ikelords:
500k

hope you had a wonderful yield and
how many hecters were you able to cultivate?

blackjack21:

Hello sir, hope that you fine.
I have a question: few day from now I will be traveling to accompany a friend of mine to help work and learn on his rice farm, he asked me to buy him a plant spray because he thought it might be cheaper where I'm coming from. but I can't get my head around the name he gave me- "fose up", said it sold 15k in his location.

I'm only familiar with names like "z force" for example, maybe he meant "force up"?

any pointers, please.

force up is a non selective herbicide, that contain an active ingredient called glyphospate. It is used to kill weeds. There are so many other non selective herbicide in the market like flysate, uproot, sunsate etc.

ikelords:
force up is a non selective herbicide, that contain an active ingredient called glyphospate. It is used to kill weeds. There are so many other non selective herbicide in the market like flysate, uproot, sunsate etc.

thanks man.
do you know the price for force up?

blackjack21:


thanks man.
do you know the price for force up?

I don't know the price of forceup but I used something similar which I bought before covid 19, it was sold for 10,800 for a carton which have 12 pcs inside. The current price of non selective herbicide now should be 11,200 for a carton.

ikelords:
I don't know the price of forceup but I used something similar which I bought before covid 19, it was sold for 10,800 for a carton which have 12 pcs inside. The current price of non selective herbicide now should be 11,200 for a carton.

I bought a carton of RAKEOUT for 16000 2 weeks back was shocked when I heard the price I guess Corona caused it as usual

ikelords:
I don't know the price of forceup but I used something similar which I bought before covid 19, it was sold for 10,800 for a carton which have 12 pcs inside. The current price of non selective herbicide now should be 11,200 for a carton.

thanks. just bought a carton @ 15,600.
thanks.

To those who read sweet and fancy post on nairaland about agriculture, E no easy at all o! It requires your strength, time and finance, but all the same it is fun, because there a whole lot to learn.

ikelords:
To those who read sweet and fancy post on nairaland about agriculture, E no easy at all o! It requires your strength, time and finance, but all the same it is fun, because there a whole lot to learn.

..have u planted ur rice??

Frezhkid10:
..have u planted ur rice??

planting now.. Already covered the first 3 hectares and presently planting the remaining 8 hectares. Our Target is to harvest during dry season between October and November.

ikelords:
planting now.. Already covered the first 3 hectares and presently planting the remaining 8 hectares. Our Target is to harvest during dry season between October and November.

Pls sir like how much does it cost you to cultivate rice per hectare? planning on planting rice next season. THANK YOU.

ikelords:
To those who read sweet and fancy post on nairaland about agriculture, E no easy at all o! It requires your strength, time and finance, but all the same it is fun, because there a whole lot to learn.

exactly sir, it's not easy but it's fun and fulfilling

ikelords:
planting now.. Already covered the first 3 hectares and presently planting the remaining 8 hectares. Our Target is to harvest during dry season between October and November.

..okay..with food security poverty will be a thing of the past in this country...
And for those trying to discourage OP from farming..if everyone venture into the secondary aspect of production...who will now provide the input of your secondary production??..The best way of doing business is for you to take over the complete production cycle,from farming to distribution..Ask dangote why he decided to venture into production of cement instead continuing to import and rebag??..

Nezy4Real:


Pls sir like how much does it cost you to cultivate rice per hectare? planning on planting rice next season. THANK YOU.

The amount for farming a hectare of rice differs across different states and locality, I would say just budget like 130k for a hectare.

ikelords:
The amount for farming a hectare of rice differs across different states and locality, I would say just budget like 130k for a hectare.

Alright. But does this include cost of labour and the rest like herbicides for weed control?

Nezy4Real:


Alright. But does this include cost of labour and the rest like herbicides for weed control?

Yes.

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ikelords:
The amount for farming a hectare of rice differs across different states and locality, I would say just budget like 130k for a hectare.

