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@OP. Hmmm thailander indeed!!! He's even referring to tokunbo trunk in one of his writings. How come you mentioned tokunbo truck (at least I expected him to write used truck). This is an upgraded scammer in disguise.

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Bhurlagy: Hello house,kudos to those providing answers to our questions.
I want to know how to control/avoid squirrel and the likes that cause damages to maize farm so as to avoid the kind of loss caused by them during the last planting season.
Also is it good to plant maize now or after the august break.
I need the address of reputable stores where i can purchase good seeds,am based in Ijebu ode-Ogun state.
Going for my diary and biro while waiting for your kind response.
Together we will feed the nation.

The first thing is to regularly weed the farm. Try using scarecrow and rodenticide. Traps will work fine but could be slow. Get as many as possible. These tips are from experience. Other methods are still welcomed.

What I don't know is if it was my school that made the error or nysc.

Suffered the same fate.

Sorry all. I wasn't online for a while. I will surely upload picture but I think a video will be great. Let me check my youtube video library. I will give the link soon. One again, I'm sorry for replying late.

Egbami oooooooo. Alaangba. Anyway I will research on it.

Rabbit meat is the second best after poultry. But one thing about rabbits is that, they are very fragile and shy. But in terms of feed conversion, I give the a thumbs up. Let's take agriculture to the next level in Nigeria.
Read up more about rabbits here http://www.livestocking.com/search/label/rabbit

Lesgupnigeria: Farming is good but processing is better.The more you add value to your products,the better for your income on the long term.
like us on www.facebook.com/lesgupnigeria
www.nairaland.com/1806976/processing-agroproducts-fastlane-making-millions/1

You are also right.

excelsiorfarm: your blog/website aint bad, it is time people take up agriculture as a business, well done

Thanks for checking the site out.

myspnigeria: Lovely piece

Thank you.

zurine: hmmm

"Hmmm" lol. Is that a comment or observation?

One advice to those who have made determination to start any agric-related business is; You must familiarize yourself with the business. What do I mean? Get close to those in the business or probably approach them to allow you work with and for them. By doing this, you will learn more. Remember the saying, "Practice make perfect." What you do by yourself will linger in your memory. When you have the fundamentals of such business, you can start yours without any fear. If you need further help (free of charge) , add me on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ayodejy04

Some pictures I took some years ago. Take a look at them.
picture 1: Posing beside my catfish pond
picture 2: Working on the renovation of my pond. I did the renovation with some of my colleagues.
picture 3: After renovation. Ready for stocking
picture 4: vaccinating pullets

justi4jesu: Nice one OP

Thank you.

Santi222: aspiring farmer.... Intending to contact u soon

No problem, 24/7 I will surely help you out free of charge. But for the main time, have a feel of the post on my blog. See link on my signature

miccheck58: Are you serious? Post utme not up to ten years? The first post utme was in 2004... please do your simple arithmetic....

It was a typo. Seriously, I didn't proofread the writeup. I only typed it on the forum as I was inspired. But you can read the corrected version here http://www.livestocking.com/2014/07/advice-to-nysc-corpers-unemployed-and.html

ogb5: Post utme started in the 2005/2006 session. So its not yet up to 10 yrs.

It was a typo. You should have understood.

Yomieluv: Farming is good,but the risk factor is too high..mum Ventured into fish farming,she ran at a loss,but she's determined,she hatches the fingerlings herself now..the business is damn too capital intensive,and very stressful..a close friend went into poultry,with time,the fowls started dying,he had to start selling at give away price,also ran at a loss..

Those kinds of experiences are inevitable. That is why I stated that risk bearing is important. I ventured into catfish farming but I wasn't successful for the first two times I tried, why? I was afraid to invest well into it (I was really managing feed), but now I'm smiling every time I remember those times I failed. Most of the successful farmers in Nigeria had at one time failed to the point of going back but they didn't. Yes, they did not relent in their efforts. Now, they are employers of labour. Just have the right mindset for success and you will surely get there. Remember, start small and make research when starting a business.

