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TokyoBulls:
What do you propose to have this real life experience? You can work as an intern with a farmer (and get paid a token) or take practical trainings with farmers and pay them a fee. As much as possible, make sure you work on the farm and see how it really works. Most of the farmers I see on Nairaland do not own farms and experience has shown there's a major difference between what we think farming is and what it actually is.

Very much agree to your assertion that most farmers on NL do not have a farm.....google farmers things......all the same you could just read through their post as no knowledge is lost

Greetings to our esteem customers and articulate followers!!!!!
we say congratulations to those who has desired to go into farming this season especially cultivation of cassava and plantain suckers. The future is bright.

For those who are still contemplating, the trading is yet to move so yu can still join the train

For those of us who do not compromise standard of seeds, contact kenfarm for our viable TME419 cassava stem and Nematode free hybrid suckers.

You will call us at harvest time to pay us your humble tight in thanks giving to the alarming cash returns our seed will give you.

contact kenfarm via: kenfarm2020@gmail.com
or call the Number on my signature

Paulordiah:
I studied agriculture, I know , over 80% of the food stuff we have in market today are produced by rural farmers in the rural area, they don't do soil test, and they still have wonderful harvest, how?

I agree with you that 80% of food produce are produce by rural farmer and perhaps they do not do soil text.

The rural farmers you talking about I guess are the illiterate or local farmer. Otherwise, the elite are now migrating amass to join the rural farmers in land cultivation.

However, take your time to survey quality of farm produce of the rural/Local farmers and compare it with that of the Rural/elite farmers. No doubt, that of the rural/elite farmer will outdo that of the rural/illiterate farmers.

This is so because the rural/ illiterate farmer who will not adopt the best agronomic practice which include (soil testing, shifting cultivation, mono cropping, fertilizer application, mulching, ploughing, tilling etc) will end up complaining the gods are after his farmland. But the rural/elite farmer who adopt all these methods above surely comes out with bumper harvest.

Unconsciously, the rural/illiterate farmer who are presumed to produce 80% of our food product are now becoming enlightened by various Govt agency on best agric practice which produce high yield.

I will give you a practical experience to prove this
I just acquired acres of land to extend my farm this season. After clearing, the day I went to collect the soil for soil analysis, a local farmer who has a farm close to mine saw me when digging and collecting the soil from various point on my farm and concluded that I was taking the soil so as to give it to a juju man who will help me a peace the gods of the land so that my produce will be great........I laughed uncontrollably and afterwards took my time to educate him on the reason some agronomic best practice is important including soil analysis.

He immediately took me to his farm to show me how poorly his crops are doing. I Offer to do the analysis free for him and result showed his soil has been over used without replenishing. The soil lack NPK and more micaro element. I apply the lacking nutrients using folia sprayer and also apply inorganic fertilizer and at the same time encourage him to practice mulching.

After 4months he contacted me that his crop has improved and was ready to get as much info as possible.

Farming has gone pass just burying your seed, go home sleep with your two eyes closed and return to harvest.

we should all be in the vanguard of educating rural/local farmers so that the quality of farm produce can improve and yield increase.

This is what kenfarm stand for........we say NO to contemporary farming and YES to Technology driving farming

......together we can eradicate food insecurity!!!!!!!

[quote author=ogene70 post=56854125][/quote]Thanks for the complement......it our work oh!!

Paulordiah:
is soil test that necessary?

Very good Question!!!

I will advise you take your time to read through the post on the link below......you agree with me afterwards that information is power
cheers!!

https://www.nairaland.com/3675634/why-soil-analysis-farmland

Whether you will be satisfy or dissatisfy on your harvesting day depends on your choice of suckers.....this follow the saying that what you plant is what you harvest.....make a wise choice by calling kenfarm for your genetically engineered suckers suitable for the tropical region.
kenfarm customer care on WhatsApp :08038623884

domack99:
I have access to 50 acres of land, the challenge is the first clearing, if anyone​ is interested in partnering should call me.

Location is Ogun state off Lagos Ibadan express way

It not a bad idea....cultivating such a large farm land con be cash consuming

Greetings to our esteem customer and articulated Followers, we are pleased to inform you TME419 cassava stem still available. The price has not been stable due to high demand.

Make hast to book for your viable stem asap and stop the delay. If you have accomplished your land clearing you may engage our services as we can help you:
1. Plant your stem professionally ensuring 100% germinate
2. Conduct your soil Fertility test
3. Ameliorate your soil
4. Link you up with potential buyers
5. Manage your cassava farm

contact kenfarm via 09090060588 or via email: kenfarm2020@gmail.com

Cheers!!

How many torn make a bag and how much is a bag?