Interesting thread. I’m an amateur rice farmer myself. Rice farming is very lucrative, and there are a lot of farmers that cultivate, mill and brand their own rice. So you’re justified to look into primary production.

Do you mind sharing the breakdown of your costs? I see that you’re direct seeding, we usually transplant in my location.

I find that land preparation/harvesting takes the bulk of the costs.

I visited my first farm, 2.5 hectares to see how my rice seedlings are doing and behold they are already above 5 inches off the ground.

I was following this thread happily until one bitter and confused soul named Atlanticfire crept in and started discouraging some passionate fellows on here. I have a palm estate in Cross River state Akamkpa that pays me 3.8 million naira every 30th July! So, OP, Pay no heed to that demon named Atlanticfire, FARMING CAN MAKE YOU A BILLIONAIRE!!!

Exmilitant:
I was following this thread happily until one bitter and confused soul named Atlanticfire crept in and started discouraging some passionate fellows on here. I have a palm estate in Cross River state Akamkpa that pays me 3.8 million naira every 30th July! So, OP, Pay no heed to that demon named Atlanticfire, FARMING CAN MAKE YOU A BILLIONAIRE!!!

pls it haven't gotten to that extent of using derogatory words on people, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion.

You are really making alot of money from your palm estate, do you process to oil or you sell outrightly ?

ikelords:
pls it haven't gotten to that extent of using derogatory words on people, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion.

You are really making alot of money from your palm estate, do you process to oil or you sell outrightly ?

I rent the entire plantation out anually. That guy was just too annoying.

Exmilitant:
I was following this thread happily until one bitter and confused soul named Atlanticfire crept in and started discouraging some passionate fellows on here. I have a palm estate in Cross River state Akamkpa that pays me 3.8 million naira every 30th July! So, OP, Pay no heed to that demon named Atlanticfire, FARMING CAN MAKE YOU A BILLIONAIRE!!!

When do you hope to grow up and realise that everyone is entitled to his opinion?

How many billionaire farmers in Nigeria can you name that made their billions through farming.

I don't blame you, if the police had done their job and locked you up for your criminal militant activities, you would not have had the opportunity to come online to insult people.

Updates please@ OP

ikelords:
The amount for farming a hectare of rice differs across different states and locality, I would say just budget like 130k for a hectare.

@1 tonne a hectare yield and 700kg white rice . I don't think you can break even

Nezy4Real:


Alright. But does this include cost of labour and the rest like herbicides for weed control?

Very impossible

KfashionHubb:

@1 tonne a hectare yield and 700kg white rice . I don't think you can break even

average yield in Nigeria is 3 tonnes per hectare.
with excellent practice 5 tonnes.
if you get anything below 2tonnes it would mean your agricultural practices is poor.

KfashionHubb:

@1 tonne a hectare yield and 700kg white rice . I don't think you can break even

The question that was asked is how many kg of white rice can be gotten from a tonne of rice paddy

blackjack21:


average yield in Nigeria is 3 tonnes per hectare.
with excellent practice 5 tonnes.
if you get anything below 2tonnes it would mean your agricultural practices is poor.

Having a yeild of 3 tons per hectare is already a big loss. The least yeild should be 4 ton/hectare, I have seen 7 ton per hectare with good agricultural practice.

ikelords:
I visited my first farm, 2.5 hectares to see how my rice seedlings are doing and behold they are already above 5 inches off the ground.

Nice to see that u have finally started bro.... Kudos bro

ikelords:
Having a yeild of 3 tons per hectare is already a big loss. The least yeild should be 4 ton/hectare, I have seen 7 ton per hectare with good agricultural practice.

my estimate is if it were in raining season and without the cost of irrigation.

My first 2.5 ha will be 1 month on the 12th of August.. Application of selective herbicide, pesticide and fertilizer loading.

The pesticide will be applied first and after 3 days, the selective herbicide will follow suite and then fertilizer after one week. Everything is going as planned just that rain have refused to fall in anambra state for some days ....