₦airaland Forum

Pavore9:
l know people complain that most of the highend clients attach strigent measures. l have no issues wit that if it based on quality because personally l won't b comfortable selling contaminated vegetables to my costumers, l must be sure of ur practices.

Exactly. Most high end users import most of their fresh vegetables and fruits. Maize, Soya beans, sorghum, groundnut etc are brought in from other countries.
I was fortunate to meet some of them at a conference and she said "farmers products in Nigeria does not meet standard

Pavore9:
Most of our farmers are smallholders bt when they are in groups with uniformity of produce quality they stand a better chance especially wit highend buyers e.g if a supermarket wants weekly supply of 3500Kg of capsicum, how many farmers can meet up?

That's exactly what we need. We need to kick start it as a group.

jasper7:
I think consistent production is key to market. Like I always say. No matter how much you produce in Nigeria, there's always people to buy. After that, we talk of export.

Yes. I perfectly agreed with you. Most of us farmers are smallholder farmers that produce one acre and two acres. In order to produce consistently and meet constant demande, there is the need to be together in a group, sorts every farmer per crops, per acre, per production capacity from planting to harvesting.
The Platform Will be able to identify not only the quantity but also the quality of good produce.
Différent farmers having one acre each of cucumber can collectivelly supply at harvest while the next batch Will ne getting ready and the subsequent ones
For a Start, all cucumber farmers on the Platform must adhère to the sale Good Agricultural Practise by undergoing practical trainings on our Platform to enjoy the market patronage

Nairaland has a lot of farmers, that daily complain of market. Same Nairaland also has a lot of unemployed people that keeps writing test upon test in search of jobs.
We can create a brand with a set Quality, price per kilo and some standards.
For instance, If all tomatoe farmers would adapt to the same variety, quality and standard, then they can collectively sell to restaurants, hotels, shops and supermarkets.

Nice one. I think we as farmers should create a forum where we can all put prices per kilo, location for farm produce.
Will it be possible to have a Farmers Market with cold stores that all fresh vegetables and fruits can be dropped for customer to pick especially in the South West (Lagos) because of its large population.
Most enlightened people needs quality farm produce.
Like Jasper suggest, this might require aggressive marketing. For instance interested participants on this forum can markets every products in their neighbour hood and earn some percentage.
Products that meets quality will only be accepted.
Just suggesting

Due to some changes in processing price, we are sorry to inform our customers about the changes in price of charcoal container. The price is now N500,000. Quantity is 23 tonnes of 720 bags. Thank you The no to call is 08064688501, 07039211715

jasper7:
Lol... you are great o. Very interesting personality. Please plant o. I want more success stories

Clearing have started. work in progress. Planning to try out an acre.

jasper7:
Yes o. That's what we have to work on. That's why am coming over to the west to cause wahala. . Them go soon hear am

You are utmost welcome. That will be a great break through. creating an avenue for more youth to participate.

IITA has been working on reducing aflatoxin in Maize. Since I am an ordinary farmer, I may not be able to explain the fungi or the virus or whatever aflatoxin is. My simple understanding is that its toxic, poisonous in the sense that it causes cancer in adults and it reduces development and growth in children. Every maize produce is now been tested for aflatoxin level.
IITA has the mandate to produce Aflasafe which can be use to reduce the level of aflatoxin in maize when properly applied and the maize treated from the farm.
Enlightening farmers on the use of Aflasafe has not been easy considering the fact that they have to buy aflasafe.
Without Aflasafe, your maize is poisonous and is not good for consumption.
IITA team on Aflasafe was around to see the progress of things so they have to choose a central place for the farmers to meet. My reason for being in Igbeti.

Some brief description
My farm is in a village called Ago Amodu in Saki East LGA of oyo State. Oyo state is one of the state that have the largest land mass in the South west. it shares boarders with Kwara states, Ogun state and Osun state. Moving from some LGA to another LGA could be a long long journey.

Back to my Epistle.
I am sorry I could not continue yesterday because i was on the road.

