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POULTRY FARM OVER VIEW

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Types of Breed

The Cornish Cross, or Broiler is a hybrid breed crossing a Cornish with a Plymouth Rock. The resulting bird is fast growing, reaching table weight at around 8 weeks. This quick maturing, large breed makes it a cost effective investment with good feed conversion. Mostly for meat production.

Laying hen is a common term for a female, grown chicken that is kept primarily for laying eggs. Raising laying hens is a different process than raising chickens for meat. Most laying hens will live five to seven years, laying eggs nearly daily for about three of those years.

Moyer’s K-22 Red Broilers (Cockerels Only) is a hearty meat bird that has resistant genetics providing good textured, flavorful meat for the discriminating consumer. They are perfect for the pastured poultry producer. The K-22 is a slower growing bird than the Cornish giant with the males growing to a live weight of 5 pounds at around 8 weeks.

The Red Ranger Broiler is a very profitable broiler to raise because of its strong disease resistance. The Red Ranger broiler chickens have an excellent conformation of white and dark meat yields, a tender texture with the flavor of a slow growing bird. The Red Ranger has a dark red feathering with a few of the tail feathers being either white or black, yellow shanks, beak, and skin.

Rates & fees

investors will have the option to choose the types of rates and fee's that applies to their investment. there are two types of rates and fee's (FPP) and (PPW).

Fix percent of Profits (FPP)

This option gives We Trade ltd the company a percentage of your profits return on the poultry farm for the six week period.

Pay Per Week (PPW)

This option gives our clients the opportunity to pay the rates/fee's which the company (We Trade ltd) ask for per week.

Prices for chickens

Amount of chickens

50 chickens

100 chickens

200 chickens

300 chickens

Additional Resources Needed

Standalone farm

Customer will have to invest in their own poultry house.
If customer invest in more than a 1000 chicks they may have to find land space for the poultry house (optional)

Group farm

We trade ltd will provide the poultry house for group farming
We trade ltd will provide equipment's for group farming such has ( water container , Feeding pan )

WE TRADE LTD. Gives our clients the opportunity to invest in a poultry farm. We do the hard work for you and you see your returns on your investment every (6) six weeks.

Poultry Farm

How it works

We provide you with the option to select the amount of chickens you want to invest in and the amount of resources needed to rise the chicken for the (6) six weeks. also the profits return you should expect at the end of the (6) six weeks.

Investors will have the option to select group poultry farming or standalone poultry farming . In the group poultry farm investors will have the chance to pool their investment with other like minded investors for a much greater farm and profit returns also the group poultry farm will give our small investors the opportunity to take advantage of the market . Standalone poultry farming gives the investors the opportunity to have their own poultry farm. Once the investors select group poultry farming or standalone poultry farming it will be displayed on the investor dashboard has an active investment.

Laying hens

We Trade ltd gives our investors the opportunity to invest in laying hens. laying hens will be displayed on the investor dashboard has (Assets). acquiring Laying hens will give the investors the opportunity to be in the egg distribution business . while a hen can hatch one egg per day having just 50 hen will give you 24 dozen eggs per week. if 1 dozen eggs cost $600 your profit for 24 dozen a week is $14,400.

The Cornish Cross, or Broiler

We Trade ltd gives our investors the option to dive in the meat market with the Cornish cross . This type of investment will be a group investment where the investors will be able to group his/her investment with other like minded investors to maximize on profit and production. Once investors acquire the group farming investment it will be display on the investor account has an active investment for the (6)six weeks.

Price fluctuation

Price for chickens may fluctuate depending on the market or distributors . We Trade ltd will provide update/notification in regard of price change or fluctuation.

Resources Needed

Feeds

How many bags of feed for 100 broilers? A broiler would consume an average of 4.25 kg from day old to end of the 8th week. So, 100 broilers would consume (4.25 X 100) = 425 kg or 17 bags of feed for 8 weeks.

50 chickens require 10 bags of feeds

100 chicken require 20 bags of feeds

Container

One feeder is not enough then How many feeders do you need for 100 chickens? Well, the answer depends on the hen's size and her breed. But on the safe side, you need about 20 feeders for 100 chickens. One 7 pound container plastic feeder costs up to 12$ ($240 for 20 feeders).

