Wednesday 18 June 2014

From thousands to millions: How to grow Mangoes for income during retirement

Let me show you how an investment of 200,000 shillings in growing mango trees today on one hectare of land, will yield you Ksh 3,918,000 in eight years.
Show me any pension plan whose returns can beat that! I bet they’re very few, or none. Yet, what I am going to show you is real, and is backed up with fact, and figures from credentialed sources.
Don’t you want such an attractive returns from a low risk, high profit investment? Right NOW, I want to show you a Step-By-Step plan on how to achieve that— from the farm you have in your village.
You don’t need to worry about having a huge piece of land. You can start growing mangoes on the land you have.
This is why...
A tree can yield up to 1,000 fruits in a year. If you sell every fruit for 17 shillings, you will earn  One tree will earn you Ksh 17,000 in a year.
If your land can accommodate 5 trees, you will earn Ksh 85,000 every year for 30 years (30 years is the life expectancy of the tree) stress free!
This money may seem little if you only have five trees, but you can increase its value by purchasing a grade cow, chicken, or buying goats that will multiply the money when they give birth.
Or you can keep money for your child in a junior savings account for his school fees.
The money becomes sweeter if you have 200,300 or even 1,000 trees!
Interested?
Continue reading...
From the desk of Haron Mogeni,
Professional horticulturist and Farm manager,
Kiambu prison farm.
Sweet mangoes
Dear farmer,
Getting high returns from your farm is a walk in the park if, you grow the right crop. This is because crops have a way of multiplying an investment by 100%, 200% or even 500% if you do the right thing, and they grow well.
Today I want to show you the shortcut to such unimaginable returns by showing you how to WORK SMART with mango trees.
But, let us start by examining why growing mangoes can increase your investment by over 517% if given time and managed well. A study conducted by a leading research institution in Kenya confirmed that mangoes are popular very fruits.
They found out over 50% of the residents of Nairobi and other towns buy mangoes when they are in season. Furthermore, the research showed mangoes are in high demand in Europe, Middle East and in the Far East.
Also, the population of Kenya is growing by 1 million every year. By the time the mangoes you grow today, will be in peak production, the country have 8 million more people who’ll need them.
However, let not the occasional glut of mangoes experienced in the market worry you. It is only temporary. This is because the demand for vegetables and fruits is rising faster than supply, while production is stagnant.
Just few years ago, we used to have a glut of avocadoes. But, nowadays we don’t have any. The fruit has become a highly sought fruit because of increased demand in Europe and other parts of the world.
The knowledge I will show you RIGHT NOW on how to grow mangoes. I will show you who the customers are, and where to find high paying customers.
You’ll get the right information that will give you confidence, and the ability to generate massive returns from your mango farming business.
Here’s what other experts are saying about mangoes.
Mango is known as a king fruit for a good reason. It has unrivalled nutritive value and offers an opportunity for household wealth creation.
Josephat Mulindo research officer KARI Perkerra
In The Organic Farmer, issue# 85 June 2012
Mango is the second most popular fruit in Kenya followed by passion.
John Muchangi, The star in The most popular fruit and vegetable unveiled 29th April 2012
Over half of Nairobi consumers purchase mangoes in a month.
Tegemeo institute of agriculture and policy analysis,
Working paper # 16
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the high potential fruits in Kenya, suitable for different agro-ecological
zones ranging from sub-humid to semi-arid. Despite the still growing economic importance of mango in Kenya,
its production potential has not yet been fully exploited.

Kehlenbeck et al,
(World Agro forestry Centre ICRAF, Tree Genetic Resources and Domestication, Nairobi, Kenya) in  Mango cultivar diversity and its potential for improving mango productivity in Kenya
The mango industry in Kenya has expanded considerably over the years, not only in size but also in geographical location of commercial and homestead plantings. As a result of this expansion, the mango fruit is becoming popular with the local population
There is a great diversity of mango fruit type which permits considerable manipulation for various purposes and markets: juice, chutney, pickles, jam/jelly, fresh fruit, canned and/dried fruit etc.
Given the multiple products, it is therefore a potential source of foreign exchange for a developing country; it is also a source of employment for a considerable seasonal labor force.
Tony Simons,PhD
Principal Tree scientist
World Agroforestry Center














Prices of fruits are increasing around Kampala due to huge demand. Many traders around city markets are experiencing a shortage of mangoes, oranges, watermelon, pineapples, passion fruit and tangerines. Mangoes are becoming scarce each new day. That has led to importation from Kenya.
Ms. Lillian Tuhaise Fruit dealer, Nakasero Market Kampala.
There are many unexploited opportunities within Africa, which should be tapped. This is not surprising when out of the total remaining global arable land about 60% is in Africa. Population is also growing at a high rate and escalating food demand.
Sammy Kariuki, Tymax Agricultural solutions
The world trade in mangoes is stable and its production is growing. Countries in which production is still growing are Kenya, Egypt, and Vietnam.









