Cabbage farming is gaining popularity in Kenya on account of its quick maturation.
However, like any crop, cabbage farming brings with it a set of challenges, including diseases, pest infestations, and price fluctuations.
The profitability of cabbage farming hinges on the cost of production, quantity produced, and prevailing market prices.
The estimated cost of cabbage farming per acre in Kenya is KES 129,000, which is subject to fluctuations depending on the management.
The estimated cost of cabbage farming per acre in Kenya is KES 129,000, which is subject to fluctuations depending on the management.
While farmers have control over the quantity and production, market supply determines the prices.
The availability of alternative vegetables, such as kales and indigenous vegetables like managu and Amaranthus, can reduce the demand for cabbages, thereby impacting prices.
Here are some valuable tips for successful cabbage farming:
- Choose a cabbage variety that is disease-resistant.
- Apply a generous quantity of manure to reduce the cost of fertilizers.
- Keep the farm free of weeds as they can harbor pests and compete with cabbages for nutrients.
- Implement a preventive spray program against pests and diseases.
- Mulch the farm to minimize the rate of evaporation.
- Employ drip irrigation to reduce costs and the amount of water used.
- Keep costs at a minimum.
Cost of cabbage farming in Kenya per acre
| General Estimated Costs | ||
| item | Qty | Price KS. |
| Seeds | 100g | 30,000.00 |
| labour | 40,000.00 | |
| fertilizers | 6 bags | 24,000.00 |
| chemicals | 15,000.00 | |
| water | 10,000.00 | |
| other costs | 10,000.00 | |
| Total | 129,000.00 | |
| Cost per unit | 12,000 | 10.75 |
The estimated cost of cabbage farming per acre in Kenya is KES 129,000, which is subject to fluctuations depending on the management.
| Production Estimates | |||||
| # | item | Qty | selling price | Total revenue | Profit estimates |
| case A | cabbages | 12000 | 20.00 | 240,000.00 | 111,000.00 |
| case B | cabbages | 12000 | 15.00 | 180,000.00 | 51,000.00 |
| Case c | cabbages | 12000 | 13.00 | 156,000.00 | 27,000.00 |
This yields an estimated profit of KES 111,000, KES 51,000, and KES 27,000 at an estimated selling price of KES 20, KES 15, and KES 13, respectively.
Thought you might love to read;
Conclusion
In conclusion, cabbage farming can be a profitable venture if the farmer can sell above the unit cost, which, in this instance, is KES 10.75.
To increase profits, the farmer can either reduce the unit cost or hike the selling price per unit.
However, selling below the unit cost, which is a significant possibility, especially in May, June, and July when the supply is generally high, will result in losses.
If you require any assistance in reducing the cost of cabbage farming per acre, please do not hesitate to contact us Here.
We invite you to share your views on cost management and ways to high market prices.
Video of the day
About Post Author
Leave a Reply