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Nwanna, Chat me so I can give you the contact of the admin so you dialogue with him directly. Thanks.

jjbest123:
Am Jacob Onyedikachi, from Ebem ohafia in Abia state Am into watermelon and vegetables.

I have done that already...the admin wanted to know you more, your name, what you do et al and sadly I don't know you. I advise you chat me on whatsapp +234(0)7036931636

jjbest123:
Good evening boss, am still waiting to be added to any agric groups you know.

Oga pavore9 thanks for creating this thread. We need to know that we don't always require large space or land to farm...hope this pictures will inspire someone. Tomatoes and other vegies grown by a friend in half cut water containers, grow bags and buckets.

My tomato nursery some weeks ago. #VerticalFarming #Growbags

Alright then, expecting your call and/or whatsapp message on the number : 07036931636 soon. Thanks!

Jesusbaby6:
Ok. Will do. Thanks

What I mean is that the weight of the Treadle Pump, Sprinkler, Suction hose, outlet hose and filter is 32 Kg...thanks. You might need it for your plantains this period, don't you think?

freelife4all:
Nice work, you are making Farming to look more interesting. What do you mean by? however note that gross weight is 32Kg.

Will send through ABC...add 3,200 to the 40,000(Cost of Treadle Pump) = NGN 43,200 to Abuja. Please call me on 07036931636, 08027833353. Thanks

Jesusbaby6:
What if I want it sent to Abuja?

What is the latest on this sir?

kayogs:
Thanks for your usual responses Dr. I am only a curious mind with flare for Agric/ Enterpreneurship. I have been on practising Apple on Nigerian soil for about a year now. I have been able to plant and nurse Red Delicious appleplant to about 1metre (see attached pix). Kindly advise on possible pollinators and rootstock to use since am not used to the likes of M7 or M9 rootstocks here in Nigeria. Similarly, I will want to know more about the Redstark you advised. Cheers.

Am sorry, am not the admin of this group. However I will recommend you to be added to other Agric groups. Thank you!

jjbest123:
Please add me to the Tai agro summit whatsapp group and any other group THIS MY WHATSAPP NUMBER 08102383713

Aww, reading this story and it was as if I am reading my own story. What I have learnt also is this: Moving from a known terrain to another is basically challenging, its better to face the challenges, learn from them and go back to the drawing board to draw out a great plan than quitting! Secondly and most importantly, the God factor is by far the only hope for success. Success in farming is 10% hard work and 90% God factor, because I have seen people that spend as much as 700k on a 1 acre cucumber farm that do not even get back half of their investments in sales and others who spend less than 150k on one acre who make close to 700k in sales!

Some of the best lessons we ever learn are learned from past mistakes. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future. -Dale Turner

deteb:
Plaese Kalusam, country of origin of this tech.

Great Question. The Treadle Pump is a US designed innovation produced in Africa. The Rain Guns are produced in China.

wasamtech:
@Pavore9

Each time l read your post, l feel delighted and happy because you are one person abroad that is trying to open our eyes and mind to several means of making money and getting employed in farming. You have really puncture my mind and all l see and dream of is making money through faming in no time.

Farming in other part of the world to me as been reduced to Easy Agricultural Practices (EAP) and old method of farming are fading away per time. Our youth in Nigeria still think farming has to involve tractors, bulldozers and high powered machineries with manual labour and that's why farming does not appeal to them.

All or so called Universities of Agriculture are just a gathering of un-employable, non-tasking graduate who are taught with archaic methods of agricultural practices. Sack, Pot, Grow Bags and other low cost planting mediums has been practiced in the world over and Nigerians are far away from these discoveries rather they use their internet connections for chatting all days long.

I have been transformed into a farmer via you-tube, pdf and several researches that l had used my data to gather. Am happy to let you know that in a couple of months now, l will be harvesting tomatoes, sweet peppers, cabbages in sacks and each is to the tune of 1000 plants on an half plot of my backyard.

I have sowed inside a wooden box of 3ft by 6ft (2 boxes) and planted indeterminate tomatoes and sweet pepper varieties that will last me a year round. I shall keep you posted as time passes. Am doing 100% organic.

Keep the farming exposures alive for we that have the mind to develop and make use of it. You don't know you are creating wealth for us the invincible readers here on nairaland. Your exposures are your own idea export to your country land and may God let you reap your dreams.

