nurey:


kolewerk
the cassava taps nutrients from the root zone so also the plantain, the compeition will be humongous
the cassava and plantain have very close harvesting period, the competition from day 1 to harvesting will cause stress. They both dont go together at the same time on the same land space. Maize with cassava is better

ok cool... Will try it still

RealityShot:
ok cool... Will try it still

I am no doctor neither am I a professor. The experiment has been carried out under normal circumstances both crop would survive but the yield will be extremely low, if you decide to use fertilizer, well you may get a bit higher from lose.

Its like trying to prove you can use a table spoon to fill a pail of water, physical it's possible but logically it's impossible. Now the question is do you want to plant like a sane individual or the opposite?

nurey:


I am no doctor neither am I a professor. The experiment has been carried out under normal circumstances both crop would survive but the yield will be extremely low, if you decide to use fertilizer, well you may get a bit higher from lose.

Its like trying to prove you can use a table spoon to fill a pail of water, physical it's possible but logically it's impossible. Now the question is do you want to plant like a sane individual or the opposite?

Lol... You should calm down and consider the fact
that spacing, and splitting are all options on same land

nurey:


As I used to know, Maize can be interplanted with cassava as Maize is a nitrogen fixing plant because of nitrobacter that accumulates in the nodes of the root (have forgotten the agric term) it's something I have done before and believe it can be done but it now depends on the level of farming the individual intends to adopt. In mechanized farming, it's a no no (commercial form of agriculture) as there will be limits in the use of machines, chemicals and proper maintenance practise.

Maize a nitrogen fixing plant?Beans don suffer!

Secrets

Agrotrust:


you can intercrop cassava with maize but the yield of the cassava will not be as expected

what about that of maize, will the yield be okay?

nurey:


As I used to know, Maize can be interplanted with cassava as Maize is a nitrogen fixing plant because of nitrobacter that accumulates in the nodes of the root (have forgotten the agric term) it's something I have done before and believe it can be done but it now depends on the level of farming the individual intends to adopt. In mechanized farming, it's a no no (commercial form of agriculture) as there will be limits in the use of machines, chemicals and proper maintenance practise.

is it advisable to intercrop maize with cassava on 2 acres of land? I don't think they shld affect each other that much, since maize will be harvested in 3 months while cassava still has like extra six months before harvest.

pat077:
is it advisable to intercrop maize with cassava on 2 acres of land? I don't think they shld affect each other that much, since maize will be harvested in 3 months while cassava still has like extra six months before harvest.

Yes you can, but advice able you make ridges

nurey:

Yes you can, but advice able you make ridges

will the corn not be on the rigdes too?

RealityShot:
will the corn not be on the rigdes too?

Yes it can. They will both coexist

agrotrust,do you have cassava tuber to sell?

waka2:
agrotrust,do you have cassava tuber to sell?

No sir

cassava stem is available: TME 419, TMS 30572, Vitamin A cassava stem

contact: 0803076900
agrotrust@gmail.com

Agrotrust:
cassava stem is available: TME 419, TMS 30572, Vitamin A cassava stem

contact: 0803076900
agrotrust@gmail.com

This is our first time of investing in Agriculture,we planned to set up a mechanized farm this raining season (starting now). We're looking into inter-cropping maize with cassava on 30 hectares. Pls i need your experience on how to go about this process from the beginning. I'm available to give you every information for your advice. Sorry I have low ba3 now, will be back online later in d day

Agrotrust:
cassava stem is available: TME 419, TMS 30572, Vitamin A cassava stem

contact: 0803076900
agrotrust@gmail.com

My problem is the marketing...
Please any advise on how fast to market

AGROTRUST, please can I have your WhatsApp contact. I need your professional guide on my cassava production and garri processing project I am aiming ASAP.
Thanks

fullman:

My problem is the marketing...
Please any advise on how fast to market

Marketing of which product the cassava root or the finished product

gr8ofnnetwork:
AGROTRUST, please can I have your WhatsApp contact. I need your professional guide on my cassava production and garri processing project I am aiming ASAP.
Thanks

08030769009

Agro post
pls can we see the picture of your farm to see how ur own works look like.
Cassava is really a hot cake now...

