How to Take Apple Orchards on Lease?
This post details the pricing aspect of apple orchard lease. There are a number of factors such as health of tree, health of spurs etc. which determine the output. I will try to keep things generic here. The final price depends on: 1. The size 2. The degree of coloring 3. Time of sale per crate average realized price should be around 700 rs. It can be more if proper care is taken and market rates are good. If the markets are very bad or the product quality is not good, realized price can drop to 600. Per crate expense will vary depending on location and size of trees. A safe assumption can be 200 rs per crate for good quality care excluding transport (it will be less if you do the run of the mill thing. but it is better to spend and realize more per crate). Transportation and other expenses can be assumed around 100 (Again it can be a bit less depending on the location). Lets say you want to net 150-200 rs per crate. Take the average yield of last 6 years for calculating ...