Commercial Hydroponics

Viability & Economic Preview

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 Farmer-In-Chief
Lt Cdr (retd) CV Prakash

“I am delighted that HGTIPL is being given this opportunity to

demonstrate the capabilities of Hydroponic technology in India.

I am a former Officer of the Indian Navy. Upon my retirement, I migrated

to Australia in 2001. I learnt Hydroponics from the best of growers and
consultants in the Hydroponics Industry in Australia and I am a
passionate proponent and pioneer in the field of Hydroponics in India.

Our firm is distinguished by the extent of its global knowledge base, in

the way we think, the way we work together and the way we
are structured to provide the best practices in Hydroponics.

I am confident that our well qualified team will consistently exceed

your expectations and we honestly believe that we can bring you true
value and prosperity on the table.

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Agenda

Executive summary

What is Hydroponics

How is it implemented

Hydroponics in India

Commercial Viability

Who we are

How can we help

Success stories

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Importance of water

Water is Food is Life.

No Water-No Food! Simple
Hydroponics Needs Clean Water

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What does a plant need to grow ?

Soil

Sun Light

Nutrients

Water

Soil is just a medium to provide nutrients to the plant. Water is as good a medium as soil.

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Executive Summary

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Executive Summary
The Issue facing us Introduction to Hydroponics

Today Indian farmers face the following challenges Hydroponics is one methodology of soil-less cultivation.

1) Drought conditions and unpredictable weather It is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in
2) Rising temperatures water, without soil.
3) Polluted water systems
4) Lack of irrigation The earliest published work on growing terrestrial plants without soil
5) Poor water management was the 1627 book Sylva Sylvarum by Francis Bacon.
6) Under-nourished or over nourished crops
Need for a solution Advantages of Hydroponics

India today needs food security which entails that all people at all times
have physical and economic access to safe and nutritious food to meet
dietary needs.
Lack of water for agriculture leads to production of lesser food which
means more hunger and malnutrition
We are going to highlight the need for technology in agriculture that
can contribute towards water savings and have a positive impact on
food production and availability.
Some of the reasons why hydroponics is being adopted around the world
for food production are the following:
• No soil is needed for hydroponics
• The water stays in the system and can be reused
• It is possible to control the nutrition levels accurately
• It is stable and provides high yields hence economically viable
• Pests and diseases are easier to get rid of
• Ease of harvesting
• It is better for consumption

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Presentation aims to

Make you aware of

Describe advantages of

Hydroponics

Implementation strategy of

Commercial viability of

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What is Hydroponics

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Basics of Hydroponics
What is Hydroponics

It is the practice of growing plants without soil.

• Plants can be grown in plain nutrient solution or in sterile substrates,
therefore microbe free.
• Hydroponics uses less than 1/10th - 1/5th of the water used in soil
cultivation. It saves a lot of water.
• No weeds to deal with. Less space, higher yields.

Plants
samplings
Nutrient rich
water

Vegetables grown from simple hydroponics

in Bangalore

Air Stone
Water Pump

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Types of hydroponics – based on water flow
Static solution culture Continuous flow culture

In static solution culture, plants are grown in containers of nutrient

solution, such as glass jars, plastic buckets, tubs, or tanks. The solution
is usually gently aerated but may be un-aerated. A hole is cut in the lid
of the reservoir for each plant. There can be one to many plants per
reservoir. A home made system can be constructed from plastic food
containers or glass canning jars with aeration provided by an aquarium
pump, aquarium airline tubing and aquarium valves.

In continuous-flow solution culture, the nutrient solution constantly

flows past the roots. It is much easier to automate than the static
solution culture because sampling and adjustments to the temperature
and nutrient concentrations can be made in a large storage tank
together. A popular variation is the nutrient film technique or NFT,
whereby a very shallow stream of water containing all the dissolved
nutrients is recirculated past the bare roots of plants in a watertight
thick root mat, which develops in the bottom of the channel.
Subsequent to this, an abundant supply of oxygen is provided to the
roots of the plants.

