Running a business in the livestock sector is promising and a smart choice. This industry offers significant opportunities and requires relatively affordable capital, making it highly appealing. Additionally, the use of a corn husking machine simplifies the production process from raw corn materials.
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reports that chicken meat and egg consumption in Indonesia continues to rise each year. This indicates a growing demand for chicken as a source of animal protein. One of the primary raw materials for the chicken feed business is corn, which can also be diversified into corn rice, corn flour, corn starch, and other products. To produce quality chicken feed, several factors must be considered, including nutritional value, nutrient content, moisture content, and texture.
To start and develop a chicken feed business, initial capital is needed to purchase equipment, raw materials, and business premises. Operational capital covers production, distribution, and promotion costs, while additional capital is required for machine maintenance, product development, and other expenses.
Estimated costs for each component are as follows:
- Equipment: IDR 10 million – IDR 20 million
- Raw materials: IDR 5 million – IDR 10 million
- Business premises: IDR 5 million – IDR 15 million
Operational capital:
- Production costs: IDR 3 million – IDR 5 million per month
- Distribution costs: IDR 2 million – IDR 4 million per month
- Promotion costs: IDR 1 million – IDR 3 million per month
Additional capital:
- Machine maintenance: IDR 500 thousand – IDR 1 million per month
- Product development: IDR 1 million – IDR 2 million per month
Based on these estimates, if you plan to start a business with a production capacity of 1 ton of feed per month, the total capital required would be approximately IDR 20 million for equipment, IDR 6 million for operational capital per month, and IDR 1.5 million for additional capital per month. Thus, the total initial capital needed would be around IDR 27.5 million.