₦airaland Forum

Pavore9:
That was what l was discussing with a fellow Nigerian here in Nairobi recently as she was sceptical about having the market in Nigeria for certain veggies which Nigerians see as foreign crops. She wants to go into the cultivation of kale, cauliflower, broccoli and yellow capsicum. l told her not to be scared, that Nigerians will embrace them as our population alone is far more than that of the entire East Africa.

Exactly! our people are not aggressive marketers. we love to plant where others have ploughed, nobody wants to break new grounds.

Somebody HELP!! Aboki rejected our cucumber yesterday at the sabo vegetable market in Ibadan. What was their problem? they said the cucumber is too big. They said it taste good but it is too big.

I had received this sort of call from the team in Ibadan twice, and I decided to visit the farm in Ibadan to see exactly what the problem was.

We went to the Sabo market, The mallam just kept complaining how they suffered to get the light green watermelon into the market, to displace the dark green one. And after so much trial and "suffering", they succeeded. But now, all around the country, all people want to eat is the light green watermelon. Nobody wants the dark green one.

In few seconds, I began to see what we have done wrong and it became clear to me. We have been putting effort in the wrong direction. Want to know more? I'll be back to complete my story.

OLAMIMO12:
@jasper7, pls boss, total harvest is 650kg? or one of several harvests is 650kg?

one of 10-15 harvests

Pavore9:
Ok. l wanted to work with the calculation of open field as against the greenhouse cucumber farm run by some Rev. sisters l worked with recently. They had about 6 greenhouses each measuring 120 square metre and from each they harvest an average of 205kg per week and supply to a supermarket chain store @ N95 per kilo.

Oh... I see, this might not be the best measuring stick, because the harvest was long overdue. Let's see how their next harvest goes in 3 days time. will update you with the statistics.

Pavore9:
And what is the average selling price per kilo? ls each plot 50 by 100?

just modified my earlier post.

Pavore9:
What is the land size of the project and how many tonnes is the harvest?

oga, the total planted area is about is about 1500 square meter and the harvest was roughly 650kg.

Although because of the new specie and the big size and the light green colour. The product has not gained general acceptance in Lagos and Ibadan. People don't like what they don't understand. It calls for aggreasive marketing. But those have accepted it, buy between 100-150 per kg. we are opening a larger market for the variety.

Remember this project in Ago Amodu? well, this project was almost abandoned by the organizers after the challenges of Labour. but from the harvest from our test plot, they have decided to push it through. If you want to succeed, you can't Let challenges pull you down. Thanks to Jethro2, Kalusam and the team for proving this

I want to specially thank God for those who received the seed I disbursed in January and planted it, I like working with my fellow youth and the young in heart. When I decided to put my work on Nairaland, I got a few discouraging advice. But, I have made some great friends through Nairaland. Especially, in Oyo and Lagos states, people I can be proud to call family. We went on a random harvest from one of the farms in Oyo. despite all the "calamity" the cucumber still thrived and this is what we got from 2 and a half plots.

@Nikashow. Thanks for throwing more light.
Usually, I won't stress myself replying. but I see need to clear the air.

1. Both the person who said Prince Chike (Special Advicer to the governor) and the one who said Mrs Ezirim (My Mother) owns/runs the farm, are both right. My mother is the Managing Director of Thai Agro and Prince Chike is the Director of Projects for thai Agro (check their website for more info). I remember in my original posts, mentioning Thai Agro like twice or thrice.

2. There are more than 100 cucumber farms in owerri, this one here is just one of them. Alot of Nairalanders have been to my personal farms and have both harvested and followed me for marketing. I appreciate you all.

3. Alot of Nairalanders have also been to the farm in the pic. Infact somebody like Noblefarm has worked there for a week . Some others that I am not sure of their Nairaland usernames like charles and Juliet.
The first thing I made them understand is that "this farm" is not completely mine. Same thing I did on the original post? so, where is all this 2nd guessing coming from? heck, this farm is not that big, there are ones alot bigger than this. If I post those ones, will it now belong to my ancestors? Or is it because Rochas visited the farm?

Well, I always admonish people to have as much information as possible before they make comment that question the integrity of another person.
I know someone on this forum who poses as a plantain farmer, but I got from one of his close allies, that he doesn't own a single plantain farm. I was about bashing him here on NL, only to discover that due to some constraints he attached his farm to another plantain farm, I called the other plantain farmer and confirmed it. I learnt a big lesson that day, don't throw a word on any matter you are not absolutely sure of.

It's too easy to destroy a house, but very difficult to build it back up again. shalom

nice, seed leaf looking good. can't wait for first true leaf.

MoneyMerchant:
Hello Jasper,
How does you hydraflo work, does it get water direct from the ground like submersible pumps or do you need to fill up a tank b/4 using the hydraflo to irrigate the farm?

Please expecting your useful reply. Thanks.

Working with that hydraflo have been a challenge to the team in the farm. It takes water from reserves like Dams, rivers, streams and all that. Not from overhead tanks

MsJJ:
Here in ogbomosho

yes ma. Told you we will soon be neighbors

saliubello:
Another batch of harvest ready for the market again tonight! 50 bags this time. I'll keep you guys posted. We're advised to go through a member of the vegetable and fruits grower association from our area.
The target this time is to take advantage of the brief election holiday so that before the shipments from the North start arriving, we can make brisk money at a fairly higher price.

