Whether you will be satisfy or dissatisfy on your harvesting day depends on your choice of suckers.....this follow the saying that what you plant is what you harvest.....make a wise choice by calling kenfarm for your genetically engineered suckers suitable for the tropical region.
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SYMPTOMS OF NEMATODE

If your sucker is affected with Nematode, you will observe the following on your plantation:

 Red/Black lesions on the roots and decaying of roots.
 Infected plants have much lower number of secondary and tertiary roots.
 Stunted growth of plants (Plants exhibit poor health).
 Yellowing of leaves. Foliar symptoms of nematode damage are mostly similar to the conditions attributed to water logging, weed competition, nutrient deficiency Etc.
 Affected plant may bear small bunch or choked bunch.
 The infested plants also topple over and uproot easily during wet and windy weather because of inadequate anchorage.
 Premature leaf drop and an increased tendency to wilt or dieback during dry periods.
 Root knots (galls), lesions on roots, stubby roots or splitting of roots.Cheers!!

The picture showing a Nematode infested suckers....order for our Nematode free suckers at kenfarm. contact us via: info@kenfarm.com.ng

In preparation for another planting season, it will be great if we intending farmers do things right by checking the fertility of that farm u intend putting to use.

Gone are the days we just bury seed, cover with soil and go home to sleep expecting bountiful harvest. Presently, the soil that have even be left for 39years to fallow is been discovered to lack vital nutrients due to natural environmental forces like

1. Erosion
2. global warming
3. Deforestation
4. depletion of the ozone layer
just to mention a few

All these above mention forces are beyond the control of man and as such the only way we farmers can cope with them is to test our soil to know how much they have been affected so that we can ameliorate the soil before farming.
do not be deceived with the saying that "God has blessed our soil" and as such follow the ignorant internet farmers who will say testing your soil fertility is of no use.....

call kenfarm today and u will be glad u did the right thing at harvest time
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Post on Soil Fertility
Most of the time, the average person treats the soil "like dirt". A wise farmer/rancher will care for the soil because he knows that man is dependent on the top 6 inches (15.2 centimeters) of soil. In the plant-animal-soil continuum, soil is often neglected because it does not indicate stress in an obvious way. Animals and plants show physical symptoms but the soil must be looked at more carefully to monitor good health.

Soil that is rich in nutrients is fertile. The expectation of growing plants as food for livestock must include the reality that plants will take nutrients out of the soil. Replacing nutrients is the basic goal of fertilization. Improper fertilization in the past has caused controversy, but the basic premise of fertilization is to replenish the soil.


There are three basic ways to replenish the nutrients removed from the soil. One way is to recycle nutrients, mainly by way of animal waste. This is a crucial method when discussing pastures. Another way to replenish soils is to obtain and apply fertilizer. And the third way is through microbial action such as nitrogen fixation. Forage-livestock producers should understand and utilize all three for maximum fertility with minimum cost and environmental damage.

Fertilization is an important issue because it is needed in order to produce enough food for the increasing population from the decreasing cultivated land, but too much or inappropriate use can be detrimental to the environment. Part of the debates about fertilizers discuss "man-made" or "chemical" fertilizers as compared to "organic farming". There are many misconceptions about all three terms. This module will look at the various aspects of fertilization so a broader understanding will lead to better fertilization and results.

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Thanks in anticipation of your interest in our Book on TME419 cassava cultivation in the Tropic….......Information there in was carefully gathered by a Doctor of Plant Nutrition and kenfarm. Resource centers are IITA, NIHOT, IR&T all research institute as well as cassava traders.

The book is meant to be cassava farmers manual. It will educate you on how to cultivate cassava, how to manage your cassava farm, how to process into garri including cost of processing,

it highlight the best variety and their yield as well as how to make money from your cassava plantation.
The book Quoted resent prices of all the labour charges from harvesting to peeling, grinding and frying. It elaborate the number of bags that can be harvested in One hectare, number of bags it will reduce into after peeling, after grinding and after frying cum cost analysis.
The Book also elaborated the ton of cassava tuber you will get in one hectare, how much you will sell it and how much profit to expect.
The Book Quote recent price for all labour charges from harvesting, peeling, grinding, fermenting, sifting and frying. The Book explain how many pickup full of cassava tuber can be obtained from one hectare and how much it can be sold.
The Book explain the expected profit if you selling out the tubers at farm gate and if you processing into garri in 50kg bags.
The Book detailed all the agronomic best practice for cultivating TME419 stem, weeding, fertilization, planting and harvesting.
Contact us via the contact detail below and request for the Book Table of content for your perusal. You will agree with us it comprehensive base on the Table of content. If you need a copy contact us and we send you modalities for securing a copy
This Book is meant for intending cassava farmers and existing cassava farmers who intend to improve yield and maximize profit. If you already have a cassava farm, ensure you secure a copy. The Book will enlighten you on what steps to take to make cash out of your plantation.

We invested lot of time and resources in gathering the information in the Book. The need to produce the book arose out of our client FAQs. So if you are our esteem customer expect to purchase the Book at a much reasonable price. The Book is available both in hard copy and soft copy.
Book is sent after payment confirmation.
If you are in Ibadan, you can meet us at UI to collect your Hard copy
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Contact us and request for the Table of content or request for the Book
Thanks
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However, If you need a copy you make payment to the account that will be provided. When payment is confirm, we send you the book either in hard or soft copy.

