Thanks for your candid and fact based writing.
You are infeed a rare diamond with a forgiving spirit. You are very much appreciated.. Ride on... [Qquote author=fluentinfor post=64406864]

Apart from discussing technical areas with my friends, we discuss entrepreneurship. The first thing I make everyone aware is differentiating assets from expenses. Then after, split assets into fixed and current. When you do that you can easily draw your scale of preference of what to buy first. This is thinking like an entrepreneur and not like a farmer.

Which comes first? To buy land, to buy seed, to pay for workers, or to buy an irrigation set? In just this one question with options to choose from, there is a current asset, a fixed asset, and expenses. So. Which should top ones scale of preference?

Let us look at it like this. Most farm sellers do not invade the land you bought from them if you do the right thing. Why? You must put PEST (political, Economical, Social, Technological) issues into play to make decision. Guys, I am an internet person ooooo. Lol. Ok. That was a joke. But my point is, I am a theorical person who make decision on field with those tools I learned about online or in classroom. I do not make decision like just any farmer.

Let us look at this scenario. You know land grabbers are there and you went ahead to remove all the stomps, so you can use tractor because you want to practice modern farming in the right way. A dey laugh in Japanese. You better find boys who will use cutlass and hoes and get the job done with real pain. When the useless grabbers see the stomps in place, they know that if you leave it for just 3 months, it turns to a forest again. Remove stomps after you are sure no one is going to disturb you. In fact, leave stomps there so they can see it well well. hhhhhmmmm. Can internet teach anyone this? We are internet farmers ooooo. Lol. This is purely a social and political issue. But if you had put this into consideration, you would have put some things in place before purchasing it. So. Leasing might be the better option for you though you might have the money to buy it.

Second scanerio. You decided to buy the land and then you ran short of cash. Does it sound wise? All in the name of buying land, you got broke and could not continue the project. If you had leased the land, you would have had a wonderful experience. The land no dey run away. You can buy later. This is vegetable farming and not cash crops. Biko!

And look at this. You have your irrigation in place. You have your farm set up well. If you spend N350,000 now, if things go south, to try again, you may not spend up to N70,000. But when every activity you did previously is expense, you will spend high again, and it becomes so hard to come back.

I do not argue with people who want to cultivate 10 hectares of watermelon using manual irrigation during dry season. All I do is wish them well but I do not forget to tell them to have tramadol by their side. Everyone of them always crash. It is not a curse. It is the reality. But when you tell them, they become your enemy.

What stops OP from using the money he used to buy new seeds to get irrigation fixed well? If just a system to cover one plot, and then get it done well instead of expanding recklessly. Let us ask ourselves that question. A beg, no be my problem.

The thing is that I do not keep enemies. If OP returns and ask me question again, I will not say because of the past and hold anything against him. I will still attend to him but only and only if i see he is ready to really listen. After all, no one wants to be radio katanga. Just talk talk talk and then you see that he is doing what is in his mind. Ok. Go and consult those who you listen to and leave me out of your business.

Finally my brother, to be well grounded in vegetable production has like just 30% influence on your success rate. The remaining 70% consists: set up pattern, workers management, so many social issues most especially people around your farm, how you handle logistics (to outsource it or not), sales, etc. There is so much to learn. And we keep learning daily.

I quit a farm last month. Yes, last Decemeber I left a farm in a wonderful location because the neighbors were so cruel. I rented an apartment there too, and they were all pain in my butt. I had so much loss but God is in control. I consulted even elderly people to know if I should stay or not. All of them told me to leave and pray to God for restoration. If I tell you the amount I lost, you will all pity me. Farmers near me were annoyed, neighbours at home were annoyed, even workers started getting hostile. I let off all those workers after paying them. Two of them have been calling me and begging. But never will I take them to my new location. Never.

I need more friends too. And I have two popular people here on nairaland who advice me from time to time. I talk to people too. [/quote]

It is dropping during charging with the Load on as well.

makavele:


You are still confusing us.
What do you mean the voltage keeps dropping?

