Agro Seed Processing Plant

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Project cost : 2 tonnes per hour (Paddy 26 tpd or wheat 35 tpd in 3 shifts) or 4,540 tpa.

Uploaded on : February 2009


Product and its applications

Cereal grains like paddy and wheat together constitute the main staple food in the country. Hence production of these crops ranks highest in quantity. The use of certified agricultural seeds ensures higher agricultural production. The certified seeds are produced and processed under Indian Seed Act 1996 (amended in 2002). These are sound, healthy and genetically pure with higher yields. The process consists of agricultural activity as well as processing activity under a licence from State Authority.


Market Potential

India has made phenomenal strides in production of food grains, yet there exists a vast scope for further improvement in productivity. Replacement of 10% seeds annually would ensure higher production. The farmers procure certified seeds from different suppliers. However supply is far short of the demand.. There is a tremendous scope for setting up seed processing units to meet the local demand and make the region self sufficient in food grain production.


Basis and Presumption

  • The processing plant will work for 180 days per annum on 3 shifts basis.
  • The unit can achieve its full capacity utilization during the 2nd year of operation.
  • The wages for skilled workers are taken as per prevailing rates in this type of industry.
  • Interest rate for total capital investment is calculated @ 12% per annum.
  • The entrepreneur is expected to raise 20-25% of the capital as margin money.
  • The unit would construct its own building as per Seed Certification Authority specifications.
  • Costs of machinery and equipment are based on average prices of manufacturers.

Implementation Schedule

Project implementation will take a period of 8 months. Break-up of the activities and relative time for each activity is shown below:

Scheme preparation and approval 01 month
SSI provisional registration 1-2 months
Sanction of financial supports etc 2-5 months
Installation of machinery and power connection 6-8 months
Trial run and production 01 month

Technical Aspects


Location

Since the process consists of crop cultivation and processing activity, the plant should be located inside/near the farm wherein crop is cultivated. Availability of power, road connectivity and marketing links for supply of seed to various traders/users should be ensured.


Process of Manufacture

Agricultural activity

 




Quality Control and Standards

As per State Seed Certification requirements.


Pollution Control

Mushrooms are picked at button stage (cap. diameter 2-2.5 cm) by gentle hand twisting. The soil and portion carrying any microbial flora is then cut off/removed with the help of a sharp edge stainless steel knife/blade. The stalk length should preferably be kept 0.5-1 cm. long.


Energy Conservation

Only electricity is being used in the process.


Production Capacity

Quantity 2650 tpa paddy seed + 1890 tpa wheat seed 20 tpd
Installed capacity 20 tpd
Optimum capacity utilization 70%
Working days 300/annum (processing activity 180 days)
Manpower 28
Utilities  
Motive Power 15 kW
15 kW 01 kL/day

Financial Aspects


Fixed Capital


Land & Building Amount (Rs. lakh)

Land 10,000 m2 09.00
Built up area 1,000 m2 30.00
Total cost of Land and Building 39.00

Machinery and Equipment

Mechanical dryer, elevators-3, pre-cleaner, size grader, indented centrifugal cylinder, chemical treater, automatic dosing machine, conveyor belt, bag stitching machine, misc. equipment 22.00
Erection and electrification @ 10% of machinery cost 2.20
Office furniture & fixtures 1.50
Total 25.70

Pre-operative Expenses

Consultancy fee, project report, deposits with electricity department etc. 1.30
Total Fixed Capital (9.1.1 + 9.1.2 + 9.1.3) 66.00

Recurring expenses per annum


Personnel

Designation

No.

Salary

Total (Rs)

Factory manager 1 10,000 1.20
Supervisor & marketing staff 2 6,000 1.44
Office Assistant 2 5,500 1.32
Technician 1 5,000 0.60
Skilled workers 4 3,500 1.68
Unskilled workers (6 months) 16 2,000 1.92
Unskilled workers (Regular) 2 2,500 0.60
Perquisites @ 15%      
      1.31
Total 28 10.07

Raw Material Including Packaging Materials

Particulars

Qty(t)

Rate/t (Rs.)

