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Floating/Submersible Oyster Bag System
Business Plan
(100 Bag Grid)
| Equipment Cost | US $1,200 per grid |
| Output Production @ 200 pcs. per bag | 20,000 oysters per growout cycle |
| Market Value |
$0.25 = $5,000 $0.35 = $7,000 $0.40 = $8,000 |
| Equipment life span | 8-12 years (amortized cost = $150 per year) |
| Low labour cost; nature does bio-fouling control, shell pruning, shell hardening; lower production time | |
| One hectare at 50% surface coverage (allowing for navigation and carrying capacity recognition) will accommodate 45 grids | |
| Total output per hectare | 675,000 to 900,000 oysters |
|
Gross income per hectare @ $0.25 = $168,750 - $225,000 |
$195,000 average |
| Initial capital cost $54,000, amortized over 8 years; $6,750 per year x 2 year growout cycle | $13,500 |
|
________ $182,500 |
|
| Labor, fixed equipment usage, marketing, miscellaneous costs | $70,000 |
| Approximate Net Profit per Hectare |
________ $112,500 |
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