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    PROJECT PROPOSAL

    FOR

    Green House Farming in Boito, Rongai in

    Rift Valley Kenya.

    Name of proposal - Green house farming Project

    (Organic Farming)

    Name of Implementing - Ronny Green Farm

    Organization

    PREPARED BY: Robert Koskey

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    Proposal presented to

    Mr. Martin Henriksson

    General Manager Inmobia Technology

    Limited (Africa)

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    TABLE OF CONTENT

    TABLE OF CONTENT ............................................................................................................... PAGESINTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 4

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............. .............. ............ .............. ............ .............. .............. ............ ....... 4BACKGROUND AND PROBLEMS ANALYSIS ............. .............. ............ .............. ............ .............. .. 5

    GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION .............. .............. ............ .............. ............ .............. .............. .......... 5PROBLEMS ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................... 5PROJECT OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................. 5SPECIAL OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................. 5

    ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................................................... 6PAST ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................................... 6PLANNED ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................. 6

    PROJECT SUPPORT DURATION....................................................................................................... 6PAYBACK PLAN ............. .............. ............ .............. ............ .............. .............. ............ .............. ...... 6PROJECT BENEFICIARIES............................................................................................................ 7

    PROJECT METHODOLOGY .............................................................................................................. 7FULLFILLMENT OF THE PRIORITY NEEDS OF BENEFICIATIES: ..................... ............ ............ 7

    BENEFICIARIES PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTION: .............. .............. ............ .............. .... 7IMPLEMENTATION STARTEGY ...................................................................................................... 7

    PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY: ......................................................................................................... 8IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT: ............. .............. ............ .............. ............ .............. .............. .......... 8

    COST ANALYSIS OF SETTING UP ONE GREEN HOUSE ............................................................................... 8CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 11

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    INTRODUCTION

    I am very much interested in Agricultural farming in general; this is because I understand

    that over 80% of the Kenyan population depends on agriculture for their incomes and

    livelihoods. Moreover, agriculture is considered as the second leading income generating

    mechanism for the country.

    The type of farming that I would like to implement is known as green house farming or

    Organicfarming. This type of farming is known to be modern and easy, since no much

    machines or farm inputs are needed, and the returns are marvelous. If all the rules of this

    type of farming would be observed, one can harvest products from the farm for over one

    (1) year. This is because horticulture is an industry and science of plant cultivation

    including the process of soil preparation for the planting of seeds, tubers or cuttings. It

    basically involves plant propagation and cultivation, crop production and plant breeding.

    The product includes; fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, flowers, tree, shrubs and turf.

    Horticulture work improves crop yield, quality, nutrition value, and resistance to insects,

    diseases and environmental stresses. Horticulture usually refers to gardening on a smaller

    scale, while agriculture refers to a large scale cultivation of crops. Most of the crops that

    are planted on horticultural farm takes at most twenty four (24) weeks to be ready for

    market.

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    Ronny Green Farm started in January 2011 and has been focusing in Green HouseFarming.

    The project is run by Robert Koskey and four other men that does the day today tasks on

    a three-acre piece of land with room for expansion. We are using the knowledge andskills I acquire while studying in an agricultural high school known as Rongai BoysAgriculture High School. I did practical agriculture for a period of four year, which

    involved livestock and poultry farming as well as crop farming. I want to utilize thisknowledge and skills in enriching my community and the communities around us.

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    BACKGROUND AND PROBLEMS ANALYSIS

    GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

    The Time zone in Rongai is Africa/Nairobi Sunrise at 06:16 and Sunset at 18:24 with

    coordinates Latitude. - 0.1666667, Longitude. 35.85

    The region received two rain seasons in a year. Heavy rains are in April and short-rainsare experienced in September.

    PROBLEMS ANALYSIS

    The communities that live around Rongai region are in dire need to developing

    themselves by improving the food security in the region and earn their basic livelihoodthrough farming. This has been impossible for them because they could not afford the

    provision of basic inputs for their farms.

    I started this project as a way of educating the communities on how to do small-scale

    farming, which can generate high revenues and provide enough food for the communitiesthrough out the year. The major problem faced by the project and which it will try to

    address is the lack of the most appropriate agriculture inputs to restart normal production

    activities. These inputs include farm equipment, High Grade Seeds, Green Houses,Fertilizers and Chemicals for the fruits that are done outside the green house. Theseinclude; oranges, papaw, passion fruits etc.

    PROJECT OBJECTIVES

    The overall objective of the project is in accordance with the Government Agricultural

    policy of increasing food production and diversification of the present farming system soas to attain sustainable food security.

    SPECIAL OBJECTIVES

    To improve the quality of food produced in Rongai.To offer horticultural training for farmers in Rongai.

    To explore the ever growing demand for food in Africa.

    .

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    ACTIVITIES

    PAST ACTIVITIES

    Since the formation of the project in 2011 January, We have since established reliable

    market base in Nakuru Town, Kenya.