Water Equipment

Plastic poultry waterers are recommended for the baby chicks in early stages of growth and more specifically throughout the brooding process. Waterers range from one quart to one gallon with a screw-on base and lug design. Plastic jars molded from durable, transparent polyethylene allow for observation and monitoring of the water level, reduces the need for storage space, and are easily handled. Wash, sanitize and refill chick waterers with cool, fresh water each day

Market Analysis

Baby chicks can cost between $3 and $5, and egg laying hens can cost between $20 and $50. If you want a fancier breed of chicken, you can expect to pay a premium for both chicks and hens.

The Egg Market in Jamaica

With just over 2,000 small and 100 large farmers spread across the island, the industry is projected to produce over 130 million eggs for 2014. This is more than what was produced in 2013. President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association (JEFA), Roy Baker, attributes the improved performance to the re-organization and restructuring of the industry, which contributes over $5.5 billion to the Gross National Product (GNP). According to Mr. Baker, the association has been getting support from the Ministry of Agriculture’s Marketing and Information Division (AMID). The division drives the marketing thrust of the Ministry; conducts market-chain analyses and provides policy and planning information that will guide improvements in production, productivity, value-added and marketing in the industry. “The local egg industry has been a success story. Since 2003 we have not imported table/shell eggs on a regular basis. There are occasions when we have hurricanes and during those periods we have to import in order to meet local demand,” Mr. Baker says. He cites construction of the liquid egg plant in St. James as a boost for the industry. The facility was established in Montego Freeport in 2007, at a cost of $40 million. It was built in an effort to satisfy the demand for liquid eggs by hoteliers who were importing the commodity. The plant is operated through Caribbean Egg Processors Limited, a joint venture in which Caribbean Producers owns 50 per cent and Liquid Eggs Limited 50 per cent.

The Chicken Market in Jamaica

In 2019, production of poultry meat for Jamaica was 134,299 ton. Production of poultry meat of Jamaica increased from 14,489 ton in 1970 to 134,299 ton in 2019 growing at an average annual rate of 5.36%.

Advantages

Poultry farming can include more than chickens.
It doesn’t require much capital to become a poultry farmer.
You don’t need a lot of available space to begin poultry farming.
Poultry farming can be immediately lucrative.
You are raising agricultural products that have immediate demand.
It creates employment opportunities on multiple levels.

Disadvantages

It is possible to lose an entire batch of chicks with poultry disease.
You still need to have capital in place to start a poultry farm in the first place.
There is a slight risk of bird-to-human transmission of the avian flu.
Some birds do not excel in some environmental conditions.
There is the issue of antibiotic use to consider with poultry farming.

GOAT FARM OVER VIEW

Goats Profiles

Anglo-Nubian: The breed was developed in Britain and imported into Jamaica. The Nubian is a dual purpose animal, which can be raised for 6 both meat and milk. The breed tends to be large framed and sturdy and varies in color.

British Alpine: The Alpine is a Swiss breed, developed primarily for milk; however, the animal has been used as foundation for many commercial meat goats, because of its large frame and fast growth rate.

Boer: The Boer was developed in South Africa, it is solely a meat goat breed, and recognized for its hardiness, excellent meat to bone ratio and fast conversion of feed to meat. The breed is characterized by a white body and red to brown head.

Jamaica Creole: A native breed created through natural selection; however, most of its genetic traits come from the Spanish Dairy Goat and British Alpine. The animal is very hardy and fully adapted to the Jamaican Environment. The breed is present in various color's and range from small to medium in size.

Rates & fees

investors will have the option to choose the types of rates and fee's that applies to their investment. there are two types of rates and fee's (FPP) and (PPW).

Fix percent of Profits (FPP)

This option gives We Trade ltd the (company) a percentage of your profits return on the Goat farm for the time period of each asset. Each goat (asset) that the client sell We Trade ltd will deduct 5% of the profits for raising of the animal.

Pay Per Week (PPW)

This option gives our clients the opportunity to pay the rates/fee's which the company (We Trade ltd) ask for per week.

Prices for Goats

Goats

1 Ram Goat

$14,000 knee Height

1 She Goat

$10,000 knee Height

1 kid Goat

$7,000

Goat Farm

WE TRADE LTD. Gives our clients the opportunity to invest in a goat farm. We do the hard work for you just watch your investment grow.