Thanks

Sammie

This is great, please share your pictures to inspire more farmers of the possibilities. Especially those limited by space.

Jesusbaby6:
What if I want it sent to Abuja?

That will be NGN 40,000 + Cost of sending it down to Abuja. I will inquire about the cost and get back to you, however note that gross weight is 32Kg.

Thanks to all who made enquiries on the irrigation technologies we have available via phone calls earlier today, it shows that more and more progressive farmers are reading this thread. I should start a thread on irrigation farming soon, that should guide many on the mistakes many make with irrigation farming so that they are sure of which innovation will meet their needs before they order...thanks once again for stopping by to read my posts!

Jesusbaby6:
How much is it sir?

The price is NGN40,000 if you are picking it up from my farm. If you are within Lagos you can come to my farm and watch a demo and discover how it works. Thanks.

The Threadle Pump comes with a 25m 1' outlet hose, had to improvise by buying another 50m 3/4' hose, yet the pressure is still okay for my farm. The black object is the sprinkler(also included when you buy the Pump)...See picture

The Treadle Pump(pictured) is ideal for small holder farmers who farm on 1 hectare(2.5 acres) or less. This group of market gardeners deserve the best this dry season. Hence we can supply you Treadle Pump and CAN do a demo at your farm.

Features:

1. Delivers 10 litres+ of water per minute to your plants.
2. Requires no fuel or generator to power, just your legs!
3. Can irrigate up to 2 acres within a day!
4. Can be connected to a drip system that can cover over 1 acre.
5. Can power up to 5 sprinklers!
6. Can draw water out from a depth of 14 feet(4meters) and transport at uniform pressure for another 200m!
7. Suitable for surface water, shallow wells, rivers, streams etc
Call us on +234(0)8027833353 for further details regarding your irrigation. We will be glad to help!

The dry season is here again and for progressive farmers and Agribusiness professionals its your time to make it big. We have perfect solutions for your needs, be it 2 acres or 100 acres. You can now pre-order rain guns - 50m to 70m radius, Treadle Pump, Drip tapes and drip kits at best quality and affordable factory direct prices. We provide the best expedient service you can not get anywhere else...just call for enquiries: +234(0)8027833353, 07036931636

Cympul:
@ kalusam. I couldn't get your phone contact. I need that drip irrigation hose. Can you send me your number or call me on 07086529909

I can be reached on +234(0)8027833353

Lucrativeness of farming has been promoted by several bloggers, newspapers and "Agribusiness Consultants", so much that everyone, young and old, rich and poor, men and women are trooping towards it, in many cases blindly. This interest in farming is a good sign, but the concerns of what really drives young people towards farming remain. Below are 5 things to posses before going all out on agriculture in order to reap the much mentioned success in the sector.

1. Information/knowledge. How much knowledge about farming do you possess. Like any other profession, farming requires expertise, in fact it requires a great deal of expertise because of the dynamic aspects of agriculture. Information such as weather patterns, what crop to farm on what soil and when and how do one get the best market, are very important. If you are truly keen on going into farming, roll up your sleeves and learn first.

2. Passion. How much do you want to farm? What motivates you to become a farmer. Many young people are lured into the trade with the glossy stories of success in the media without acknowledging the potentially disastrous risks involved. If you are not so much into it, the returns wont be too much into you either. Without passion, you may totally lose interest and miss out of the opportunities in the Agribusiness sector after a first failed attempt.

3. Capital. Young people interested in farming encounter their first hurdle in terms of capital. This is normal. Remedy for this can be found in the many agricultural support loans being given out by organizations, banks and even the government. The most important thing is the information on how to access these financial services. However, I personally advise you make some money first from other sectors before venturing into farming, or if you have friends and family who will be ready to invest in you and your dreams then you are good to go!

4. Total Commitment. There is a new crop of young farmers who engage in farming “via proxy”, mobile phone farming or absentee farming. From my personal experience, this does not work at all. Even if you have a good farm manager, there a number of things that will go wrong without your actual presence. For greater rewards in farming, you need to be on site. If you are very busy, I advise you start out a small farm near your house, even on concrete floors you can grow in bags or plastic containers.