    We currently supply various supermarkets with a variety of farm produce. The supply weare offering to the market is about 11% compared with the demand. We are intending to

    increase our supplies up-to 80%, this can be only archived by constructing more greenhouses hence increasing the yields production for the market.

    PLANNED ACTIVITIES

    Depending on the availability of funds, the project intends to embark on the cultivation of10 acres of major food crop in Green Houses. This will enable us stabilizing thecontinuity of supplies in the market compared with the fluctuating way of supplies due to

    lack of products.

    By stabilizing the supplies we will have secured a guaranteed market for our productsunlike when there is no continuity of supplies.

    PROJECT SUPPORT DURATION

    The project is soliciting assistance for a period of One (1) year. There after it will be in

    position to finance its operation from the proceeds of the farm. The funds we aresoliciting amounts to USD 30,000.00, this amount will be used to improve the

    productivity in terms of quantity and quality.

    PAYBACK PLAN

    The amount will be paid back to the lender in an installment manner splited to four years

    payback plan. All the first, second, third and fourth installment payment will be doneafter harvesting and selling the proceeds from the farm. The table below shows thepayback strategy.

    NO YEAR AMOUNT BALANCE1 1

    st6,000.00 24,000.00

    2 2nd 9,000.00 15,000.00

    3 3rd 9,000.00 6,000.00

    4 4th

    6,000.00 0

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    Thereafter, we will continue expanding and introducing the same project in other parts ofthe country. This will improve the food security and incomes for the participants henceliving a comfortable life without depending on the government or NGOs for relief food

    when they can farm for themselves.

    PROJECT BENEFICIARIES

    The direct project beneficiaries would be the communities around where the project is

    taking place and the youths that are interested in learning modern way of farming. Thisproject will also benefit the jobless since it will provide job opportunities in the society.

    PROJECT METHODOLOGY

    The methodology to be adopted by the project is the participatory approach. The RonnyGreen Farm operates in Rongai. This village has plenty of community borehole water.

    FULLFILLMENT OF THE PRIORITY NEEDS OF BENEFICIATIES:

    The major problem faced by the project and which the project will try to address is the

    lack of the most appropriate agricultural input to restart normal production activities.These inputs include farm equipment, seeds, planting materials. Other priority areas to be

    addressed are:

    - Lack of the capacity to provide agricultural support services- In future the project intends to sink its own borehole.-

    Buying vehicles for transporting the products to the market

    BENEFICIARIES PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTION:

    The project beneficiaries had participated in the identification and planning of the project.Since it deals with their economics well-being. During the implementation of the project,

    beneficiaries would contribute the:

    - Unskilled labor- Local materials (Poles, Posts, Sand etc.)- Land for the cultivation and construction of food storage

    IMPLEMENTATION STARTEGY

    The under mentioned strategies will be carried out to achieve the set objectives:

    - Setting up at least ten greenhouses in the location.

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    PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY:

    A Complete 240 sq meter Green House can produce at least 8 Tonnes of Tomatoes. In

    Kenya today, a kg of Tomatoes sells at KES 50.

    Expected output from 10 Green Houses for the 8 Months of Operation is approximatelyKES 4,000,000.00

    IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT:

    The depletion of the forest and tree crop, due to demands for fuel wood and timberactivities has increased run off and soil erosion especially on derived watersheds leadingto loss of soil nutrients, situation of waterways and damaged to fisheries.

    The Project when fully implement will try to embark on activities that will conserve theenvironment.

    Cost Analysis of setting up one Green House

    NO ITEMS Quantity Rate

    (KES)

    Amount

    (KES)

    1 Poles - Main 80 Units 300 24,000

    2 Round Poles 220 Units 200 44,000

    3 Binding Wires 40Kgs 190 7,600

    4 3000 Litre Tank 1 Unit 38,000 38,000

    5 Green House

    Paper

    2 Units 46,000 92,000

    6 Drips for

    Irrigation

    1 Unit 28,000 28,000

    Sub total in KES 233,600

    Sub total in USD Rate 94.60 2,470.00

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    ConclusionWhen the amount used to construct ten green house plus other expenses that will be used

    in the farm i.e. buying seeds, paying labourers, water bills etc. are subtracted from theamount expected we get over a million profit. This amount will be used to pay back the

    loan provider by either revenue sharing or agreeable percentage as per the agreement ofthe loan.

    After the first harvesting is complete the same green houses will be used to do the nextseason cultivation and by doing these we wont be needed to construct other green

    houses. The return got from the first yields will be used in running the day todayoperation as well as buying the necessary machines e.g. vehicle for transport and other

    equipment needed in the farms.

    Contact Address - P.O. Box 4719 00506Nairobi Kenya

    Contact Persons - Mr Robert Kosgey

    Kenya Tel 0710 492 964

    Location of Project - Boito, Rongai - Nakuru

    Rift Valley

    Kenya

    Date of Commencement - January, 2012

    Fund Request - $ 30,000