How it works

We provide you with the option to be apart of a goat farm you can own a (ram or she goat) and we will raise it for you. clients can invest/own any amount of goat he/she needs. Each goat a client own will be place on there account has an asset, has the asset matured the asset value will increase or decrease depending on the market value of the asset. clients will have the option to buy and sell (assets) to increase there portfolio. The company (We Trade ltd) will provide detail estimation of the market value for the goat and profit return expected.

Resources Needed

Raising Goats for Meat and Milk: Goats are prolific milk producers. Each doe will give roughly 90 quarts of milk per month, with two months off right before she gives birth.

Feeding Goats: The goat is a ruminant, having a four-part stomach like the cow and sheep. Goats are energetic, inquisitive and versatile in their feeding habits. They are adaptable to various environments and can consume over 90 different plants. Browse materials (trees, leaves, bushes, twigs, etc.) appears to be advantageous and enjoyed by dairy goats. However, the importance of such materials toward the nutritional requirements of lactating dairy goats is probably quite small, especially where a fairly large number of dairy goats are being maintained. Goats require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber (bulk) and water. Energy (calories) is usually the most limiting nutrient, whereas protein is the most expensive. Deficiencies, excesses and imbalances of vitamins and minerals can limit animal performance and lead to various health problems. Fiber is necessary to maintain a healthy rumen environment and prevent digestive disturbances. Water is the cheapest feed ingredient and often the most neglected. Although the goat has a great capacity for consuming fibrous feed (roughage), it needs to be given forage of good quality, such as legume hay.

The four (4) main source of feed for goats are:

Pasture and browse
Hay
Silage and haulage
Concentrate (grains)

Market Analysis

Small Ruminant production in Jamaica has been taking place in since the first European Colonizers arrived in the island. The sector was never treated as major commercial venture from then until now, most farmers have continued to raise small holdings of 20 -30 animals using limited inputs and little to no management practices. Goats and Sheep are considered small ruminants because of a special chamber in their stomachs called a rumen which allows them store food and regurgitate for consumptions (essentially chewing their cud). Goat meat is called “chevon” and Sheep meat is called “mutton”. They’re one of the world most widely consumed meat. Chevon/ Goat meat is commonly referred to as the healthy red meat, because is alkaline very lean and contains limited fats; also it contains high volumes of B12 Vitamins and high volumes of iron when compared to other meats. 1 Small ruminants are grown all over the world in many different climatic conditions, most breeds are adaptable, and therefore they can be transferred all over the globe. The top three (3) exporters of goat meat are New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom, while the major importers include China, United States of America, Holland and Germany. Experts suggest that for the best production in the Jamaican environment a three-way cross between the Native goat , Nubian/Alpine and the Boer Goat would provide the best breed type with the required genetic disposition to strive and give the maximum return on your investment.

MARKET PRICES

The market potential for small ruminant production presents good earning potential especially for specialty cuts for restaurateurs and within the tourism and hospitality sector. Consumers of the goat are willing to pay premium prices for the locally produced animals and demand for same increases during specific seasons. Normal prices for goat meat ranges from $400-450 for live animals, and $900-1000 for dead weight.

Goat Production needed to meet demand –

Slaughtering 20,648 heads annually
Increased herd size of 30,972 does

In 2017 Jamaica imported $853,064.62 USD worth of chevon products. In addition, local production only covers on average 15 % of the total demand. Therefore the market potential is remarkable and yearning for investment.

Available market potential

The available markets for goat are:

Farmers
Butchers
Hoteliers
Restaurateur
Local Consumers

BY PRODUCT OF GOAT

fiber : Angora and Cashmere goats are good for fiber or mohair production.
Milk : The Alpine is a Swiss breed, developed primarily for milk;
skin : Goatskin refers to the skin of a goat, which by long term usage, leather. Kidskin, used for gloves, shoes and other accessories, is traditionally goatskin,

Advantages

Less Space Required for Raising Goats
Many Breeds Available
Numerous Utilities
Goats Require Less Feeds
Caring Process is Easy
Goats Can Adapt Themselves to Many Climates
Goats Grow Faster
Less Caring Costs
Easy Marketing of the Goat Products

Disadvantages

loss of chickens
Lack of Practical Knowledge
Right Breed Selection
Starting Without Prior Experience
Lack of Capital
Marketing Difficulties
Predator Problem
Risk of Robbery

COW FARM OVER VIEW

Cow Farm

WE TRADE LTD. Gives our clients the opportunity to invest in a Cow farm. We do the hard work for you just watch your investment grow.

