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A Feasibility Study
Submitted to Ms. Micah D. Roque
College of Agriculture, Food, Environment, and Natural Resources
Cavite State University
In Partial fulfillment
Of the requirements for ETRP 55
By
IJAY A. BARTOLOME
JERIC R. CHAVEZ
KYLE MACARIO
JOHN PAUL R. PONDOC
JANUARY 2022
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Food waste is one of the common problems here in the Philippines, As many
people are experiencing hunger and do not have access to rice, we are wasting
900,000 metric tons of rice per year. According to the World Wildlife Fund–
Philippines, an estimated 2,175 tons of food scraps are thrown out in garbage in Metro
Manila alone. That is why a need for BSF farms arise.
We make this product proposal to help in solving our town food waste
problem and also to we want to feature a new feed alternative that has more protein
and is sustainable. We would like to introduce a feed that is not treated with
chemicals, A Feed that is natural but also healthy. It not just benefit the animal but
also helps the Filipino farming industry that maybe they will be encouraged to try
BSF Farming once it was built.
Growing food waste in the Philippines is a major problem that may lead to
serious problems like hunger and Food Insecurity, While the poultry Supply is
abundant, It is also known that These Poultry animals are grown and fed by giving
them commercially available Feeds, Which contains nutrients but also has been
manufactured, removing many Potential nutrients and the making it as a synthetic.
Black Soldier Flies aims to Solve both of both Problems is the introduction of a
solution that is Eco-Friendly and Nutritious to Feed Poultry Animals giving them
more nutrients and by lessening the chemical they intake as well as reducing the
waste problem in the town where researchers reside.
The study gives the consumer a product that is affordable but more nutritious
to Poultry animals compared to other feeds that sold at an expensive price.
To the customer, We believe that this study will benefit them as this is made for
them and also they will be benefited because of the low price and by the nutrients they
will get.
To the researchers- because of doing this study, the researchers will gain more
knowledge and also skills that they can be used in the future.
To the students, They will know what they can contribute about food waste and learn
about the importance of Black Soldier flies
To the Farmers- The proposed study will enlighten our farmers about BSF and also
engaged on BSF Farming
This study of the “black soldier fly farm” Will be conducted in Indang Cavite
and will be based on the marketing, factors and financial aspects of the business. The
respondents will be the small scale farmers in the Indang, and the Product will be
available through direct selling and can be sold also to poultry supplies or can be
delivered door to door.
METHODOLOGY
Primary data
The researchers collected data from different people through the use of an online
survey form. The main focus of this is poultry farmers
Black soldier fly breeders were also interviewed to gain knowledge about breeding
and keeping the Black Soldier Flies, Breeders in Imus, Davao, and Nueva Ecija were
interviewed via email and via social media sites. This interview involves teaching and
giving tips once we started our BSF farm, they also help the researcher with the layout
of the Insectarium where the Black Soldier Flies will be kept and cared of Drying and
Processing of BSF Larvae were also been asked and had been taught on the
researchers.
Secondary Data
The respondents were guided in answering the questionnaires and we also survey
BSF Farm owners in other locality and it serves as the key information in the study on
how we will improve our marketing strategies and improve more of our product
offerings to other customers as well
. Through this research, we will know if black soldier fly (BSF) are worth it to
farmers, especially for poultry farmers. It is hard to make a survey online because
most of our farmers don’t use computers, tablets, or smartphones. Therefore, we just
gave our survey form to those who have access to the internet and gadgets
For the marketing aspect, The amount of BSF feeds consumption in the different
target farmer where gathered, observe and analyze using the various formulation of
strategy in this survey.
For management, Insectarium and the knowledge of the breeders were assessed to
determine the Farm capability to met certain demand in the market.
They grow for around 14 days before being collected for feed, with the exception of
10 to 20%. The colony is maintained by the surviving BSF. They go through the
pupae stage for two weeks before becoming flies.
According to Kim, Ryu, et,.al(2021) Black soldier flies is used in treating organic
waste and used as a feed alternative as a End Product. A similar study was conducted
by Bessa, Pietrese, et., al and it seeks Black Soldier flies as for human consumption.
