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Happy Mubarak to my Muslim customers....we at kenfarm wish you many returns

6 REASONS WHY SOME FARMERS FAIL

People don’t just fail. People fail because they fail do certain things that they ought to do. The farming industry is replete of many farmers who have given up. Let’s quickly explore the six vital reasons why they failed.

1. They are absent. Absentee farmers will always fail. To succeed in farming, you must be around your farm most of the time one way or the other.

2. They do it alone. Those who do the farming business just by themselves without meaningful and proper interactions with farmers that matters will pack up sooner or later. No one can succeed alone. A smart farmer knows that there are webs of interactions with farmers, vets, nutritionists and other notable professionals that will make farming successful.

3. They like cheap inputs instead of going for quality. A cheap mentality at the expense of productivity will always lead to frustrations. When a farmer is fanatical about cheap inputs, he is digging his business grave.

4. They bite more than they can chew. Some farmers, in a bid to make it big fast will take on more than they can handle financially and technically. And of course they will crash!

5. They don’t keep proper records. Structures and order usually bring increase. What you don’t measure may not grow and may even die.

6. They focus more on work than science. One Israeli prime minister once said that agriculture is 95 percent science and 5 percent work. When a farmer focuses more on activities than the laid down scientific obligations, he is bound to fail.

Number 3 is more common and applicable to those who compromise standard. When you go for cheap sucker thinking you are playing smart, often time at harvest you will realise you have made a huge mistake.

The picture showing a Nematode infested suckers....order for our Nematode free suckers at kenfarm. contact us via: info@kenfarm.com.ng

SYMPTOMS OF NEMATODE

If your sucker is affected with Nematode, you will observe the following on your plantation:

 Red/Black lesions on the roots and decaying of roots.
 Infected plants have much lower number of secondary and tertiary roots.
 Stunted growth of plants (Plants exhibit poor health).
 Yellowing of leaves. Foliar symptoms of nematode damage are mostly similar to the conditions attributed to water logging, weed competition, nutrient deficiency Etc.
 Affected plant may bear small bunch or choked bunch.
 The infested plants also topple over and uproot easily during wet and windy weather because of inadequate anchorage.
 Premature leaf drop and an increased tendency to wilt or dieback during dry periods.
 Root knots (galls), lesions on roots, stubby roots or splitting of roots.Cheers!!

softwerk:
Just one look at the cassava my uncle harvested from his farm, I knew we would get the best quality of garri to sell at the next market day

What did you think I was referring to?!

Spoilt children

call kenfarm to place order for your TME419 cassava stem...check signature for my number

If you have eaten any food made from cassava today, thanks to cassava farmers......kenfarm still have TME419 cassava stem available for supply at affordable price. Make haste as the planting season is rounding off with the rain subsiding .....cheers!!

uzmu:
I recently change my Gear box oil,but i discover cars gets a high jerk when transmitting from Gear 2,3.i diagnose with OBD2 scanner but found nothing,i ll appreciate any possible solution.THANKS

use Honda Odyssey 2000 and experiencing same problem since I change the gear.....any solution

Kenfarm 12weeks old experimental farm. Let do same for u

A mature Nematode

Picture above is a picture of a sucker infested with Nematode....make no mistakes

Just to inform us treated hybrid suckers still available for supply

PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST NEMATODE IN PLANTAIN PLANTATION
A couple of client/farmers has contacted me in the resent past to enquire on how best to make your plantain plantation Nematode free. Nematode is one of the pest that obstruct the growth pattern of your sucker. It a wormlike micro organism that bore into the root of your plantain destroying the root and preventing nutrient uptake. A sucker that is affected by this worm usually dies off gradually. The worm is capable of spreading fast so that under a short period of time the whole plantation is destroyed.

Now that we know how devastating the effect of Nematodes can be on our plantation, it is pertinent we bring to your notice those simple common Agric practice that eradicate or prevent the activities of these pest on our plantation.

