Got it! Here’s a focused Nutmeg + Agarwood agroforestry model — optimized for multi-layered canopy, staggered harvests, and financial returns, without adding Elemi. This is tailored for CAPI plantations and integrated with COPI propagation & CESI SC-CO₂ extraction.
1 — Concept Overview
- Goal: Maximize land use efficiency and revenue by integrating Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) with Agarwood (Aquilaria spp.).
- Nutmeg: Provides medium-term cash flow (6–8 yrs), essential oil and spice revenue.
- Agarwood: Long-term luxury resin and SC-CO₂ oil revenue (~8–12 yrs).
- Benefits:
- Biodiversity and ecological resilience
- Shade provision for young Nutmeg or Agarwood trees
- Diversified income streams with risk mitigation
2 — Spatial Layout & Planting Scheme
| Species | Spacing | Density | Role / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutmeg | 8 m × 8 m | 156 trees/ha | Top canopy; partial shade for young Agarwood seedlings; medium-term yield |
| Agarwood | 5 m × 5 m | 400 trees/ha | Mid-story / understory initially; long-term resin yield |
Layout Concept (Top-Down View):
- Nutmeg forms the primary canopy, providing light shade.
- Agarwood planted in rows between Nutmeg; young Agarwood benefits from partial shade and protection.
- Maintenance paths: 2–3 m wide for pruning, inoculation, and harvesting.
3 — Production Timeline & Harvest Window
| Year | Nutmeg | Agarwood | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | Nursery → planting | Nursery → planting | Seedlings from COPI tissue culture or grafts |
| 3–5 | Vegetative growth | Juvenile | Shade & growth establishment; minor intercrop options possible |
| 6–8 | Nutmeg starts bearing | Agarwood early inoculation | Nutmeg seed/mace harvest; start Agarwood artificial inoculation for resin induction |
| 9–12 | Full Nutmeg yield | Agarwood resin formation | Medium-term Nutmeg income stabilizes; Agarwood resin starts forming |
| 13+ | Nutmeg mature | Agarwood resin harvest | Long-term Agarwood luxury products; Nutmeg continues as stable cash crop |
4 — Revenue Streams (Per Hectare Approx.)
| Crop | Product | Annual Yield | Price | Annual Revenue (PHP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutmeg | Seed | 50–70 kg/tree × 156 trees | 1,000–1,200/kg | 7.8–13.1 M | Mature trees |
| Nutmeg | Mace | ~10% of seed weight | 3,000–3,500/kg | 0.78–1.09 M | Premium product |
| Nutmeg | Oil | 5–15% of seed weight | 10,000–15,000/kg | 3.9–16.4 M | SC-CO₂ fractionation adds value |
| Agarwood | Chips / resin | 5–10 kg/tree every harvest | 50,000–150,000/kg | 20–60 M | Depending on resin grade & market |
| Agarwood | Oil (SC-CO₂) | 2–5% of resin weight | 500,000–1,000,000/kg | 5–25 M | Perfume-grade extract |
Notes:
- Nutmeg provides medium-term cash flow (~Year 6 onward).
- Agarwood is long-term high-value crop (~Year 8–12 onward).
- CESI SC-CO₂ extraction enhances revenue for both crops, particularly for perfumery-grade oils.
5 — Operational Highlights
- Fertilization: Organic + NPK for Nutmeg; Agarwood receives moderate nutrition; avoid over-fertilizing Agarwood to prevent poor resin formation.
- Irrigation: Drip system for young trees; mature Nutmeg and Agarwood tolerate seasonal rain.
- Pest & Disease Management:
- Nutmeg: fruit borer, mealybugs, leaf spots
- Agarwood: root rot, leaf blight, insect pests
- Integrated management recommended
- Pruning & Canopy Management:
- Nutmeg: thin scaffold branches to allow light for Agarwood
- Agarwood: maintain lower canopy for resin induction access
6 — Agroforestry Advantages
- Shade regulation: Nutmeg canopy protects young Agarwood seedlings.
- Biodiversity: Multi-layered system reduces pests naturally.
- Soil health: Organic mulch and leaf litter improve soil moisture and fertility.
- Diversified income: Reduces dependence on a single crop and market.
7 — Investment & Cost Estimates (Per Hectare)
| Item | Cost (PHP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Land preparation | 500k–800k | Clearing, plowing, leveling |
| Seedlings | 1–2 M | Nutmeg + Agarwood (COPI tissue-cultured clones) |
| Irrigation & infrastructure | 500k–700k | Drip system, maintenance paths |
| Fertilizers & soil amendments | 200k–300k/year | Organic + mineral fertilizers |
| Labor | 300k–500k/year | Nursery, maintenance, pruning, harvest |
Break-even: ~8–10 years, driven by Nutmeg & early Agarwood resin sales
ROI: >15–25% IRR over 15–20 years, higher with SC-CO₂ extraction and perfume-grade fractionation
8 — Integrated Supply Chain
- Nursery & propagation: COPI tissue-cultured Nutmeg & Agarwood clones
- Field planting: Multi-storey agroforestry block
- Harvest: Nutmeg seeds/mace, Agarwood resin chips
- Processing:
- Nutmeg: SC-CO₂ oil for perfumery (ANOC)
- Agarwood: SC-CO₂ oil (CESI) for luxury perfumes
- Product streams: Spice export, essential oils, high-end perfumes
9 — Visual Concept (Top-Down Schematic)
Top Canopy: Nutmeg (~10–20 m)
┌───────────┐
│ Nutmeg │
└───────────┘
Mid-Canopy / Understory: Agarwood (~5–15 m)
┌───────────┐
│ Agarwood │
└───────────┘
Inter-row paths for maintenance & harvesting
This Nutmeg + Agarwood agroforestry model creates:
- Short/medium-term cash flow (Nutmeg)
- Long-term luxury product (Agarwood)
- Integrated supply chain for SC-CO₂ oil extraction (CESI)
- High-value perfumery application (ANOC / Ethereal Scent)
If you want, I can also make a fully annotated visual layout with cash flow projections, harvest timeline, and SC-CO₂ oil revenue per crop, ready for investor pitch decks or operational planning.
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