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Types of hydroponics – disposal of nutrient waste
Run to Waste (Open)
“Run-to-waste” describes those systems where the excess nutrient or
“run-off” is not re-circulated. Conventional ‘soil culture’ is a type of run-
to-waste system. Media with a high water holding capacity are used
(e.g. soil, coconut fibre, Rockwool). Feeds are small and infrequent. The
‘run-off’ is either drained directly onto the ground or is collected.
Collecting the run-off allows feed volume and frequency to be calculated
more accurately. This helps prevent under-dosing or over-dosing.
Water Flow Water Flow
Nutrient Waste
Reservoir Tank
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Recycled (Recirculating)
In a re-circulating or recycled system the water is pumped from a main
reservoir to the plant root system , the excess water and nutrients are
then returned to the reservoir. Trace elements are topped up as used
and regularly dumped and refreshed to keep the system stable . They
are more cost effective in both water and nutrients. Because of their
nature and the methodology used to top up the nutrients, re-circulating
systems tend to require more regular checking and correcting of pH ,
and EC levels which adds that little bit more maintenance time spent in
the grow room
Water Flow
Nutrient
Reservoir
Water Flow
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Types of hydroponics – based on medium / substrates
Expanded clay aggregate
Baked clay pellets, are suitable for hydroponic systems in which all
nutrients are carefully controlled in water solution. The clay pellets are
inert, pH neutral and do not contain any nutrient value.
Coir
Coco Peat, also known as coir or coco, is the leftover material after the
fibres have been removed from the outermost shell (bolster) of the
coconut. Coir is a 100% natural grow and flowering medium. Coconut
Coir is colonized with Trichoderma Fungi, which protects roots and
stimulates root growth.
Sand
Sand is cheap and easily available. However, it is heavy, does not hold
water very well, and it must be sterilized between use.
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Growstones
Growstones, made from glass waste, have both more air and water
retention space than perlite and peat. This aggregate holds more water
than parboiled rice hulls.
Perlite
Perlite is a volcanic rock that has been superheated into very
lightweight expanded glass pebbles. It is used loose or in plastic
sleeves immersed in the water. It is also used in potting soil mixes to
decrease soil density.
Gravel
The same type that is used in aquariums, though any small gravel can
be used, provided it is washed first. Indeed, plants growing in a typical
traditional gravel filter bed, with water circulated using electric
powerhead pumps, are in effect being grown using gravel hydroponics.
Gravel is inexpensive, easy to keep clean, drains well and will not
become waterlogged.
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Types of hydroponic systems
Nutrient Film Technique Ebb and flow

Nutrient film technique (NFT) is a hydroponic technique wherein a In this, there is a tray above a reservoir of nutrient solution. Either the
very shallow stream of water containing all the tray is filled with growing medium (clay granules being the most
dissolved nutrients required for plant growth is re-circulated past the common) and planted directly or pots of medium stand in the tray. At
bare roots of plants in a watertight gully, also known as channels. The regular intervals, a simple timer causes a pump to fill the upper tray
depth of the recirculating stream should be very shallow, little more than with nutrient solution, after which the solution drains back down into
a film of water, hence the name 'nutrient film'. This ensures that the thick the reservoir. This keeps the medium regularly flushed with nutrients
root mat, which develops in the bottom of the channel, has an upper and air. Once the upper tray fills past the drain stop, it begins
surface, which, although moist, is in the air. Subsequent to this, an recirculating the water until the timer turns the pump off, and the water
abundant supply of oxygen is provided to the roots of the plants. in the upper tray drains back into the reservoirs.

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Types of hydroponic systems
Drip Method
Drip Irrigation is a great water-saving solution for hydroponic gardens.
The basic premise is that nutrient solution is pumped out of the reservoir
by a main line, usually 1 inch, which is divided into ½ inch lateral lines
that run directly alongside the plants. These lateral lines contain a
dripper (emitter) for each plant, which is placed directly at the plant base
and provides a controlled flow of water directly to the roots.
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Deep water
The hydroponic method of plant production by means of suspending
the plant roots in a solution of nutrient-rich, oxygenated water.
Traditional methods favor the use of plastic buckets and large
containers with the plant contained in a net pot suspended from the
centre of the lid and the roots suspended in the nutrient solution. The
solution is oxygen saturated from an air pump combined with porous
stones. With this method, the plants grow much faster because of the
high amount of oxygen that the roots receive
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Primary benefits of Hydroponic cultivation
There are two chief merits of the soil-less cultivation of plants. First, hydroponics may potentially produce
much higher crop yields. Also, hydroponics can be used in places where in-ground agriculture or gardening
are not possible.

