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AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 8:12pm On Jul 04, 2024
Pesticide mixing

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 8:08pm On Jul 04, 2024
Day 22.

Today we scouted the field for any sign of FAW,

Application of pesticide commenced immediately.

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 9:45pm On Jul 03, 2024
Zwooks:
Thank you so very much. I appreciate
you're welcome boss
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 2:13pm On Jul 03, 2024
Zwooks:
Thanks. Before I release you, what formular can you advice me when my maize is say 3-6 weeks old ?
first.... Check the weed growing iñside, check for the following.

(1) Are the weeds broad-leaved? If they are broadleaf, use either of guardforce, striker.

(2) If there are spear grass like, use post emergence herbicide thàt contains halosulfuron eg cornforce

After taking care of the weed, apply urea fertilizer.
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 7:21am On Jul 03, 2024
Zwooks:
Wow. I once apply once and I noticed the weeds do not die completely. Hmm, thanks for sharing, this means after tractor operations, you first apply glyphosate. Then after the first three days of planting, you apply paraquat and Atrazine mixture right ?
if u have the capacity u can use it before tractorization.

It help to suppress weed intensity.

But if u don't have the capacity, ploughing is also a weeding excercise... As it also remove weeds...

Success sir
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 7:13am On Jul 03, 2024
Zwooks:
Your farm is super neat. This is where I still lack experience on what to do. Well done. You continue to inspire many of us.

Can you please share your first and second herbicides formular with me ?
I used glyphosate at pre planting stage 250mils per knapsack..

Then paraquat and atrazin at 120mils each at pre emergence stage
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 5:25am On Jul 03, 2024
GreatKingg:
but where's the fertilizer?... can't see them. Did you bury them?

Also, is it not too early for the army warm attack? How many days after planting did you start seeing the army worms?.. and when did you start the treatment?... and with what?
i travelled when it was applied..it was done using dibbling method... Armyworm is not early.... I don't wait for it's attack before treatment. I scout the field twice in a week.... I just saw the sign yesterday during scouting
AgricultureRe: Cassava Farming Feasibilty Study by Esude007: 7:45pm On Jul 02, 2024
petrusevents:
Good afternoon,
An uncle oof mine has an acre of land laying fallow,
please I would like to know how much it will take to start a cassava farm on the land.
how many heaps can be made on the land.
best type to plant in southwest, expected yield in tonnage.
slide into my DM let's talk
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 4:15pm On Jul 02, 2024
Day 20.

NPK fertilzer application done at day 14.

The fight against fall army worm continue.

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 6:58am On Jun 27, 2024
Wow....
Kobojunkie:
Protect your farm from cattle invasion by planting weeds poisonous to cattle(about 1 meter in width) all around the edge of your farm(length and breath). So many farms have been decimated by cattle in the last couple of years. It is high time farmers begin to more effectively defend their crops and livelihoods. undecided

Another thing you can also do is spread rumours around through even the other farmers that you and other farmers have taken to planting poisonous grass in your farms to help curb the giants called cattle. The rumour may not work immediately but may cause the cattle herders to become wary of farms and growths in your area. undecided

Boycotting their meat altogether is additional way of deterring them from going through your area. They have to go buy to feed their cattle and also to possibly reach your markets. If the demand for the plants are poisonous for their cattle and demand for their meat significantly reduced, they would definitely look for other places to forage and also to sell their meat. undecided

https://extension.umn.edu/forage-harvest-and-storage/plants-poisonous-livestock
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 11:34pm On Jun 26, 2024
Day 10

It should be as clean as a dinning room

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 7:32pm On Jun 24, 2024
Ayemileto:
Hi.

What do you recommend I use against all this bush rats that keep removing the maize seeds after planting?

Like, their population is soo high that they can remove like 3 plots the same day of planting.
buy maize from the market, soak it in water and mix it commando.... Broadcast it on ur farm and see wonders
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 4:05pm On Jun 23, 2024
Chaiirman:
Following. Clearing has started for my 3 acres maize and cassava farmland. This thread will be very helpful during the course of my adventure.

