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Want to learn tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, radish etc step
by step practical training?
Be your own boss.
Let's create job together
Join us for the 4th batch of our on farm vegetable
practical.
We will take you through all the challenges
Soil management
Nursery making
Pest and diseases
Staking/trellising
market access for your crops
And so many others
Location. Ago Amodu, Saki East LGA of Oyo State
Duration: 2nd - 27th November
Participatory fee N25,000
Accommodation will be provided for the duration
contact 08064688501 or
mail adesola_yinka@yahoo.com.
www.facebook.com/entrepreneuryouthmultipurposecooperative

Want to learn tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, radish etc step
by step practical training?
Be your own boss.
Let's create job together
Join us for the 4th batch of our on farm vegetable
practical.
We will take you through all the challenges
Soil management
Nursery making
Pest and diseases
Staking/trellising
market access for your crops
And so many others
Location. Ago Amodu, Saki East LGA of Oyo State
Duration: 2nd - 27th November
Participatory fee N25,000
Accommodation will be provided for the duration
contact 08064688501 or
mail adesola_yinka@yahoo.com.
www.facebook.com/entrepreneuryouthmultipurposecooperative

Are you still unemployed? You don't have any reason to be cos We have got some job for you. Participate in our 4th Farm2Market Practical Vegetable training coming up from the 2nd of November - 27th of November. It is a Farm2Market experience. You will never look for job again Be your own boss.
Where: Ago Amodu: Saki East LGA of Oyo State. Participating fee: N25,000 Accommodation will be provided for the period We only have 30 slot for the month of November.

Juliana7:
@jethro, thanks for d info/knowledge, imdeed u are a gift to young aspiring agropreneur. Pls keep up d good work. Thanks

You are welcome ma

MayorSchwags:
Pls i need yur advice on tomato nursery. The leaves are stuck on 2 and some are yellowing

Please explain what you meant by stuck on 2. Yellowing indicates all is not well. How many days or weeks old?

sessypgm:
@jethro can i have the contact of the maize seller.@40, 000 Per tonne.

Maize selling has not commenced hence no price yet

Are you still unemployed?
You don't have any reason to be cos
We have got some job for you.
Participate in our 4th Farm2Market Practical Vegetable training coming up from the 2nd of November - 27th of November.
Be your own boss.
Where: Ago Amodu: Saki East LGA of Oyo State.
We only have 30 slot for the month of November.

Are you still unemployed?
You don't have any reason to be cos
We have got some job for you.
Participate in our 4th Farm2Market Practical Vegetable training coming up from the 2nd of November - 27th of November.
Be your own boss.
Where: Ago Amodu: Saki East LGA of Oyo State.
We only have 30 slot for the month of November.

Are you still unemployed?
You don't have any reason to be cos
We have got some job for you.
Participate in our 4th Farm2Market Practical Vegetable training coming up from the 2nd of November - 27th of November.
Be your own boss.
Where: Ago Amodu: Saki East LGA of Oyo State.
We only have 30 slot for the month of November.

Are you still unemployed?
You don't have any reason to be cos
We have got some job for you.
Participate in our 4th Farm2Market Practical Vegetable training coming up from the 2nd of November - 27th of November.
Be your own boss.
Where: Ago Amodu: Saki East LGA of Oyo State.
We only have 30 slot for the month of November.

Are you still unemployed?
You don't have any reason to be cos
We have got some job for you.
Participate in our 4th Farm2Market Practical Vegetable training coming up from the 2nd of November - 27th of November.
Be your own boss.
Where: Ago Amodu: Saki East LGA of Oyo State.
We only have 30 slot for the month of November.

You are highly welcome.
Perfectly said and I quote "Experience is the best teacher"
Please take your time in doing a lot of research in your area before sowing a single seed.
Rural farmers could be a very big source of information and training.
Wishing you success all the way.
Lets feed the nation

remmyjay007:
Finally I made it to the very last page of a thread on Nairaland. Beautiful piece @jethro2, so much detail and in-depth breakdown of your real life experience. Thank you once again for reiterating the fact that EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER and all these one day seminars and skill acquisition workshops are just scams. There's no way one can learn a skill in one day and start a business just like that. Many thanks to all you wonderful Nairalanders for all the love you show here by sharing. @Choiceman, @omode2, @Pavore9, @joive, @securi, @kalusam, @jeffnyson @soloxam, @greenmatorganic and everyone else who contributed to this thread, y'all have no clue how much you've inspired a peasant a communal farmer like myself. God bless you madam @jethro2 and everybody that made this thread worth my vigil...i read through the night page by page "sometimes I go back to read a page again when some issues reoccur". With the kind of access I have to lands at locations nearer to Lagos than Saki I take this up as a challenge!!! But be sure I'll be starting in my small 2plot yard where I live...
Ise ti bere ni perewu

saliubello:
Do you need rain gun that can cover a 50metres radius and suitable for all crops. It can be used with any pump size.
Just few pieces are available as I had ordered for more pieces than I need.
08028873809 for details

