Pre-Feasibility feasibility studies

This study is essential as it clearly identify the following items:

• Project area: Geographical location with a map (GPS coordinates), climate, and ecology of the area
• Economic and social aspects: land use pattern, farming systems, land tenue issues, input supply situations including water availability
• Market and demand analysis: size of total market and proximity to consumers, market share projection, marketing plan
• Technical feasibility: choice of technology, farm location related issues, input factors
• Financial feasibility: where a realistic assessment of the farm project will be done by determining the cost and
  benefits of the project.
• Soil samples for testing and analysis
• Conclusions and recommendations: here, a clear statement will be provided on the feasibility and viability on the techniques of production, marketing, and profitability of the project

Soil analysis and Project plan development

Upon submission of the feasibility study report and data analysis, the investment scope and the project plan is develop using the following considerations.

• Nature of business: crops (arable, perennial or tree crops), livestock or integrated farming
• Site selection: road access, distance to village or town, topography, soil quality, water availability, pest  infestation
• Size of the business: total area of farm, total production from farm and total amount of capital able for investment.