If the voltage is dropping during charge; then it means the charge controller and/or panel isn't supplying the necessary charge
But if the voltage drops after a full day's charge; then check your battery.

please try to be explicit.

I will be reaching you soon...

Will attach the pictures when i get home. Thanks

efuro:


Attach pix of the setup. Panels, cabling, breaker, pwm and ur vpower battery. We are not magicians.

Sorry Not charging adequately. The voltage keeps dropping.
The installation is still temporary, for proof of concept.
Thanks

makavele:


Not getting charged at all ?

OR

Not getting charged adequately ?

Hello house. Please assist with this challenge. I have a 12V dc load drawing 6.3A, a 200ah battery, a pwm charge controller and 290 watt mono panel. Connected it up but i noticed that the battery is not getting charged. Please assist.

My thoughts; Checkmate this early, go and see the priest with her and lay your concerns on the table..

Happy New Year People...
Any one with a 150 watt panel to gift me or @ very small amount.
Please pm me..08158402376

Hello Benzion, are you on whatsapp?

Waiting.. Thanks for the heads up..

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Feel free to call-
Contact ;
Smartcell global services
081-350-319-51[/quote]

Tell us the inverter now. From your wealth of experience.

Prospective client asking you to meet him in a hotel should be a very big and red flag.....

GAZZUZZ:
mobil near int airport, saw fuel, no lines.

#X Mobil on airport road Lagos is extorting drivers
500 naira at the gate, no compliance they won't sell to you VIA @TemitopeAwolowo

Ask your customers to give feedback here. Some pics can also help..
I am searching for irrigation too.

$$$ no [s]N. Are you sure this is relevant in Nigeria.[/s]

bigass:
https://www.quora.com/Is-driving-for-Uber-worth-the-wear-and-tear-and-mileage-on-my-car

lin3r2:


I use a camry 2008 4plug

Please share your experience. Fuel to sales, customer rating etc. Thanks.

babniyen:
I have a 4 cylinder camry 2003. What are your thoughts on this car for uber/taxify. Planning to drive myself.
Thanks..

Anyone using a Camry 4 cylinder on e hailing please answer...

pointstores:
20hours rechargeable ceiling fan in stock with phone chargeing function 2 led bulb 35,000

Picture and price....

Camry....

I have a 4 cylinder camary 2003. What are your thoughts on this car for uber/taxify. Planning to drive myself.
Thanks..

Emeskhalifa:
Why choose Morocco (a non English speaking country) over Nigeria that is the giant, has the largest and also a speaking country??

Multiple taxation/ tarrifs, police problem, security, confused policies.... etc.
That's why.

Hope no be married woman...

I have a few units of a GSM controlled programmable(by text) switch rated up to 30Amps AC.

It also gives feedback on status of power.

Includes timers and can accept input from multiple numbers.

You may find a use for it.

https://www.nairaland.com/3650081/remote-gsm-switch-access-controller.

Thanks

I sent you a mail on a solar freezer. No response..

Haaay. Strong people dey her O.
Pls send me the T&C to gizmobay@gmail.com

ogunvic41:

I have 12 bro...

Thats a proffesional talking.

Ride on.
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1. You are in no position to dictate or suggest prices for services in my workshop.

A service in my workshop include an oil change, tyre rotation, parking brake adjustment, visual inspection of suspension parts, recommendation of suspension part replacements if any. An engine wash , body and interior wash, and a scan.

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Following. nice topic. Thanks

For immediate sale with delivery within mainland and island.
VRLA Deep Cycle Batteries - 12V 200 AH
Price 90k
08158402376 call call call

Thanks Boss...will do.

GAZZUZZ:


ceck fuel pressure. 3.5bar is expected.

GAZZUZZ post=62315220

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repair history? [/color]

Changed the engine about 8 months ago. It has generally been performing well..

2.0 DOHC

GAZZUZZ:


engine size?

Hello Gazzuzz. I have Hyundai Tucson 2008 the issue is very low idle speed and it consumes fuel. It has been off the road for a few months. Any ideas on what may be wrong.