@Joive, thanks so much for the insight to the techniques and challenges faced in the entire process. I would really want you to explain more on 1.herbicide applications, 2. Is mixed cropping ok? ( Planting maize together with cassava) if yes, how are we to go about it? Thank you.

i must really say am impressed most especially with you not giving up....you were persistent and focus on achieving your aim, i really learnt a grt deal from you. i am actually into planting maize this month, my one hectare has been cleared and ready to have it sprayed with insecticide and herbicide to avoid the unforseen and wait for 14day as you have advice b4 planting...thanks so much with your diary

Aderex91:
i must really say am impressed most especially with you not giving up....you were persistent and focus on achieving your aim, i really learnt a grt deal from you. i am actually into planting maize this month, my one hectare has been cleared and ready to have it sprayed with insecticide and herbicide to avoid the unforseen and wait for 14day as you have advice b4 planting...thanks so much with your diary

If one wants to intercrop with cassava is it okay to spray with insecticides and herbicide?

pat077:
If one wants to intercrop with cassava is it okay to spray with insecticides and herbicide?

herbicide kills the weeds while insecticide deals with the insect, so both have their different role they play

Aderex91:

herbicide kills the weeds while insecticide deals with the insect, so both have their different role they play

I know, what I am asking is if it's necessary to apply both before planting cassava

pat077:
I know, what I am asking is if it's necessary to apply both before planting cassava

for the herbicide yes while for the insecticide if only the situation of the farm warrants it, i was anyway advice to wait until the maize starts coming out b4 taking any step but left to me i believe its better to prevent than curing

WHEN ARE WE TO START THIS FARMING SEASON?

Gheritage:
WHEN ARE WE TO START THIS FARMING SEASON?

Already started in some places

alakara:

Already started in some places

how do one stop or prevent birds from maize farm?

pat077:
how do one stop or prevent birds from maize farm?

are they eating the planted seeds or what?

how and when does one apply TRAMPEX, AMPLIGO AND OR IRON FORCE to one's maize farm?

alakara:

are they eating the planted seeds or what?

someone advice me against planting maize in the land I got because the place is like a forest, he said wild birds will finish the maize. That's why I want to know if there's anyway I can prevent or minimize birds from causing havoc in the farm.

pat077:
someone advice me against planting maize in the land I got because the place is like a forest, he said wild birds will finish the maize. That's why I want to know if there's anyway I can prevent or minimize birds from causing havoc in the farm.

bros don't let naysayers deceive you go and start your farm.

alakara:


bros don't let naysayers deceive you go and start your farm.

OK. But, what can I use to prevent them as a precaution

pat077:
OK. But, what can I use to prevent them as a precaution

if it's seeds make sure that the seeds planted are mixed with appropriate chemicals
hybrids seeds are usually mixed.

alakara:

if it's seeds make sure that the seeds planted are mixed with appropriate chemicals
hybrids seeds are usually mixed.

what about the cob

pat077:
what about the cob

firstly, your farm needs to be neat, also you need crow scarce.and if your maize don't stay too long on the hills before its becomes dried to the certain level the birds will starts eating it.

alakara:

firstly, your farm needs to be neat, also you need crow scarce.and if your maize don't stay too long on the hills before its becomes dried to the certain level the birds will starts eating it.

I will try the crow scare. Do u mean I should not let it stay too long before harvesting to prevent the birds?

Ampligo is a premium insecticide from Syngenta. It is applied two and six weeks after planting (according to recommendation) and the last time I bought in April 2017, a sachet cost N1,100. One sachet goes into one (16 lt) Knapsack sprayer. Normal spraying

jobzytravels:
how and when does one apply TRAMPEX, AMPLIGO AND OR IRON FORCE to one's maize farm?

nice

Agriculture seems easy until you consider diseases and pests and many other things that can destroy your yield and profit. Kudos to farmers.

we did not see the end of this diary...how many tons did u harvest at d long run?...how is ur marketing and how much did u sell per ton? cos this is d only reasonable thread on maize farming on nairaland

Joive:


The land was already tractorized in 2007 and has not be cultivated ever since. When planting, we used hoes to till the soil ( planting spots), not cutlasses.

Yes, they are normal herbicides. one is Glyphosate ( but in more concentrated form ) while the other is Altrazine. However, I advise you to treat and wait for the recommended window period of 14 days before planting. Most Agric Extension Agents from Government agencies will tell you to plant before treatment, don't try it because Altrazine which treats pre-emergence is very good at killing seeds and your crop's will not be spared.

We applied herbicide before planting and the seed germinated well

Seun:
Agriculture seems easy until you consider diseases and pests and many other things that can destroy your yield and profit. Kudos to farmers.

But good agricultural practices keeps the biz going and remember every good biz comes with its own challenges and d a ability to over d challenges makes unsuccessful

is jovie still here

Your diary is full of information that are very useful and encouraging to young graduates who are looking for a gainful venture. I wish you update us on your uptodate experience. For example how many tons you finally got from one hectare, total cost up to date and if it is worth the while. Thanks

Please how many man labour can work on 1 hectares of land per day? Thanks. And how is their charges rate.

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Why didn't u use seedco?.... That's one of the best seed company for now.... The yield of seedco yellow maize is amazing.

Omo9ja147:
Why didn't u use seedco?.... That's one of the best seed company for now.... The yield of seedco yellow maize is amazing.

Which of the yellow SeedCo did you plant? Was it the SC 510?