepreneur using high quality fresh raw materials and good equipment, supermarkets and retail outlets will be happy.

4. Quail breeding

The benefits of eggs and meat of these birds have long been known, so the demand is high. A farm of 1000 heads pays off after a month of existence. Properly design and care for birds properly.

5. Land cultivation services

The problem of agricultural machinery and workers is always acute. Why not try to solve it?

With a tractor or combine, or you can do plowing land, uprooting trees or saturating the soil with fertilizers.

Success depends on desire, ability to work, business acumen, financial situation, a clear business plan and an understanding of the possible difficulties and prospects of a new business. Dare - the road will be mastered by the walking one!

For those who live in a metropolis, it is much easier to come up with a business idea and implement it. A large number of people and a great demand for goods and services in various fields gives rise to interesting and profitable ideas 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 start your own business with minimal investment.

The main contribution to the development of business in a small town or village, of course, is made by a small number of people. But do not think that the only way to make money in the village is farming. Thanks to the development of new technologies, the introduction of the Internet, today there are many alternative options for earning 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.

Especially the relevance of the development of the agricultural sector and the production of environmentally friendly products has grown now, when the market is occupied by large companies offering products with pesticides and GMOs.

At the same time, the level of knowledge among people is increasing and there is a need for clean products without GMOs, which large companies are simply not able to supply to the market. This is where small business comes to the rescue, which, due to the peculiarities of taxation, small volumes of production, etc. can offer really high quality and pure products.

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

Feature of business in agriculture

Creating a farm, of course, takes a lot of time and effort. To be successful in this business, you need to work hard. Therefore, you should not rely on passive income here.

You need to determine the specifics of business development. This can be implemented in two directions: in a highly specialized breeding of 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 obtain permits in your hands. It is also necessary to draw up a detailed business plan that will help analyze the competitive environment, see the pros and cons entrepreneurial activity, 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 do not familiarize themselves with a detailed business plan that reflects the production, organizational and financial part.

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

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

Calculate the payback, the cost of purchasing equipment, raw materials, outline the way to sell products. It is quite possible that after writing a business plan, you will see that the available capital is not enough for you to open a business. Then you have to contact the bank or investors. This, in turn, will entail a new factor affecting the payback and miscalculation of profitability. 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 with the land in local authorities. If you decide to involve business partners, neighbors, relatives, etc. to open a project, be sure to conclude a farm agreement certified by a notary. This will make it possible in the future to avoid judicial strife and misunderstanding regarding the division of property, profits, etc.

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

The next step will be the search for personnel, which will also require a lot of effort. Given the countryside, you won't have much choice in hiring staff. At the same time, the success of the enterprise depends entirely on the efficiency and specialization of employees. Therefore, before you start looking for staff, clearly outline the list of necessary requirements.

Top 10 Farming Ideas

Idea number 1. Greenhouse

To implement this idea, you need to rent small plot land, build a greenhouse, purchase equipment and seeds.

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

Before embarking on the implementation of 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 distribution channels.

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

For different regions, depending on the climate and the saturation of the competitive environment, may be in demand different types vegetables and herbs: tomatoes, cucumbers, Bell pepper, 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 get up to 5-6 crops per year.

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

One of optimal solutions is the conclusion of a contract for the supply of products to a supermarket chain. This will allow you to reach financial stability and think about expanding your business.

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

Idea number 2. sunflower cultivation

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

At the same time, sunflower cultivation does not require huge 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, equipment for sowing and workers. You also need to take care of the storage of seeds.

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

If we talk about the very specifics of the cultivated crop, then it is very unpretentious, not subject to weather conditions, pests. Harvest after sowing occurs after 5 months. With minimal costs, you can count on a good profit.

But if you decide to take on the cultivation of sunflowers, you must consider one factor. This culture completely selects all useful substances from the soil, therefore, within 5-7 years, nothing can be sown in this area. Therefore, it is not worth taking a plot for a long-term lease for sowing sunflower.

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. In 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 the sunflower growing business covers investments by 2-3 times.

Idea number 3. Growing hazelnuts

This is enough profitable business, which is characterized by little competition with high demand. Hazelnut grows in Russia, mainly in the foothills.

As a home culture, 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, used as a raw material for the manufacture of confectionery, cosmetic products.

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

raw;
in a purified form;
packaged and fried.

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

Before acquiring a plot of land for sowing hazel, it is necessary to analyze the soil. It should contain a rich composition of magnesium, sodium, calcium and phosphorus. In addition, the pH should not go beyond the limits of 6.8-7.2 units. Otherwise, you will not have to count on a high yield of hazelnuts.

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

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

During the first 5 years, while the hazel has not 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 the risks. pay attention to early vegetables and herbs, such as onions, beets, potatoes, herbs. In any case, you will receive income from hazel only in the fifth or sixth year.

Idea number 4. Breeding meat breeds of chickens

Of 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, may 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, choose your chicks very carefully.

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

The main type of risk in this business is frequent illness chickens. Therefore, much attention must be paid to care, examination by a veterinarian, and high-quality feed.

Idea number 5. Breeding dwarf cows

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

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

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

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

Idea number 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 payback.

This type of production allows you to save useful vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables and keep them in the freezer for a long time.

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

In addition, it is necessary to immediately consider where the finished product will be stored until it is sold. A very important step is the search for distribution channels, because each freezer costs a lot of money, so storing a large amount of products will be unprofitable.

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

Idea number 7. Implementation of chicken eggs

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

To start the 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.

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

Idea number 8. Growing oyster mushrooms

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

The most minimal cost method is growing mushrooms on stumps. But the disadvantage of this method is low yield and long waiting time. In addition, you will be dependent on weather conditions, which increases financial risks.

Hemp for growing mushrooms must be clean, with a flat surface, without mold. The cultivation technology is quite simple. The stumps are soaked for three days in water, which allows you to create the necessary level of humidity. This level of humidity will be enough to lay the mycelium (seed).

Starting from May, the stumps are taken out into the garden, into the garden. This should only be done after the risk 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, a greenhouse.

Idea number 9. Harvesting and packaging of black soil

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

The principle of the idea is as follows. The development and harvesting of chernozem, which is characterized by a high content useful substances for growing various crops. The main emphasis here must be placed on determining the target audience, which will allow you to properly organize the sales channel and reach 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 yields. The fact is that there are not so many fertile regions in Russia, so the purchase of high-quality black soil for growing plants, flowers, vegetables is relevant for many farmers.

Idea number 10. Breeding rabbits

Rabbit farming has become a popular farming business option in recent times.

The advantage of animal breeding is high profitability and quick payback, as well as ease of care. This makes rabbit breeding an ideal start-up for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Rabbit meat is a dietary product with high digestibility (90%). This favorably distinguishes it from the same pork, which is digested 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.

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

Another line of business activity may be the sale of rabbit skins. The downside of this entrepreneurial activity is the high mortality among animals, which necessitates the purchase of high-quality feed, payment for veterinary services.

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

It will be difficult for people who do not understand this area to purchase the right equipment and breeds of rabbits, so it is best to seek the help of experts. So, 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.