A kick start Seaweeds Farm

A kick start Seaweed farm ( A proposed model seaweeds farm using modern technology and methods)

Proposed project location: Layag-layag, Talon-talon, Zamboanga City

Area depth assumption: 5 m (max)

Technique: Progressive Single line on Main-line planting frame

Total Area: 1/2 hectare 5,000 SQM

Kick Start Area: 1,500 SQM

Seedlings required: 2,000 Kg

I. Things Needed:

Nó	Description	Cost	Proposed Source
1.	2 lengths - 100m long large(any size above 30mm) poly-rope	4,000 X 1 = P4,000.	Purchase/Solicit discarded mooring ropes from shipping lines.
2.	40 lengths 10 meter 20mm poly rope (40 aggregate meters)	3,500 X 2 = 7,000.	Purchase/Solicit discarded mooring ropes from shipping lines.
3.	200 lengths 15 meter 4mm poly rope (monolines) (from 15 rolls of #8 ENT rope)	300 x 15 = P4,500.	Purchase
4.	15 rolls Bionic/super twine	150 x 15 = P2,250.	Purchase
5.	6 pcs. 5 gallon empty plastic container	6 x 50 = 300.	Purchase/Self provide + in kind donations
6.	12 pcs 5L empty plastic bottle	12 x 5 = 60.	Purchase/Self provide + in kind donations
7.	20 pcs 3.5in diameter 1m long wooden post		Self Provided/
8.	200 pcs 1.5L/2L PET soft drink bottle	200x3 = 600.	Purchase from garbage collectors.
9.	200 pcs 1L PET Min H2O bottle	200x2 = 400.	Purchase from garbage collectors.
10.	1,200 pcs 350mL Min H2O bottle	1,200x1 = 1,200.	Purchase from garbage collectors.
11.	Alternative to #12 100kg discarded Styrofoam ice boxes.	100 X 10 = 1,000.	Solicit/Purchase at junk price from fishing companies.
12.	1 coil (1000m) nylon fishing line #120.	500.	Purchase
13.	1 piece 6 foot 1.5 inch pointed steel bar		Self provided/Volunteers
14.	Diving goggles and other diving paraphernalia		Self provided/volunteers
15.	Various cutting tolls		Self provided/volunteers
16.	Initial Seedlings (2 tons @ P12/kg)	2,000.00 x12 = 24,000.	Purchase from various present growers/places
17.	Labor for setting up the main line frame 5 people in 1 day.	5 x 250 = 1,250.	Must be paid/ + volunteers
18.	Labor for preparing the single lines		Self provided/ + volunteers
19.	Labor for seedling tying (200 lines @ P7/line)	200 x 7 = 1,400.	Must be paid labor/ + volunteers
20.	Labor for planting (200 lines @ P7/line)	200 x 7 = 1,400.	Must be paid labor/ + volunteers
	TOTAL	P49,860.

II. Who may help fund/provide for the project?

1. Fishing vessel operators/shipping companies or their friends who can provide for discarded mooring ropes.
2. Business establishments who can gather and provide for plastic empty bottles.
3. Fishing/fish brokers/dealers who can provide for discarded Styrofoam ice boxes.
4. Diving enthusiasts who would like to experience this kind of activity.
5. Anyone who has spare time on the activity dates to see what he/she can do on the spot.
6. Generous individuals but have no spare time and would like to share their financial blessings.

III. How you may help?

1. If you belong to #1-3 people, you may keep what you have and message the people below for pickup of the items when they are readily available.
   
1. Dr. Anton Mari H. Lim – FB (Anton Mari H. Lim) Email (amhl1122@yahoo.com)
   
2. Ronilo C. Acabo – FB (Ronilo Cañete Acabo) Email (ronilo.acabo.sr@gmail.com/ronilo_acabo_sr@yahoo.com) Mobile # (63) 908-2957022/(63) 999-3318763
3. Jay Jaboneta - FB (Jay Jaboneta) (jayjaboneta@gmail.com)
   
2. If you belong to #4-5, you may also pm Ronilo Cañete Acabo for scheduling and more info
3. Or if you belong to # 6, please visit (http://www.facebook.com/groups/165167500182101/doc/243229969042520/).

GOD BLESS THE WORK OUR HANDS HAS FOUND TO DO FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR COUNTRY, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME!!!

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