Following religiously
.. yeah... Let's go together
AgricultureRe: " Unlocking The Potential Of Sesame Farming: A Comprehensive Guide For Farmers" by Esude007(op): 10:33pm On Jun 22, 2024
June 22nd 2024.... How it is going.... Growth is always constant.

Day 42

AgricultureRe: " Unlocking The Potential Of Sesame Farming: A Comprehensive Guide For Farmers" by Esude007(op):
May 28th.... Germinating process....

AgricultureRe: " Unlocking The Potential Of Sesame Farming: A Comprehensive Guide For Farmers" by Esude007(op): 10:17pm On Jun 22, 2024
May 3rd 2024.... Land preparation done waiting for rain

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
If u grow what u love, what u love will grow.

8 days old...

1st to 6th week of a maize life cycle should be kept weed free.

It should be as clean as a dinning room..

This is when 60 Percent of the nutrient is required.

AgricultureRe: " Unlocking The Potential Of Sesame Farming: A Comprehensive Guide For Farmers" by Esude007(op): 7:41am On Jun 22, 2024
Dekadet:
You are doing a wonderful job here, keep it up. please which.day do u advice the application of NPK and Urea thanks
Npk fertilizer application should start immediately after broadcasting as basal application or 14 days after planting

While urea is at the juvenile stage that's 25 days...

I didn't get the picture of the application because of the maize demo plot I am working on.
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 12:46am On Jun 21, 2024
bassdow:
No be lie cha....
wetin You go talk if I tell you say Fulani no dey near our street and the one behind it?
Of course that didn't happen without serious wahala. Me go cut you and the Malu. Got so serious that One day, they waitied for me on the road and 3 of them attacked me. both them + Me were surprized how I survived. of course I never attempted to run else that would have been my end. I fought back despite their 3 cutlasses, I managed to wound and over power them.

Funny enough, na Community dey give them power. Not all the COWs are owned by the Fulanis. In fact most are even owned by Oga of Soldiers and Area Commander of Police. Even community head sef dey follow get.

Well after everything, they tried coming thinking I would get scared due to what happened and the injury I sustained BUT I let them know that now, it would be worse.
Before na only beating I dey beat Malu, after that encounter, na Cut I dey cut Malu + you wey dey lead them if I cat any. So tey even dem Oga beg me say anyTime I see them, I should call him BUT I told him I am not interested in calling anyOne. Tell your people what routes to never pass through.

NowAdays, we greet, and I even greet them if I see them on the road BUT it ends there.

It's been close to 4-years now, all dey avoid our street and the street behind.

Another na Goat and I took care of those also. Me go just LAME your goat, carry am put for middle of road. Now even the One wey dey form Soldier don build PEN for him goat while the GOATs sef don get sense. Dem dey avoid our street join.

So you see, continue crying and nothing changes. me no wan die BUT I still no fear to die.

Funny enough, Most fellow community members would support you in FRONT but behind you, na opposite. Glad I ain't the type that moves with crowd.

Una go continue to cry till the day you dry youe TEARs and do something about it.
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 10:45pm On Jun 20, 2024
My dear farmers and friends,

Planting a seed is the beginning of a farmer's journey, where dedication meets patience, and hard work meets hope.

Just as every seed holds the promise of growth, every effort you sow today, no matter how small, nurtures the path to success tomorrow.

Keep planting, keep believing, for in the harvest of your persistence lies the sweetest fruits of achievement.

The celebrity farmer
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 12:38pm On Jun 20, 2024
numen:
Nice job and following keenly. Which company makes the seed you mentioned? Seedco? What type of corn is it?
yes seedco... It is a white corn variety. Very good for mechanization. Drought tolerant, resistant to striga weed, Nitrogen use efficient, lodging tolerant etc
AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 10:07pm On Jun 19, 2024
All shades that can interfere with photosynthesis was removed by my colleague.. Agronomist Chilla

AgricultureRe: " Unlocking The Potential Of Sesame Farming: A Comprehensive Guide For Farmers" by Esude007(op): 9:38pm On Jun 19, 2024
Before and after... Agriculture is beautiful.

