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Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 3:20am On Jun 15, 2016 |
1. OBJECTIVE: This practical training on watermelon farming is designed for 10 participants. Each participant target is to produce 1,000 balls of 4-5kg watermelon with a value of N300 per ball. NOTE: THE 1,000 BALLS OF WATERMELON SO PRODUCED BELONG TO THE PARTICIPANT. 2. RESOURCES: 1 acre farmland each & Seeds of hybrid variety (free), Labour & Agrochemicals (participant). 1 day / week is ok to enable question & answer, care, monitor your crops and record the progress. 3. LOCATION: Lukosi-Gidimo road, off OFADA-PAPALANTO Road, Ogun State. 4. HARVEST: Each participant will supervise harvesting and sales of their produce from the 1acre allocated. 5. DOCUMENTS: Farmland allocation I. D card will be issued. 6. TRAINING FEE: N35k payable after harvest. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS: 1. Albert 2. Adaga 3. Tunde (planted) 4. James 5. Toptech 6. Nelxxy 7. Lekan (flowering) 8. Otunba Abdulateef 9. Shina (growing). 10. Bunmi 11. Adams 12. Bamidele (growing) 13. Abiodun 14. Dapo (growing) 15. Opeyemi. 16. Remi 17. Olawale (growing) 18. Bayewu 19. Desoji 20. Adeoye 21. Ayotola 22. Gbenga (growing) 23. Sulaimon 24. Corper (cultivating) 25. Joseph 26. Ogunfemi 27. Adeola 28. Rasaq 29. Chioma 30. Aminu 31. Akanimo 32. Olusuccess 33. Adegboyega (brushing) 34. Michael 35. Okuku 36. Ade 37. Raphael (sprouted). 38. Dele 39. Sadiq 40. 41. 42. 43. The list will be updated as we progrerss. You can book for your space now. Call/whatsapp: 09050568071 . 1 Like |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 6:45am On Jun 15, 2016 |
A few packs of nutrients to enable fruits to be very big and sweet will be given to you free. . ***Training Modified*** In order to accornmodate more participants and lower the cost, the following modifications has been made. 1. Land: 120ft x 120ft will be allocated free. 2. Hybrid seeds will be provided free. 3. Cost of clearing 10k estimated or you do it yourself. 4. Partcipants are to Provide: 1 litre each of insecticide, contact + systemic herbicides, a pack of fungicides, 25kg of Npk. Estimate 10k. 5. Spray eqipment will be provided for use free. Participants are to apply items listed in (4) above or engage a farm assistant at a cost. 6. Target yield: 350 big fruits of watermelon valued at N300 each. 7. Training fee: N20k payable after harvest. Note: For the purpose of expansion, anyone who can cultivate a large expanse of land outside this one for training will be given on lease or lease buyback or outright purchase. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 4:52pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
ACTUAL ALLOCATION WITH EXPIRATION DATES: A category (Training): 1. A7. Lekan. 1 acre. 15/11/16. 2. A17. Wale. 1 acre. 15/10/16. 3. A20. Gbenga. 1 acre. 15/10/16. 4. A14. Dapo. 2 acres. 15/10/16. 5. A9. Shina. 1 acre. 30/10/16. 6. Adegboyega 1 acre. 30/11/16. B category (Lease): B1. Tunde. 3 acres. 15/7/17. B2. Ayodeji. 1 acre 1/7/18. B3. C. Agb 10 acres 1/7/17. B4. Bamidele 2 acres. 15/7/18. B5. P.I.D. Rccg. 10 acres. 20/7/17. B6. Gbolahan. 2 acres. 15/7/17. B7. Adeoye. 2 acres. 15/7/17. B8. Samuel. 2 acres. 21/7/18. B9. Bassey. 2 acres. 21/7/18. B10. ................... 1 acre. 25/7/17. B11. Raphael. 1 acre. 30/7/17. 812. Tunde. 2 acres. B13. Gbenga 1 acre. 30/8/17. To be updated as more cultivations commence. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Toptech: 4:59pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
I have interest |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 5:35am On Jun 16, 2016 |
Toptech:What name should i use to book your space? |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by OluchiDelly: 11:31am On Jun 16, 2016 |
What is the labor cost pa acre? do we need to clear Bush or a directly ploughed land? |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by nelxxy(m): 12:30pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
Alpha2k:I have interest |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 6:49pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
OluchiDelly:The tractor man will come to inspect the site on saturday. However, you can also do it manually because of some trees on it. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Azeola: 10:39am On Jun 17, 2016 |
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Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 10:14pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
