Farm is starting soon. Almost to plant. everything is ready just water and the pumping equipment

MY FARM IS SUPOSSED TO BE IN PROGRESS NOW.
HAVING CHALLENGES WITH LANDLORD AND HIS LAND AFTER IV HAVE MADE UP THE RIDGES.
I SAW GUYS COMING TO SURVEY THE LAND TODAY.

yeah.
Will be paying Benue boys to make the ridges

FarmTech:
Following. Will u be making the ridges manually? I just came across this tractor service: https://www.nairaland.com/4128135/get-tractor-seevice-ur-farm#61616126. If anyone has a cheaper option let us know.

We have cleared the land and making ridges soon. Had some bad experience in clearing the land . The guy Icontracted the clearing to duped me . I had to stop and restrategize.

Etche Rivers State

I have acquired 18 plots of land to start my new cucumber farm.
Stay tuned as we progress the process of making it a reality.

I have acquired 18 plots of land to start my new cucumber farm.
Stay tuned as we progress the process of making it a reality.

Nice job. Very beautiful and encouraging. Any special soil for the water melon and which location are you? I observe that water melon do not do well in Port Harcourt area and South South. Any successful farmer?. What did you od to get it right with your water melon?

Im so impressed with your Pumpkin posts. A great relief. Seed multiplication in these harrowing times is no mean feat. Please share it formally or open a new thread on it. Its worth learning for folks like me.
Issues like the time it takes to multiply times 4. The conditions and challenges experienced. Special feeding or nurturing for the plants under this condition.

Who is giving hate speech here? The senator or the small fry of a PRO for the Police who speaks as if he is a personal houseboy of the IGP and not representing the Entire Police Force of Nigeria?
Its a big shame that the Police Administration suddenly realized the guy is a deserter just because he is prying the lid off a can of worms.
Thank God he is a Senator. he should watch it before he becomes a victim of stray bullet or unknown assassins.
Poor man he doesn't seem to have a very good grasp of English and is not cunning. But after serving as ADC to the high and mighty and working for Shell et al he seems well connected and very grounded. No wonder he has the temerity to say the Police Force is confused.
Chai this man has the guts but lacks the swag.
We need more men like this. This is original whistle blowing.

Very shameful and disheartening that Eket is so painfully cheated by governments after the state creation.
God will return the gift of Pharaohs to those cheating Eket.
Their children will beg the childre of slaves for crumbs.

what's the current price in Port Harcourt Oil mill market?

Didn't see pics of the cucumber fruits. you only showed fruits in your hands but the plants are still too young to even bear fruits.

See the big bros of this baby fish caught by hungry Nigerians. These are actually very friendly fishes.

Please what's the current price of an acre of land now in Ogbomosho in a location that is accessible to road.

Nice response. I was of the same opinion. I have a young friend who is planting now. though he has suffered severe seed loses. I believe there is too much rain to plant Cucumber and tomatoes this August

1kinggy:


Wait till September if you're growing them for sale. PH and southsouth still has plenty rain. Veggies are more profitable in dry season, then the "easy farmer" would be out.

Like me, I plat only dry season corn, why? Everyone does it when it is raining and there's surplus.

Thanks I appreciate.
Are you a tomatoes farmer? if so can you drop your number or email so we can discuss progress as the future unravels?

ilubarde:
10 acres roughly equals 4 hectares. That is a huge land for vegetables production and not just tomatoes. Just ensure that the land is well drained and not water-logged. Bush burning or caterpillar clearing? Either has its benefits and challenges. Local peculiarities preclude evaluation of cost. But, caterpillar clearing compacts the land while bush burning burns the top soil nutrients. In the end, it is your choice as you can always amend the soil to give you your desired nutrient levels

Thanks a zillion.
Can I start planting Cucumber and Tomatoes now?
People that planted Ugu in my area are crying because of glut. Lots of Ugu leaves everywhere and no patronage from buyers. This is around Etche in Rivers State

jidestroud:


Thanks for the positive feedback, really appreciated. Okay, back to business.
Firstly, 40 plots isn't something to play around with biko. I have come to the realization that Agriculture is Real BUSINESS, and it requires 100% attention if you are to make a living from it.

Secondly, both cucumbers and tomatoes are good to go but you need to all the factors for optimum growth and bountiful harvest in place. e.g.

1. Your Terrains (Land type, soil type, season etc) before you even start. This enables you to make necessary provisions for deficiencies and supplemental additions if need be.

2. No what type of cucumber/tomato specie thrives best. (Well, for this rainy season, you would've have to go extra yard if you want to go into tomato farming as of now, believe me, the odds ain't too good for now)

3. Most people actually don't discuss the other part of Farming, i.e. Where you could actually fail big time. Not even in this time when diseases and pests are a major concern in crop farming. you would to prepare for it. Like someone told me, Don't ever try resurrecting an infested/infected plant, just destroy and start over again...meaning "prevention is better than cure in farming. Lol

4. On the issue on viability of your seeds, well, there are couple of ways I try checking out if a seed is till viable; like suspending in water, wrapping the seeds in damp tissue paper and putting it in my fridge to see if it develops roots in a couple of days...etc.

5. Why not try out ugu (fluted pumpkin) farming. You could lay your hands on some ph seeds (which is also in high demand in lagos here) or go for the all time sort after calabar seeds. Both will do very well in this season with less stress. The rains will do just fine.

6. I know nothing on ginger farming.

Hope I helped a little. Lol.


NOTE: I'm not an expert/professional in Agricultural crop farming . Please, before you go ahead and start up, do consult with professional in the field.

Thanks.

where r u in Port Harcourt?
Where is your farm?
I want to see the pawpaw before I buy. I have 20 plots to cultivate in Etche.
What is the price of the seeds or nursed pawpaw?

how much is a can of 50g Tokyo F1 now in lagos and port harcourt?

How did you handle the weed? I notice you did not use black cellophane to cover your ridges.
Can one start planting in Port Harcourt In August?. Any one in the house to the rescue?

I'm so impressed with your openness and sincerity. I want start planting cucumber and tomatoes next week. I'm Port Harcourt based. Is this the right time of the year to start? Its raining cat and dog for the past 2 days here.. I want to do it large scale too. I have some cabbage seeds given to me by my Philipino friend last year . Is it still viable? I Also plan to plant ginger too in my farm. Is this the right season to start. I have about 40 plots PH measurement to play with.
Ideas please.....!!!!!?

Show us the current budget as passed and signed the Coordinating President.
Whats the link to the documents if there is any?