Thanks for your call sir.
I appreciate it.
Your line is not going through
I would love to pick two of the rain gun by tomorrow or tuesday
Can you please make arrangement to collect it in Lagos.
Thank you sir

saliubello:
That will depend on your pump head/ pump capacity. A trial with one or two adjustments here and there will give you result. Landing cost will determine. But between 50/60 per piece will do the trick.

I called to ask for cost but no response.
Could you please state the cost

crystalf:
I did not set out to plant tomato at the beginning. My plan was to plant palm trees and plantain together. But got my fingers burnt through the supplier of the palm(story for another thread)
I got 6.5 acres my friend also joined me with 10 acres totalling 16.5 acres. With plan to plant tomato all year round.
We have started and will be sharing my experience here.
I quote jethro2
don't go into farming if you can't invest your time it's not about money
Farming is not a get rich quick syndrome, it's hard work that pays
I quote Oluwunmi
You must be ready to get your hands dirty
Be willing to learn
More

We are all learning in a big way.
I have got my fingers burnt several times but I am not relenting.
Each day brings in new opportunities to explore and ventures into.
I wish you great luck and success in the tomato farm because you need a lot of it.

Pavore9:
We can't wait on government, creative minds can come up with programmes with a refreshing delivery as against the NTA's insipid presentations. l know such programmes would be a hit amongst Nigerians. lanre2009 knows how the presenter of Seeds of Gold, makes it interesting as he puts fun into it and moreover there are many other agro related programme in different TV stations competing for viewership. Like you said there are lots of untapped territories in Nigeria.

We pray some people tap into that soon

Pavore9:
l don't need to be told that the milk are bought off! Someone is thinking of setting up pasteurised milk dispensing outlets in Lagos.

Yes. The milk are sold to Friesland Campina

Pavore9:
That dude is making N400k monthly from that space. He sells his earthworms for N4,000 per kilo. Is there any agro-related TV programme in Nigeria in Seed of Gold's format?

There is no agro related TV programme in Nigeria.
There are a lot of untapped opportunities around here

Pavore9:
It is common in supermarkets here. There is a lady who owns a farm of it and she sells @ N160 per kilo.

Cauliflower is a bit scarce here. Its therefore on the high side

Pavore9:
Thanks. Do you have an idea of their daily milk production rate?

No. I don't have that idea. But Friesland Campinas/IFDC has some milk collection centre around here.

lanre2009:
Thanks for the heads up. God continually bless and increase you....any update on the cauliflower?

Thanks and amen.
The cauliflower are picking up. I will soon upload some of the pics. Like I said, we are first est planting to know whether to increase production or not

Pavore9:
Do you know of dairy farms in the South west region?

Yes. I know some in Oyo State. They are not that extensively big

lanre2009:
Good job madam. Was all this grown within the one month training?

The farm is a continuous process.
The training has been ongoing since May.
Trainee comes and do their own practical.
They learn from the previously planted and still transplant or sow their own crops.
What you see is at different stages in the farm.
The tomatoes and cabbage has been planted by previous trainees.