To avoid Nematode, do the following:
1. Plant a Nematode free Sucker like that sold by kenfarm
2. When planting your sucker, make a very deep hole of 30-40cm before burying the sucker. When the sucker root is deeply rooted into the soil, it prevent activities of Nematode around the root environs.
3. Apply treated and pest free organic fertilizer like poultry dunk or cow dunk to your farm. This practice will increase the level of organic matter in the soil. When the level of organic matter is increased, it at the long run increase the rate of water retention by the soil. Research done by kenfarm has shown that a soil which has a high water retaining capacity prevent the activities of Nematode. This is so because the presence of water in the soil prevent Nematode activities.
4. Plant your Nematode free sucker on a well drained soil
5. Apply pesticide 3x in 9months with an interval of 3months
Nevertheless, as simple as the above preventive measure is, it can be difficult to observe especially when a farm is of the 10century farmer who compromise standard believing the crops will survive with or without care after all the weed are surviving.

Information is power. If you do not pay attention to details like this and as such you experience the outbreak of Nematode in your farm, blame it on yourself. Kenfarm suckers has stand the test of over 6years of producing fruit and sucker and still counting. But if the above practice is not taken into consideration when cultivating your plantain plantation, I can assure you that with outbreak of Nematode, after the first fruit harvest, the suckers will die off gradually.
It may interest you to know that Out of more than 100 species of Nematodes, the following ones are found to be more destructive and widely distributed affecting Banana:
Burrowing nematode
Root-lesion nematode
Root knot nematode
Spiral nematode
Cyst nematode
Reniform nematode
SYMPTOMS OF NEMATODE
If your sucker is affected with Nematode, you will observe the following on your plantation:
 Red/Black lesions on the roots and decaying of roots.
 Infected plants have much lower number of secondary and tertiary roots.
 Stunted growth of plants (Plants exhibit poor health).
 Yellowing of leaves. Foliar symptoms of nematode damage are mostly similar to the conditions attributed to water logging, weed competition, nutrient deficiency Etc.
 Affected plant may bear small bunch or choked bunch.
 The infested plants also topple over and uproot easily during wet and windy weather because of inadequate anchorage.
 Premature leaf drop and an increased tendency to wilt or dieback during dry periods.
 Root knots (galls), lesions on roots, stubby roots or splitting of roots.

Cheers

picture of a Nematode infested Sucker and a picture of a matured Nematode

PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST NEMATODE IN PLANTAIN PLANTATION

A couple of client/farmers has contacted me in the resent past to enquire on how best to make your plantain plantation Nematode free. Nematode is one of the pest that obstruct the growth pattern of your sucker. It a wormlike micro organism that bore into the root of your plantain destroying the root and preventing nutrient uptake. A sucker that is affected by this worm usually dies off gradually. The worm is capable of spreading fast so that under a short period of time the whole plantation is destroyed.

Now that we know how devastating the effect of Nematodes can be on our plantation, it is pertinent we bring to your notice those simple common Agric practice that eradicate or prevent the activities of these pest on our plantation.

To avoid Nematode, do the following:
1. Plant a Nematode free Sucker like that sold by kenfarm
2. When planting your sucker, make a very deep hole of 30-40cm before burying the sucker. When the sucker root is deeply rooted into the soil, it prevent activities of Nematode around the root environs.
3. Apply treated and pest free organic fertilizer like poultry dunk or cow dunk to your farm. This practice will increase the level of organic matter in the soil. When the level of organic matter is increased, it at the long run increase the rate of water retention by the soil. Research done by kenfarm has shown that a soil which has a high water retaining capacity prevent the activities of Nematode. This is so because the presence of water in the soil prevent Nematode activities.
4. Plant your Nematode free sucker on a well drained soil
5. Apply pesticide 3x in 9months with an interval of 3months
Nevertheless, as simple as the above preventive measure is, it can be difficult to observe especially when a farm is of the 10century farmer who compromise standard believing the crops will survive with or without care after all the weed are surviving.

Information is power. If you do not pay attention to details like this and as such you experience the outbreak of Nematode in your farm, blame it on yourself. Kenfarm suckers has stand the test of over 6years of producing fruit and sucker and still counting. But if the above practice is not taken into consideration when cultivating your plantain plantation, I can assure you that with outbreak of Nematode, after the first fruit harvest, the suckers will die off gradually.

