Without an Export Processing Facility, the Fruit and Vegetable Market remains largely confined to serving local markets. When a particular vegetable thrives in one season, the following season sees a market oversaturated with that crop. With no means to extend the product’s shelf life or access export opportunities, farmers are trapped in the classic boom-and-bust cycle. Regardless of how efficient or productive a farmer may be, the harvest is sold simultaneously to the same market, driving prices to their lowest point.
AgriCity has discovered several high-demand, high-value vegetables that are sought after in the international market. Among these, baby corn and snow peas stand out as exceptional choices. Remarkably, these vegetables can be cultivated year-round in most regions of Asia and boast a high protein content, making them highly nutritious. Additionally, the vegetable waste generated serves as an excellent feed source for livestock, maximizing their utility and sustainability.
A high-value Fruit and Vegetable Processing Plant (FVPP) handles an impressive 5,000 kilograms of export-quality produce daily, offering a selling price significantly higher than the local market rates. Remarkably, the plant generates approximately 30,000 kilograms of waste per day, which is efficiently utilized to feed 3,000 cattle daily, ensuring sustainable and resourceful operations every single day.
The FVPP is expected to include a cattle feeding and breeding farm to optimize waste recovery. The manure produced by the cattle can be mixed with other organic fertilizers or composted to create a nutrient-rich soil conditioner, which will support the growth of future fruit and vegetable crops.