adenigga:

uchaymart:


did you read through before commenting at all? does Kwame sound to you like Nigerian?

ipobcannibals:
You are confusing yourself. Let me help you put things better: China is a country and Chinese folks are going to other countries to do their financial/business exploits. This you can equate with Igbos, who are Nigerians going to do thesame outside of Nigeria to other countries, like Ghana, Gambia, Ivory Coast e.t.c.

Now, what the OP is saying here is, Igbo can achieve their Biafra by remaining in the SE and those outside of the SE can leave other parts of Nigeria and join those already there and achieve their Biafra.
Now after you’ve gotten your Biafra, you can the do what the Chinese are doing as Biafrans and do your business/financial exploits in Nigeria and other countries as Biafrans. For now, your focus should be keeping those that left other regions for Xmas there and encouraging other outside of Igboland to join them.

ipobcannibals:
The Igbos can achieve Biafra right now if they can just remain in Igboland and stop buying up real estate in the “land of skull miners and boko haram”. Wouldn’t you be happy?

DamnnNiggarr:

Ha!
This your analysis self
So what about my vehicle that's headed in that direction nko??

The Enugu State Government has summoned an emergency meeting with all the security heads and stakeholders in the Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state.



The meeting, which will hold on Saturday, is coming as herdsmen said to be on military and police uniforms on Thursday, attacked traders at Orie Ogbete Mgbuji market and killed many people.

The PUNCH had reported that herdsmen sacked five village farm settlements in Mgbuji Eha-Amufu autonomous community on Tuesday and had since remained in those settlements destroying properties and burning houses.

Police and other security agencies have equally refused to come to assist the community. The police were equally said to have asked local vigilantes to lead the operation against the killer herdsmen.

A community leader in Mgbuji, Chief Eric Ebeh, on Friday, told our correspondent that three more bodies killed on Thursday attack had been recovered while so many people are missing.

Ebeh said, “In the afternoon yesterday (Thursday) people in military and police uniforms that numbered over 40 stormed Orie Ogbete Mgbuji market and started shooting traders. Some people were burnt with motorcycles while others were burnt inside their shops.

“We have recovered three bodies this morning. We cannot go inside the village to search for more dead bodies and evacuate them because the town had a red zone.”

Ebeh, who lamented the level of destruction done to the community with security agencies showing indifference to their plight, noted that more than 100 hectares of rice farms were destroyed.

“My 50 hectares of rice that ready for harvest this January and cassava farms were completely destroyed by same suspects.”

Meanwhile, the state has invited all the heads of security agencies in Isi-Uzo Local Government, traditional rulers from Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Chairman, youth leaders, all President Generals, all clergy from Eha-Amufu and all heads of Forest Guards and Neighbourhood Watch groups for an emergency security meeting to find a lasting solution all forms of insecurity in the country.

The emergency security meeting contained in a public service announcement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Steve Oruruo, was made to our correspondent.

According to the announcement, the meeting with the Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi would be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Government House, Enugu

“All invitees to this meeting are expected to be seated by 9:30am on Saturday, 8th January 2022 at Government House, Enugu,” it read.

Attit:

Template 1: Use shade nets all round the structure.
Template 2: Use plastic on top, and net by sides.

Rain will enter the structure in 1 above but there will be free air flow. And the direct impact of heat will be reduced during hot season.

During hot season nylon may trap heat inside if not well constructed, and humidity will be high. But all round shade will stand kampe.

So, when you get to rainy season, rain will enter the roof covers with net.

I hope it clear.

You need to make up your mind what you want to do. Look at your budget also. If you keep going round different things, you will not settle down well. Pick one, do it well.

To me, you give me the impression you want to manage your resources, so why greenhouse or net shade? Why dont you concentrate on one thing. Why not open field since you dont habe a robust wallet?

Attit:

Using only shade net, the humidity outside is same as inside cos of free airflow. It is meant to reduce the effect of direct sunlight on plants during hot period. Having nylon cover on the roof is what increases temp and humidity inside drastically. So, having shade net all through is very ok for hot weather. The only challenge is during rainy season.

Global warming is real. Even it is worse in Nigeria cos of pollution. Temp will keep increasing and it is a problem. Do not go into cabbage and cauliflower if you do not have heat resisted seeds. We will have no choice very soon but to start buying modern expensive heat resistance seeds. That's the new hot cake. Seeds that can resist 40C. Tomato heat resistant was 30C benchmark when it first came out cos tomato can do well normally in those day in 25C. Presently, producers are going for 40C. Lol. The genes are already out there now. And these seeds we have know will be thrown away. I have written about seeds varieties. Check my other thread for more info.