Why invest in mango trees for retirement?

The age you plan to retire at, does not matter. What counts is “Do you have sufficient cash for a better lifestyle, or enough cash to sustain the lifestyle you had before retirement.”
Prior to retirement, you would be thinking of a source of income that will support you, month after month for years without getting dry. Therefore, you’ll need an investment that will yield you money without fail.
There are hundreds or even thousands of ways of investing your money, but today I want to discuss on how growing mangoes can be the best investment ever! But let me make it more juicer. Read the report below…
Kenya Agricultural Research institute (Kari) has brought in five mango varieties from the USA. These varieties include Haden, Tommy Atkins, Van dyke, Sensation and Kent. They yield 1000 to 1200 fruits per tree.
The Standard newspaper website, 31st March 2013
Kenyan farmers earn a fortune from mango
farming.

Now the market price of one mango fruit is KSh 15. So, if you grow these trees, you expect Ksh 15,000 to 18,000 per tree! Now multiply this by 120, which is the number of trees that you can grow in a hectare. That is a turnover of Ksh 2,948,000 per year.

Qualities of a good retirement plan

Now what are the qualities of a good requirement plan? Any retirement plan should be low to medium risk so that you don’t lose your money.
However, you still want to generate enough interest from a retirement investment so that you can beat inflation, and preserve the value of your savings.
To do that you need to have a right mix of investments. You can invest in real estate, buy shares, and even join a pension scheme.
If you are looking at farming crops as a way of creating value, then I am here to give you the right information and prepare you in every way.
The good news about growing crops is that you have 100% control over your investment. In other types of investments, other people make investment choices on your behalf. But, in growing crops in your farm, you decide the level of risk.

If I chose growing mangoes, how to I beat drought caused by climate change?

There is nothing better at tolerating dry weather like trees. They have long taproots, which go deep down into the soil to sip water. Trees are even found (palm trees) in deserts!
You are a witness; trees are often the last plants to die during dry weather, but they don’t go down without fighting a very long dry spells. Now, that makes the growing of trees a low risk, high profit investment.
So, there are about 3 tree crops that you could grow assure you of an income even during dry periods. These trees include macadamia, avocados and mangoes.
However, today let’s talk about the mango tree, whose fruit is regarded as the king fruit. Further, the tree has the ability to resist the driest weather and remain green.
For instance, this tree has never failed to produce fruit year after year even in dry weather, for the people of lower eastern Kenya, the coast region and the rift valley; areas that experience frequent drought.
In fact, during drought, people in these areas survive on the fruit as they wait for the weather to improve.
However, climate change has reduced the range of crops that could be suitable for that. Especially here, in Kenya, climate change has often devasted farmers.
But, that should not deter you from investing in farming. The fact that traffic accidents are on the increase does not deter you from driving or travelling. I am sure what you do is to take precaution.

What you need to succeed in mango growing

You need trees that are in production a proper marketing channel, and value addition strategies.
So how do you get to having trees that are in production? You need to grow mango seedlings in your farm and care for them until they start producing.
But, you just plant any seedlings. To maximize on the returns, reduce risk, there is a need to grow early, medium and late yielding varieties.

Now, let’s discuss the economics of mango production

One hectare accommodates 200 mango trees spaced at 8 M X 6 M. each plant covers an area of 40 M2 one tree can yield up to 1000-1200 fruits.
Here’s are some results of a study on appropriate plant spacing conducted in Brazil titled “Tommy Atkins mango trees subjected to high density planting in sub humid tropical in northeastern Brazil
“Treatments consisted of five spacial arrangements of plants (8x5 M, 6x3 M, 5x2 M, and 4x2 M which resulted in the following planting densities: 250(control), 357, 555, 1000 and 1250 plants per hectare. in general high density planting caused reduction in vegetative and reproductive variables of individual mango trees, but had little influence on fruit quality.

Above 555 plants per hectare, a significant decrease was observed in mango tree growth. furthermore there were decreases in the percentage of flowering, fruit yield per area. However,planting density up to 357 plants per hectare, increases fruit yield per area in comparison to the control (i.e. 250 plants per hectare)”
              Carlos Antônio et al
The research shows that you can grow up to 357 mango trees per hectare without affecting the quality of fruits. I would however recommend growing 200 trees per hectare so that you can reduce the  management costs of the orchard.
The Kenya agricultural institute (KARI) has brought in five of mango varieties from the USA. The varieties include Haden, Tommy Atkins, Van dyke, Sensation and Kent. They yield 1000 to 1200 fruits per tree.
The Standard, 31st March 2013
Kenyan farmers earn a fortune from mango
farming.