5. Persistence. You are more likely to be disappointed by your farm in the beginning. This is called the learning period and giving up should not be an option. Wrap the failures under the folder of experience and use it to become better. It is important to expect misfortunes and be ready for them. Just remember NEVER give up, even if you fail several times in your farming attempt despite receiving previous training know one thing...you are building yourself up for greater things, when other farmers see dangers you will see opportunities, those periods you will be the only one taking to the market and make good profit.

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Thanks indeed for this great tip...

jethro2:
The dry season is fast approaching.
The time to start your tomato farm is now.
Suggested planting timetable and market variability
Planting. Expected harvesting. price suggestion
November. Feb-March. Moderate
December. March - April. Moderate
January. April - May. High
February. May - June. very high
March. June- July. High
April. July -August. Moderate
May. August - September. Moderate
June. September - October. Low

Registration for the Master Class in Cucumber Farming Kit or On-site Practical training is still on-going, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X7I_Tt_3pXNg6O_cImOvZvOdPgdjvfGtJLm85FRJTpc/viewform or send a Whatsapp message to +2347036931636. However payments for the first edition has closed, thanks to all those who showed interest in this edition, you have signed up for a MASTER Class that will lead you away from the shackles of unemployment/underemployment and/or will add to your stream of income. God bless you!

So far, I have received positive responses from many who are not in or near Lagos on their interest in the Master Class hence I and my team are designing a fully packed DIY kit that anyone can use to set up a cucumber farm anywhere in Nigeria. Please whatsapp or Call +2347036931636 for details.

freelife4all:
Bro how can someone who is not close to the location benefit from this power pack lecture?

U sabi me well my brother, how you dey?

ebukasoso:
Wow.. Kalu You've Come This Far n I Thank God. It's Me Ebuka From MOUAU. Stayed In The Same Room With Peter Ur Frnd N Fellow JW At New Hostel (IBB Rm16). Was In Same Bunk With Lucas n Close To Marcus And Christian Ur College Mate. God Lift U Higher Bro.

My brother, if you read the original post from beginning to end you will see my number clearly written. Thank you...I spend most of my time on my farm, not NL

jephito:
Farming on Nairaland!

My brother, I don't know any in 042...ask soloxam

obiinnaa:
help me with an agent that i can get cucumber seed from in enugu pls@kalusam

I would have chosen to ignore you but for clarification sake, what I will teach in the Master Class I didn't learn free...I learnt through many failures and money loss. I am not doing the training to recover my money, if I did...I will have to train over a 100 people to achieve that!

Let me state some facts, no one will give u seeds, several hours of one-on-one consultancy, chemicals , fertilizers and materials for FREE...the problem with people on this forum is they read less and talk more...NEXT

vicatrix:
you got the information for free from jasper who didn't charge any of us any money for this even directed all on how to go about it, just that he has been busy with his farm and now u want to charge others for a fee. Nigerians you guys can surprise me. anyway Good luck

If you REALLY want to meet me, then call me...I don't farm on NL you know

jephito:
I will want to tmeet u one on one. I shuttle Epe and Ajah. Is it achievable

The Cucumber Farming Master Class is a 6-week program during which:

>> We will highlight all you need to know about cucumber farming – guiding you from farm setup to planting, pest and disease management to harvest, then marketing and post harvest management.

>> You will be given instructional materials in different formats - written, audio, videos - to help you understand any challenges you may face as well as tips and tricks to succeed in Cucumber Farming.

>> You shall be given weekly assignments and assessments to track your progress and measure your understanding of cucumber farming, marketing and post harvest management.

>> Every day for 6 weeks you will have the privilege of private chats on Whatsapp with me to help you in any case a challenge comes up that was not highlighted in any of the write ups or lectures.

>> For those who are not near Lagos, there will be opportunity for one-on-one phone-call sessions. This is because some things are better communicated via phone.

When you pay 25,000 naira will be given a kit which contains:

1. A printed comprehensive guide on Cucumber Farming for profit (from planting to harvest.) – all the steps highlighted with real life pictures of expected growth rate based on conceptualized research.
2. Effective Insecticide (that knocks down any pests).
3. Fungicide
4. Soil Amendments.
5. A DVD containing step-by-step guide on growing Cucumbers video, e-books on post harvest handling and management as well as branding and marketing secrets from top and experienced Professors in Marketing.
6. Treated hybrid seeds (re-treated against soil borne pests and diseases).
7. Grow Bags+
8. Organic Fertilizers.
9. Anything you need to succeed*

The Master Class is designed on a Human Centered Design model, so based on your current location, needs and land space you may get things not listed above but are relevant to your success – we want anyone who registers to succeed in farming Cucumber.

