Opportunity of EMU Farming in India:(Punjab)

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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Opportunity of EMU Farming in India:(Punjab)

Punjab Emu Farm & Hatchery,
vpo qilla nau
Dist. Faridkot,Punjab 151203
Tel. : 01639264111
Office Address: Qilla Nau
Near Bus Stand
Mobile:
09041406660
09915966601
08528856661
09041190415
Business Plan for Emu Farming:
(a)One can Start Emu farm with maximum 1 acre of agricultural land.
(b) Purchase Minimum 30 to 50 number of genetic 3-month-old Emu chicks from good Emu
farm organizers.
(c) Emu Birds are grown by group concept only (16 birds group need 56 x 56 feet space with 6
feet height fence).
(d) Farm maintenance should be very important with good organic feed, purified drinking water.
(e) Emu bird 1st yields only in winter season and after completion of 21 months (in India
November to December months)
(f) Further yield period is every year in winter season from October to March.
(g) Average of 10 to 15 eggs can be obtained from the 1st yield and subsequently average of 20
to 25 eggs can be obtained from next yields every year.
(h) Chick sale is a best profitable compared to egg sale.
Availability of Emu pairs:

In India there are private Emu hatcheries supplying the Emu pairs of different age groups i.e. 3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 15 months old.

Availability of Emu feed:

Poultry feed (layer) can also be fed to Emu. In addition to poultry feed mineral mixture and shell/ stone grit can be given. Sprouted desi Chana and Methi can also be fed during layer season.During summer season chopped vegetables like cabbage, carrot, beetroot, etc. can also be fed.
Training & experience Training on Emu farming is given on above farms for 3-5 days. During training these farm.

Financial assistance :
Loan from banks with refinance facility from NABARD is available for establishing Emu farm. For obtaining bank loan, the farmer should apply to the nearest branch of a Commercial or Cooperative or Regional Rural Banks in their area in the prescribed forms which is available in the branches of financing banks. For Emu farming schemes with very large outlays, detailed reports will have to be prepared. The technical officers attached to or the Branch Manager of the bank can help/give guidance to the farmers in preparing the project report to obtain bank loan. A scheme can also be prepared by the beneficiary after consulting local technical experts or private commercial Emu hatcheries. Consultancy Services of NABARD would also be available for large commercial projects.
Availability of Emu pairs:

In India there are private Emu hatcheries supplying the Emu pairs of different age groups i.e. 3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 15 months old.
Sale of eggs:

At present the hatcheries mentioned are purchasing eggs @ Rs.1000/-to 1200/- each or on the basis of chick borne @ Rs.1200/- per chick.

Sale of Oil:

About 4-6 a litter of oil is available from a bird which is devoid of any colour taste and odor. At present market prices, the price of one litter refined Emu oil is Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 4000/- The oil is penetrating and is having moisturizing. Analgesic, ant allergic and antiseptic properties. The oil is used in analgesic ointments, beauty creams and lotions, soaps, hair oils, shampoos, perfumes and massage oils. The rawfat/crude oil of Emu fetches Rs.1000 per Kg.

Project cost:
Based on model Emu farm with 50 pairs of Emu the total project cost including fixed cost and recurring
cost up to the income generating stage (21 months) has been worked out to Rs. 25 lakh (apx.).
Margin money:
& bank loan Minimum 15 % of down payment has been considered to be collected from the beneficiaries and maximum 85 % of total financial outlay is considered as bank loan.
Security:
a) Will be as per RBI guidelines issued from time to time.
b) Insurance: Bank may ensure that the borrower takes insurance of assets created out of a
bank loan including insurance of Emu birds.

Repayment of loan:

The repayment period depend upon the gross surplus generated in the project. The loan will be repaid within 7 years including first year as grace/moratorium/gestation period in suitable monthly installments (6/year) during October to March only.

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