Fruits and vegetable farmers have not been accessing
standard vegetable market because of some production
and marketing factors.
For producer to access market, certain steps must be
taken among which are:
1 Producing good and quality produce to attract premium
price
2 Be able to supply the market consistently throughout the
year
3 Uniformity in \the quality of produce from one location
to the other.
4 Implementing cost effective management to beat down
the price of produce
5 Deepening and upscaling ones product to stand out
6. Getting the right price at the right market for fresh
fruits and vegetables within and outside the country
Intending farmers and agribusiness personel will be
exposed to what it takes to surmount the above
mentioned status in order to access market at the
proposed training being organized by
Entrepreneur Youth Cooperative, AFGEAN in partnership
with
Agricultural Fresh Growers Producers Exporters
Association of Nigeria (AFGEAN) and IFDC 2SCALE
Practical aspect will involve but not limited to
. From Nursery to market of various vegetables e.g
Tomatoes, Cucumber. Green Pepper etc
. Maximizing Agribusiness Ventures.
. Access to fresh vegetable market when quality and
standard is met
. All year round supply of fresh fruits and vegetables.
. Information on Fresh Fruits and Vegetable export market
Side attachment:
The Golden Grains.
. Soyabeans
. Maize
. Groundnut.
. Tapping into the dairy farming business.
Location: Ago Amodu village Saki East LGA area of Oyo
State
Time: Minimum attendance is a month
When : November 2nd - 27th
Cost of training N25,000 per month
]Send mail to adesola_yinka@yahoo.com
08064688501, 08188540096

Fruits and vegetable farmers have not been accessing
standard vegetable market because of some production
and marketing factors.
For producer to access market, certain steps must be
taken among which are:
1 Producing good and quality produce to attract premium
price
2 Be able to supply the market consistently throughout the
year
3 Uniformity in \the quality of produce from one location
to the other.
4 Implementing cost effective management to beat down
the price of produce
5 Deepening and upscaling ones product to stand out
6. Getting the right price at the right market for fresh
fruits and vegetables within and outside the country
Intending farmers and agribusiness personel will be
exposed to what it takes to surmount the above
mentioned status in order to access market at the
proposed training being organized by
Entrepreneur Youth Cooperative, AFGEAN in partnership
with
Agricultural Fresh Growers Producers Exporters
Association of Nigeria (AFGEAN) and IFDC 2SCALE
Practical aspect will involve but not limited to
. From Nursery to market of various vegetables e.g
Tomatoes, Cucumber. Green Pepper etc
. Maximizing Agribusiness Ventures.
. Access to fresh vegetable market when quality and
standard is met
. All year round supply of fresh fruits and vegetables.
. Information on Fresh Fruits and Vegetable export market
Side attachment:
The Golden Grains.
. Soyabeans
. Maize
. Groundnut.
. Tapping into the dairy farming business.
Location: Ago Amodu village Saki East LGA area of Oyo
State
Time:Minimum attendance is a month
When : November 2nd-27th
Cost of training N25,000 per month
accommodation inclusive
]Send mail to adesola_yinka@yahoo.com or
08064688501, 08188540096

Next month practical on farm training will be starting by the 2nd of November to the 27th of November. Get some knowledge before going to agric.
Learn to minimise the loss

Entrepreneur Youth Multipurpose Cooperative
How to treat tomato diseases
1. Note symptoms.
Diagnose your tomato plant’s problem by comparing its
symptoms with descriptions of specific diseases.
2. Treat according to recommendation for the specific
disease.
Ways to prevent tomato diseases
Take steps to keep diseases away or reduce their severity.
1. Rotate crops
Many bacteria, fungi, and viruses can survive years in the
soil. Reduce incidence when you plant tomatoes no more
than once every three years in the same spot. Avoid
planting other Solanaceous crops (members of the same
family as tomatoes, including potato, pepper, and eggplant)
in the same area, too – they are susceptible to many of the
same diseases as tomatoes.
2. Improve soil
Before planting, add a good amount of compost or organic
matter to the home garden to improve the soil. Extra
nutrients and aeration grow stronger plants which can resist
infection.
3. Plant disease-resistant tomato varieties
Many hybrid tomato varieties are bred specifically to resist
particular diseases. Plant disease-resistant varieties to have
the healthiest crop possible.
Tomato disease-resistant codes are listed on seed or
seedling packets in capital letters. They include:
V = Verticillium Wilt
F = Fusarium Wilt
N = Nematodes
A = Alternaria
T = Tobacco Mosaic Virus
St = Stemphylium (Gray Leaf Spot)
TSWV = Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
3. Don’t under-water or over-water
Keep tomatoes on a regular watering schedule to help them
stay healthy and strong.
Avoid over-watering which can lead to consistently wet
conditions – the perfect environment for many bacteria,
fungi, and viruses to multiply.
4. Destroy infected plants
If you allow infected plants to over-winter in the garden or if
you throw them on the compost pile, there’s a good chance
disease will spread to other plants or multiply in the soil.
Throw away or burn infected plants.