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
This demo plot belong to AGBETECH AGRO CONSULT...

Project manager: Umaru Ezekiel Esude.

Herdsmen attack is very high in this area...

Next year, we're going into massive maize production with enough security.

Stay tuned for my sesame project....

This maize demo plot is been guarded by 6 community police officers....

Herdsmen wahala cha

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
I noticed grasshopper attack..so application of pesticide commenced immediately.

Grasshoppers can have a significant impact on maize crops, causing:

1. Defoliation: Grasshoppers can eat leaves and stems, reducing the plant's ability to photosynthesize and grow.
2. Ear damage: Grasshoppers can chew on ears, damaging kernels and reducing yields.
3. Stunted growth: Heavy grasshopper infestations can stunt plant growth, reducing yields and affecting plant development.
4. Reduced yields: Grasshopper damage can lead to significant yield losses, up to 100% in severe cases.
5. Lower grain quality: Damaged kernels can be discolored, shriveled, or contaminated with grasshopper frass (insect waste), reducing grain quality.
6. Increased risk of disease: Grasshopper damage can create entry points for diseases, such as fungal infections.
7. Delayed maturity: Grasshopper stress can delay plant maturity, affecting harvest timing and planning.
8. Economic losses: Grasshopper damage can result in significant economic losses for farmers, impacting their livelihoods.

It's essential to monitor fields regularly and take control measures when necessary to minimize grasshopper damage and protect maize crops.

I used cypermetrin as repellant.

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
5 days after germination, supplying and thinning commenced.

Supplying is the planting of a missed spot, while thinning is the removing of excesses.

Very tedious.

From the first pic, u can see Agronomist Chilla with his 25cm ruler doing the supply.

While I focused on thinning

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
***Pre emergence herbicide application commenced immediately after planting...

***Atrazin and paraquat was used.

***Atrazin help to hold weed seed while paraquat kill all physical weed...

***Paraquat is a contact herbicide.

***I personally did the application as any mistake in this operation can lead to spending money on an unbudgeted expenses ( manual weeding)

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
After ridge making, planting commenced. We used a locally fabricated maize planter.

***With the help of my fellow Agronomist. Mr Chilla, Mr Israel and Mr Monday...

***Using a maize planter makes it easy for u to get the optimum population.

***Maize population plays an important role in the yield.

***Let's do the math.

If u have let's say 10,000 stands of maize on your farm, and a maize cob weigh 350g after good Agronomic practice. After shelling it can reduce to 250g.

*If u convert to kg, u have 0.25kg.

*Multiply by 10,000 stands..... 2500kg

*100kg makes a bag... So u can get 25 bags of 100kg

**It was a very tedious task as u can see from (picture 2) that Agronomist Chilla was very tired from the pushing exercise.

****Agriculture is very hard to start, but if you start the right way you will become UNSTOPPABLE***

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
I engaged the services of local ridge makers....it took us 3 days to get the job done.

The ridges were specially configured to suit the project.

The ridges have 75cm spacing since the space between seed will be 25cm.

1 seed per hole...

The planter is programed to give u this results

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
After pre planting herbicide Operation, we monitored the water retaining capacity of the land after a heavy downpour. This is important as it help the farmer to know how to prepare the land. From the picture attached, u will notice waterlogging, this made us to opt for local ridge making.

Ridges is important in maize farming because it help to prevent waterlogging, better anchorage and good rooting system.

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op):
Pre planting herbicide application ongoing

AgricultureRe: My 1.5 Acre Maize Demo Plot. by Esude007(op): 3:27pm On Jun 19, 2024
After clearing, pre planting herbicide application commenced. Pre planting herbicide application is important because it help to suppress weed intensity. Weed is a menace in agriculture, it competes with the crop for space, sunlight, water, nutrients etc.

Glyphosate was used for this operation.

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