It may interest you to know that Out of more than 100 species of Nematodes, the following ones are found to be more destructive and widely distributed affecting Banana:
Burrowing nematode
Root-lesion nematode
Root knot nematode
Spiral nematode
Cyst nematode
Reniform nematode

SYMPTOMS OF NEMATODE
If your sucker is affected with Nematode, you will observe the following on your plantation:
 Red/Black lesions on the roots and decaying of roots.
 Infected plants have much lower number of secondary and tertiary roots.
 Stunted growth of plants (Plants exhibit poor health).
 Yellowing of leaves. Foliar symptoms of nematode damage are mostly similar to the conditions attributed to water logging, weed competition, nutrient deficiency Etc.
 Affected plant may bear small bunch or choked bunch.
 The infested plants also topple over and uproot easily during wet and windy weather because of inadequate anchorage.
 Premature leaf drop and an increased tendency to wilt or dieback during dry periods.
 Root knots (galls), lesions on roots, stubby roots or splitting of roots.Cheers!!

Greetings from kenfarm!!!!!

This post is intended to update and directs all kenfarm customers who bought our hybrid suckers.......

Our experimental farm was 12weeks old a couple of days ago......check the picture below to see how great the suckers are doing. From the look of the farm, it appear the herbicide weeding was 89% effective though how well the weed will be eradicated depends on the professionalism of the worker doing the spraying. Proper mixing and Even spraying gives much better result.

Since I traveled to Ogun State to establish a client farm, i entrust the last herbicide weeding to my farm keeper. If you zoom the picture below you will agree with me the job is not 100% perfect.

Hence, as a farm owner, certain operations require you are present at the farm to supervise or where necessary do it yourself. Leaving your young plantation in the hand of your farm keeper is simply the beginning of failure.

You own the cash invested so you need to protect your investment.


Since it over 6weeks we apply NPK fertilizer, our sucker is due for an Organic fertilizer like SuperAgro. we would be apply that in a couple of days and I will after wards keep you posted on all you need to know about super Agro fertilizer and why it is the desired next fertilizer and not Poultry Wast.

Keep visiting this post

Kenfarm has more than enough plantain suckers to plant on your farm land regardless of the farm size........ We advise our esteem potential customers to make haste as the planting season is unfolding with the rain gradually subsiding.

Kjnwancaro:
How do you just use any oil that you can't even remember it's name after spending so much to replace your gear. Use the right oil or you might end up saving for another gear.

OK thanks , which I'll will you recommend I put for the Odyssey 2000 spacebus?

Kenfarm has more than enough plantain suckers to plant on your farm land regardless of the farm size........ We advise our esteem potential customers to make haste as the planting season is unfolding with the rain gradually subsiding.

Greetings from kenfarm to our esteem followers and customers...we are pleased to inform you all that we are writing a book detailing all you need to know about cassava value chain as a cassava farmer. We are consulting research institute, Agroresearch firm, Plant nutritionist, Agronomist and experience farmer with years of experience in cassava farming.

It is going to be available in a couple of weeks and we are sure it will help all new cassava farmers.

For those of us who had bought and will buy your stem from kenfarm, the price will be reduced by 30%. Information is the key to success. a plant cultivation has gone pass the era of just burying seed and going to sleep hoping to return at harvest day.

WATCH OUT FOR KENFARM CASSAVA E-BOOK!!!!!!

Askin4somtin:
Please I need a soil test expert to help me test some plots close to Lekki free trade zone for the purpose of farming.

I want to know the best crop I can cultivate there. It's about 30 plots of land.

You can pm me or drop your number or email.

Pls make haste to consult kenfarm... we will help you handle your soil test professionally. The test will be done by Dr. of Plant Nutrition and Agronomy. At the end of the soil test we would send you a concise report on result interpretation, recommendation of crop and How best to manage the soil.

Our work speaks for us as we have handled 150hectares of land with ease.

you can contact kenfarm via: info@kenfarm.com.ng
or call/WhatsApp for picture evidence of soil sampling and test we have done

08038623884

Greetings from kenfarm to our esteem followers and customers...we are pleased to inform you all that we are writing a book detailing all you need to know about cassava value chain as a cassava farmer. We are consulting research institute, Agroresearch firm, Plant nutritionist, Agronomist and experience farmer with years of experience in cassava farming.