Amount Rs. lakh

Paddy 26 tpd x 120 days 3,120 8,850 276.12
Wheat 35 tpd x 60 days 2,100 10,600 222.60
Gunny bags for paddy seed, cap. 12 kg 2,21,000 5.00 011.05
Gunny bags for wheat seed, cap. 40 kg 47,250 10.25 004.85
Fungicides, stitching, marking LS LS 005.63
Total     520.25

Utilities

Power 4.30

Other Contingent Expenses

Amount (Rs. lakh)

Repair and maintenance, building @5% 1.50
Repair and maintenance, machinery @10% 2.42
Repair and maintenance, furniture @20% 0.30
Consumables & spares!  
Transport & travel !  
Publicity ! 3.42
Postage & stationery ! 0.30
Telephone !  
Insurance 0.66
Total 8.30

Total Recurring Expenditure

Amount (Rs. lakh)

(9.2.1+9.2.2+9.2.3+9.2.4) 542.92

Working Capital

Recurring Expenditure for 2 months Recurring Expenditure for 2 months

Total Capital Investment

Amount (Rs. lakh)

Fixed capital (Refer 9.1.4) 66.00
Working capital (Refer 9.3) 90.50
Total 156.50

Financial Analysis

Cost of Production (per annum)

Amount (Rs. lakh)

Recurring expenses (Refer 9.2.5) 542.92
Depreciation on building @5% 1.50
Depreciation on machinery @10% 2.42
Depreciation on furniture @20% 0.30
Interest on CapitalInvestment@12% 18.86
Total 566.00

Sale Proceeds / Annual turnover


Item

Qty (t)

Rate/t (Rs.)

Amount (Rs. lakh)

Paddy seeds in 12 kg bags 2,650 14,600 386.90
Wheat seeds in 40 kg bags 1,890 15,200 287.28
Total     674.18


Net Profit per year

   

Sales - Cost of production

674.18 - 566.00

108.18 lakh



Net Profit Ratio

   

Net Profit ×100
------------------------

Sales


108.18 x 100
-----------------
674.18

= 674.18


Rate of Return on Investment

   

Net Profit ×100
------------------------

Capital Investment


Capital Investment
-----------------
156.50

= 69.12 %

Annual Fixed Cost

Amount (Rs. Lakh)

All depreciation 4.22
Interest 18.86
40% of salary, wages, utility, contingency 9.07
Insurance 0.66
Total Total


Break even Point

   

Annual Fixed Cost x100
---------------------------------

Annual Fixed Cost + Profit

32.81 x 100
---------------------

32.81 + 108.18

23%


Addresses of Machinery and Equipment Suppliers

  • Rohilkhand Eng. Works
    Izzatnagar,
    Bareilly (U.P.)
  • Batliboi Engineers (Bangalore) Pvt. Ltd.
    99/2&3, N.R.Road
    Bangalore - 560 002
    Narene Tulaman Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd.
    Balanagar
    Hyderabad - 500 037
  • M/s. Kodesia Eng Works,
    Izzatnagar
    Bareilly
  • Shree Murugan Industries,
    Plot No. 68/W, Hootagalli
    Industrial Area, Balawadi Post
    Mysore - 571186
  • Nalanda Agro Works
    Nalanda Nagar, Kurji
    Patna - 800 010
  • Mac-Well Engineering Works,
    14, Kartar Compound, LBS Marg
    Behind State Bank
    Vikroli (West)
    Mumbai - 400 079
  • Septu (India) Pvt. Ltd.
    12/7, Urban Estate,
    Post Box No. 4
    Gurgaon - 122 001
  • Raylon Metal Works
    Kondivitta Lane
    Post Box 17426
    J.B.Nagar, Andheri (E)
    Mumbai - 400 059
  • SSP (Pvt) Ltd.
    13th Milestone, Mathura Road
    Faridabad - 121003, Haryana
    Grovers Pvt. Ltd.
    223, Kaliandas Udyog Bhavan
    Prabhadevi
  • Mumbai - 400 025
    Macneill and Magor Ltd.
    4, Mangoe Lane
    Kolkata - 700 001

Other Special Features

A careful selection of product mix is necessary based on the local market demand and availability of raw materials. The facilities can also be utilised to manufacture quality seeds of carrot, radish, peas, spinach, coriander, okra, other vegetables and pulses for fuller utilisation of capacity.


Contact for more information

Information Manager
TIMEIS Project
E-mail: timeis@ficci.com