And it shows that in terms of Crude protein it can par with Beef with 50.8 to 69.4
while BSF HAS 30.0 To 52.9. And the said study will undergo on much validation
since BSF is grown Waste but has an antimicrobial in its System.
According to Eawag(2020), Black soldier fly feeds have a flexible price ranging
from 3.5-50 dollars per kg and depending on the availability. There is also no also
obvious obstacle that could hinder the introduction of BSF products in this segment.
In contrast, the strictly regulated farmed animal feed market is not considered as a
viable option for the introduction of BSF products. The market demand for farmed
animal feed is almost 60,000 tons per month indicating that most likely the requested
demands from poultry or aquaculture industry stakeholders could not be met by BSF
waste treatment facilities.
CHAPTER II
MARKET ASPECT
DEMAND FORECAST
Black Soldier Flies of KJI Farms collected a total of 8 Commercial size Poultry
farmers In Indang. And 52 background Poultry farmers in Calumpang Lejos Indang Cavite, In
Which Black soldier Flies Feeds of KJI Farms may supply its Product. KJI farms conducted a
Survey in which we ask Different sets of Questions Including The farmer's demographic
profile, The animal which they raised, the Number of Heads(Animals), The frequency they
used feeds, And their Knowledge and Willingness to buy Black Soldier flies Feeds.
The Survey Respondents are all Background Poultry Farmers. They commonly used 5 To 8
Kilos per week, It depending on the Number of Poultry animals they catered. Many farmers
do not know about the black soldiers fly but after we Tell them about the nutrients compared
to Corn.36 Out of 52 Background farmers already are interested in the product and the rest
will wait for the result before they buy to KJI Farm.
Feed Consumption
No. of Farmers in Baranggay x Average consumption per day, Per Month, Per Year.
52 Farmers in Baranggay Calumpang Lejos will be Supplied for 2 Months until we supply to
nearby Feed shops when we met the surplus in the product. KJI Farm will accept surplus as it
will double the population of the Black Soldiers Fly and create more room for Future Product
Expansion Until we met the demand for the whole Indang.
SUPPLY ANALYSIS
Large commercial companies dominate the supply of feeds in Indang, Like
Thunderbird, CAFEMACO,B-meg and SARIMANOK. This companies are producing feeds
with nutrients but not natural Compare to Black Soldier flies of KJI FARM.
In 2010 there are a total of 1,872 Poultry farmers in Indang. In 2021 we expected a 50%
increase of total Farmers in Indang Giving a total of 2,808 Farmers. And the business will
target a mere of 50% of the current users of Synthetic Feeds.
TABLE 1:Projected Sales ( Volume and Value)
Year 1 Year 2 Year 2
10,628.8 389,469.6 623,040.4
Planned sales volume
35 35 35
x Selling price per
unit
Total Sales ₱372,008 ₱13,631,436 ₱ 21,806,414
In year 1 the Planned sales volume was 10,628.8 kilograms it is for the 52 first Buyers that we
interviewed. The researchers did not put the remaining 10 months in Year 1 as we have said
that it is the start of the business and KJI Farms are starting to expand. In Year 2 The
projected sales once the Supply will take place to the 50% of the Farmers in Indang. The
projected sales are ₱13,631,436 and here we will start to Mechanize the Farm. For the Last
year, KJI Farms expected to supply 623,040.4 Kilograms of Black Soldier Flies for the 85%
Of Indang Farmers. This is the year KJI Farms to expected to supply to other parts of Cavite.
TARGET MARKET
KJI Farm’s target market is poultry farms that do not use Black soldier fly(BSF) as a
feed. It is because BSF can reduce high costs of feed that prevent the Poultry sector from
thriving and meeting the rising demand. BSF have been identified as potential alternatives to
the conventionally used protein sources in livestock feed due to their rich nutrient content and
the fact that they can be reared on organic side streams.
COMPETITIVE
Direct competitors Location PRICE RANGE
Black Soldier Fly_Imus Imus, Cavite 35-40 per kilo
Cavite
Black soldier Flies or BSF feeds are the Main Product of KJI Farm, It is naturally
grown in our Greenhouses feeding on decomposed banana trunks and other organic
material.It is packed with Protein, Fibers and carbohydrates that will really help poultry
animals to achieve more yield and nutrient they needed.