Good job.... together we can eradicate food shortage in our Nation and our continent.....wish services can cover south west

Control the weeds –

The weeds control is very important if you want your plantain to do well, the cost of weed management could account for up to. 45% of the total cost of plantain plantation management in Nigeria. Use traditional weed control of employing laborer to do the weed cutting.

As the plantain grows, it is important to protect it from strong winds. It is also important to keep it well watered. One can also sprinkle fertilizers every now and then but mostly throwing the plantain dead leaves back into the plant is enough to sustain the rich quality of the soil.

Unlike other trees, plantain do not need complicated pruning. Just remove dead leaves and dead plants near the plantain. Also remove suckers from the plant keeping only one or two that have spear shaped leaves.

If you must use a fertilizer, Use an NPK fertilizer, or a fertilizer mixed with nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous. Fertilizing the plantains once a month will stimulate growth. The fertilizer should be placed evenly in a circle that is four to eight feet from the trunk.

Kenfarm is still in the Bizness of supplying TME419 cassava stem to potential customers. Make hast as the time to put that idle land to use is NOW!!!
contact us via: 09091495861
or send us mail on:

kenfarm2020@gmail.com

cheers!

tundekaf01:
Good morning and thanks for this educative tread.Pls i want to ask,how many cassava stands can one plant on an ACRE of land.Have seen so many posts saying you can get up to 20,000 stands on an Acre. I know obe hectares is aprox 2.5 acres. Thanks alot.

We are sorry for the delay in response.....I am sure of how many bundle you be needing for one acre which is 25bundles but I can't say exertly how many stick u can plant on one acre. Simply because the number of sticks/stem you plant depends on farm size, number of beds, size of bed, spacing of the stems, and topography of your farm.

If it was plantain where a sucker produce a bunch, then you can worry yourself about the number of plantain stem standing on your farm. But for cassava, the number of stem standing on the farm do not determine the number of stones of cassava tuber to be harvested. A stem can produce 4-6 tubers depending on how viable the stem is.

Cheers!

UNDERSTANDING PLANTAIN MARKET

Plantain market is an aspect which calls for concern as many people are not aware of the dynamism involved. In this article, I will explain the ways in which you can sell your plantain at a good price.

Plantain market in various markets is majorly controlled by the middlemen, and many people sell at the mercy of this kind of individuals. Though the middlemen are the biggest problem, it is the best place to sell your plantain if you produce to a high quantity. Other things to note are:

1. Getting your plantain to the market early enough: you will need to get your plantain to the market as soon as 6 am in the morning, most especially Monday morning. Reasons are that your product will be the first choice to be patronized by buyers, and you will be able to sell your product on time. The hint is the more your product stays on the market, the lesser the price it gets.

2. Get your plantain to the market fresh: I have noticed that sweet plantain at the market does attract buyers more. In fact, it attracts serious buyers.
3. Move only plantains with full fingers: When your plantain fingers are filled up till it shows a splitting sign. If you can be patient enough to wait till it filled up well, then it will attract a high price. Please note that you must not wait till it starts ripening because you will on the pressure to sell it fast and you will be at the mercy of buyers.

4. Always increase your production: the best way to make a good profit at the market is to grow your production so that you can increase your profit margin.
For those that could not produce large quantity to the market, the best is to look for those plantain chips sellers who you can supply your plantain, but it must be at a reasonable price.

Another aspect is to dry your plantain and sell them during the rainy season (N.B.: you must be able to preserve it and maintain its moisture content).
Being a successful plantain farmer involves the production management and market. Understanding the market dynamism matters a lot.

Soil Fertility Management on Plantain Plantation

Plantain is a heavy feeder of soil nutrient which makes it thrive well in soils that are rich and also able to release its nutrient.

The nutrient consumption of 1 ha of plantain farm per year can be estimated at 300kg of N, 150kg of P and 1050kg of K which means that to have a good yield on your plantain field, you will need to maintain the soil fertility yearly by the input of fertilizer either organically or inorganically or organo-mineral.
There are basic rules to follow in other to retain the fertility of your soil; they are explained below.

The addition of a high quantity of organic waste : No doubt that plantain is a heavy feeder of nutrient which makes it grow vigorously and big if well nurtured. Giving your plantains organic waste, e.g., poultry waste, cow dung, pig poo, rice husk, cocoa pods and others will improve growth and yield but the best organic waste to apply is poultry waste because it provides a high amount of nitrogen which is needed during the vegetative period of the plant.
The addition of leguminous plants: a leguminous plant has been scientifically proven to fix nitrogen into the soil and later help boost the growth and yield of the non-leguminous plant. For example, planting cowpea between two rows of plantain stand will support the growth of the plantain.

