Integrated Egg Farming and Fish Farming Project Plan
1. Project Overview
Objective: Maximize profit through integrated egg (poultry) and fish farming.
Area Required: 1-2 acres
Poultry Farming: 1000 layer hens for egg production
Fish Farming: Mixed species (Rohu, Catla, Mrigal, Silver Carp) in 1-acre pond
Integration Strategy: Use poultry waste as organic manure for the fish pond to reduce fish feed cost
2. Cost Estimate
A. Poultry Farming (Egg Production)
- Poultry Shed: 1500 [Link]. × Rs.300/[Link]. = Rs.4,50,000
- Layer Hens: 1000 hens × Rs.250 = Rs.2,50,000
- Feed (6 months): Rs.2 × 1000 × 180 = Rs.3,60,000
- Equipment: Rs.50,000
- Medicine & Vaccination: Rs.10,000
- Labor: 2 workers × Rs.10,000 × 6 months = Rs.1,20,000
Total Poultry Cost: Rs.11,90,000
B. Fish Farming (Aquaculture)
- Pond Excavation: Rs.2,50,000
- Fish Fingerlings: Rs.20,000
- Feed: Rs.50,000
- Equipment: Rs.30,000
- Labor: Rs.60,000
- Miscellaneous: Rs.50,000
Total Fish Farming Cost: Rs.4,60,000
C. Other Common Costs
- Electricity & Water: Rs.50,000
- Marketing & Transport: Rs.50,000
- Contingency: Rs.50,000
Total Other Costs: Rs.1,50,000
Integrated Egg Farming and Fish Farming Project Plan
Grand Total: Rs.18,00,000
Remaining Budget: Rs.2,00,000
3. Projected Revenue
A. Poultry Revenue:
- Egg Production: 2,80,000 eggs/year × Rs.6 = Rs.16,80,000
- Poultry Manure: Rs.50,000
- Sale of Old Hens: Rs.1,00,000
Total Poultry Revenue: Rs.17,30,000
B. Fish Revenue:
- 2250 kg/year × Rs.150 = Rs.3,37,500
Total Revenue (Year 1): Rs.20,67,500
4. Profit Analysis
- Investment: Rs.18,00,000
- Revenue: Rs.20,67,500
- Net Profit: Rs.2,67,500
- Year 2 Profit: Rs.12-14 lakh/year (lower operational costs)
5. Government Support
- PMMSY: 40-60% subsidy (fish farming)
- State Poultry Subsidies: 25-50%
- Application: Local agriculture/fisheries dept
- Benefit: Rs.2-4 lakh subsidy
6. Key Recommendations
- Choose suitable land (near water/market)
- Get proper training
- Regular water monitoring
Integrated Egg Farming and Fish Farming Project Plan
- Connect with local markets
- Integrate poultry and fish farming
7. Risks and Precautions
- Poultry: Disease, feed cost
- Fish: Water quality, floods
- Solutions: Insurance, expert advice, monitoring
8. Conclusion
An integrated poultry and fish farming project with Rs.20 lakh budget is viable and profitable with potential to
earn Rs.12-14 lakh/year after first year.