Good stuff. We need to put caveat on these cassava posts so people understand each of us is speaking from our experiences and each farmer's experience is different. I am currently planting cassava and maize on 164 acres in Kobape on Abeokuta-Sagamu Express and will like to share my experience based on the topic being discussed. One, do not go into farming as a part-time, passive income investment. It is not possible to monitor, supervise, manage a farm on Skype or via an Excel sheet. You must be personally involved. Two, LISTEN. ASK QUESTIONS. BE HUMBLE. Do not take what you read online or in textbooks without cross checking them with on-the-farm reality. Most of the farmers in the village are deeply knowledgeable and will gladly and freely share decades of experience with you. Three, choose your battles and FOCUS. There will be many attractions and distractions. People will bring suggestions. You cannot do all. Pick some of their ideas and drop others. You will use them later.

Now to specific questions. I will not advise a farmer cross-plants cassava and plantains for three reasons: Spacing - Both cassava and plantain stretch their stems and leaves and need fresh air. Land utilization: The farmer will be required to make ridges that are at a good distance apart hence leaving gaps on the land. Yield: In case the first two are not looked at very cautiously, yield for both plants will be poor.

Concerning profitability, the main gaps I see with farmers are knowledge and patience. Most farmers plant the wrong variety vs their desire. Some want to sell to companies, others want to sell to fufu/start local buyers. Some want to sell to big companies that process them into flakes, chips, start, syrup etc. Others want to process to garri and sell as finished product. Each farmer must choose the variety they need to plant. Second is patience. The farmer needs to know the number of months it takes for the cassava to mature. I have seen farmers harvest cassava that should last for 18 months in their 7th month hence the yield is good but way below expectations. The tubers are there, sometimes as many as 10 to 15 but are not big enough so this affects the revenue. We need patience.

Cassava is a defence crop for the farmer. Sometimes we get it all wrong and lose a lot of money on tomatoes, pepper, vegetables, etc but it is not common to get it wrong with cassava. Natural rain is sufficient. Cassava diseases are not as common as before as we now have resistant stems etc.

Commendable. God will help you and the yield will be beyond your expectations. You can share your experiences and how you progress here. We are all here to learn and make our businesses better and more profitable

shakol91:
This is our first time of investing in Agriculture,we planned to set up a mechanized farm this raining season (starting now). We're looking into inter-cropping maize with cassava on 30 hectares. Pls i need your experience on how to go about this process from the beginning. I'm available to give you every information for your advice. Sorry I have low ba3 now, will be back online later in d day

Good day Sir, i have always been on this section of nairaland to read various comments. Am a student and will be rounding up my Bsc program this month.. i have passion and desire to go into plantain and cassava farming, i have gathered pretty knowledge about this two farming both on nairaland and other forums. i want to have a real life experience about them at least to know what am diving into.. i like working with my hands... i want to learn from experience and see things myself, i need ur contact Sir. Thanks

TokyoBulls:
Good stuff. We need to put caveat on these cassava posts so people understand each of us is speaking from our experiences and each farmer's experience is different. I am currently planting cassava and maize on 164 acres in Kobape on Abeokuta-Sagamu Express and will like to share my experience based on the topic being discussed. One, do not go into farming as a part-time, passive income investment. It is not possible to monitor, supervise, manage a farm on Skype or via an Excel sheet. You must be personally involved. Two, LISTEN. ASK QUESTIONS. BE HUMBLE. Do not take what you read online or in textbooks without cross checking them with on-the-farm reality. Most of the farmers in the village are deeply knowledgeable and will gladly and freely share decades of experience with you. Three, choose your battles and FOCUS. There will be many attractions and distractions. People will bring suggestions. You cannot do all. Pick some of their ideas and drop others. You will use them later.