Hard copy cost #4,000. You take care of the waybill charge. But I will package and send it to the pack from where it would be sent to you

Soft copy cost #6, 000. All you need do is provide your email address and I will drop the book in your inbox

Just a reminder to all plantain farmers and farmers generally

The time to place your order in now!!

Why is it taken my plantation 13months to fruit instead of 9months?

The rate at which your sucker produce fruit depends on the following factors:

1. Whether or not you control weed when the suckers was tender

2. Whether or not you did soil test of the soil to know the level of Macro and Micro nutrient available in the soil to know the Qty of NPK fertilizer to apply and method of application

3. How moist or how well drained is your soil

4. Whether or not you planted your sucker at dry season and fail to wet regularly

5. Whether or not you planted a hybrid so like that of kenfarm

6. If there was poor rain fall just after planting

These and many more factors determines if your plantain will fruit in 9months and if the fruit will be big enough.
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Q:
How do I ensure uniform growth of my plantain sucker leading to uniform harvest so I could recoup my cash all at the same time??

ANS:
It almost impossible to have a uniform sucker growth and uniform harvest because of factors which we shall discuss later. However, kenfarm only advise plantain farmers to adopt a method called Calibrating the plants (Suckers)
Calibrating involves grouping plants (suckers) together according to size and weight. Only plants (Suckers) with similar characteristics should be planted together. With this method, farmers can classify the suckers as they mature and harvest the plantain with similar size together. For details on factor militating the possibility of uniform harvesting contact our eBook.

Q:
What precautions must be taken to ensure proper planting of the suckers??

ANS:
Precautionary measure to be taking when planting are numerous. Revisit the fist page of this post for few of it and consult our eBook for detail.
However, While planting, make sure the bottom of the pit does not fill with water. If
necessary, mix black earth with 10 to 15 kg of compost. Before planting,
add 15 to 20 cm black earth to the bottom of the pit. The plants should
be placed in the pit with their scars facing the same direction in order
to facilitate their care and propping. Planting PIF plants is very delicate.
Make sure each one is planted so that the collar is visible. Pile up a little
soil around each plant and avoid planting them too deep.

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The benefit of adding cure manure to your farm soil is enormous. But the method you adopt in applying it and the Qty to apply is determined by the outcome of your farm soil fertility test.

The good news is that, the nutrient from the cure manure is released slowly for uptake for 2season or more. But however, the not too good news is if your soil macro and micro nutrient are extremely low, it imply that an immediate amelioration is needed....in which case applying cure manure may not be a good option ....reason? Contact our blog.

But rather apply organic liquid manure for am immediate amelioration. So before your crop attain puberty you can then apply cure manure.

For comprehensive soil fertility testing and farm consulting contact us.
Cheers!!

We like to keep our esteem client up to speed

The report and pics below is to let our esteem follower understand the relevance and importance of all the information we post here.

Kenfarm was invited to salvage a farm which apear to have poor growth. The farm is 11months old now and still yet to flower talk less of fruiting.

Reasons:
1. We did a soil test on the farm before the suckers were planted, the soil test indicated that the macro nutrient was very low. Our soil test report recommendations instruct that fertilizer be added in this oder

First round of application: apply NPK 15:15:15 ( gram withheld here) 4 weeks after planting

Second round of application: apply potash of Ureat (gram with held here) or another round of NPK 15:15:15 8weeks after first application

Third round of application: apply poultry manure (gram to apply with held here)

The specific Qty of all the fertilizer to apply, method of application and time line was specified in the soil test report but farm owner didn't see need to adhere to the report

The instruction was made clear in a document and sent to farm owner but the instruction was not taken and the effect is the very poor growth rate seen in the pics below

2. The suckers were always left to compete with weed.

3. Prolonged dry season of last season also contributed to the poor growth seen this season

Kenfarm Submission:
1. When you do a soil test of your farm, do not just have a look at the document and trash it. Take not of the Qty of fertilizer the report specify you should apply. If this Qty is applied following the method advise to take, then you can say you have brought the macro nutrient to expected critical level.

When you have apply the required Qty of fertilizer, you then observe your crop appearance. They show any sign of lack of nutrient then consult us. We do another soil test but this time we test for macro nutrient and CEC value. The CEC value will reveal whether or not the nutrient you have added is available for the up take by plant. Remember, it one thing for the nutrient to be available and it another thing of it to be release and made available for crop up take.

We have seen client who do soil test and still go ahead to do a blanket application of fertilizer. Consult enlightened professional and ensure your farm manager is enlightened. It your investment, protect it

2. Do not leave the weed to compete with your crop for the nutrient you added. Subdue weed with herbicide and man your farm with worker(s) to control weed.

3. The prolonged dry season should have been taken care of by creating an alternative water supply to the suckers. When water supply stops it compromise transpiration. When transpiration is compromised the leaf become yellowish. When the leaf is yellowish, it reduces rate of photosynthesis. When the rate of photosynthesis reduce the food pathway is obstructed and the result is poor growth

Unfortunately the rain stopped in November and rain did not come down up until April. Meaning the sucker was not getting water for 4months. That crazy !!


Our proscribe solution: we advice client to clear the weed. Add plenty of poultry manure ( Qty indicated) and ensure alternative source of water is made available for the coming dry season


So do the needful by attaching all decision you take to the soil test report. If you do not do a soil test then you will be gambling ....I don't think you want to gamble with your cash

Cheers