Black soldier Flies are priced by kilo,a price of Black soldier flies worth only 35 pesos
per kilograms.
The Physical store where KJI Farm will sell the BSF Feeds will be located in Calumpang
Lejos Indang, Cavite, where the farm is located.
Kji farm and Store Locatiob
The physical store is Indicated with gray dots in the upper top of the map.
Nowadays, online stores and online shopping has been one of the booming trend or industry.
Many brick and mortar stores have switched to the online market space because of the on
going threat of the pandemic which limited foot traffic to these physical stores. Aside from
that, these wave of online markets are revolutionizing how consumers purchase and
businesses operate. These platforms such as Amazon, Lazada, and Shoppe, allows the
consumers to get a product that they want without ever having to step out of there houses. In
these, We will also provide a same approach where BSF Feeds will be available through
digital stores.Wherein we will guarantee the efficiency of the delivery as well as giving the
consumers a quality product.
These convenience and efficiency had the world addicted to scrolling through on a wide
array of products from all over the world, ready to be delivered in your front door within just
a few days, in just a touch of a button. That and the combination of social media advertising,
allowed these businesses to keep the consumers locked in, purchasing everything and
anything, either necessary or not.
For a new product like the BSF, the online market is the perfect media to conduct sales,
marketing, and transactions. Using social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram has
been the major channel for new products to get attention from the consumers. These platforms
will be great to market and promote such an innovative product like the BSF. Since these
platforms are versatile, we can also perform our sales and distributions there. We will also be
creating our own online stores through Shoppe and Lazada, arguably the two most popular
market channels now in the Philippines right now. Businesses can only sell a specific type of
product depending from malls, markets, and trading centers they're located. However in the
online space, businesses have almost 100% reach to their customers regardless of where they
are located in the world, and what they're selling. A niche and innovative product like our
BSF will suit best in the online market. Since most of the time people are glued their PCs,
tablets, and mobile device, this is the space to find customers, have exposure of our product,
and sell to trigger happy online shoppers.
CHAPTER III
TECHNICAL ASPECT
The Technical aspect is the discussion of the processes,operation flow,and the
materials used.The technical aspect is one of the key aspects of this study, as this element
corresponds to the technical details and basic structure of the proposed study. This includes
equipment lists, materials, working exploded views, and sources of materials used in the
proposed project. Utilities, equipment, layout design, and location are included in this chapter.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
The first step is the collection of Egg which researchers bought first from a direct supplier,
next is incubating it within a container with enclose space. after 4 days researchers will get
instars or larvae, then fed with organic matter like banana trunks pizza dough coffee grounds.
Then when the larvae are nearly close to becoming prepupae, Researchers harvested it and
dried it, and then packed it to be readily available to the market.. lastly the other pupae where
left to continue its life cycle and to produce more offspring.
AREA/FACILITY SIZE AND PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
The total project area is 100 sqm while the main insectarium is 80 sq meters. The
estimate product to be made is 10,628.8kg kilos per year. It will be delivered a total of 5.32
kilograms of BSF Feeds per person every week. Yield is expected once the second quarter of
the year will reach as the BSF Population doubled.For the 2 nd year of the business, The
researchers expected to harvest 389,469.6 kilos, And for the 3 rd year the Researchers expected
to harvest a total of 620,040.4 Kilograms of bsf in its 12 months production.
In the first year, The production season will only last for 11 months since the
First month will be allocated to farm building, and Preparation of cages. For the 2nd
month it is allocated for starting of production,then for 3 rd month is the expected
harvest and the repair of possible damages in cages.The mature bsf will be put in
other cages while the damage cages will be repaired and ready to be used.Every 2
months is the production and harvesting time of the BSF.
The proposed Black Soldier Flies Farm will be located at Brgy. Calumpang Lejos,
Indang, Cavite. The site has an area of 100 Sq m. The location of the site is 106 meters far
from the national road. The proposed location will cater nearby poultry farmers therefore the
location is feasible.
The farm location is 12 minutes away from Cavite State University where the researchers
studying.