Greater control on environment, yields are

predictable and budgeting is easier

Land

Reduced labor time of digging and Tailored macro and micro nutrition
Labour Nutrition
weeding for humans, even distribution

Reduced fungal disease, little Diesease & Effective recycle resulting reduced
Pest Water
exposure to moisture water usage

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Secondary benefits
Plants in hydroponics gain in

• Plants are protected from UV radiation as they are within a green

house

• Offers safe biological control of insects and pests

• Water is reused effectively

• Allows nutrients to be reclaimed, re-balanced and re-used

• Can be protected from unpredictable weather patterns

• Have a good root system that is not at risk from contaminants and
diseases

• Make efficient use of labour, which is increasingly expensive

• Produce outstanding crops by using optimum nutrient

formulations

• Production in Off season possible when market prices are highest.

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Sample yield numbers (conservative)

Crop Soil Agriculture Hydroponic Agriculture

Avg Per Acre Avg Per Acre

Lettuce 9-10 tons 300 – 400 tons

Strawberries 20 – 25 tons 50 tons

Cucumber 15 – 20 tons 200 tons

Tomato 10 – 12 tons 180 – 200 tons

Bell Pepper 10 – 12 tons 120 – 140 tons

Potato 8 – 10 tons 60 – 70 tons

Cabbage 6 – 7 tons 10 – 12 tons

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Market takers for hydroponic plants

1 Retail chains
2 Private investors
3 Hotel chains
4 Fast food chains
5 Processed food industry
6 Railway catering
7 NGO’s
8 Foreign retail companies
9 Defense establishments
10 PPP Partners

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Hydroponic agriculture – the global outlook
Global acreage under cultivation Global reach

• There has been massive growth in hydroponic cultivation in a

number of forward thinking countries.

• For instance, in Australia, the area under hydroponic crop

production went from 155 to 2500 hectares from 1990 to 2008.

• The world commercial hydroponics industry has grown 4 to 5 fold in

the last 10 years and is currently estimated at between 20,000 and
25,000 hectares with a farm gate value of US$6 to $8 Billion.

Future belief
• The future lies in locally grown and sold produce limiting the ‘road
miles’.

• This method of growing our food is a more sustainable model than
those currently practised.
• The consumer is becoming increasingly concerned over health
issues, environmental issues, even water consumption cost and
availability……… these all are drivers for the further development of
hydroponic growing techniques.
Main countries using hydroponics are Holland, Spain, Australia, USA,
Canada, NZ, Italy, Canada, Mexico, China. Even our neighbor
Pakistan has adopted Hydroponics cultivation with major government
support.
Main crops are Cucumbers, Tomato, Lettuce, Strawberry, Herbs,
Capsicums, cut flowers etc. but not limited to these alone.

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How is it implemented

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 Resource universe of commercial hydroponic agriculture
Land
Green House The resource universe for a
hydroponic system involves
Water some capital intensive items like
Source setting up of a container system,
Laws seedlings, nutrients in the form of
fertilizers, people to train and
manage the farm along with
respective standards and laws
which govern the production of
the crop. The most important
Standards Container aspect of the entire operation is
System with the identification and
Air pump management of customers to
whom this would be sold to. The
organization needs to understand
customer and market
Customers expectations and develop
interactions for a profitable future.
Seedlings
People Nutrients

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Plants grown in hydroponic systems
Tomato's Lettuce Bell Pepper Cucumber

Strawberries Water Lemon Potato Onion

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Nutrient Solutions / Fertilizer
Introduction

Plant nutrients used in hydroponics are dissolved in the water and are
mostly in inorganic and ionic form. Primary among the dissolved cations
(positively charged ions) are Ca2+ (calcium), Mg2+ (magnesium), and K+
(potassium); the major nutrient anions in nutrient solutions are NO− 3
(nitrate), SO2− 4 (sulfate), and H 2PO− 4 (dihydrogen phosphate).

Nutrient recipe

Numerous 'recipes' for hydroponic solutions are available. Many use

different combinations of chemicals to reach similar total final
compositions. Commonly used chemicals for the macronutrients include
potassium nitrate, calcium nitrate, potassium phosphate, and
magnesium sulfate. Various micronutrients are typically added to
hydroponic solutions to supply essential elements; among them are Fe
(iron), Mn (manganese), Cu (copper), Zn (zinc), B (boron), Cl (chlorine),
and Ni (nickel).

Pre-mixed concentrated nutrient solutions are generally purchased from

commercial nutrient manufacturers by hydroponic hobbyists and small
commercial growers, several tools exists to help anyone prepare their
own solutions without extensive knowledge about chemistry.

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Implementation process
The HGTIPL assisted implementation process is a pro-active methodology designed for quick
installation while keeping parameters in mind such maximum optimization of space and costs. It
is designed to ensure smooth functioning of Hydroponic business functions, recovery of revenue
and adding value to the to the business, in a optimized and sustainable manner.