You may be thinking how can a single tree yield between 1000-1200 fruits. A tree normally produces fruit in twice in a year. that means it will produce between 500 to 600 fruits in a season.
Here is what a senior researcher is saying on when the mango trees get into production.
In the main production area, the Coast Province, two supply seasons can be differentiated. The first and main season runs from November to February and the second from June to August. In areas of higher altitude such as Murang'a and Mwea (Central Province), the harvest season is 4—6 weeks later than at the coast, with a peak in February and March.
Tony Simons,PhD
Principal Tree scientist
World Agroforestry Center


The characteristics of these varieties (grown for export) are listed below;
Valencia pride
This mid-season variety yields large, elongated fruits with good taste quality and excellent appearance. It is difficult to store and as such must be transported by air. This variety has a niche position on the export market

Keitt
The fruit is oval, longer and flatter lengthwise than Kent. Its weight is highly variable, ranging from 500 grams to 1 kg, which is a shortcoming for the export market. It is a late variety; the fruits are attractive with a variable blush depending on the exposure to sunlight.



Sensation
This variety, of unknown parentage, originates from Florida. The fruit is small to medium-sized (280-340 grams), deep red in color with a few spots of yellow. Its main quality is its relative tolerance to blackspot bacterial disease. This is a mid-season variety adapted to the cooler areas of the sub-tropical zone, e.g. some areas in South Africa.

Kent
The fruits reach maturity in the middle of the season. They are ovate, relatively large and generally weigh between 500 and 900 grams. The flesh is firm and has a pleasant taste. This mango matures very slowly and gradually.
Fruits that are harvested close to maturity can be stored for a long time at cool temperatures. The fruit's excellent sensory qualities, the firmness of its flesh and its gradual ripening are all equally attractive features to retailers.
Crop production protocol for mango (mangifera indica ) www.coleacp.org/pip


Here are some of the initial costs you are likely to incur when you decide to grow mangoes on one Hectare of land
Seedlings @ Ksh 200 x 200=
40,000
Plowing
12,000
Harrowing
9,000
2nd Harrowing (if was virgin land)
6,000
Irrigation
40,000
Making 200 planting holes and actual planting @ Ksh 100
20,000
Miscellaneous
40,000
Manure 2 lorries @ Ksh 4,000
8,000
Total
Ksh 172,000/=


Year Number of expected fruits per plant Income each fruit @Ksh15
a hectare has 200 plants
Cost of labor and other inputs like fungicides, weeding, pruning Net income Cumulative income
1
0
0
112,000
-112,000
-112,000
2
0
0
30,000
-30,000
-142,000
3
0
0
30,000
-30,000
-172,000
4
50
100,000
30,000
70,000
-102,000
5
200
400,000
100,000
300,000
198,000
6
300
900,000
100,000
800,000
998,000
7
400
1,200,000
200,000
1,000,000
1,998,000
8
700
2,100,000
230,000
1,920,000
3,918,000

Transplanting of seedlings

The seedlings flower 5-6 months after transplanting. Remove flowers for the seedlings are too weak and young to support fruit.
Mango production starts in year 3. The break-even point comes in the 5th year, but it could come earlier if the mango orchard is inter-cropped with maize or other crops.

Is my area suitable for growing mangoes?

Well, it depends on the altitude of your area, and the amount of rainfall received. Mangoes prefer areas of moderate rainfall coupled with a dry season. A period of drought is necessary to stimulate flowering. Here is what experts say about suitable areas of growing mangoes.
Suitable altitudes for growing mango is between 100-1000 meters above sea level
The mango tree’s phenological cycle is strongly influenced by weather conditions. For mango trees to flower there must be a marked halt in growth. This occurs when there’s of a drop in average temperatures and/or a marked dry period.
Crop production protocol for mango (mangifera indica ) www.coleacp.org/pip

Where do i get suitable mango seedlings?

Mango seedlings cost Ksh 200 each, but don’t worry of the price of the seedlings. A seedling has the potential to develop into a tree and yield you Ksh 18,000 year after year starting from the fifth year after transplanting for 30 years!
I have a number of seedlings in my nursery, but i can’t promise to have them beyond August 10TH. This is because the seedlings are in high demand, and and the timeliness of your response matters so much!

How to order for seedlings

First you call me, and inform me where you intend to grow the mango seedlings. This is really important because mangoes can grow well in specific areas. This info will help me determine if your agro-ecological zone is suitable for growing mangoes.
If your area is suitable, and you’re ready to place an order, we meet, and discuss mode of payment, the details of delivery and any other terms we agree on.

Here is what you will get if you buy seedlings from me

  • Free technical advice on how to transplant mango seedlings to your field
  • Free technical advice on how to maintain the tree
  • Guidance on how to control pests and diseases of mango trees
  • Show you how to time your production for the market so that your mangoes reach the market when their demand high
Contact Haron Mogeni
today on Tel # 0715609418
or
haronmogeni@gmail.com
Ps. Try growing mangoes today. Don’t let your farm lie idle yet it can mint you money. If you are able to sell the mangoes at 2 shillings more, you will see huge profits. Do the math for yourself.






















































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