It is going to be available in a couple of weeks and we are sure it will help all new cassava farmers.

For those of us who had bought and will buy your stem from kenfarm, the price will be reduced by 30%. Information is the key to success. a plant cultivation has gone pass the era of just burying seed and going to sleep hoping to return at harvest day.

WATCH OUT FOR KENFARM CASSAVA E-BOOK!!!!!!

justiz5:
How do I apply NPK and Urea Fertilizer and in what quantity per hectare on my rice farm?

I have interacted with some rice farmers who are of the opinion that NPK is applied after post emergence herbicide is applied on the rice farm, while Urea comes when the rice is between 45 to 55 days after planting. Others are of the opinion that the reverse should be the case. I am so confused at the moment. I am just going into rice farming for the first time and wouldn't want to follow the wrong approach.

Expert advice needed please.

Cc: Seun, FarmTech, Pavore9, Ken4agent, cheapland, Aky247venture, saliubello, toniete, bigcil2, phyllosilicate, e.t.c

Am not into rice farming though, but my input may be of help. NPK is added to soil when a soil analysis indicate insufficiency in the soil. How, when and what Qty of NPK to apply variest and still depends on the soil test outcome.

However, have it mind that NPK contain the essential nutrient like Nitrogen, Phosphorus and potacium in standard Quantity. while Urea contain only Nitrogen. In your case I will advise you add NPK and if after a couple of weeks, you notice any physical symptom of Nitrogen on your rice you can then apply Ureas. Otherwise there is no need...Goodluck

Picture below is a TME419 cassava tuber processed into Garri. make no mistake of the even yellowish colour. It is not a Vitamin A garri. Palm oil was added to the grinded tuber before pressing out the starch and left for 2days.

The garri in the picture below can retain it appearance for over 5years. The method used in frying it is the secrete.......

Won't you rather order for our TME419 stem and make a difference. check my signature for my contact

Check out the picture below.....it showing our processed TME419 cassava tuber. Do not take it yellowish colour for Vitamin A tuber. After grinding, palm oil was added to the grinded flake before pressing out the starch.......The frying was done systematically.

Won't you rather place order for our viable TME419 cassava stems. check my signature

Pruning is a method of detaching the withered/old leave from the sucker stem with s sterile cutlass .....this is done to allow the old leave give way to new leaves to further increase photosynthesis.

The pruned leaves can be left on the farm soil to protect the soil from direct sunlight to reduce evaporation of water from the soil. This act is called mulching. Mulching is a practise that makes the soil moist at all time.

Mulching also reduce the rate at which weed grow on the farm land. This is why mulching is considered a method of controlling weed.

Consult kenfarm today for viable Nematode free plantain sucker that could stand the test of time by multiplying and producing fruit for over 10 year with care of the soil.

contact our 2/4/7 customer care line on 08038623884
visit our upgraded web on ... www.kenfarm.com.ng

quickly consult us let help u establish a plantation and this time next yr u will be thanking me....call d line on my signature

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what is the price and how available is the parts??

Donemmy:
unit price ?

what is the price and is the part available?.....

More pix on soil sampling of 150hectares

may interest you to know that the following also destroy soil fertility:

1. Erosion: Erosion wash away the top soil which is rich in organic content there by exposing the top soil to high rate of era transpiration. It also wash away nutrients in the soil making the soil loose and lack essential nutrients. If the soil has not been put to use for 50yrs, have you been preventing erosion on the soil for 50yrs?
2. Poor organic content in the soil
3. High percentage of sand and low percentage of clay in the soil
4. Climatic condition of the farm location
5. Reduced Microbial activities on the soil as a result of intense bush burning during land preparation or due to unfavorable environmental condition.
6. Etc
Contact kenfarm for a detailed soil analysis 09091405861 or kenfarm2020@gmail.com

Picture below are clips of our visit to a 150hectares in Ogun State to collect soil for soil fertility test......call us today. no matter how large your farm is, we will handle the soil sampling professionally

Cutting into plant able size