How much does it cost to set up a snail farm??

One of the most common questions we are often asked is about the investment necessary to set up a snail farm.

In this post we will give you the answer to this question that is closely related to the necessary requirements to get it.

let's get to it!

Investment to set up a snail farm

Before delving into how much it costs to set up a snail farm, It is important to make clear that the necessary investment in this type of business It is not a rule that is written anywhere.

So no one can tell you a figure in advance without having done a good job of prior study of your needs, goals and personal situation.

At this point, we can help you through our personal consulting.

Therefore, It is important to highlight that The investment necessary to start a farm will depend on a multitude of factors., but, for the most part, They are going to be factors related to the person who starts said farm, that is to say, with you.

So, the most sensible It is not telling you what investment you need. to start your snail farm… rather, the right thing would be to tell you What will your farm need to function well?.

In this way you yourself will value what those resources cost.

So let's see what factors will have to be taken into account in order to know the necessary investment..

Snail farm size

It is a factor, in himself, It depends on a lot of other things and is one of the things that will have the most impact on the investment..

It is not easy to determine the ideal size of a farm, since it responds to the same logic as the topic at hand (the necessary investment). Basically all the following points should be taken into account.

Objectives to achieve

Both at the production level (kilos I want to achieve) how at the marketing level (price at which I want to sell) we must have clear goals and objectives.

In order to be achieved in a real way, we will have to propose a series of provisions, especially in terms of m2 of farm and its equipment.

The objectives to be achieved must be consistent with the investment to be made., otherwise, the project will not work (by excess or by default).

Availability of time and dedication

Your snail farm is going to need your time, your work, your love and much more

We imagine you already knew that, but also, the greater the objectives to be achieved, the bigger the farm will have to be.

And at a larger size, greater need for work and dedication, not just to the farm directly, also to the commercialization of what comes out of it.

That's why, It is important to know how much time you can dedicate to it and not make the mistake of letting others decide for you.. Your farm should not be larger than you can handle..

Knowledge of snail farming

Most likely, you have little or no knowledge of snail farming., incomplete, poorly structured and lacking seriousness and professionalism.

So, we are going to give you 2 tips you should add to your business plan;

• Think seriously our training. It will help you make fewer mistakes and evaluate all of this more easily and more rigorously..
• Start with caution and humility to increase your chances of success.

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Available resources that you can take advantage of

It goes without saying that everything your farm needs and that you already have, It will lower the price of the “shopping list”.

To be clear about how much it costs to set up a snail farm, the availability of land is decisive since it is usually the item that increases the investment the most (in case you don't have it).

In addition to the land, they influence the investment: 

• Facilities that can be used as warehouse, drying room, etc. point, we call these types of facilities annexes and they are very necessary to be able to do your work well on the farm..
  
•  Availability of water and electricity. These resources are necessary to have irrigation based on the needs of your snail.. In general, If they are not available on the ground, they considerably increase the investment..
  
• Machinery to carry out certain tasks. Throughout the year you will need to use a brush cutter, motorcycle hoes, hydro cleaner, irrigation pump, etc..

Investment depending on the type of farm

Basically you have two options; that your farm has fattening parks open sky or that these are found under covers anti-hail mesh.

In it first case, investing in your snail farm is considerably reduced given that in the second it becomes necessary a metal structure that supports the meshes.

Cost of necessary materials

Now yes, after explaining most of the factors that determine how much it costs to set up a snail farm and the necessary investment, We dare to give you some indicative figures, very indicative, of the investment needed for some examples of farms with and without mesh cover.

We leave it to you in the following comparative table:

Ojo! These investments are calculated in May 2022, assuming that you have land with electricity and water and the necessary buildings to house the attached facilities..

I repeat, take this chart for guidance only.