Cactus Project

Cactus Project is a cactus agricultural investment opportunity in Um Rassas, Jordan.

Status: Open · Um Rassas, Jordan · Crop: Cactus

Project overview

A 20-year prickly pear cactus cultivation opportunity in Um Rassas, Jordan. The plan establishes 450 trees and ramps harvest from year 3 to full production in year 6, serving seasonal fresh-fruit markets.

Business case

The financial model is built around 450 cactus trees over a 20-year operating horizon. Summer yield ramps from 0 kg per tree in years 1–2 to 7 kg in year 3, 20 kg in year 4, 40 kg in year 5, and 60 kg from year 6 onward; winter yield is modeled at 10% of summer yield. Seasonal pricing assumptions increase from JOD 35/kg (summer) and JOD 120/kg (winter) to JOD 0.50/kg and JOD 1.50/kg respectively. After JOD 150 monthly operating costs per share and 20% management rights on net revenue, modeled investor net cash flow moves from JOD -1,800 in years 1–2 and JOD -615.60 in year 3 to JOD 1,944 in year 4, JOD 5,688 in year 5, JOD 9,432 in years 6–7, and up to JOD 12,240 annually at maturity. The workbook indicates an estimated 66.87% IRR, an initial paid capex of JOD 13,500 per share, and a five-year ROE target.

Use of funds

Initial paid capex of JOD 13,500 per share funds site preparation, establishment of 450 cactus trees, irrigation and cultivation inputs, maintenance, harvesting, packaging, market access, and project management. Operating costs are modeled at JOD 150 per share per month.

Investment details

Total project value: 364,500 JOD
Price per share: 13,500 JOD
Shares remaining: 13
Expected duration: 240 months
Expected return: 50%–65%

Risk factors

Agricultural returns depend on successful tree establishment, water availability, pests and weather conditions, harvest volumes, and seasonal cactus-fruit pricing. The model uses a 20-year horizon with a gradual production ramp and a 20% management-rights allocation; actual yields, costs, prices, and timing may differ from projections.