Dairy Farm Investment & Adoption Strategy

Stakeholders (investors) adopt cattle by funding the purchase and care of buffaloes. In return, they receive a monthly ROI from sale of milk and dairy products.

Financial breakdown per Lot of 10 buffaloes

Stakeholder Roles

  • Investor/Adopter: Provides upfront investment for a unit of 10 buffaloes
  • Farm Operator: Manages daily operations (feeding, milking, vet care)
  • Marketing Team: Handles product distribution, branding, customer relations
  • Veterinary Consultant: Ensures animal health and compliance
Item Cost (INR) Notes
Labour Rs. 4,80,000
Shed & Infra (shared) Rs. 96,000 Pro-rated barn, fencing, etc.
Vet & Insurance Rs. 1,00,000 Annual
Feed (1 year) Rs. 10,80,000 Fodder, minerals
Total Rs. 17,56,000 Annual per 10 buffaloes

Revenue Streams

SourceEst. Monthly Revenue a unit of 10 buffaloes
Milk Sales (110 litres/per unit/day )Rs. 2,14,500 (3300 litres × 65)
Monthly GrossRs. 2,14,500

Investment Options

Investment Type Key Advantages Liquidity Risk Factor (1–10) Comments
Cows Daily income from milk Low 6 Vulnerable to disease.
Buffaloes Higher milk fat content Low 5 Less disease-prone than cows.
Stocks High return potential High 8 Market volatility is high.
Mutual Funds Diversified risk - Professionally managed High 6 Subject to market risks.
Fixed Deposits Safe and predictable return - Capital protection Medium 2 Returns may not beat inflation
Real Estate Tangible asset - can generate rent Low 5 Low liquidity; high entry cost.
Gold Hedge against inflation - Tangible asset Medium 4 Prone to price fluctuations.
Livestock (Other) Meat/milk income Low 6 Disease risk, theft.
Agriculture Government subsidies Very Low 7 Weather-dependent; high risk without expertise.

Revenue Assurance & Transparency

  • Monthly reports on milk yield, health status
  • This investment is given tax exemption (under relevant section)
  • Live farm cams or IoT devices
  • Regular dividend payouts
  • Adoption certificate + buffalo ID
  • Optional visits or “Meet Your Buffalo” programs

Risk Management

RiskMitigation
DiseaseRegular vet checks, insurance
Market price dipContracts with dairies, cooperative tie-ups
Drought/feed shortageFeed storage planning
Buffalo infertilityReplacement guarantee clauses

Buffalo Farming

Year wiseNo. of BuffaloBreedCost per UnitTotal CostFeed Cost per AnnumMedical Expenses pa.Other ExpensesTotal CostAssumed Returns YTDNo. Of Payments MonthsAssumed Monthly Payout
110Muura14500014500001080000350007000003265000740000983000
210MuuraNANA10800003500070000018150008300001083000
310MuuraNANA10800003500070000018150008300001083000

Cow Farming

Year wiseNo. of BuffaloBreedCost per UnitTotal CostFeed Cost per AnnumMedical Expenses pa.Other ExpensesTotal CostAssumed Returns YTDNo. Of Payments MonthsAssumed Monthly Payout
110Sahiwal900009000001080000350007000002520000450000948000
210SahiwalNANA10800003500070000018150004500001048000
310SahiwalNANA10800003500070000018150005000001048000
So, You invest Rs. 14,00,000/- for a group of 10 buffaloes and get assured returns of Rs. 83,000/- per month for 29 months, starting from the 4th month (3 months- lock in period) a sum total of rs. 24,07,000/-
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