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Vermi-compost from animal waste for agriculture

Opportunity Description: Vermi-compost from animal waste for agriculture for high demand on organic fertilizers, in addition to competitive price
PRODUCT: Low cost bio fertilizer
Sector: Waste Management, Agribusiness
Market: Farms, gardens, worm producers
Initial Investment Required: Less than 150,000 EGP
Details Available:
Market Potential: Sold to farms, for landscaping, worm producers, additives in Luxor/Qena, rest of Upper Egypt and the Red Sea, and in the Delta. Competing products includes Chemical fertilizers and compost from other sources
Supply: Buy from Poultry, cattle, and sheep farms in Luxor/Qena, rest of Upper Egypt and the Red Sea, and in the Delta. Required inputs are Bedding mixed with litter and /or cattle manure, specials species of worm (as a starter), additives.
Process: Vermi-composting (using specific mix of species of worms and special containers) -> bio fertilizer
Human Resources: Manual labour for installation, operation & maintenance, agriculture specialist
Financial: CAPEX is less than 150,000 EGP, mainly cost of machinery.
OPEX is less than 150,000 EGP, mainly processing of material
Risk: Long processing time
IMPACT: For environmental - A source of bio-fertilizers that ensure sustainable and organic produce, safe disposal of waste impacts.
For Social - Increase return of agriculture sector by selling waste and provide affordable organic fertilizers that reduce costs for agriculture activities.