How it works

We provide you with the option to be apart of a cow farm you can own a (cow ) and we will raise it for you. clients can invest/own any amount of cow he/she needs. Each cow a client own will be place on there account has an asset, has the asset matured the asset value will increase or decrease depending on the market value of the asset. clients will have the option to buy and sell (assets) to increase there portfolio. The company (We Trade ltd) will provide detail estimation of the market value for the cow and profit return expected.

Cow Profiles

Angus are renowned as a carcass breed. They are used widely in crossbreeding to improve carcass quality and milking ability. Angus females calve easily and have good calf rearing ability. They are also used as a genetic dehorner as the polled gene is passed on as a dominant characteristic.

The Jersey cattle are relatively a small breed of dairy cattle which are raised primarily for milk production. It is originally bred in the Channel Island of Jersey. The breed is popular and famous for high milk production and also for the high butterfat of their milk.

Red Poll cattle are mainly used as beef suckler cows, although a few dairy herds are found in England, as well as in the United States in the state of Texas. They are known for easy calving and successfully rearing a high proportion of their calves. They are sometimes used for conservation grazing.

Devon cattle were a dual-purpose breed previously which were raised for both milk and meat production. But currently they are a beef cattle breed and raised primarily for meat production.

Prices for Cows

Cows

1 bull

1 cow

1 calf

1 heifer

Rates & fees

investors will have the option to choose the types of rates and fee's that applies to their investment. there are two types of rates and fee's (FPP) and (PPW).

Fix percent of Profits (FPP)

This option gives We Trade ltd the company a percentage of your profits return on the cow farm for the six week period.

Pay Per Week (PPW)

This option gives our clients the opportunity to pay the rates/fee's which the company (We Trade ltd) ask for per week.

Resources Needed

Basic equipment includes feeders, water tubs or watering systems, and health care equipment. Because safety is a concern when managing these large animals, beef cattle operations should also have equipment for handling cattle.

Your cattle need grazing areas with a good perimeter fence (either six-strand high-tensile or, at minimum, a 4-foot high woven wire), a strong pen or corral, a shelter, and clean loafing and eating areas. Purchase only healthy animals.

Nutrition for cows being raised for beef production requires diets with a high-quality supply of vitamins, minerals, protein, and water. A healthy diet will augment the growth and quality of beef cows. Nutrient-rich feeds are especially important in young beef cows and breeding stock.

Beef production:

In many cases, manufacturers will use supplements and additives to increase the nutritional value of cattle feed. An added benefit for most high-quality additives is the inclusion of flavorings that improve palatability and encourage optimal consumption rates among cows.

Best Healthy Feed for Beef Cattle

1) Grain Supplement. Grain can get cattle growing quickly and can help cattle get fat.
2) Hay. Hay can provide every important nutrient for cattle, but it has to be picked at the height of its nutrient richness — that is, before it becomes too dry. ...
3) Pasture and Forage
4) Concentrates.

Dairy production:

Achieving optimal nutrition for cows in the dairy industry requires a focus on feeds that offer adequate concentrations of nutrition that support milk production, fermentative digestion, and metabolic health. Voluntary feed intake among cattle depends on the breed, type of feed and environmental factors. For example, voluntary feed intake increases when ambient temperature decrease, and it decreases as ambient temperature rise. To ensure dairy cows are producing healthy milk, farmers look for feeds that use nutritional supplements and additives to improve milk yield, digestive function, and rumen bacterial population.

What is the best feed for dairy cows?

Dry forages are pasture (fresh forage) or high quality alfalfa hay, alfalfa-grass mix hay, grass hay or straw. Some dairy farmers will feed a mix of both silage and hay, while others might only feed silage or only feed hay, depending on the farm. The other half of the diet is called the concentrate.

Market Analysis

How much does a cow farm cost?

That is an investment of $120,000-$160,000 just for the cows. On the average you can figure two acres of land/cow. Depending on where you have your farm, good tillable land can be purchased from anywhere between $1000-$4000/acre. This adds up to an additional $200,000-$800,000 for the land needed to feed the animals.

How profitable is Diary Production ?

416 liters of milk are obtained daily from these 35 cattle while the average price of one liter is Rs 60. In this way, his total income per day is Rs 24,960 while the total expenditure per day comes to Rs 14,900. Hence, he gets a net profit of Rs. 3, 01,800 per month which is a huge profit.

How profitable is Beef Production ?

