This farm business plan is for Team Palaban Cacao Farm located in Batangas, Philippines. The plan outlines the farm's vision, mission, strategies, and 3-year financial projections. The farm grows cacao trees and produces tablea and fossilized cacao leaf bags for sale. It aims to become a leading sustainable cacao producer. The plan details production, marketing, management, cash flows, and risks. Projected profits are over PHP 1 million after 3 years as sales of cacao products increase. The plan indicates the farm has sufficient cash to implement and expand operations over the 3-year period.

1. Farm Business Plan
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Agriculture
AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
Diliman, Quezon City
Farm Business School (FBS)
Team Palaban Cacao Farm
September 23, 2023

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Background
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Name of Business: Team Palaban Cacao Farm
Location: Purok 4 Barangay Mataasnakahoy Batangas Philippines
Period of Planning: 3 years

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Farm Lay out
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Background
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Vision
The vision of Team Palaban Cacao Farm and Agribusiness is to become a leading producer of
high-quality cacao beans, recognized for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and
social
impact. The vision includes establishing long-term partnerships with stakeholders in the
cacao
value chain, expanding market access, and creating economic opportunities for farmers and
workers. The business aims to foster a sustainable and thriving agribusiness that supports
the
well-being of individuals, preserves the environment, and contributes to the growth and
success
of the cacao industry.

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Mission
The mission of Team Palaban Cacao Farm and Agribusiness is to produce premium cacao
beans and establish a sustainable and profitable agribusiness model. The mission includes
implementing innovative farming practices, ensuring product quality and traceability,
promoting
social responsibility, and contributing to the development of the local community and the
cacao
industry.
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Strategies
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Production
[How do you plan to achieve your target volume of production]
Find and eliminate wastefulness
Get organized
 considered recycling
Evaluate production line
Update and upgrade technology

7. PRODUCTION
SUPPLY OF CACAO BEANS
- We still don’t know how to increase the
yield of the Cacao Production.
-We need network with additional suppliers
of high quality Cacao Beans. Ask help to DTI,
DA and other government agencies.
QUALITY OF CACAO BEANS
- we don’t know how to increase the quality
of Cacao Beans.
- educate and train the workers. Provide
processing tools and facilities such as
fermentation box, storage area and others.
Ask help from DOST, DA and other
government agencies.
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Marketing
Most of our customers are small sari-sari store owners,
resellers, re-packers, event organizers, other Tablea value-
added producers, and direct consumers.
 Talking to business owners directly
 Instragram & Facebook for social media
Attending different kinds of Agriculture related events.
Product labels design.
Accreditations
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Profits
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Products:
Tablea Php 135.00 per 150 grams pack
Fossilized Bag Small Php 800.00 each
Fossilized Bag Medium Php 899.00 each

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MANAGEMENT
The business organization will be led by five (5) officers. General Manager, operation Manager,
Marketing Manager, Financial Manager, and Production Manager. All managers will collaborate to ensure
efficient operations, optimal production, and successful market penetration.
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GENERAL MANAGER
CEO
OPERATION
MANAGER AND
PRODUCTION STAFF
PRODUCTION
MANAGER AND
PRODUCTION
STAFF
MARKETING
MANAGER AND
PRODUCTION STAFF
FINANCIAL
MANAGER AND
PRODUCTION STAFF

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Farm Production Plan
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Enterprise Area (ha) Output (kg/ha)
Total Output
(tons/bags/kg)
Cacao Tree 1 has 660 cacao tree 1, 320.00 kg. per year

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Market Plan
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Enterprise
Target
Market
Buyer
Expected
Quantity to
Sell (Units)
Market Price
Per Unit
(Peso)
Marketing Cost
Per Unit
(Peso)
Farm Gate
Price
(Peso)
Tablea
Public
Market
Ina’s Store
75 kls per
month
130 per 150
grams
5
Php 135.00
per150 grams
pack
Cacao
Fossilized
Leaves
(Medium)
Local
Handicraft's
Company
50-pcs. Per
month
880 per bag 19
Php 899 per
bag
Cacao
Fossilized
Leaves
(Small)
Local
Handicraft's
Company
50 pcs. Per
month
780 per bag 20
Php 800 per
bag