Attit:

Sure, why not. And if you post your progress here, there are good people who will help out. Sir, I am just one man who can take bullying and online bullets. Really, there are outstanding people I have met here who are silent cos saying the truth here harms many. Quite a few will help you.


You just have to scale up or down. Then, consider the effort and what you want to do. Also, put into consideration the risks. And above all, remember "failing forward". If you fail and you know the reason, return and correct it. But when you fail and you give up, that is it. Give yourself the grace to return by purchasing quality from the start. Some fail and come here lamenting or shouting on managers and workers when they are the real wahala. If you cannot afford it, do not do it. This is my advice. And you can know after you have done your business plan accurately.


It is just a little bit above 2 plots you want to dedicate. Your crop determines your spacing. 5,000 stands of tomato are at the upper population rate which I do not reccomend for any newbie. Yield is not determined by the number of stands. This is why manufacturers do not give yield per plant. Even determinate is 30,000 for 1 ha (15 plots) which can stretch to 35,000 or max of 40,000. . The standard every producer wants to meet is 40 tons per acre regardless of the number of stands. Some achieve it with just 4,000 stands while others achieve it with 12,000 to even 15,000 stands. But you should know that the cost of labor will be higher for higher population. And most likely inputs will be higher too.


And you want to rely on rain. Do not waste your time. If you know you canno fix borehole, let it slide. But I have fixed boreholes on lands which didnt belong to me, I just made sure I had 5 years or more access to the land. I made sure I let the owner know that I want to dig borehole and i would need 5 years for me to recover. And I was permitted. Even it is 3 years, it should be fine for me, but I would tell the owner 5. If such comes up again and I say 5, they may want to say 2, and I can easily move it to 3.

You arent forfeiting all the cost of borehole. The cost includes rope, pump, and inner pipes which you can remove (tell them to not use gum to seal the pipes, use connectors). The things you will forfeit are: the cost of digging (labor) and casing (the bigger pipe which acts as casing. If you can forfeit these two costs, you can fix a borehole there. You can always remove your pump, inner pipes and the rope else where (this is for non industrial type). Maybe you will forfeit N50k at the end of the day...but will not be up to N100k. But think of the convenience...the efficiency ?nearness to your place), reduced cost of transportation, reduced cost of feeding since you will not need additional food there, etc and add these expenses up for a period of a year. Does it worth it? These are analysis I do with people when they ask me for my opinion. Many do not think like this, and they dont make good decisions. But after talking to someone who knows it well, they always see the big picture.

The main issue is that you look at the opportunity cost and see if it is favorable. Trust me, if you think like this, you will know what to do. I didn't dig borehole in some places after a thorough analysis, so, it is a decision you have to make. And this process is all through the project. To do or not to.

I'm not the kind who tells you what to buy. I will give you pros and cons, and you use your own head and hands to make or break yourself. But when you observe I'm laying emphasis on something, it means something. Even many people are stubborn and the only thing in their head is to lower the cost of production by all means without lowering the size of the project. I may give options. I started telling someone to look at something else as an option, and I started praying for the person, but still didnt get it. I knew something was wrong. I saw lies, but at the end, they became clearer. I was even sending multiple messages. My mind would run fast when I was meditating then around 4am, boom...I would send messages...but this person was still stubborn. But later, I got the many lies. I said, no wonder the fellow felt a bit at peace. But really, that person wont go far cos I have seen many things wrong, but didnt say anything. I was waiting to know who the person is before I release them. That would have made him. In fact, someone was interested in the project which would have been a big connection, but I just let it go.

So, if you will work with me, you need to be able to read signs. I do not tell people directly what to do.


The challenge with small land area is the cost of erecting boreholes. Think it through well. Avoid relying on rain if you are in South West.


Think it through well. Everything depends on the manager. Think it through well. The lesson you will only learn is not to rely rely on a manager which is a well known problem which is wise to avoid. It is wtter to fail forward with technical issues instead of the issue of a bad manager which to me is not failing forward. It is just a waste of energy, resources and time. But if you are confident the manager can deliver, why not? For me, it is too risky to use a manager I have not groomed well myself. I cannot. Never!