The average net return favored the high-profit group as they exceeded the overall average by $96.51 per cow to finish the 11-year period with an annual profit of $152.42 per cow. When calculated over the 11 years, this amounts to an additional $1,061.61 of profit per cow. The cost of production per cwt. beef farmers make the lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,360 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $135,900. Income can vary widely based on the costs of feed, varying weather conditions, and the sale price of beef at the market.

What is the profit margin on beef cattle?

Sterling Marketing president John Nalivka projects cash profit margins for cow-calf producers in 2020 will average $51 per cow. For feed yards, Nalivka projects an average profit of $10 per head in 2020, and packer margins are projected to average $281 per head

Why invest in beef production?

The World Bank projects very significant growth in the demand for beef and milk by developed countries until 2021
Supplies to satisfy this projected demand are expected to come from developing countries
There is considerable room for development in the sector to meet the growing needs for choice cuts and value added products.
Beef is a prime product for international markets in the U.S., Canada and the E.U.

Advantages

Farmers can make a lot of profit from cattle
Dairy industry
There feces can be use as a source of energy example methane
It provides continuous production as it provide fast birth to its younger ones.

Disadvantages

Farmers may sometimes not have sufficient spaces to accommodate the livestock as these cow need a good amount of space to move about.
The smell of the feces can produce a gas which can have an effect on the population and may cause illness.
They require feed and water 24/7 and this can be time consuming.

RABBIT FARM OVER VIEW

Rabbit Farm

WE TRADE LTD. Gives our clients the opportunity to invest in a rabbit farm. We do the hard work for you just watch your investment grow.

How it works

We provide you with the option to select the amount of rabbits you want to invest in and we provide you with the details of the amount of resources needed to raise the rabbits for the set time period. we will also provide the option to view the increase or decrease in the value of your (assets) meaning your rabbits. We trade ltd will also give you the option to sell at the current market value or retain your assets.

Resources Needed

Housing

The rabbitry should be an enclosed building that has proper ventilation, lighting, heating, and cooling systems. Heating and ventilation are crucial because rabbits do not tolerate temperature extremes very well. You should maintain the herd on a year-round schedule of 12 hours each of light and darkness to keep the rabbits breeding throughout the year.

Many different types of hutches can be used. However, all metal cages help prevent unsanitary conditions that can lead to health problems. The cages should be made of 1-by-2-inch mesh for the sides and top and 0.5-by-1-inch mesh for the floor. Hanging the cages from the ceiling in single layers makes management easier for the producer. Mature bucks and does should have individual cages that are at least 30 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 20 inches high. Junior does, fryers, and Angora rabbits (nonbreeding does and castrated bucks) may be kept in small groups in one pen. Each cage should have a feed hopper and a watering system attached to the outside of the cage.

the main Source of Feed for Rabbits

rabbits need to eat more than just carrots and lettuce. They require a balanced diet of hay, fresh veggies and fruit, and a few pellets.

Vegetables: A rabbit's favorite foods

Bell peppers.
Bok choy.
Brussels sprouts.
Carrot tops.
Cucumber.
Endive.
Escarole.
Fennel.
Nutrition
Two types of nutrition programs are used for raising rabbits: (1) hay and grain diets or (2) commercial pellet rations. In addition to commercial pellets, Napier grass, King grass, Spanish needle, Mulberry plant and Synedrella nodiflora (fatten borrow) are all used by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs. Pellets meet all of a rabbit’s nutritional requirements and are sold in Jamaica at a cost of $1,498.10/25kg by Newport Mills Limited. Hi-Pro Feeds, the other major feed supplier in the island does not carry the product. Pregnant does and those with litters should receive all the feed they can eat in a day while bucks and does without litters need 6 to 8 ounces of pellets per day. Rabbits also require fresh, clean water every day, therefore, an automatic watering system is preferred as it offers a continuous water supply while reducing waste and the risk of contamination. A doe and her litter will need 1 gallon of water per day in warm weather.

Rates & fees

investors will have the option to choose the types of rates and fee's that applies to their investment. there are two types of rates and fee's (FPP) and (PPW).

Fix percent of Profits (FPP)

This option gives We Trade ltd the company a percentage of your profits return on the rabbit farm for the six week period.

Pay Per Week (PPW)

This option gives our clients the opportunity to pay the rates/fee's which the company (We Trade ltd) ask for per week.