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Entrepreneur Youth Multipurpose Cooperative
How to treat tomato diseases
1. Note symptoms.
Diagnose your tomato plant’s problem by comparing its
symptoms with descriptions of specific diseases.
2. Treat according to recommendation for the specific
disease.
Ways to prevent tomato diseases
Take steps to keep diseases away or reduce their severity.
1. Rotate crops
Many bacteria, fungi, and viruses can survive years in the
soil. Reduce incidence when you plant tomatoes no more
than once every three years in the same spot. Avoid
planting other Solanaceous crops (members of the same
family as tomatoes, including potato, pepper, and eggplant)
in the same area, too – they are susceptible to many of the
same diseases as tomatoes.
2. Improve soil
Before planting, add a good amount of compost or organic
matter to the home garden to improve the soil. Extra
nutrients and aeration grow stronger plants which can resist
infection.
3. Plant disease-resistant tomato varieties
Many hybrid tomato varieties are bred specifically to resist
particular diseases. Plant disease-resistant varieties to have
the healthiest crop possible.
Tomato disease-resistant codes are listed on seed or
seedling packets in capital letters. They include:
V = Verticillium Wilt
F = Fusarium Wilt
N = Nematodes
A = Alternaria
T = Tobacco Mosaic Virus
St = Stemphylium (Gray Leaf Spot)
TSWV = Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
3. Don’t under-water or over-water
Keep tomatoes on a regular watering schedule to help them
stay healthy and strong.
Avoid over-watering which can lead to consistently wet
conditions – the perfect environment for many bacteria,
fungi, and viruses to multiply.
4. Destroy infected plants
If you allow infected plants to over-winter in the garden or if
you throw them on the compost pile, there’s a good chance disease will spread to other plants or multiply in the soil.
Throw away or burn infected plants.

sheyi86:
I reserve my questions and comments til we meet @ d training field by nextyear dat used 2 tk place @ ago amodu. Just let me know wen d registration wl start.thanks.

Will keep you informed sir

Entrepreneur Youth Multipurpose Cooperative
How to treat tomato diseases
1. Note symptoms.
Diagnose your tomato plant’s problem by comparing its
symptoms with descriptions of specific diseases.
2. Treat according to recommendation for the specific
disease.
Ways to prevent tomato diseases
Take steps to keep diseases away or reduce their severity.
1. Rotate crops
Many bacteria, fungi, and viruses can survive years in the
soil. Reduce incidence when you plant tomatoes no more
than once every three years in the same spot. Avoid
planting other Solanaceous crops (members of the same
family as tomatoes, including potato, pepper, and eggplant)
in the same area, too – they are susceptible to many of the
same diseases as tomatoes.
2. Improve soil
Before planting, add a good amount of compost or organic
matter to the home garden to improve the soil. Extra
nutrients and aeration grow stronger plants which can resist
infection.
3. Plant disease-resistant tomato varieties
Many hybrid tomato varieties are bred specifically to resist
particular diseases. Plant disease-resistant varieties to have
the healthiest crop possible.
Tomato disease-resistant codes are listed on seed or
seedling packets in capital letters. They include:
V = Verticillium Wilt
F = Fusarium Wilt
N = Nematodes
A = Alternaria
T = Tobacco Mosaic Virus
St = Stemphylium (Gray Leaf Spot)
TSWV = Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
3. Don’t under-water or over-water
Keep tomatoes on a regular watering schedule to help them
stay healthy and strong.
Avoid over-watering which can lead to consistently wet
conditions – the perfect environment for many bacteria,
fungi, and viruses to multiply.
4. Destroy infected plants
If you allow infected plants to over-winter in the garden or if
you throw them on the compost pile, there’s a good chance
disease will spread to other plants or multiply in the soil.
Throw away or burn infected plants.

How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Tomato Diseases Tomatoes are fun to grow, but they are susceptible to many infections. Tomato diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. They spread through the soil, water supply, air, infected tools, animals, and gardeners. Fortunately most are usually not fatal. The key is to identify a disease early so you can treat it before it overtakes the plant and then manage symptoms successfully. Take these preemptive steps to handling diseases. Anticipate. Find out about tomato diseases common to your area. Talk with local nursery staff and ask for information from representatives at your region’s extension service. If tomatoes in your area are prone to a certain disease, plant resistant varieties. Monitor. Check your plants each day for symptoms. Identify. Study symptoms and treat diseases quickly so your plants can recover and flourish.