" Could you give me the description to your farm? We want to visit tomorrow.
< Who are the we?> I thought in my mind
"Visit my farm? I replied.
Yes. Visit the farm and discuss how to empower youths in Agriculture. That was the voice from the other end.
" Within me" Awon people yi o tie serious. Meaning : These guys must be joking.
Obviously they want to scam people of their little stipends remaining. "any way, its non of my business. All i know is i will not be a part to whatever.
" Unfortunately, I have a programme to attend in another place tomorrow. (Which was the truth). So i told him.
"Where is the place? Can we meet you there? If only for some minute. That was Nairaland World
Hmnnn. Okay. I will be in Igbeti as from 10 am tomorrow.
Give me the description. he said
lol . Even me i dont know the description of where i am going.
Call me when you are on your way I said. by then i would have locate the place and hence be able to give description.
Till tomorrow then.
So we conclude
hmnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

brainiac007:
Jetro2, I appreciate you. You truly inspired me at the training.

For making the move, you all deserve a big award. Nothing is constant but change. The time is now. You are highly welcome

jasper7:
It was good to have you. You inspired me a lot. Great work you are doing there.

My people said when you have not been to somebody's farm. You tend to claim your fathers farm is the largest. I m humbled. Now you have to watch for we competitors. Thanks for sharing from your wealth of knowledge

hotmas911:
Followin! how was your trip?

Trip was hectic but fine. Thank you so much our landlord for being such a wonderful host

We need to create a niche for fresh fruits and vegetable markets in the west ASAP. Team YABDI take note

jasper7:
Thanks for the kind words. There is a pro in tomato. Jethro2. And yes the process can be used for tomatoes

lol. @ pro in tomato. But learner in Cucumber. I am planting my sample seed as soon as possible. Thank you

Pavore9:
Following as you share your experience as l love seeing youths productively engaging themselves in stuffs that creates value .

Thank you for your interest

"Nairaland people has come again with their fallacy"
That was what came to my mnd when i drop the call from World1.
"Could you imagine? He want me to participate in what could be another scam. i thought within me"
"Dont bother yourself" Theyve come with their 419 proposals. Ignore them.

Few days later.
grin, grin,,grin
"Who again? I thought as i checked the phone.
Nairaland World . Within me
The guy get plenty credit.
courtesy demands i pick
so i did

I have always been a dreamer. One persistent dream of mine is to meet selfless youth, passionate individuals, people that see what eyes could not see, those that have vision, that can propelled into the future.
Never in my wildest dream could i ever thought of
team YABDI.
For bringing in some little hope. Guys, you are the bomb.

ACESON:
welldone jethro2

Thank you

otokx:
Lovely thread.

Thank you

zeriod:
I once had a stint with Esoko, I would appreciate tthe OP for a good job so far, it would be great if you cud include location as well as making it clear if ure quoting market or farmgate prices.
For those who may be a little confused, the way commodity prices change has been a major problem marketing agricultural produce.
Keep up the good work nd I like the way you handled some issues.
Good luck with your business.

Thank you. I will work on the mentioned point

321ray:
Saki prices are cheaper than major cities na. So it won't help us

It will help those that want to buy foodstuff in bulk

gatiano:
i'm sorry to derail this wonderful thread because, it should not be limited to food stuffs alone. how much is 1kW of electricity? How much is a litre of water or a gallon? and how much is the land telephone bills if it still exist? the cost of the food is a wonderful information. thankyou.

Please post any commodity price you know

UnknownT:
You mean 50kg of Garri is #3500, Dbanj come dey sell 5kg for #5000

That's life. Dbanj is selling celebrity products

Soloxam:
@Jethro2, how do I get goat, I think it will be needed for this xmas.... Can u help me out.... Check my signature I think we know ourself in person..... Pls help out.

Yes I can be of help. How many do you want? When do you want it? And where do you want it?

The address is Chief Fatokuns Compound( Balogun of Ago Amodu)
Ask for Yinka or call the no 08064688501
From Lagos, Abeokuta enter Saki transport, Tell the driver to drop you at Ago Are town.
Take a motorcycle from Ago Are to Ago Amodu
If driving please ask for Tede junction at Ago Are. Thats where you branch to Ago Amodu
Dropping description because network could be funny at times.
You are highly welcome

The address is Chief Fatokuns Compound( Balogun of Ago Amodu)
Ask for Yinka or call the no 08064688501
From Lagos, Abeokuta enter Saki transport, Tell the driver to drop you at Ago Are town.
Take a motorcycle from Ago Are to Ago Amodu
If driving please ask for Tede junction at Ago Are. Thats where you branch to Ago Amodu
Dropping description because network could be funny at times.
You are highly welcome

But for members that might want to visit the farm at Ago Amodu, Saki East LGA of Oyo State, You can always visit till the 23rd of December when the farm people will go on holiday. For more details call 08064688501 or 08188540096