Nice one

diong10:
hello jasper I lyk ur post, can we discus business? ralphdiong01@gmail.com, send me ur phone no: or email add let's talk thanks. u r doing a great job

whatsapp: 08097273034
email: jasperchidera@yahoo.com

had fun in phollar's farm. Promised myself I'll visit at least 50 farms in Nigeria this year, 9 down, 41 to go.

OLAMIMO12:
Stay following. questions and contributions are welcome.

am following with full interest. you call it trellis, I call it staking. different nomenclature, the same practice. let me bring my pen and paper to join the class. Hope to benefit from your classes sir

goodmorning40:
Razor na 10naira naa, try screp these ur nails

Twale! you killed it mehn...

Signing out... Have to report in the farm by 8:30. Thanks guys for the goodwill and all. It just rained here in ogbomosho which is good news for farmers.

soloqy:
Knowing our people and the many scenarios that must be going on in people's minds now, this may just go south quickly

my thoughts exactly. I have to hold the forte o. before people tarnish my image.

knash1:
We are talking of mechanized farming with state of the art modern agricultural equipments, you a busy talking about one plot of land or backyard farming. Am not a fan of any political parties. But a very big shame to Rochas and any leader that will use such minor farm to score cheap election point. For him mind na grand breaking achievement. Useless leaders. And shame to those commending him. Gullible nairalanders. Spit out.

If you don't know how to farm with your hand, how will you farm with machines? Do I even need to continue showing you how wrong your post is?

blacq2009:
No please. Only palm nut soup.

No be banga soup be that? my best soup forever and ever!

olalekan1:
OP, you can lie! haba!
This is a cucumber farm set up by the special adviser to Rochas on Crop. The farm is situated inside the then Tsonghai Farm along old Nekede Road Owerri West Imo State.
The picture was taken when the special adviser invited the governor for inspection.
At that time I was serving in Owerri and I lived inside the farm.
I wonder what you want to gain from this.

Your "special adviser" is not the special adviser on crop, he's the special adviser on rice. He is also the project Director of Thai Agro, just curious, is it that you don't know that part, or you didn't see where I gave credit to Thai Agro for the opportunity or is it that you just felt like pointing accusing fingers? At least get your information straight before accusing some body you don't know.

A lot of Nairalanders have met him through me and visited "my farm" Jethro2, kalusam, phollar, nikashow, noblefarm e.t.c

A word of advice, Look before you leap

loomer:
But Oga, u been say u na co owner...

I hope ur just dragging this for fun sake o. Let it not be that you have not caught my drift all this while...

Okay, for the sake of the "fun" let me give it one more shot.

Thai Agro own the farm, they called me to set-up/manage the farm. I give them my charges in percentage, which automatically makes me a co-owner/manager. The govt knows Thai Agro, Thai Agro knows me. When the government comes to the farm, who will they ask for? Thai Agro.

Thai Agro is not too keen to introduce me to the governor, as a matter of fact, I did not know the governor was coming. I am lucky to meet perm sec and commissioner who appreciate my good work managing the place, give me their card and all that, thereby accessing ministry equipment. is that elaborate enough? or should we continue Q&A session?

Lebee4:
so boss, how do I trace your lectures on cucumber farming?
nice job bro.
more grease to your elbow.

check my topics, I have a thread on my cucumber experience. just read and do your study. ask me any question afterwards

loomer:
No b u be manager abi na coordinator u call am?

who cares about managers? all they want to know is CEO. they don't even care about the assistant CEO. if I may ask you, who is the manager of facebook? or who is the assistant CEO of facebook? That's the cruel world we live in bro. and I have woken up to it. There's only a number 1. number 2 and number 3 are never in the game

exxell:
I am well known too... In the politics and Romance section. All the same bro, am not trying to climb up by stepping on anybody's head... If anybody does that, it is your governor; ROCHAS. He is even the reason am skeptical about your business. Anywhere I see his picture, the first things that come to my mind is "SCAMMER, FRAUD, THIEF"... Sorry for my comment though. I do hope you get the investors you are looking for. But please, don't dissapoint them like the man in pictures!

OP, tell me the truth. Hope Rochas pledged you something the day he visited and he is yet to redeem it abi? Because am certain he gave a Rev Father a bounce cheque in times past!

Hahahaha... bounce cheque? Lol. I don die oooo. No harm done bro, I was more or less sure you didn't really investigate me before commenting. so I took it lightly.

I am not a fan of politicians but even if my leader is a hired killer, I appreciate when he thinks I did a great job. despite the fact, I did not make headlines of tabloids. but I hope one day I'll get there.

loomer:
Where u for the pisure?

I am the one holding the phone to take pics. you for first ask me if they allowed me close to governor .

nosike3:
How can you eat cucumber without groundnut? I spit on rochas, the op and this thread! I'm out.

PDP!!! . juat kidding bro. but you made me laugh. who told you I didn't rush out to buy groundnut for my guest of honour

garriboy:
Nice post but u spoilid u laff at ppl wen u see dem queing up to submit proposals. I tell u man, u r just one lucky person. Ythere are ppl who are better in what they do than u r with ur farms and some of dem may be in that queue too. Infact I believe u r reasonable so u will agree wit me that u r probably not even d best in agriculture biz in imo state and yet u were chosen. Leave ur post at "being thankful". Dats all.

yes sir, I agree with you. I am not the best in agribusiness. far from it. I am still working on myself. the reason I said I laugh is not because they are not good at what they do.

I believe whatever you have in your hands, start small and expand gradually, you'll be surprised that those government officials you are following up and down might just come after you. That's what I meant. sorry if you misunderstood me.