Rabbit Profiles

New Zealand White Rabbit (weight 4.1-5.5 kg). This rabbit is used in meat production more than any other single breed worldwide. White is the most valuable variety for commercial purposes because it is easily dyed. Therefore, the white is the most highly developed, most commonly seen, and most competitive colour. It was not the first variety, however, New Zealand red showed up first, and now black and broken pattern are also recognized. Blue is on its way to acceptance.

Californian Rabbit (weight 4.1-5.5 kg). Widely raised for their meat and fur value both by large scale rabbitries and backyard breeders. This breed was developed in the 1920’s by George West of California. He crossed Himalayans with Standard Chinchillas and then added some New Zealand blood to achieve the size he wanted.

Satin rabbits weigh between 4.1 – 5 kg and are the ultimate dual purpose rabbit for homestead and commercial use. This is because, in addition to having a unique coat, they possess a high meat to bone ratio. The ideal weight of this breed is 4.32 – 4.5 kilograms.

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Flemish Giants (weighs a minimum of 5.9 kg) this rabbit is considered to be gentle giants. The Flemish giant is primarily a fancy breed, raised for show and pets. These are understandably mistaken for meat rabbits; however the Flemish consumes too much feed for the meat yield to be efficiently viable.

Market Analysis

1) Selling Prices for Butchered Rabbits Unlike crops, livestock prices generally experience more stability in the Jamaican market. The farmgate price for dressed rabbits ranges from $1,320-$2,640 per kilogram, with the most frequent farmgate prices being $1,540 and $1,760 per Kilogram. Rabbit meat is not sold in large enough volumes to attract a wholesale price tier. Retail price for uncooked rabbit meat was recorded at one supermarket for $2,300.10 per kilogram. Jerked rabbit is sold between $3,300 and $4,400 per kilogram. (2) Cultural Attitudes In Jamaica, rabbits are perceived as pets/rodents rather than as food items. Consequently, sociological/cultural attitudes may hinder the consumption of rabbit meat on a large-scale. (3) Relative low demand for Rabbit meat A random sample of 81 commercial entities was chosen to ascertain among other information, their monthly usage of rabbit meat. The sample consisted of 32 hotels, 29 restaurants and 20 supermarkets across the island. A total of eight entities indicated they either use/sell or intend to use/sell rabbit meat, putting the maximum interest for rabbit meat at 9.9% of the sample. The current usage/projected usage amount to 197.72kg monthly. Six (6) entities indicated that they sold/used the product but it didn’t prove viable and they no longer have an interest in doing so, this represents 7.4% of the sample. Therefore, sixty-seven (67) or 82.7% of the sample has never used/sold and has no immediate intention to use/sell rabbit meat.

Prices for Cows

Prices for chickens

Goats

1 Rabbit

1Pair

1 calf

1 heifer

Advantages

Rabbits are very fast growing animal.
Their food converting rate is better than other animals.
One female rabbit can give birth about 2 to 8 kids each time.
Rabbits can be raised within a short space.
Production costs are less, compared to other large sized animals.
Rabbit meat is very tasty, nutritious and easily digestible. All aged people can eat without any problem.
There are no religious taboos consuming rabbit meat.
Rabbit farming require less labor compared to another animal farming business. You can easily use your family labor for successful commercial rabbit farming business.
Commercial rabbit farming business require relatively less capital and you will get back your investment within a very short period.
As it is a highly profitable business, so commercial production can be a great source of earning and employment.

Disadvantages

meat is not consumed in many communities.
Loss of rabbit
monetary value of rabbits cannot be well explained which each person paying a dissimilar price.

BEE FARM OVER VIEW

Bee Colonies

Costs to start a small beekeeping business are not high. There are quite a few ways to make money from bees. Most beekeepers rely on honey and beeswax production and commercial crop pollination. Each hive established should yield an average of ten gallons (57.0 kg) of honey annually. Value $2400 per gallon –$ 24,000/hive/annum

The first 50 hives =500 gals of honey @$2400 / gallon - $1,200,000

Market Analysis

The Beekeeping Industry in Jamaica is the fastest growing of the subsectors in agriculture at this time. Within the last four years (2018-2021) the Industry has had:

a. >100% increase in beehive population

b. 60% increase in beekeepers

c. 71% increase in apiaries

As the demand for products of the beehive increase (resulting from improved awareness of the values of these products) more individuals recognize the need to satisfy this demand. The short term returns on investment is also another attractant to new investments. These returns are rivalled only by a very small number of the investment opportunities in the Agricultural Sector. Beekeeping however has some distinct advantages such as: - It does not require large acreages to establish an apiary - It is not labor intensive - Other activities can run concurrently with moderate operations - Most activities in the apiary are timely - The returns on investment can be significant (though heavily dependent on the level of management) - Bees do not compete with man nor other animals for food - That which is gathered and converted by the bees for the use of man could not otherwise be economically harnessed. The cost to establish an apiary at the economic unit (50 hives) initially may be considered relatively high. This however is associated with the high cost of beekeeping equipment whether imported or locally produced.

