amb2015:
@Jasper I love the grace of God in your life. may God bless you for making your self a channel of blessing and encouragement to His children. forward match to farm to start somfin

jasper7:
okay, I feel the need to tell a story before I retire for the night. A couple of years back, I was at the MM airport in lagos, heading to abuja. Just as we were waiting for our boarding time. Some big men In kaftans came in an entourage and bought the whole seats in our plane.

These dudes where not up to 20 but correct me if I'm wrong, a plane has a minimum of 60 passenger seats
Well, we were asked to wait a tard longer for their next flight. Trust Nigerians na, see pandemonium. People dragging shirts and singlets . I just sat at a corner, folded my hands, dumbfounded.

In my head I was just reasoning this out. The poor ones are here killing themselves, while the big men have boarded our flight and are half way to Abuja.
There and then, I consciously decided to be in the big league. That incident makes me stretch myself, keeps me motivated, keeps me going.

Now, I got your hearts in the right direction, it's time to get your hands dirty! And I mean that, literally. Tomorrow I share the action plan. I just need 10 farmers who have farmland hot and available to indicate interest. 2moro the real work begins.

Incase you don't have any available to you now, but you are going to be ready by march, still indicate interest.

This thread is about to get sweaty. Fun time is over

jasper7:
Well, I have been postponing this for a while, just because I dont believe in "internet farming". But I feel the need to encourage other Nigerian youths out there who want to venture into agribusiness. Came back to Nigeria after University studies to invest in my country, it has not been easy so far to farm in Nigeria. The challenges have been enormous but *in Lil Wayne's voice* "we doing aite".
If I start my story, the epistle will be too long, so... I'll just get straight to the point.

I am a vegetable farmer. And farm majorly cucumber. I am pro-organic farming (it's very expensive in Nigeria). I employ technologies from around the world (especially thailand) that suit our climate and culture. I've been into this for quite a while now.

Decided to upload pictures of how I plant and the agronomy I employ in my cucumber farming. To get more ideas from the pros here and to excite the intending farmers. Just follow up

agricentral:


@jasper7 why did you stop updating this thread?

agricentral:


@jasper7 why did you stop updating this thread?

jasper7:

Sorry sir, I have been at the very least, extremely busy. I think I'll make out time for the thread soon. I hardly have internet network at my current farm location.

Denn:


Someone is a word reserved for humans....

A farmer who has toiled and sacrificed manpower, materials, and money has the right to harvest... Any other being that tries to harvest without the farmer's permission is a thief.... In agriculture terms, they are called pests.

Have you heard of pesticides, herbicides and the age long 'monkeycide' used in many wars in the past... A trusty gun primed with the deadliest of bullets might be the best stopping force and can determine either the farmer goes bankrupt due to unfounded beliefs or survives till the next planting season.

Some people employ other less noisy methods like poisons which are equally lethal.

The law of nature is cold...and the monkeys understand it.

My being a human is not a decision you can make... It is in nature.

If you love monkeys that much, why not take some home?

Neduzze5:



Lolz.... Bro, I so much love your aptness after going thru some of your posts. The way you outline your words without mincing letters keeps me absolutely dumbfounded.

It would really be a pleasure learning "English Language" all afresh from you.

Kudos sire!

Denn:

Bros...this your 'toasting' na wa.
Thanks

jasper7:
Okay, I just met with representatives of a farm technology company in Thailand. And they said they can solve my current irrigation problems by supplying me a GUN SPRINKLER. A sprinkle water like rain with a 45metre radius. That is an impressive one, considering it will cover one hectare in 30mins.

It's supposed to work hand in hand with my hydraflo machine. This machine is a beast. It can fill up a geepee tank in 30 seconds. An average sumo pump releases 50 psi at a go. This beast can go up to 2000 psi at a go. That is 40 times an average sumo pump. I havr not been able to use it because the pressure at which it releases water can cause erosion and even leaching if not checked.

Please does anybody knows any other machine or mechanism that can be used for irrigation in my farm? Thanks

irukandji89:
hello Mr jasper.

I must say, may Almighty God continue to guide and protect you for this thread.

it is a source of motivation for me.

I am also trying to plant cucumber on a plot of land.


my questions, to you sir, if you don't mind are:

(1) concerning the poultry waste for mixing with soil, how much quantity is enough for a plot of land?

I was able to get dried fowl droppings of 30 x 50kg bags worth. will that be enough or will I need more?

also, must it be mixed thoroughly with the bed or
sparingly?


(2) pls sir, where in lagos or who can you direct me to for the purchase of the irrigation kits: the drip pipes etc?

thanks in advance and anticipation of your reply.

akanbi2k:


For drip irrigation kits hit me up at akanbi2k@gmail.com or 08035688585 ....I use it on my farm......and I can procure for you too. I hope you have a good water source....and you will need a tank or drums.
source. ....if you are serious about it ...lets talk ! best of luck.

jasper7:
Thank you very much Mr Jasper for doing a very good job and I believe if we can go back to farming ,must of us youth can easily get out if the rat race. GOD BLESS YOU!

boluwajokosegun:
f u hav a farm & u need cash to expand then goodnews.
FG is helping farmers under a registered cooperative call Drean Nation Alliance
It has online platform
Has a member you can acess a small loan of 200k to start with within 4 weeks
First to months is interest free while d next 10 months are 2% interest
So why don't u take d opportunity now
If u use d 200k for 5 months u can return it & collect 500k or more
U can access it from any where in naija because it is FG powered

OLAMIMO12:

Amen for our able boss. @amb2015, pls start small ooooo. There are alot of things in cucumber production than theoretical. Happy farming

boluwajokosegun:
f u hav a farm & u need cash to expand then goodnews.
FG is helping farmers under a registered cooperative call Drean Nation Alliance
It has online platform
Has a member you can acess a small loan of 200k to start with within 4 weeks
First to months is interest free while d next 10 months are 2% interest
So why don't u take d opportunity now
If u use d 200k for 5 months u can return it & collect 500k or more
U can access it from any where in naija because it is FG powered

boluwajokosegun:
f u hav a farm & u need cash to expand then goodnews.
FG is helping farmers under a registered cooperative call Drean Nation Alliance
It has online platform
Has a member you can acess a small loan of 200k to start with within 4 weeks
First to months is interest free while d next 10 months are 2% interest
So why don't u take d opportunity now
If u use d 200k for 5 months u can return it & collect 500k or more
U can access it from any where in naija because it is FG powered

akanbi2k:


Hey....just reading your posts...I use drip irrigation on my farm and it works perfectly. Zero maintenance. But you will need a good source of water maybe a well,stream or borehole ....and you will need a tank or those 250ltr drums....I grow cucumbers, lettuce ,Chinese vegetables etc on my farm. If you are serious about, it hit me up...akanbi2k@gmail.com ...I got pix if you need it ....