Payment for the Master Class in Cucumber farming October to November Edition ends on Wednesday 30th September, 2015 – training commences on 1st October, 2015 via a Whatsapp Group Chat (For those on Whatsapp), followed by a physical meet up for those near Lagos in our teaching and Research farm in Epe, Lagos on 3rd October, 2015 – Participants will be given their kits and week 1 activity will be discussed.

Participants not near Lagos will get their kits on or before Monday 5th October, 2015 and will be communicated on phone on the week 1 activity.

The Programme is designed in such a way that whether you are on the farm or not you will be guided through the book and/or the DVD videos in case you miss any week’s meet up or you are not in Lagos.

Week 1: 3rd to 9th October, 2015
Week 2: 10th to 16th October, 2015
Week 3: 17th to 23rd October, 2015
Week 4: 24th to 30th October, 2015
Week 5: 31st October to 6th November, 2015
Week 6: 7th November to 13th November, 2015

You can now register by indicating interest on whatsapp/calling any of my numbers.

Subsequent to the massive destruction of tomatoes by Tuta Absoluta, Syngenta Nigeria yesterday launched Ampligo, a simple and fast crop protection solution against many insect-pests that ravaged food crops in Nigeria-especially in Northern part of the country recently.

Syngenta, the leading agricultural company helping to improve global food security has also launched two new tomato hybrids; Chibli and Kilele alongside two local rice varieties; Faro 44 and Faro 52.

These launches, according to the company’s country Director Dr Shachi Sharma, reflects “Syngenta’s continued commitment to playing a leading role in the transformation of Nigeria’s agriculture”.

Ampligo, according to him, is a simple and fast acting crop protection product for use anytime against many insect- pests in many crops, especially against Tuta Absoluta , a deadly pest that if not controlled, can destroy up to 100% of the tomatoes on a field.

“Thousands of Nigerian farmers have suffered great loss due to this pest and Ampligo provides an effective solution.

“Ampligo works against wide varieties of sucking and biting pests in vegetables, potatoes and field crops, giving up to 21 days protection. This means that, farmers can reduce the number of times they need to spray their fields, saving them time, energy and cost –while freeing up time for them to conduct other important tasks.”

On one hand, Syngenta has launched Chibli hybrid tomato variety for farmers who grow for both the fresh and for the tomato processing market. According to Sharma, the variety grows well across different agro-ecological zones and has a high solid content making it suitable for tomato paste processors.

On the other hand, Kilele is a high quality hybrid tomato that can be harvested over a 10-week period compared to local varieties that can only be harvested over a four week period or so. The long harvesting period extends farmers’ sales window, increasing their abilities to optimize their returns.
According to Sharma, Nigeria currently imports 2.9 million tons of rice. “In a bid to support the government’s drive to boost local rice production, Syngenta is multiplying, cleaning, treating and packaging local popular rice varieties developed by AfricaRice by training and up-skilling Nigerian farmers as out-grower seed producers. Due to this effort, farmers across Nigeria now have access to high quality certified Faro 44 and Faro 52 rice seeds, assuring them of improved germination and yield.”

“Syngenta Nigeria Limited has worked tirelessly with smallholder farmers and key partners on multiple crops in multiple states across the country. Working closely with key national institutions like NAFDAC, NASC, NIHORT, NPQS, and FMARD and other stakeholders, we are today excited to be able to introduce not only new tomato and rice seeds, but, introduce advanced crop protection technology like Ampligo to fight serious pest like Tuta Absoluta. We believe this range of new agricultural technologies will really help in improving farmers ’productivity and income, and make a positive contribution towards Nigeria’s agricultural development,” Sharma said.
Source: http://agronigeria.com.ng/2015/09/16/syngenta-launches-ampligo-2-new-tomato-hybrids-introduces-2-rice-seed-varieties/

The training is for those willing to succeed in Cucumber Farming as seeds, insecticides, fungicides, soil amendments, will all be given to the participants. Our aim is to have trainees that will make back the money they invested in the Master Class. For those that have applied and have been evaluated, thanks...to others yet to apply, you have till Friday, September 25th, 2015 to conclude your registration.

miqos02:
oh k