HGTIPL Implementation Lifecycle

The HGTIPL methodology of implementation of
an end-to-end hydroponic system will assist you
in quick recovery of your investment while keep
Plan environmental factors unaffected. Some of the
key benefits of our methodology is :-

• Easy and quick installation

Sustain • Assess the climate and suggest best crops
Design
• Less time to go to market
Implementation • Clean build to operate procedures
Framework • Training of people to manage operations
• Identify opportunities for go to market
• Assist in growth areas in your region
• Prepare sustenance procedures
• Yearly audits for maintaining higher yields
Implement Procure

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Implementation process details
PLAN DESIGN PROCURE IMPLEMENT SUSTAIN

Identify Blueprint Green House Set Up

Land Land Layout Equipment Green House
Maintenance

Design Purchase Run

Identify Install
Water Water Source
Water Pumps &
Pumps
Pumps &
Collection Generators Generators

Container Determine Blueprint Procure Install

Maintenance
System Size System Components Components

Identify Get Transfer

Seeds Plants & Nursery Sampling Sampling
Growth

Identify Identify
Procure Install Initial Add as
Fertilizer Fertilizer & Quantity &
Fertilizer Amounts required
Source Schedule

Procure
Identify Train On Job Manage
Manpower Resource Resource
Operational
Training Operations
Items

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Hydroponics in India

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Opportunity in India
Development in India
• Production and labor costs in developed countries are
increasing thereby need to import high quality cheaper
produce is increasing.
• India has rich climatic conditions positioning us favorably to
market such produce.
• Labor costs in India as well as inputs makes India an ideal
destination for food outsourcing.
• Indian producers can address both domestic as well as
International markets such as ME/EU/USA/Far East.
• Has intelligent manpower. Can learn fast the operating
protocols.
• Usually gets a better price based on looks, texture, taste,
consistency on daily basis, high nutrition value, reliable
supply year round etc.
• A country that can produce super-computers, satellites can
definitely adopt Hydroponics easily in the author’s view.
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Marketing channels in India
• Wholesale Channels
• Retail Channels
• Supermarket chains/Export markets.
• Cooperatives to help sell their produce.
• Producers specialize in one or two types of produce mainly
and have full control over their produce.
Outside India
• Sales opportunities abound from Indian producers due to
better production costing achievable.
• Markets are in USA, EU, Far and Middle East.
• India has excellent connectivity to above by land, sea and
air.
• Freight costs from India are high at this time and with better
governmental support can be alleviated.
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Catalyst for hydroponic farming in India
Big growth markets
• High population mean higher consumption capability
1 • Trend moving towards quality of food rather than price / quantity
• Organic and clean foods getting preference

Low cost of labor

• Manual labor is easily accessible
2 • Low cost to setting up and maintaining operations
• Easy communication and teaching arenas

Access to technology
• Easy access to green-house and hydroponic technologies
3 • Access to water pumps and HVAC systems
• Easy access to fertilizers and IPM technologies

Knowledge
• Good knowledge of hydroponic methodologies
• Knowledge of markets and customers
4 • Understanding of crops cycles and related diseases & pests

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SWOT analysis for hydroponic farming

Strengths Weakness

► Makes any land with water source useful for production ► No industry association or bodies in hydroponics yet
► High Yields from lesser spaces ► High Capex
► Produce can get premium prices ► Needs more diligence and devotion
► Less labor means lesser costs ► Cannot compete with soil grown produce
► Effective IPM possible ► No dedicated standards and laws in India

SWOT
Hydroponics
in India
► Brand, package and sell produce ► Must not compete on price, but on quality.
as clean, healthy and unique
► Perception that Hydroponics is unnatural.
► Creation of more growth products such as
► Certain soil grown produce are being marketed
gingers, saffron, turmeric etc. which are cash crops.
vigorously and may be a threat to hydroponic
► Gaining good traction in India produce. E.g. Calyx-On Tomato
► Can be raised to sell niche markets which high returns ► Inconsistent supply arrangement can ruin market intake

Opportunities Threats

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Challenges in India to overcome
Indian hydroponic practitioners needs to overcome Formulate industry standards

• Capital costs We need to use foreign Hydroponic experts to start with. This is an
absolute must as there are no resource people in India at this time.
• Trained Manpower
Industry standards will be established as time goes by and more
• Education required Indians adopt this kind of cultivation.
• Attention to shifting market demands
• Attention to crop growing or cultural practices
• Knowledge of IPM
Marketing of hydroponic produce
• Knowledge of Environment Controls in GH
• Knowledge of Climate Controls
It is marketed more on the quality and consistency, rather than the
• Knowledge of Bio-friendly insects method of production.

