Are There Any Farmers On Nairaland?

I used to back then when I was in the village. I really miss those days. Hope to go back again, even if it's just a week.

Wish to go for crop farming, but my work is not given me the time needed. What can i do?

@Thethy,

How's is the snail business doing

Why dont you try to contact the ministry of agriculture, they might be able to get you the necessary info.
I think that is what they are there for.

     
Yes, i do. I am into full time maize and cassava planting cum processing. 

Crop farming is highly profitable. Hi Topsy25, it is possible to engage in farming by proxy, if your job

is disturbing.You only need to do a lot of planning and organization , plus weekend  farm site inspection.

for me, i'm going into cow business.

My mum is the pro and am her righthand man.
we are into cat fish, smail and pigs.
we also grow enough vegetables so we dont buy ewedu, moi moi leave, orange, banana, mango and coconut

This one na online farming abi?

@thethy, i followed your link and was very impressed by what i read. Nice one i must say! Music to my ears.

i have printed them out to study extensively at home. You would be hearing from me soon by God's grace.

thanx alot!

This thread is very interesting. I always loved having my Little farm as a child. I think there is so much to be gained and money to be made in Agriculture in Nigeria (Not to mention the employment that it will create). I totally want to go into farming in the future. The snail link was also "music to my ears"!!

Few i guess. I practiced snail farming.

I am into catfish farming and believe me it a good business (if you know what you are doing). Planning and organisation is the key thing like in any business.

Farming is a very lucrative business, I don't know why so many Nigerians run away from it. They have this idea that farming is only for the villagers, what an absurd thinking.

I'm gathering some money now to go invest in my grandfather's lands that are scattered all over the village. I'll come tell you my story soon.

Nice one. I would consider calling you to discuss a few things once am in naija. I love shi.t like this.

used to farm those days in the village. it was very basic farming but it was fun.
kind of miss it now

I have tried farming in the past but the result wasnt so good (yam and Maize)  so I gave up. I have gathered  the courage to resume farm work this year. The rains came late this year so I am in still planting after clearance and the first ploughing. I have planted 10 hectres of ground nuts and millet. I have also  planted some beniseed and beans. It is very promising as I have better plans for supervision this time. The challenge is water as farmers are totally dependent on the rains which can fail in some parts of the coutry. I also have a small orchard of 300 orange trees and 250 special breed of mango. I intend to expand this . I have made 2 harvests from a small fish pond ( I started fish farming 15 months ago )- It is really good if you have the logistics right ; I will expand that as well.