The addition of NPK and Urea supplement : This method provides plantain with quick nutrient as NPK and Urea fertilizer are known to release its nutrient as against organic fertilizer. Though NPK has a future negative effect on the soil and plant, it is a quick fix for Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium deficiency in plants. However, urea fertilizer provides only nitrogen for plantain (needed during the vegetative stage). In considering the mixing ratio of NPK and Urea, you will mix in ratio 2:1 and apply 500g per stand.

How often should fertilizer application be made on plantain farm? The periodical use differs by soil to soil, location to location and quantity to be applied, but the average application per year thrice depends on the time of planting. It is best to apply both organic and inorganic fertilizer as a first application (if soil nutrient is low) and only organic fertilizer (if soil nutrient is average).

In summary, the best way to maintain soil fertility for plantain is the application of fertilizer, and the best compost to add is an organic waste in which poultry waste serves to be the best fertilizer, loved by plantain.
In Conclusion, Always provide your plant with enough fertilizer and water all year round as this will result in real growth and big fruit

Djrubangs:
oga just leave them oh. The will be your additional source of livelihood in the coming days.

How will it turn to livelihood?

joyjoomla:
How long does it take to harvest first fruit?

Thanks for your enquiry, it take minimum of 9months to harvest the first fruit. Although, the exert time to harvest is by your discretion or that of your farm Manager.

Soil Fertility Management on Plantain Plantation

Plantain is a heavy feeder of soil nutrient which makes it thrive well in soils that are rich and also able to release its nutrient.

The nutrient consumption of 1 ha of plantain farm per year can be estimated at 300kg of N, 150kg of P and 1050kg of K which means that to have a good yield on your plantain field, you will need to maintain the soil fertility yearly by the input of fertilizer either organically or inorganically or organo-mineral.

There are basic rules to follow in other to retain the fertility of your soil; they are explained below.

The addition of a high quantity of organic waste : No doubt that plantain is a heavy feeder of nutrient which makes it grow vigorously and big if well nurtured. Giving your plantains organic waste, e.g., poultry waste, cow dung, pig poo, rice husk, cocoa pods and others will improve growth and yield but the best organic waste to apply is poultry waste because it provides a high amount of nitrogen which is needed during the vegetative period of the plant.

The addition of leguminous plants: a leguminous plant has been scientifically proven to fix nitrogen into the soil and later help boost the growth and yield of the non-leguminous plant. For example, planting cowpea between two rows of plantain stand will support the growth of the plantain.

The addition of NPK and Urea supplement : This method provides plantain with quick nutrient as NPK and Urea fertilizer are known to release its nutrient as against organic fertilizer. Though NPK has a future negative effect on the soil and plant, it is a quick fix for Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium deficiency in plants. However, urea fertilizer provides only nitrogen for plantain (needed during the vegetative stage). In considering the mixing ratio of NPK and Urea, you will mix in ratio 2:1 and apply 500g per stand.

How often should fertilizer application be made on plantain farm? The periodical use differs by soil to soil, location to location and quantity to be applied, but the average application per year thrice depends on the time of planting. It is best to apply both organic and inorganic fertilizer as a first application (if soil nutrient is low) and only organic fertilizer (if soil nutrient is average).

In summary, the best way to maintain soil fertility for plantain is the application of fertilizer, and the best compost to add is an organic waste in which poultry waste serves to be the best fertilizer, loved by plantain.

In Conclusion, Always provide your plant with enough fertilizer and water all year round as this will result in real growth and big fruit

chicwoman:
Please drop your contact thanks

my email is :kenfarm2020@gmail.com

Nicogen4us:
highly important in and to biogas

my email is: kenfarm2020@gmail.com

chicwoman:
Good afternoon Nairalanders
If you have a jatropha plantation in the South West, kindly drop your contact.
Please note:Serious suppliers only.
Thank you.

I bought a land used for such plantation and am even in search of chemical to kill the jatropha......is it of any Economic importance?

Rafaelyte:
Pls.can i see d best cassava stems 4garri in akure? If yes:where, wat type and amont per boundle....tnx

Thanks for your enquiry, unfortunately we operate in Ibadan and may not understand the cassava market in Akure. However, you can make an open enquiry here on NL am sure farmers in Akure will be of help
Cheers

Note the observation below from kenfarm


In some cases, farmers will usually like to Rake the farm to remove all dead weed cum burnt sticks but we usually advise that the dead weeds and the burnt sticks should be left on the farm land to decay. The more they decay, the more microbial activities increase which inderectly increase the organic matter concentration on the soil. When the soil organic matter increase, reuptake of nutrient increase and Evapotranspiration reduce leading to increase in moisture content of the soil.

Hence, do not clean up the farm land completely with Rake. Inorganic manure enrich the soil over a long period of time.

