In rural areas, there are many unpopular and lucrative businesses waiting to be discovered and explored. Among them, mud worm farming is a project with great potential. This article will reveal the huge business opportunities of mud worm farming through detailed market analysis and real-life cases.
First, the market has broad prospects
The mud worm is an insect with high nutritional value, with a protein content of up to 65% and a variety of essential amino acids and trace elements. With the growing demand for healthy food, mud worms have become one of the most talked-about delicacies in the market.
At present, the mud worm** on the market is relatively high, and the price per catty is between 80 yuan and 120 yuan. Due to the low cost of cultivation of mud worms, their profit margins are larger. In addition, mud worms have a short culture cycle and a fast reproduction rate, which makes them more productive and further increases their profits.
Second, the cost and benefit of breeding
1.Farming costs.
The breeding cost of mud worms mainly includes the cost of seed worms, feed, site, labor and so on. Among them, the cost of breeding insects is one of the largest costs. Generally speaking, about 1,000 seed insects are needed per mu, and the unit price of seed insects is about 1 yuan per seed. In addition, the cost of feed is also an important expense. According to the survey data, each mu of land needs about 2,000 yuan per year for feed. The cost of site and labor is relatively low, generally about 1,000 yuan per mu of land.
2.Earnings analysis.
The mud worm reproduces very quickly, generally reproducing 3 to 4 generations per year. Each female can lay about 100 eggs, and the hatching rate is more than 80%. After 2 to 3 months of rearing, the weight of each mud worm can reach about 3 grams. At present, the ** per catty of mud worms in the market is between 80 yuan and 120 yuan, so the annual output value of each mu of land can reach about 60,000 yuan to 80,000 yuan. After deducting the cost of breeding, the annual profit per mu can reach about 40,000 yuan to 60,000 yuan.
3. Breeding technology and precautions
1.Site selection.
The mud worm prefers to live in a cool, humid environment, so the breeding site should be selected in a well-ventilated place with high humidity. At the same time, the site should be protected from direct sunlight so as not to affect the growth and reproduction of mud worms.
2.Feed management.
The feed of mud worms is mainly vegetables, fruits, etc., and some protein feeds can be added, such as fishmeal. When feeding, pay attention to keeping the feed fresh and hygienic to avoid feed spoilage or contamination. At the same time, the nutrient composition and dosage of the feed should be adjusted according to the different growth stages of the mud cine.
3.Disease prevention and control.
Disease control of mud worms is a very important part of the breeding process. It is necessary to keep the breeding site clean and hygienic, and disinfect and clean it regularly. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the growth of mud worms, and detect and improve diseases in time. Some preventive drugs can be used regularly for disease prevention and control.
Fourth, real case sharing
Take, for example, a farmer in Guangdong Province who has been engaged in mud worm farming in recent years. He started the project by buying raw materials such as seed worms and feed. After a period of study, Xi and practice, he mastered the breeding skills and management methods of mud worms. His production has increased year by year, and his quality has been recognized by the market. Now his mud worms are in short supply, about 90 yuan per catty, and he is not worried about sales. By breeding mud worms alone, his annual income has reached more than 150,000 yuan.
In short, mud worm farming is a kind of unpopular and profitable business in rural areas with broad market prospects and high returns. By mastering farming techniques and management methods, you can reap rich rewards. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to site selection, feed management and disease prevention and control, etc., in order to better engage in this industry.