FARM LAYOUT
Plant Layout
The plant layout is simple the researchers emphasize the cage as it is the heart of the
operation. The researchers create a smaller room where the organic matter will be place and
the drying are. And the small gap between the rooms will be the working area and resting
area.
B. Labor
Labor= 10 persons x 450 Pesos x 25 DAYS= ₱112,500
Figure f.1
RAW MATERIALS
The materials listed here are all of the materials needed in Creating a Black Soldier
Flies Farm,in Calumpang Lejos Indang Cavite. It will be classified depending on the stage of
production.
Other raw materials is steel lumber,gasoline, and plastic, The steel will be used in the BSF
love cage and Primary cage, The lumber is used for the Insectarium or the Main building
where the BSF Will be reared, Gasoline will be used for construction material used for
example, Cement mixer, and for Farm tools like chainsaw and Grass cutter for land clearing.
Lastly the plastic represents nets, pail and plastic container that will be used for BSF rearing
LABOR REQUIREMENTS
The required labor for Construction is 10 persons, to ensure a speedy construction of
Insectarium and the Cages.Once done, The farm can be run with only 2 people. One handles
Breeding Operations, and the other Bio waste Treatment. For the following years, The BSF
farm would require at least 5 workers. 1 for each phase in the production: Breeding,
Nursery/Hatchery, Pupa Handling, Bio waste Treatment, Larvae-to-feeds Processing. And 3
more employees for the administrative processes, marketing, and sales,For a total of 8
workers.
UTILITIES
The main utilities we will needed is Electricity, Internet Connection and Water,
The electricity is for the construction and for the Lighting of the area, since BSF loves dark
area, We will just used electricity in our office and Few lightbulbs in the area. For the internet
connection, it will be used for promotion and for order receiving,since it has free landline that
the researchers can used. For the Water,It will primarily used in construction,after
construction it will be used in basic sanitary needed and for cleaning if their is any
contaminant.
TOTAL ₱3999.00
From the table below it is seen that the monthly expenses for utilities of BSF FARM will be
₱ 3999.00 for the first month and it the electricity and water will be lessen after the first
month.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Since BSF Farm of KJI FARMS will process organic waste,The waste that the farm
will produce is human waste and packaging waste, The waste from kitchen and bathroom that
is located outside the insectarium will go directly to a septic tank buried about 3.1 meters to
avoid underground water contamination.The garbage will be collected and segregated into
three, 1.Biodegradable, 2. Non Biodegradable, and 3. Hazardous. It will be collected by
different trucks provided by the Local Government in every Baranggay. The packaging waste
will be biodegradable to ensure the Safety of the Environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
John Paul R. Pondoc
PRESIDENT
ACCOUNT
BSF KEEPERS DEPARTMENT SALES
CUSTODIAN/
HELPER TAX DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER IV
FINANCIAL ASPECT
Sales/ Revenue
PROJECT DEMAND SALES FOR 2022- 2024
DEMAND 2022 2023 2024
Black Soldier Feeds 10,628.8kg 389,469.6 kg 623,040.4kg