Now to specific questions. I will not advise a farmer cross-plants cassava and plantains for three reasons: Spacing - Both cassava and plantain stretch their stems and leaves and need fresh air. Land utilization: The farmer will be required to make ridges that are at a good distance apart hence leaving gaps on the land. Yield: In case the first two are not looked at very cautiously, yield for both plants will be poor.

Concerning profitability, the main gaps I see with farmers are knowledge and patience. Most farmers plant the wrong variety vs their desire. Some want to sell to companies, others want to sell to fufu/start local buyers. Some want to sell to big companies that process them into flakes, chips, start, syrup etc. Others want to process to garri and sell as finished product. Each farmer must choose the variety they need to plant. Second is patience. The farmer needs to know the number of months it takes for the cassava to mature. I have seen farmers harvest cassava that should last for 18 months in their 7th month hence the yield is good but way below expectations. The tubers are there, sometimes as many as 10 to 15 but are not big enough so this affects the revenue. We need patience.

Cassava is a defence crop for the farmer. Sometimes we get it all wrong and lose a lot of money on tomatoes, pepper, vegetables, etc but it is not common to get it wrong with cassava. Natural rain is sufficient. Cassava diseases are not as common as before as we now have resistant stems etc.

Agrotrust:


in one hectare u have 2.5 acre and one hectare requires 60 bundle 60/2.5=24 bundles

How many stems are there in a bundle?

Agrotrust:

08030769009

Thanks sir

What do you propose to have this real life experience? You can work as an intern with a farmer (and get paid a token) or take practical trainings with farmers and pay them a fee. As much as possible, make sure you work on the farm and see how it really works. Most of the farmers I see on Nairaland do not own farms and experience has shown there's a major difference between what we think farming is and what it actually is.

frankdudus:
Good day Sir, i have always been on this section of nairaland to read various comments. Am a student and will be rounding up my Bsc program this month.. i have passion and desire to go into plantain and cassava farming, i have gathered pretty knowledge about this two farming both on nairaland and other forums. i want to have a real life experience about them at least to know what am diving into.. i like working with my hands... i want to learn from experience and see things myself, i need ur contact Sir. Thanks

50 stems of 1m each

OluchiDelly:

How many stems are there in a bundle?

Agrotrust:
cassava stem is available: TME 419, TMS 30572, Vitamin A cassava stem

contact: 0803076900
agrotrust@gmail.com

where is ur location plz

nawtikid:
where is ur location plz

Ibadan Oyo state

TokyoBulls:
Good stuff. We need to put caveat on these cassava posts so people understand each of us is speaking from our experiences and each farmer's experience is different. I am currently planting cassava and maize on 164 acres in Kobape on Abeokuta-Sagamu Express and will like to share my experience based on the topic being discussed. One, do not go into farming as a part-time, passive income investment. It is not possible to monitor, supervise, manage a farm on Skype or via an Excel sheet. You must be personally involved. Two, LISTEN. ASK QUESTIONS. BE HUMBLE. Do not take what you read online or in textbooks without cross checking them with on-the-farm reality. Most of the farmers in the village are deeply knowledgeable and will gladly and freely share decades of experience with you. Three, choose your battles and FOCUS. There will be many attractions and distractions. People will bring suggestions. You cannot do all. Pick some of their ideas and drop others. You will use them later.

Now to specific questions. I will not advise a farmer cross-plants cassava and plantains for three reasons: Spacing - Both cassava and plantain stretch their stems and leaves and need fresh air. Land utilization: The farmer will be required to make ridges that are at a good distance apart hence leaving gaps on the land. Yield: In case the first two are not looked at very cautiously, yield for both plants will be poor.