ayodejy05: Anybody that says agriculture does not pay, or cannot make you to be successful is a big liar. Do you know the reason why I said this? I was once in that category. Over 10 years ago, I aspired to be a medical doctor, but if it doesn't work out for me, I will choose microbiology as an alternative. I did all my possible best to be admitted to any of these field, but all to no avail (I passed my jamb and post UTME). Out of frustration, I decided to move to agriculture in which I have been successful without regret.
Agribusiness is a very lucrative business. Take it or leave it! I have tried it and it works out good for me. The reasons why most people run away from agriculture are laziness; cannot take risk; fear of failing. Of a truth, anyone that give those reasons cannot go into any business at all.
Let me tell you, there is no aspect of agribusiness that is not profitable. Either fishery, poultry, pig, rabbit, sheep, goat, cattle, cane rat production, agro-allied business, etc. The mistake most people make is that, they rush into a business without having a sound knowledge of what they are going into. Some will say, "My friend started it and he was successful, and so I will do it too." Have you contacted your friend for more information about the business? You must know the fundamentals of a particular business before you start. Even if you cannot carry out a feasibility study, try and use your instinct to know if you have a favorable environment for a particular agribusiness. For instance, can you start catfish production where there is scarcity of water? Can you setup a pig farm where people don't consume pork (meat of pig)? That is why I like those who always contact me for more information before they setup their farms. I count them as wise people.
These are some of the things that are needed to be considered when going into any agric-related business.
Yes, I know someone will refer to finance as a hindrance. Seriously, money shouldn't be recognized as a problem. A friend of mine always say, "You become a failure the moment you take money as a problem." As an intending poultry farmer, you can start with buying and selling one crate of eggs. Save your profit and plan to expand as profit increases. There are many rich farmers who started this way and they are now an employer of labour. I tried something like this too and it worked for me (contact me and I will give you more tip about this free of charge).
Once again agribusiness is profitable but information and research makes it very easy for you to choose that which will make you successful. Visit websites, forums, and blogs in the agriculture niche for more information on becoming successful through farming. I have a new blog in the livestock farming niche www.livestocking.com , there are information that will interest you there.
Remember, Nigeria has little or nothing to offer the unemployed, now is the time for you to help yourself. As a Youth Corper, try and save for the future. Save part of your monthly allowance even though it’s not enough for you. If you are though with youth service, work towards being an entrepreneur, because…….Entrepreneurship pays.

Sorry for the typos and grammatical errors. I have edited and published it on my blog. Read it here http://www.livestocking.com/2014/07/advice-to-nysc-corpers-unemployed-and.html and there are lots of information that are helpful and useful on my blog

corneremperor: Of all places to mention na Akure you see mention, u no serious. Akure people are daft by nature

Including me o, Abi? You are feeling sleeping or maybe suffering from insomnia. Get a sleep

Abbey2sam: Why nah......why......of all places nah akure you come dey mention .......why

Abeg! Wetin do Akure?

lekzzydo: did u just say....?!!!

Yeah!!!

Pavore9: lndeed research is very key. Get as much information as you can regarding whatever u want to venture into. l have in mind to go into cultivating strawberry, capsicum & butternut squash when l get back to Nigeria, so am understudying farms in Kenya.

That's good. I hope those plant species thrives well in Nigeria.

2baga: hmmmm following like bumper to fender

I hope your bumper is strong?

luckygirl02: God bless you for dis wonderful piece.

UWC dear.

Thank you for this. Na only Abuja them fit try those kinds of shit. We are always at alert in Akure.

Smurfette: I guess this means there will be only 2 batches dis year

there is still Batch C

The NYSC Management has made a decision regarding 2014 Batch 'B' orientation exercise as follows:-

THAT PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS DEPLOYED TO SOME STATES WILL GO FOR STREAM II AS INDICATED BELOW
Duration:- 3 weeks
Commencement:- Monday 1st September, 2014.
Registration:- Monday 1st to Tuesday 2nd September, 2014
Swearing-in Ceremony:- Wednesday 3rd September, 2014
Closing Ceremony:- Monday 22nd September, 2014
THAT BELOW ARE THE AFFECTED STATES AND ORIENTATION EXERCISE VENUES
S/NO STATE VENUE
1 ADAMAWA NIGER NYSC CAMP
2 BAUCHI PLATEAU NYSC CAMP
3 BORNO NASARAWA NYSC CAMP
4 GOMBE BENUE NYSC CAMP
5 JIGAWA KADUNA NYSC CAMP
6 OSUN OSUN NYSC CAMP
7 YOBE FCT NYSC CAMP
8 LAGOS LAGOS NYSC CAMP
NOTE
All the states NOT listed above will commence their orientation course on 5th August, 2014 as indicated in item 8 of the NYSC time-table and at their respective orientation camps.
Lagos is going to have Two streams (I and II), both will take place in Lagos NYSC Camp.
The camp addresses and the reporting dates will be printed on your callup letters. You are therefore advised to stick to that.

source: www.nysc.gov.ng