More and more Indians are demanding high quality, pesticide free,
Body of knowledge fresh produce. Money not the criterion.

We need to convene an association in India for Commercial People are aware of dangers of pesticides, global warming and its ill
Hydroponic Growers even before we start the first commercial system effects. Media plays an important role.
in our country.

Consistency, quality and yields possible only by modern techniques of

We have a student of Simplified Hydroponics already having an cultivation.
association called Indian Hydroponics Pioneers Association.

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Commercial Viability

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Cost buckets
Capital costs

Land Green Soil Drip Mulching Project

House Preparation System Sheet Constancy

Operational costs

Poly Coco Trellising Nutrients Seeds Salary Electricity

Bag Pear Clips Seedling

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Revenue flow (when land is owned)
Capital costs Revenue Maps (with capital cost equated over 5 yrs)
Assuming land is currently owned by the owner the capital costs per
acre required would include 35

• Cost of land Rs 0 lakhs 30

• Cost of Green House Rs 19 lakhs 25

Costs
• Drip Irrigation Rs 5 Lakhs 20
Revenues
• Soil preparation Rs 40,000 15
Profits
• Mulching sheet Rs 20,000 10

• Project consultancy Rs 6 lakhs 5

0
Grand Total (Every 5 yrs) Rs 30.5 lakhs (approx) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Operational costs
Revenues
The operational costs of a hydroponic farm growing tomato's for 1 acre
per year would include
Assuming tomato growth for 1 year per acre assumptions include
• Poly bags Rs 24,000
• Number of Kilos yield per plant 5 Kg
• Coco pear Rs 1,35,000
• Number of plants per yield 12,000 plants
• Trellising thread and clips Rs 25,000
• Number of yields per year 2 yields
• Nutrients per cropping cycle Rs 1,00,000
• Price per Kg sold in the market Rs 20 per kg
• Organic Pesticides per cycle Rs 30,000
• Total calculation 5 * 12000 * 2 * 20
• Seeds Rs 1,44,000
Grand Total (per year) Rs 33.5 lakhs (approx)
• Salary for 2 Employees Rs 240,000
• Electricity Rs 60,000 * Equated profit about 19 lakhs per year
Grand Total (per year) Rs 9.0 lakhs (approx)

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Revenue flow (when land is bought)
Capital costs Revenue Maps (with capital cost equated over 5 yrs)
Assuming land has been bought by the owner the capital costs per acre
required would include 35

• Bought land Rs 20 Lakhs 30

• Cost of Green House Rs 19 lakhs 25

Costs
• Drip Irrigation Rs 5 Lakhs 20
Revenues
• Soil preparation Rs 40,000 15
Profits
• Mulching sheet Rs 20,000 10

• Project consultancy Rs 6 lakhs 5

0
Grand Total (Every 5 yrs) Rs 30.5 lakhs (approx) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Operational costs
Revenues
The operational costs of a hydroponic farm growing tomato's for 1 acre
per year would include
Assuming tomato growth for 1 year per acre assumptions include
• Poly bags Rs 24,000
• Number of Kgs yield per plant 5 Kg
• Coco pear Rs 1,35,000
• Number of plants per yield 12,000 plants
• Trellising thread and clips Rs 25,000
• Number of yields per year 2 yields
• Nutrients per cropping cycle Rs 1,00,000
• Price per Kg sold in the market Rs 20 per kg
• Organic Pesticides per cycle Rs 30,000
• Total calculation 5 * 12000 * 2 * 20
• Seeds Rs 1,44,000
Grand Total (per year) Rs 33.5 lakhs (approx)
• Salary for 2 Employees Rs 240,000
• Electricity Rs 60,000 * Equated profit about 15 lakhs per year
Grand Total (per year) Rs 9.0 lakhs (approx)

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Revenue flow (when land is leased)
Capital costs Revenue Maps (with capital cost equated over 5 yrs)
Assuming land is currently leased by the owner the capital costs per 35
acre required would include
30
• Cost of Green House Rs 19 lakhs
25
• Drip Irrigation Rs 5 Lakhs Costs
20
• Soil preparation Rs 40,000 Revenues
15
• Mulching sheet Rs 20,000 Profits
10
• Project consultancy Rs 6 lakhs 5
Grand Total (Every 5 yrs) Rs 30.5 lakhs (approx) 0
Operational costs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