13. HARVESTED CACAO

14. PHP 899.00
Fossilized Bag
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15. Php 135.00
Tablea packed per 150 grams.
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Product Quantity
Market Price Per Unit
(Peso)
Total Value
(Peso)
Tablea 3,000 packs (150 grms) 135 405,000.00
Fosilized Bag Small 504 800 403,200.00
Fosilized Bag Medium 504 899 453,096.00
Total Income 1,261,296.00
Less Variable Costs
Seedlings 660 35 23,100.00
Pesticide 7 Liters 750 2250
Fertilizer (UREA) 6 bag 15,600.00 46,800.00
Land Preparation 14 days 10,000 10,000.00
Labor Planting Charges 2 days 5,000 5,000.00
Weeding/Harvesting/Fossili
zed Bag Monthly 12,000 432,000.00
Fossilized Bag Raw
Materials Monthly 20,000 445,000.00
Total Variable Costs 964,150.00
Enterprise Profit 297,146.00
Profitability (3 years from planting to harvest)

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Particulars Amount (Peso)
Expected Enterprise Profit
1. Tablea
810,000.00
2. Fosilized Bag Small
403,200.00
3. Fosilized Bag Medium
453,096.00
Total Enterprise Profit (A) 1,666,296.00
Fixed Costs, Annual Depreciation
1. Seedlings
23,100.00
2. Labor Cost
144,000.00
3. Raw Materials
240,000.00
4. Pesticide & Fertilizer
16,350.00
Total Annual Fixed Costs (B) 423,450.00
Whole Farm Profit (A-B) 1,242,846.00
Profitability

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Cash Flow Year 1
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Activity Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Total
Inflow
Sales
Cash Available
Outflow
Seedlings
(UF18/BR25)
23,100 23,100
Fertilizer 7,800 7,800 15,600
Pesticide 750 750
Hired labor 10,000 5,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 135,000
Cash Needed 33850 5000 12000 12000 19800 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 19800 174450
Net Cash Flow -38,850 -50,850 -62,850 -82,650 -94,650 -106,650 -118,650 -130,650 -142,650 -154,650 -174,450 -174,450

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Cash Flow Year 2
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Activity Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Total
Inflow Bag (M) 44,950 44,950 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 391964
Inflow Bag (S) 40,000 40,000 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 348800
Tablea
Sales
Cash Available
Outflow
Bag Raw
Materials
-22,500 -22,500 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -205000
Seedlings
Fertilizer 7,800 7,800 15,600
Pesticide 750 750
Hired Labor 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 144,000
Cash Needed 12750 50,450 -12,000 50,450 31,558 39,358 39,358 39,358 39,358 39,358 39,358 31,558
Net Cash Flow -136,750 -148,750 -95,800 -64,242 -24,884 14,474 53,832 93,190 132,548 171,906 203,464 203,464

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Cash Flow Year 3
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Activity Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Total
Inflow Bag (M) 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 37,758 453,096
Inflow Bag (S) 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 403,200
Tablea 67500 67500 67500 67500 67500 67500 405000
Sales
Cash Available
Outflow
Bag Raw
Materials
-20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -20,000 -240000
Seedlings
Fertilizer 7,800 7,800 15,600
Pesticide 750 750
Hired Labor 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 144,000
Cash Needed 38,608 39,358 39,358 39,358 39,358 39,358 106,858 106,858 106,858 106,858 106,858 106,858
Net Cash Flow 242,072 281,430 320,788 360,146 391,704 431,062 537,920 644,778 751,636 858,494 965,352 1,072,210

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Cash Flow
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Do I have enough cash to implement the farm enterprise? Y or N.
a) I have the following cash available to use for my enterprise: ____________
b) I need the following amount of cash for my enterprise: _____________
c) I need the extra cash on the following months: ________________
d) I can get the money from the following sources:
[Source/Amount]

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Risks Risk Management Strategy
1. Typhoon damage the flowers/fruits
if there is incoming thyphoon we wrap the
cacao fruits/flowers with plastic
2. Shortage of insect or bees
pollination
regular monitoring and inspection of
flowers, no burning of dry leaves and tree
debris around the property
3. Fungi affecting cacao trees required regular monitoring
4. Handling and storage
set of schedule and guidelines/specific
timeline for harvesting and fermenting.
Risks