Irrigation - Will 3 years on a borrowed 2 acres be more profitable and assuring than several years on your land? Will the owner not turn against you after 5 months and tell you to leave? Will digging borehole for 2 plots be ok for you? Or will doing your 2 plots first do the magic and then you can move to the 1 acre borrowed land? Will you have to spend massively on the 2 acres ...borehole and clearing....? Just consider everything. I cannot make the decision. You need to make it by yourself.


If you put a borehole in that 1 acre, that can be a place to start layers too. See eh! Dont ever let workers handle your birds oooo. They will break you. The only option you have for layers is a place near you. If the odor wont disturb the neighbor, fine. In fact, I have raise 50 birds in an urban area. They were all afraid when I started, but half way, they were at peace cos it was odorless. And I did it single handedly. I was working on a project at home, and I decided to add chicken to it. I personally fed them early morning and late night. I pack the dung myself. I made sure, it was always clean. The only period there is foul smell was when cleaning. And when I noticed it, I moved it to early morning so no one noticed me. I could do it well because I was the one doing it. Next time, I may do 300, but I will need help. Then, I know what to do and how to tell the workers to do it. This is my style. I know people arent reliable in this Nigeria, so I get my things done. I make sure i know A to Z by first doing what only I can handle.

But some see the process time wasting. Doing a plot in the bush where one travels 3 hours is not wise. But they also must get it right too. But they want to rely on consultants. In this present Nigeria? Just like you, they want to set up something before they quit their job. But I think it is better they dont do anything now. They must quit first. I am talking about Nigeria only. But such people if they want to do something, they can start on a plot near them and install high powered tech. But they will always look at it and the yield, and say no way. They want that cheap inside bush where they will use N900k for 1 acre instead of N5million for 1 plot. But that N5million for a plot can be really rewarding...and on top, it is sure they willl make it. Hmmmm. It may just take them 1 to 2 years to start making profit. But they want instant profit. On top, they have experience which they willl take to farm immediately after retiring instead of depending on consultants again.

I invest in my brain seriously. I bought incubator just for learning. I dont care. This is me. But you see many here come to ask for kerosene incubator when they can afford battery powered. Yes, they can. I bought a cage straight when I wanted to start...the cage is there idle presently. I didnt have time for this Xmas production and my family is on my neck...lol. I had to go and buy extra huge ones cos they said they cannot accept it. Since I had made them eat chickens on non Xmas and New Year days, and now non....no way. imagine slaughtering 3 chickens weekly with a 18kg to 24kg turkey every fortnight ... before. Lol. I had to avoid world war by going out to get for the months of Dec and Jan. I will get back to it in the middle of January. And I do not eat chemical fed and vaccinated birds anymore.

Think it all through very well again. And start drafting your business plan.

“In 2022, Nigeria is expected to have one of the highest inflation rates in the world and the seventh highest in Sub-Saharan Africa,” it said.

The bank said this in the November edition of its Nigeria Development Update.

According to the global financial institution, high inflation hampers the country’s attempt to achieve economic recovery and erodes the purchasing power of most vulnerable households.

The document read in part, “High inflation is frustrating Nigeria’s economic recovery and eroding the purchasing power of the most vulnerable households. In the absence of measures to contain inflation, rising prices will continue to diminish the welfare of Nigerian households.”

The bank further highlighted the adverse effects of inflation on Nigeria, which include pushing eight million Nigerians into poverty, and the possible disruption of consumption, investment and saving decisions, among other consequences.

“If inflation had been closer to the CBN’s goal of nine per cent in 2021, the average Nigeria’s consumption would have been 15 per cent higher, and eight million Nigerians would have not fallen into poverty.

“If double-digit inflation persists during 2022-2023, rising prices will distort consumption, investment, and saving decisions of the government, households, and firms, with adverse ramifications for long-term borrowing and lending.

“Over time, the disproportionate impact of inflation on lower-income households and those working in sectors with low savings (e.g, agriculture) will exacerbate inequality. Ultimately, inflation will not only negatively affect incomes, but also economic productivity and job creation, further constraining the recovery,” the bank said.

The Washington, United States-based institution also disclosed that over two years, an increase in food prices accounted for about 70 per cent of the annual increase in the rate of inflation.

It also said that inflationary pressures were trigged by multiple demand and supply shocks.

