Malabar Neem Plantation Project Report

Melia Dubia, age 3 Years

Introduction

This project report outlines the cultivation of Malabar Neem (Melia Dubia) trees on 1.25 acres of land, focusing on the plywood industry as the primary market.

Plantation Details

• Plant-to-Plant Distance: 10 feet.
• Row-to-Row Distance: 10 feet.
• Total Number of Plants per acre: 430.

1. Initial Investment

A. Plantation Cost

• Total Number of Plants for 1.25 acres: 538 plants (approx.).
• Cost per Plant (including pit digging): Rs. 50.
• Total Plantation Cost (A): 538 x Rs. 50 = Rs. 26,900.

B. Fertilizers and Vermicompost

• Fertilizers and Vermicompost per acre (First Year): Rs. 6,000.
• Total Fertilizers Cost for 1.25 acres: Rs. 7,500 (approx.).

C. Labor and Maintenance

• Other Labor costs for pruning and maintenance (D): Rs. 30,000/year.

D. Drip Irrigation

• Drip Irrigation cost per acre: Rs. 25,000.
• Total Drip Irrigation Cost for 1.25 acres: Rs. 31,250 (approx.).

Total Initial Setup Cost

• Total Initial Setup Cost for 1.25 Acres Malabar Neem Plantation in First Year: A + C + D + E = Rs. 26,900 + Rs. 7,500 + Rs. 30,000 + Rs. 31,250 = Rs. 95,650 (approx.).

2. Annual Maintenance Costs

Second Year

• Labor and Manure-Fertilizers: Rs. 30,000 + Rs. 40,000 = Rs. 70,000.

Third Year

• Labor and Manure-Fertilizers: Rs. 30,000 + Rs. 50,000 = Rs. 80,000.

Fourth Year

• Labor and Manure-Fertilizers: Rs. 30,000 + Rs. 60,000 = Rs. 90,000.

Fifth Year

• Labor and Manure-Fertilizers: Rs. 30,000 + Rs. 70,000 = Rs. 1,00,000.

Total Maintenance Cost for 1.25 Acres Malabar Neem Plantation

• Rs. 95,650 (Initial setup) + Rs. 70,000 + Rs. 80,000 + Rs. 90,000 + Rs. 1,00,000 = Rs. 4,35,650 (approx.).

3. Expected Income

• Market Value: Rs. 7,000 per tree.
• Total Trees in 1.25 Acres: 538 (approx.) trees.
• Total Income from Sale: 538 x Rs. 7,000 = Rs. 37,66,000 (approx.).

4. Net Profit After 6 Years

• Total Income — Total Investment: Rs. 37,66,000 — Rs. 4,35,650 = Rs. 33,30,350 (approx.).

Benefits of Malabar Neem Plantation

• Malabar Neem is a fast-growing tree and can reach maturity in 6–7 years.
• Malabar Neem is a relatively low-maintenance tree and does not require a lot of water or fertilizer.
• Malabar Neem is a versatile tree, and its wood can be used in a variety of applications.
• Malabar Neem is a medicinal plant, and its leaves and bark are used to treat a variety of ailments.

Conclusion

Malabar Neem plantation is a profitable and sustainable venture. The initial investment is relatively low, and the trees reach maturity in a short period of time. Malabar Neem wood is in high demand, and the market value of the trees is expected to continue to rise in the future.