Chosen for proximity to Bangalore, availability of water, scenic views, soil fertility, costs, etc.
Aspects of Convenience | Managed Farmland | Standalone Farm |
Land Titles |
100% Clear Titles backed up by the In-House Legal Team at Hosachiguru | High chances of getting cheated with respect to legal titles |
Risks |
The developer mitigates risk | Risk of legal titles, crop failure, water shortage, etc. |
Infrastructure Cost |
Lower acquisition costs. Leverages the benefits of economies of scale. | A higher initial investment is required. |
Maintenance and Repairs |
Owned by co-farmers and managed by professionals. There’s no need to get your hands filthy. | Personal responsibility for upkeep and other unseen, unexpected overheads. |
Ownership Responsibilities |
Ownership where it's Easy, Convenient & Hassle-free | Complicated, Overwhelming & Full Responsibility for Owners |
Management Expertise |
Professional farm management manages your farm. | It requires a lot of personal farming expertise and investment of time, skill, and energy to maintain the farm |
Workload |
No Workload for the co-farmer. Monthly farm maintenance fee to be paid toward farm operations. | Heavy workload; labor-intensive. |
Technology Adoption |
Leverages modern technology for effectiveness and efficiency in farm operations | May have limited access to tech tools as its too costly for an individual to structure farm operations |
Access to Resources |
Shared access to resources and equipment. | Requires personal resource procurement and maintenance cost |
Community Involvement |
Encourages community engagement and networking. | No Community Interaction |
Flexibility |
Offers flexibility to invest in multiple plots. | Have limited diversification options. |
Learning Curve |
Requires zero or very little farming knowledge to start | Demands extensive farming knowledge. |
App-Driven Communication |
With the help of the MyFarm App, co-farmers at Hosachiguru get all the farm operations updates on their mobile. | No such experience is available |
Hospitality and Experience |
Co-farmers at Hosachiguru have a wealth of experience. Access to a farm retreat, cottage facilities, and an In-House Hospitality team to take care of your stay | No such experience is available |
Food Security |
Get access to organic veggies from our community gardens and utilize our doorstep delivery subscription for high-quality, natural farm-to-table food to move towards a healthy lifestyle choice. | Production, logistics, maintenance, and labor costs raise the price of chemical-free produce on standalone farms. Practically, it is very daunting for an individual. |