1. What is this item?

A common place for finished ready-to-deliver animal husbandry products refers to a designated area within the farm where all the final, processed, and ready-to-ship animal products are stored temporarily before they are delivered to customers, markets, or processing units. These products could include milk, eggs, meat, wool, honey, and any other value-added items derived from livestock.

Key components of this infrastructure:

• Storage Shelves & Racks: For organizing the products, ensuring easy access and reducing the chances of contamination.

• Cold Storage (if required): For perishable items like milk, meat, or eggs, especially if they need to be stored for a while before delivery.

• Packaging Area: For packing products for retail, wholesale, or direct consumer delivery.

• Dispatch Zone: A separate section for easy sorting, packing, and loading of products for delivery to customers or retail outlets.

• Cleanliness & Sanitation: The space must be kept clean and sterile to maintain the quality of the animal products, especially for those intended for direct human consumption.

• Labeling Area: A section for labeling products with necessary details, like expiry dates, nutritional info, and processing details.

2. How is the Quantity Estimated?

The quantity of space required depends on:

• Type & Volume of Products: A farm producing milk for 100 cows may need 100–200 sq ft of space for finished milk products and packaging.

• Storage Requirements: If storage requires refrigeration (e.g., meat or milk), additional space for cold storage units will be required (e.g., 50–100 sq ft).

• Packing/Dispatch Zone: Estimated based on the number of products being packed and dispatched daily. This might take up around 50–100 sq ft for small to medium farms.

3. What are the Cost Components?

• Cold Storage Equipment (for perishable items): ₹1 Lakh–3 Lakh (depending on capacity and type of refrigeration)

• Shelving & Racking: ₹5,000–20,000 (depending on the size and materials used)

• Packaging Supplies: ₹10,000–50,000 (for bags, boxes, labels, etc., depending on volume)

• Cleaning Equipment: ₹10,000–30,000 (for maintaining hygiene)

• Dispatch Area Setup: ₹15,000–50,000 (for creating a functional sorting and dispatch zone)

4. What are the Going Rates & Per Unit Cost?

Component Cost Estimate Quantity/Size

Cold Storage Equipment ₹1 Lakh–3 Lakh For perishable products

Shelving & Racking ₹5,000–20,000 For product organization

Packaging Supplies ₹10,000–50,000 For packaging and labeling

Cleaning Equipment ₹10,000–30,000 For maintaining hygiene

Dispatch Area Setup ₹15,000–50,000 For sorting and dispatch

Estimated Total Cost:

• Small Setup (Small farm with less than 50 animals): ₹50,000–1.5 Lakh

• Medium Setup (50–200 animals): ₹1.5–4 Lakh

• Large Setup (200+ animals): ₹4 Lakh–8 Lakh (or more depending on volume and automation)