The document read in part, “Inflationary pressures are being generated by multiple demand and supply shocks. Supply shocks arising from disruption of supply chains linked to COVID-19 and associated containment measures have eased, but security issues, border closures, and limited access to markets continue to fuel inflation.

“The current mix of monetary, fiscal, foreign exchange, and trade policies also plays a prominent role as a driver of inflation. Trade and FX restrictions, including the closure of land borders starting in August 2019, have increased prices for food and consumer goods, and imports of over 40 goods, including many staple foods, are currently ineligible for FX through formal windows.

“Nigeria’s exchange-rate management has resulted in the rise of parallel rates, which are closely linked to food-price dynamics. Unable to access FX through the official exchange-rate window, businesses seek FX on the parallel market and other alternative sources.

“The parallel rate influences their business decisions, and fluctuations in the parallel rate pass through to market prices for goods and services. Moreover, monetary policy has not prioritized controlling inflation, and the monetary financing of fiscal deficit undermines the effectiveness of policies to contain demand-side inflationary pressures.”

Attit:

Funny you expect a lengthy reply. Lol. I will give you.

I have reduced my activities because of the political and security in Nigeria. Also, there is uncertainty about the naira value in the world market. But my return is soon, and it is going to be massive. As in with the latest innovation.

Many farmers are caught unguarded as a result of not looking forward. I am writing this because you said you want to retire. Hmmmm. And many even on Nairaland are victims too. You see, they see someone with forward thinking gift as unusual, but funny, they always follow the lead of the person. I have been trying to tell many this issue for the past 3 years, and it's getting obvious. The message is: Get into technology.

The world is going tech, and agric is not an exemption. Drip, mulch, and the rest are going to be obsolete soon; yet, "sapa" (poverty) has made many to be devil's advocate in preaching against anything which is not within their reach. As in they want extreme cheap methods. And funny, they want to sell at high price. Lol.

Not how large, but how well
World economic leaders and rulers are not thinking about expanding horizontally anymore. It's more of vertical, and this is why nations like Isreal, Singapore South Korea, Holland, etc all have huge GDP more than natural resourceful African nations. I have stopped looking for more land for anything. Even, I have started educating my family to buy only properties registered and stop buying land in non regulated area. I will rather buy a flat built on Lagos Island rather than buy a land in Ikorodu or Epe and build it. See, everything will soon be demolished cos Lagos is moving toward real capitalism - world class city.

The future of Agriculture
What many do not realise is that Agriculture is going out of reach of common men soon. Oil is going to finish soon, and the two areas which I know will stay are: Technology and Agriculture. Other areas will come in, but these are the major areas. For the next 20 years, massive constructions will continue going on, and we will keep accumulating debts, except a more brilliant president comes in who can turn around things. Power is essential.

3 million today is what tomorrow?
You need to think about this. The best way around it is to sit down and say: 3 million is around $5,500. Cos we dont know the equivalent of that amount next year cos the way naira is. Only use dollars for projecting forward.

Thus issue is why I pity most people here. When I say they need N2 to N5million to set up 1 hectare of land, they shout. Let me do the calculation for you. This N2 million is $3,700. As at 2014, it was around N150 to N170 to $1. Let's even use N170. Its N629,000. Wow! Just imagine it. And withing 6 years, we are talking of N2,000,000. And so people hear million and they shout. But dollars remain same.

So, why do they want to reduce the cost of set up? For what? The luck we have in agric is that as the inputs go up, the finished products even go up more. Imagine....as at that time a dollar is N170, do you know that the price of tomato is not even that expensive? Now, it even pays us more. I remember that the bench mark was N10 000,000 then for one ha sale....as in people cannot meet up cos of low yield, but that's the benchmark for optimum. Let us say we can meet it... we have N10,000,000 as $58,000. Now, we assume to make 100tons per ha, and sales is high at around N15,000 per crate during ths period which can even be higher, its $60,000. Can you see that the benchmark of $58,000 and $60,0000 are in the same range
? And then if it shoots to N20,000 per crate cos of what we are facing which is very likely, we will have N80million sales which is $140,000. Can you see my point?

Pensioners always make mistake
So, for agric at this stage, when you invest high now, you will certainly make it. Take it from me. You will. Nothing stops you from making it if you follow the rule. And it is simple...buy what will last you minimum of 5 years. And to do this, you must import by yourself or ask someone do it for you. This is how I have helped many. You move in the first and you make mistake, you have more years to recover. But when you buy rubbish, that's it. You lose out.

