For many years, agriculture as a business was not considered profitable. This attitude was formed both thanks to state policy and in connection with the laboriousness of this direction. Now it is not so difficult to organize an agricultural enterprise, since modern technologies and the general availability of agricultural machinery greatly simplify labor and make the business profitable.
To organize an agricultural enterprise, it is necessary to conduct a market analysis, identify the needs of the population and compare them with the climatic features of the area. Thus, each region has its own priority areas due to the greater profitability of the project. The agricultural direction covers a fairly wide range of specializations: someone will choose animal husbandry, someone will be engaged in growing plants. Often, an agricultural enterprise conducts complex farming activities, which allows the seasonality of some of the activities to be turned into benefits and an additional way of making a profit.
How to choose a direction
As already mentioned, integrated business conduct in this case is very appropriate, since it allows you to increase the profitability of the enterprise. So, if you breed cattle for meat, then in order to reduce the cost of feed, you should also be puzzled by crop production, growing fortified fodder crops. The result will be a waste-free production, when the waste products of animals will be used to fertilize the land on which plants and vegetables are grown.
Farming will require not only physical costs, but also intellectual ones. Each process should be approached carefully, the technology should be followed, only such an attitude guarantees the achievement of correct and optimal results. Innovative methods are acceptable in some cases, but they need to be implemented gradually and only for a small part of the processes. That is, you need to experiment on some part of the field, part of the livestock, but not risk the entire volume of holdings.
If, in addition to the production of agricultural products, a processing line is launched, the profitability will increase significantly. With an oversupply of imported expensive canned food and preparations, smoked meats and other delicacies on the market, there is a noticeable shortage of available domestically produced goods. For this reason, it is possible to successfully organize the sale of finished products - from harvesting vegetables and berries to the sale of tanned soft skins of fur animals.
How to register land for opening an agricultural enterprise
To open a number of agricultural areas, it is enough to have only a small land plot and seeds. It is good if this site is available, when contacting the local administration or land organization, the purpose of the site can be re-registered for farming activities, although such measures are not always required (everything will depend on the chosen direction of the enterprise and the location of the site). If you want to take a large plot of land for cultivation, you should look for opportunities to lease the area, or purchase land from private owners. With animal husbandry and the production of products that involve a lot of waste, it will be necessary to organize additional sewage facilities, having previously obtained permission to conduct this type of activity on a specific site. In some cases, the registration of a land plot lease does not require special financial investments, which cannot be said about the acquisition. Also, a lot of money will be needed to purchase equipment, equip buildings, and for other expenses.
How to find funds to organize an enterprise
If at the beginning of the operation of the farm there are not enough funds for the purchase of automated equipment, you should open only a small line, or rely only on scrap materials. If you have an excellent credit history, you can purchase equipment on credit. Also, at first, equipment can be rented or leased.
If you are engaged in animal husbandry or cultivation of varietal crops, you will need finance for the purchase of seeds or young animals. The estimate will vary depending on the high cost of the variety or breed. In addition, depending on the purpose of the crop or breed, it will be necessary to purchase auxiliary equipment that will help take care of crops, milk cows, cut wool, mow grass and others. If the enterprise is planned to be small, on the scale of a small plot of 6-15 acres, then special costs for the maintenance of plants or animals will not be required, but one should not expect special profits either. There is no need to despair, because with the successful development of a small enterprise, it can be expanded, which is why incomes will also increase over time.
It is not always easy to find money for a start, but some programs are provided for farmers, each region has its own. Agriculture also receives loans from Rosselkhozbank. It is important to write a business plan and prepare documents confirming the existence of a farm.
How not to burn out
If in some areas of business you can start on your own, then without agronomic knowledge, independent opening of an agricultural enterprise is not possible. There can be two ways out: to hire people with certain skills and knowledge, or to receive specialized education. Also, when running an agricultural economy, you cannot do without ancillary labor. To begin with, you can hire workers for one-time work, in the future - to open units in the state.
For an enterprise to be successful, you must also master the intricacies of marketing in order to establish sales channels. Here you should have an idea of the rules of business correspondence, negotiation and the ability to present the product in a favorable light. If the organizer of the enterprise does not have such skills, the involvement of a professional will be required.
Other
Of the features of the work of an agricultural enterprise, one should also indicate the risks associated with a crop failure or death of livestock. To avoid such troubles, you need to allocate a certain amount of money for preventive measures. Special insurance can also help out - here you should choose an insurance agent who will offer a good insurance program.
As a result, with the right combination of all factors, an agricultural enterprise will function safely and generate income.