Concerning profitability, the main gaps I see with farmers are knowledge and patience. Most farmers plant the wrong variety vs their desire. Some want to sell to companies, others want to sell to fufu/start local buyers. Some want to sell to big companies that process them into flakes, chips, start, syrup etc. Others want to process to garri and sell as finished product. Each farmer must choose the variety they need to plant. Second is patience. The farmer needs to know the number of months it takes for the cassava to mature. I have seen farmers harvest cassava that should last for 18 months in their 7th month hence the yield is good but way below expectations. The tubers are there, sometimes as many as 10 to 15 but are not big enough so this affects the revenue. We need patience.

Cassava is a defence crop for the farmer. Sometimes we get it all wrong and lose a lot of money on tomatoes, pepper, vegetables, etc but it is not common to get it wrong with cassava. Natural rain is sufficient. Cassava diseases are not as common as before as we now have resistant stems etc.

Very insightful. Please how do I contact you?

TokyoBulls:
Good stuff. We need to put caveat on these cassava posts so people understand each of us is speaking from our experiences and each farmer's experience is different. I am currently planting cassava and maize on 164 acres in Kobape on Abeokuta-Sagamu Express and will like to share my experience based on the topic being discussed. One, do not go into farming as a part-time, passive income investment. It is not possible to monitor, supervise, manage a farm on Skype or via an Excel sheet. You must be personally involved. Two, LISTEN. ASK QUESTIONS. BE HUMBLE. Do not take what you read online or in textbooks without cross checking them with on-the-farm reality. Most of the farmers in the village are deeply knowledgeable and will gladly and freely share decades of experience with you. Three, choose your battles and FOCUS. There will be many attractions and distractions. People will bring suggestions. You cannot do all. Pick some of their ideas and drop others. You will use them later.

Now to specific questions. I will not advise a farmer cross-plants cassava and plantains for three reasons: Spacing - Both cassava and plantain stretch their stems and leaves and need fresh air. Land utilization: The farmer will be required to make ridges that are at a good distance apart hence leaving gaps on the land. Yield: In case the first two are not looked at very cautiously, yield for both plants will be poor.

Concerning profitability, the main gaps I see with farmers are knowledge and patience. Most farmers plant the wrong variety vs their desire. Some want to sell to companies, others want to sell to fufu/start local buyers. Some want to sell to big companies that process them into flakes, chips, start, syrup etc. Others want to process to garri and sell as finished product. Each farmer must choose the variety they need to plant. Second is patience. The farmer needs to know the number of months it takes for the cassava to mature. I have seen farmers harvest cassava that should last for 18 months in their 7th month hence the yield is good but way below expectations. The tubers are there, sometimes as many as 10 to 15 but are not big enough so this affects the revenue. We need patience.

Cassava is a defence crop for the farmer. Sometimes we get it all wrong and lose a lot of money on tomatoes, pepper, vegetables, etc but it is not common to get it wrong with cassava. Natural rain is sufficient. Cassava diseases are not as common as before as we now have resistant stems etc.

A round of applause for you sir! I wish I can concisely write as you have done. But let me attempt.

I made 110% ROI from the cassava farm I cultivated last year and sold this year (March/April) and last year I made 48% ROI. I planted the same stem though the farm are in different location.
So what changed? A lot of factors are responsible.

jephito:




A round of applause for you sir! I wish I can concisely write as you have done. But let me attempt.

I made 110% ROI from the cassava farm I cultivated last year and sold this year (March/April) and last year I made 48% ROI. I planted the same stem though the farm are in different location.
So what changed? A lot of factors are responsible.

1. Soil fertility: One farm was on a virgin land the other wasn .
2. Proximity/distance: Cost of transportation to this two farms is not the same.
3. Management: the two farms got adequate care and attention
4. Different selling price: My cassava tubers are usually sold to local women who processes to garri and fufu. We don't have any standard measurements. As at last year when I sold tubers, 40 tubers = 400 but this year, we sold at 20 - 25 tubers =400.

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georgebruno:

Very insightful. Please how do I contact you?