Reduce labour impact with technology
Sit down and invest the way the world is going. The world economic leaders are shaping the world economic presently. When Asian had this wahala, no one did anything. And they decided to be slaves to the US. Lol. Or maybe they pretended. And US moved all production to China. Lol. Look at what is happening? It got to the state labor dealt with GM (america company) massively, while Toyota a Japanese company had it a bit easier with labor. And what's the solution? America has started using robots and machines. So, agric will soon be out of reach of many. And then, big men will move into it. When the chances of infection are reduced drastically, small people will not be able to come in again. I am just trying to tell you to look forward sir/ma. Covid-19 has changed all.

Looking forward, I have seen many things will change, and this is why I have limited old way.

My answer to your questions
3million profit is roughly N3.9million sales. So, can you make $6,800 sales on a plot per annum? Yes, absolutely yes. How? Through tech. What about without tech? Absolutely Not. You cannot.

To make, the kind of cucumber you can grow to make such...you may not have enough market. What I think you focus on is tomato or bell pepper, or combo of exotic ones. And then rotate. On the benchmark for tomato, you need to make 390 crates on that plot of land. And the highest so far is 160 crates..the person did 15 plots. But I know it is possible to make twice cos I made 89 crates on 1/4 of a plot with a serious effort, and only me take charge from A to Z. I cannot increase beyond this level cos I dont have the strength to do it. And when I asked for help for 2 plots, efficiency will drop seriously.

My advice
If you have cash, go and do a fairly good size. To me, 1 acre to 1 ha is fair enough. Spend well, and cash out well. Even you dont get it right now, you will by next year as long as you are have quality equipment. And hit N7million and above sales. Now, you still have strength. Then, use the money to build you small farm. I always recommend anything higher than 1 plot. Build a house there. Fix it well. But serious, an acre makes sense. Fence it round too. Invest in solar panels there and make yourself comfortable.

Then, you can go easy. Once in a while, use a rented 1 ha to raise cash again and again. Pack in your equipment after each time. If you have strength, go out again and again on the large plot to keep raising money. But you know your small plot where you have house and other stuff is there.... That place must not be in bush but near the city cos it is your retirement plan. Can be anywhere in the city, or very close. So that when you get to the stage you cannot do large portion cos of health issues, just stay in your small farm and live long to fulfill your destiny.

If I were you this would be the steps to take:
1. Go for 1 ha tomato or pepper or anything else which you can do to raise N20 million and above. I know tomato can do it if you do it well.
2. Buy quality products that you can use for 5 to 10 years. If you fail the first time, move there again the second and third.
3. Use the income to set up your retirement garden where you will have everything. The garden may not give you what you desire in full, but at least, you may even combine livestock. Of course you may do organic for yourself to live long.
4. Solar panels, good water, plant air filtering plants so you breath good air, plant exotic fruits for yourself - strawberry, cherry, pineapple, banana, etc. Also have good internet (satelite internet is coming soon). Buy a durable utility farm vehicle. etc.
5. Create a portion for products you will be selling there.
6. You can still do large area when you have the desire and strength.

The above is a better strategic retirement plan than just saying you want to create a plot which you want to use. You may get frustrated there with that 1 plot if things do not work out well immediately. Do it gradually. But I believe more in the equipment you are buying now which you will use to raise the cash to build your dream profitable garden. When you perfect 15 plots tomato or pepper. Even this 15 plots, you may end up doing just 1 plot or 2 the first year. But buy all your equipment. This is what people do not realise. How many are successful with the approach here and templates we see here? But that time your pension fund is with you, buy then and keep. You will use them after you have eradicated everything hindrances.

First attempt - you go in and see the challenges. I can knky give you good management techniques....but there are challenges there only you can solve. Or mayne you move away from the place.

Second attempt - may be downsizing, and perfection.

Third attempt- may be scaling up again

Fourth attempt - then real profit and start developing you dream garden with tech. Everything you learned out there, put it all in your dream garden.

It may even take you just one attempt to start developing your dream garden. It depends on you, the people you meet on your farm, your workers, a d many other things. But in all, buy quality equipment.

anochuko01:



Rest!
It could also be the handiwork of vigilantes.
The ones in Nnewi here shoot indiscriminately. They did displayed their craze yesterday.