Mushroom

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of edible macro-

fungi. Mushrooms are protein rich food containing amino acids besides containing useful amount of fats, vitamins and minerals.
Uses of Mushroom:
Mushrooms used as anti oxidants to boosting of

immune system, Used for tumour & cancer treatment, Used for preparing anti-viral drug, anti-inflammatory, cardio-vascular drug, Kidney tonic, drugs for diabetes, diet supplements, nutritional supplements, etc,

Mushroom Industry in India

Indias Total Mushroom production- 41000 MT in

2011-2012 Indias Total Mushroom export- 0.57% of the worlds mushroom export. Domestic consumption of fresh button mushrooms 85% Domestic consumption of canned mushrooms is very low. Mushroom cultivation is an economically viable agricultural activity. Mushroom production has a labour-intensive nature and low labour cost is the biggest advantage of India. Cheap availability of agro-horticulture and forestry

ABOUT US
Business in Mushroom cultivation, mushroom processing,

storing, packaging, wholesale trading, retail trading and export. Imparting training of mushroom cultivation to women and unemployed youth. 65% of Button Mushroom & 35% of Oyster Mushroom. Exotica Agro Food Private Limited Incorporation & Commencement- June 2014 No. of Shareholders- 5 people Paid up Share Capital- Rs 15 Lac Experts Dr K Narayana Gowda(58yrs) Prof Roshan (35yrs)

SWOT Analysis
STRENGHTS
Mushroom is a short-duration crop with high yield per unit time.

Strong research infrastructure and availability of expert manpower. Technologies for value-added mushroom products have been

standardised and are ready for commercialisation. Located at the strategic point with easy connectivity to input market, labour, warehouse facility, shipping point and client market.

WEAKNESSES
Mushrooms are highly perishable vegetable crop with less than

two to three days of storability. Intellectual property rights regimes under World Trade Organization (WTO) have restricted free flow of genetic materials and import of high-yielding cultivars for use in breeding. Very few skilled and semi -skilled labourers. Fresh mushrooms priced at market rate.

OPPORTUNITIES
Growing influence of western cuisine. Changing lifestyle and emphasis on wholesome cum

nutritious food. Many hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and super markets in and around Bangalore. Increase use in the ayurvedic treatment of male libido, diabetes, skin problem, etc.

THREATS
Competition from major mushroom cultivators cum

wholesellers in Bangalore- Sumeru Agro Harvest (P)Ltd and Jayaa Agro Foods.

Operations
Location: Hemandanahalli, near Whitefield,

surrounded by 7 villages where agriculture is a predominant activity. Easy connectivity to Bangalore, Tumkur, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu; Star hotels, Central Warehousing Corporation, Hopcoms, Malls, Restaurants & Wal- Marts. Area: 2 Acres of agricultural land with estimated built up area of 54,450 sq ft. Estimated Total production per year: 200 tons (Button mushrooms) & 75 tons (Oyster mushrooms) Estimated No. of Employees to work at a plant: 30

FARM LAYOUT

Traditional v/s Modern

Contd..

Mushroom Project (250 tons per annum)

Sl No.

(A) Over head cost: Interest and Particulars Total cost Rate depreciation/annum
(Rs) (%) 15.5% 5%+15.5% (depr+Int) Land Building 5,50,000.00 66,48,000.00

Amount/annum (Rs) 85250.00 1362840.00

1 2

3 4

Machineries Preliminary expenses &

1,01,87,500.00 pre-ope-rative 2,20,000.00

10% (depreciation) 15.5% (Interest)

10,18,750.00 34,100.00

Raw material, wages & salary 13,57,500.00 for 4 moths Raw material per annum Total ---

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13,57,500.00

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5430000.00 93,16,880.00

(B) Return per annum 100% capacity utilization at 18% yield of compost weight.
Canned mushrooms 2,99,000 cans @ Rs 40/can-

R.s.1,19,60,000.00 Fresh mushrooms 20 M.T. @ Rs. 25,000/M.TRs. 5,00,000.00 Total Rs 1,24,60;000.00

(C) Repayment per annum Rs.15,00,000.00 (D) Net Income per annum Rs.16,43,120.00