Rates & fees

investors will have the option to choose the types of rates and fee's that applies to their investment. there are two types of rates and fee's (FPP) and (PPW).

Fix percent of Profits (FPP)

This option gives We Trade ltd the company a percentage of your profits return on the bee farm for the six week period.

Pay Per Week (PPW)

This option gives our clients the opportunity to pay the rates/fee's which the company (We Trade ltd) ask for per week.

Bee Farm

We Trade Ltd gives our clients the option to invest in a bee farm. Clients will have two options to invest Group Investing or Standalone investing. When a client choose to invest in the Group farm their capital will be pooled together with like minded investors to created a small, medium , large or Extra - large colony. Standalone Farm gives a client the option to invest and own their own small, medium, large or extra-large colony to produce honey.

Resources Needed

Just as when adding any animal to the farm, being prepared before the bees come home, will help you be successful. Bees will require water, sun, a sturdy hive, and during some parts of the year, they may require feeding. Grasses, trees, herbs, flowers, and weeds all produce pollen that is used by bees to feed the hive.

One knowledgeable beekeeper is needed for every 500 to 1,000 colonies. Without some experience and lots of sage advice, taking care of a commercial beekeeping operation would be overwhelming. Experienced beekeepers are full of advice. Their years of experience have shown them what does and doesn't work. These beekeepers are also your best bet at getting into the business. With your enthusiasm and his or her expertise and apiary locations, you could work out a phased retirement plan that eventually leaves you in charge

Equipment and Supplies

Vehicles--You'll need vehicles for hauling equipment or bees from one location to another. Flat bed trucks are used most often, equipped with a bee boom, or pulling a forklift so hives do not have to be lifted by hand. Some beekeepers use a station wagon or pickup truck.

Hives--Bee hives are stacks of four-sided, bottomless boxes that hold wooden frames upon which the bees build their combs. Each hive has a bottom board and cover. The bees glue the small cracks between the components together with "bee glue" (propolis). The frames rest on ledges cut into the top of the boxes. Sheets of embossed beeswax (foundation) are attached in the frames to provide the bees with the midribs for their new combs. The bees extend the foundation wax and add more to it and draw comb cells out of each side of the sheet. The comb cells are used for food storage, clustering, raising baby bees, and air conditioning.

Queen excluders are wire or plastic screens with a mesh size that allows worker bees to pass through while preventing the passage of the queen (or drones).

Fume boards are similar to covers, with an extra rim that provides a space for an absorbent pad saturated with liquid bee repellent, the fumes of which drive bees from the boxes.

Feeders are usually gallon cans with small holes in the cap that fit into a hole drilled into the hive cover; or a plastic or waxed wooden device that has similar dimensions to drawn combs and hangs with them and into which syrup is poured.

Entrance reducers are wooden or plastic blocks that partially close hive entrances to prevent robbing or entrance of mice.

Robbing screens allow continuous ventilation of the hive while prohibiting entry of robbing bees.

Division or follower boards are frame-shaped dividers used to confine bees to a specific portion of a hive.

"Nuc" (nucleus) refers to a queen, bees, brood, and food covering two to five frames, or to a specially designed small hive box holding a three- to five-frame nuc.

Bee brush is a long-bristled, soft brush to sweep bees from combs.

Escape board is a divider placed between hive boxes containing gate-like devices that allow bees to pass only unidirectionally from one box to another.

Veil and hat prevent stings to the face if the smoke fails to calm the bees while a hive tool is being used to break apart the propolis bonds between the components in the hive.

Smoker and hive tool are essentials that are used daily.

White coveralls protect clothing and prevent stings.

Elbow-length gloves keep bees away from hands and out of sleeves.

Advantages

Profitable
Low maintenance
doesn't require a large investment

Disadvantages