We can all meet between 10am - 1pm every saturday begining this saturday. Allocation of land is on 1st come 1st served. You have 1 week for land preparation. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 5:05am On Jun 18, 2016 |
During harvest, some watermelon buyers will come to the farm to buy, however, each participant can determine the best way to sell for a better return. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 2:14am On Jun 19, 2016 |
Many thanks to all that showed up this saturday. I am still expecting the tractor operator for inspection. Hoping to sort this by monday. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 8:16pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
Going by delays from the tractor man, any participant is free to clear his space manually. The labour team on standby can assist. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Eacole(m): 9:06pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
Pls I'm interested in this program kindly add me : BAMIDELE |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by 2baga(m): 9:40pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
Nice to see such a nice thread. Practical farming |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by goodbay: 2:35am On Jun 21, 2016 |
i luv this, my name is Abiodun u can add me. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 5:04am On Jun 21, 2016 |
Eacole:You have been added. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 5:06am On Jun 21, 2016 |
goodbay:Ok |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Dhoneys: 1:25pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Alpha2k: Nice work, how far is ibafo to lukosi? 1 Like |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 7:48pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
Dhoneys:Ibafo>mowe>ofada>lukosi. 50mins travel time. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 4:42am On Jun 23, 2016 |
***Training modified*** above is geared towards lowered training cost and to accornmodate more participant. In all, the more we are, the better. Many thanks for your interest. As you come to the farm, start taking your portion. Clearining can be done in 2 days. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Adex001(m): 5:29am On Jun 23, 2016 |
Thank God am seeing this now.. Was about going for one watermelon seminar upper Saturday.. Well. Very munch, I AM INTERESTED! pls add me... Adeoye |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by LuckyLadolce(m): 6:48am On Jun 23, 2016 |
Alpha2k:pls i wish to join, but am a person with limited time. Can i participate on weekend basis? |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by thehappyman(m): 7:21am On Jun 23, 2016 |
Am desoji I love to join. Count me in but will join after fasting period. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by 2baga(m): 10:04am On Jun 23, 2016 |
ok, noted. The above modification is all in good order, it will encourage those who would like to test run the system first as well as learn on-the-job-training while also giving room for those who are interested in expanding the chance to do so. Kudos Alpha2k: |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by olappcp(m): 2:12pm On Jun 23, 2016 |
Thanks , pls add my name Olawale to the list, hence av sent you a msg on WhatsApp.. God bless |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Nobody: 4:22pm On Jun 23, 2016 |
Please add me Bayewu Abdulganiyu to the training. 08073950426 |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by bigsammay: 5:00pm On Jun 23, 2016 |
Please how much is an acre for outright purchase and procedure for lease to own or buy later. Thanks |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Adex001(m): 5:46am On Jun 24, 2016 |
Alpha2k: Adex001:Pls, add me to the list.. I am very much interested. Thanks. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by Alpha2k(m): 11:01am On Jun 24, 2016 |
Adex001:You have been added. Just get your space when you come over and start. |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by FARONJOY: 11:37am On Jun 24, 2016 |
Please add me am interested. my name is AYOTOLA DAVIES. Alpha2k: |
Re: Watermelon Farming/Training: June - August 2016. by shinehills: 12:52pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Alpha2k:I'm very interested pls how do I participate. here is my details whatapps 08139413380/07033136273 amazingfarms@gmail.com. Akanimo Peters pls add me to the training and forward further information to any of the above. thanks |
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