Economic Analysis and Plan for Commercial Feed Mill to Produce Gorse- Based Feed for Livestock
Description
The project scope includes site recommendations, permitting requirements, renewable energy options, funding sources, and feed production strategies, along with stakeholder engagement to assess market demand.
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Year Started
2024
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Implementation
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Pomai Freitas
Glenn Sako
Hawai‘i County Department of Research and Development
Dennis Flemming
Hamakua Institute
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Challenges this Collaboration seeks to Address
High Input Costs
The high costs of imported agricultural inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, significantly raise production expenses. This reduces profitability and scalability, especially for small and beginning farmers.