Total 10,628.8kg 389,469.6 kg 623,040.4kg
PACKAGING
ITEM QUANTITY PRICE MONTHLY ANNUAL
COST
Paper Bag 240 ₱3.40 ₱340.00 ₱4,080.00
TOTAL ₱4,080.00
Operating Cost
SALARIES AND WAGES
POSITION COST PER MONTH COST PER ANNUAL
BSF KEEPER ₱ 7,500.00 ₱90,000.00
Custodian/Helper ₱2,800.00 ₱33,600
Year 2 - Onwards
SALARIES AND WAGES
POSITION COST PER MONTH COST PER ANNUAL
BSF KEEPER 1 ₱10,000.00 ₱120,000.00
BSF KEEPER 2 ₱10,000.00 ₱120,000.00
BSF KEEPER 3 ₱10,000.00 ₱120,000.00
BSF KEEPER 4 ₱10,000.00 ₱120,000.00
BSF KEEPER 5 ₱10,000.00 ₱120,000.00
Custodian/Helper ₱10,000.00 ₱120,000.00
Accounting Officer ₱12,000.00 ₱144,000.00
Marketing specialist ₱12,000.00 ₱144,000.00
Administrative Assistant ₱12,000.00 ₱144,000.00
Sales Representative ₱10,000.00 ₱120,000.00
Total ₱106,000.00 ₱1,392,000
OFFICE SUPPLIES
ITEM QUANTITY PRICE ANNUAL COST
Record Book 2 ₱123.00 ₱246.00
Official Receipt 10 ₱225.60 ₱2,256.00
Ball Pen 12 ₱7.00 ₱84.00
Bond Paper 2 ₱175.00 ₱350.00
Puncher 1 ₱175.00 ₱174.00
Stapler 2 ₱45.00 ₱90.00
Staple Wire 10 ₱15.00 ₱150.00
Fastener 1 ₱30.00 ₱30.00
Total ₱3,380.00
Transportation Cost
Item Cost Per Month Annual
Delivery Expense ₱5,000.00 ₱48,000.00
Total ₱48,000.00
Promotional Expenses
Cost No. Of Months Annual Cost
Flyers ₱250.00 10 ₱2500.00
Total ₱2500.00
Office furniture and fixtures
Item Quantit Price Amount Salvage Difference Lifespa Annual Monthly
y Value n Depreciation Depreciat
Office 3 ₱ 874.00 ₱2,622.00 ₱500.00 ₱2,122.00 3 ₱ 400.00 ₱ 33.33
Chair
Table 3 ₱ 2,200.00 ₱6,600.00 ₱900.00 ₱5,700.00 3 ₱ 1,900.00 ₱ 158.33
Ceiling 1 ₱500.00 ₱500.00 ₱150.00 ₱350.00 3 ₱ 116.37 ₱ 9.70
Fan
File 3 ₱3,000.00 ₱9,000.00 ₱600.00 ₱8,400.00 5 ₱ 1,680 ₱140.00
Cabine
t
₱18,722.0 ₱3,272.0 ₱16,5720.0 ₱ 4,096.37 ₱ 341.36
0 0 0
Equipment
Item Quantity Price Amount
Computer 1 ₱20,000.00 20,000.00
Printer 1 ₱5,000.00 ₱5,000.00
Total ₱25,000.00
Depreciation Expenses
Item Cost Estimated Depreciation
useful Life
2022 2023 2024
Office ₱18,722.00 Approx.3 ₱ 4,096.37 ₱8,192.74 ₱12,289.11
furniture years
and Fixture
Office ₱25,000.00 Approx.5 ₱5,333.33 ₱10,666.67 ₱15,999.99
Equipment years
Total ₱ 9,429.7 ₱18,859.41 ₱28,289.1
Utility Expenses
ITEM COST MONTHLY ANNUAL
Electricity ₱ 1,500.00 ₱ 1,500.00 ₱ 18,000.00
Internet Connection ₱ 1,499.00 ₱ 1,499.00 ₱ 17,988.00
Water ₱ 500.00 ₱ 500.00 ₱ 6,000.00
TOTAL ₱ 41,998.00
Sources of financing
Dept (Bank loan) 30% - ₱86,753.1
Equity contribution 70% - ₱202,423.9
Total: ₱289,177.00
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Debt ratios
Total assets ₱176,677.00 ₱176,677.00
Total liabilities ₱86,753.1 ₱86,753.1
Total owners equity
Investment return
Net income ₱ 182,577.3 ₱ 12,164,178 ₱ 20,310,126.9
Total assets ₱176,677.00
Financial Analysis
Financial Amount
Indicators
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Total Yield 10,628.8kg 389,469.6 kg 623,040.4kg 623,040.4kg 1,012,510 kg
BSF
Feeds(Kg)
Gross ₱372,008.00 ₱13,631,436.00 ₱21,806,414.00 ₱21,806,414.00 ₱35,437,850
Income/Sales
Recommendation
After the initial study that we conducted considering the Marketability, financial, and
Technical aspect of this business. We recommend that Black soldier fly farm in Calumpang
Cerca should be established
Conclusion
Based on the research and study that we conducted, we therefore concluded that our
business is feasible and viable in the market.