The operational costs of a hydroponic farm growing tomato's for 1 acre

per year would include Revenues
• Rent of Land Rs 2,40,000
• Poly bags Rs 24,000 Assuming tomato growth for 1 year per acre assumptions include
• Coco pear Rs 1,35,000 • Number of Kilos yield per plant 5 Kg
• Trellising thread and clips Rs 25,000 • Number of plants per yield 12,000 plants
• Nutrients per cropping cycle Rs 1,00,000 • Number of yields per year 2 yields
• Organic Pesticides per cycle Rs 30,000 • Price per Kg sold in the market Rs 20 per kg
• Seeds Rs 1,44,000 • Total calculation 5 * 12000 * 2 * 20
• Salary for 2 Employees Rs 240,000 Grand Total (per year) Rs 33.5 lakhs (approx)
• Electricity Rs 60,000 * Equated profit about 16.5 lakhs per year
Grand Total (per year) Rs 11.5 lakhs (approx)

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Reasons for failure
Critical matters to be addressed

• Venture not established in a realistic economic framework like

manageable loan repayments, cash flow etc
• Selection of system/crop/markets/correct management not done
• Crop production management inadequate
• Yield and quality did not meet budget projections
• Lack of diligence on part of the crew
• Non adherence to growing protocols
• Insufficient attention to marketing
• Lack of necessary labour
• Incorrect pricing of produce
• Product not tailored as per demand

Profitability is linked to

• Production scale, increasing returns to increasing size.

• Ability to supply promised amount with quality and consistency
• Capacity to Value add and/or
• Find and exploit a unique and high return/value market niche

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Who we are

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Who we are
Hydroponic Greenhouse Technologies, erstwhile Institute of Simplified
CV Prakash Hydroponics, was co-founded by CV Prakash, an ex-navy submarine officer,
The Farmer In Chief based in Melbourne, Australia and Mrs.Sangeeta Bojappa Moorthy in whose
veins... run… the nutrient solution of Hydroponics. It is their vision and mission
to see Hydroponics/Soil-less cultivation spread throughout India, in a very big
way.

Today, we, at HGT, are leaders in this field in India and our hard earned name
has transcended international borders.

The “Pet Bharo” Project, meaning in Hindi, ‘Fill Your Tummy’ project and as we
Mrs.Sangeeta Bojappa Moorthy fondly christened it so, is a strong brand name, so much so that, when people
call us they ask “Is this Pet Bharo? It’s a word synonymous with Indian
Chief of Operations Hydroponics.

This achievement has been no mean task. It has been nurtured by persistence,
hard work, focus, integrity and above all, a strong sense of personality, character
and ethos.

When you approach us you will see for yourself how we make it a point to serve
you with humility and a very deep urge to help you.

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How can we help

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How can we help
Our key activities

• Setting up of Turnkey Commercial Hydroponics/Soil-less

Greenhouse systems for fruits, vegetables, herbs, aromatic and
medicinal plants
• Consultancy for Hydroponics/Soil-less Cultivation, Feasibility
studies and Project Reports.
• Training in Basics of Commercial Hydroponics
• Setting up broad acre Hydroponics/Soil-less Food Parks with all
facilities.
• Supplies of Backyard Greenhouse systems Supply of
Hydroponic nutrients and soil-less substrates like Coir
Peat/Perlite etc.
• Conducts seminars with foreign experts on Hydroponics/Soil-
less cultivation from time to time.
• Water testing facilities and reports rendered.
• Supply of testing equipment's for pH/TDS/EC/Temperature
probes etc.

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Success Stories

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Some successful commercial installations
Hydroponic Strawberry System

The Institute of Simplified Hydroponics Bangalore, India is proud to

announce the setting up of the first Hydroponics Commercial Strawberry
Production system measuring one acre of climate controlled
Greenhouse. This is the first Pilot and is expected to increase by
hectares in a couple of years after the success of the first one.

Hydroponics Lettuce/Herbs System

ISH bagged on 23rd March 2011, its second Commercial Hydroponics

Lettuce/Herbs order" from a client in Coimbatore. This within three
months of its first commercial hydroponics greenhouse order to set up a
strawberry greenhouse at Bangalore. The state of the art Lettuce/Herbs
Greenhouse will initially start with a one acre pilot expanding to 4 acres
in next one year.

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