Update on our newly acquired farm

A visit to the farm today was necessitated after waiting for over 15days for the herbicide to fully react with the weeds on the farm land.

However, from all indications and going by the farm picture below, it appears the 2herbicide we apply are active. Because after carefully applying the herbicide on the farmland and waited as prescribe on the container, the herbicide killed all the weed at contact.

The 2experimented herbicide are family of GLYPHOSATE. To use consult expert or better still follow instruction on the container.

In some cases, farmers will usually like to Rake the farm to remove all dead weed cum burnt sticks but we usually advise that the dead weeds and the burnt sticks should be left on the farm land to decay. The more they decay, the more microbial activities increase which inderectly increase the organic matter concentration on the soil. When the soil organic matter increase, reuptake of nutrient increase and Evapotranspiration reduce leading to increase in moisture content of the soil.

Hence, do not clean up the farm land completely with Rake. Inorganic manure enrich the soil over a long period of time.


Nevertheless, you will agree with me (observe the picture below) that the farm is clean enough to commence the next operation which is Tilling of the soil.

so in our next post we shall be keeping abrase of all in for about tilling, it procedure, advantages to yield etc

bizza45:
which kin stupid talk b this , y don't u send your wives and daughters to them let them take take good care of them also ... I know na lai Muhammed or Femi adesina go talk this rubbish ... bunch of idiots , una papa nyash dia

bizza45:
which kin stupid talk b this , y don't u send your wives and daughters to them let them take take good care of them also ... I know na lai Muhammed or Femi adesina go talk this rubbish ... bunch of idiots , una papa nyash dia

Lmao

Our esteem followers and customers, the time to cultivate that fallow farmland is NOW!!!! The rain has started early though not evenly. It an indication that if you do your farm homework meticulously, bumper harvest is sure......One of the pre-planting operation that delay planting is farm clearing. Do not allow clearing of your farm to rub you off the best time to get a viable cassava stem/plantain sucker. The longer you delay the more expensive the seeds.

kenfarm is still in the Bizness of supplying viable Nematode free hybrid plantain suckers and viable TME419 cassava stem at a price worthwhile.
Cheers

obafemee80:
Some invigilators wicked sha...
They can easily unsettle the whole team/plan(4-4-2) or voltron force by removing the main server(efiko)from your setting and leaving the olodos behind

can't stop LOL......men those days when u gat to do what u gat to do
I can relate to this because back then I use to be the server....I can remember so many instance I will be separated from my olodo folks as server. most of them will just submit empty paper......

obafemee80:
Some invigilators wicked sha...
They can easily unsettle the whole team/plan(4-4-2) or voltron force by removing the main server(efiko)from your setting and leaving the olodos behind

can't stop LOL......men those days when u gat to do what u gat to do
I can relate to this because back then I use to be the server....I can remember so many instance I will be separated from my olodo folks as server. most of them will just submit empty paper.........men when U.I tough on guyz

Effects of Fire on Soil Physical Properties

Fire may alter several physical soil properties, such as soil structure, texture, porosity, wetability, infiltration rates, and water holding capacity. The extent of fire effects on these soil physical properties depends on fire intensity, fire severity, and fire frequency. Low intensity fires do not cause enough soil heating to produce significant changes to soil physical properties.
Below is a picture of my experimental farm under pre-planting operations.

This farm is purely for experimental purpose. we intend to investigate the following.
1. productivity of various sources of hybrid sucker
2. Effect of selected herbicide on the farm
3. The effect of Bush burning on a farmland
4. Effect of tilling the soil on growth/size when cultivating plantain suckers
5. e.t.c
Hence, we advise you follow the post via the link below if you are contemplating establishing your plantation next season:

https://www.nairaland.com/3763350/step-by-step-procedures-establishing-newly-acquired

Soil organic matter (SOM)

is defined as the summation of plant and animal residues at various stages of decomposition, cells and tissues of soil organisms, and well-decomposed substances (Brady and Weil, 1999).

Though living organisms aren’t considered within this definition, their presence is critical to the formation of SOM. Plant roots and fauna (e.g., rodents, earthworms and mites) all contribute to the movement and breakdown of organic material in the soil.

Soil organic matter cycling consists of four main processes carried out by soil microorganisms
1. decomposition of organic residues;
2) nutrient mineralization;
3) transfer of organic carbon and nutrients from one SOM pool to another; and 4) continual release of carbon dioxide (CO2) through microbial respiration and Plant Biomass CO2 Active SOM CO2 CO2 Slow SOM Passive SOM Faunal and Microorganism Biomass CO2 Decomposition CO2.

Are you also aware that the plant stomata opens between 6-9am and 6-10pm? this makes it proper to apply your folia fertilizer at this time

we are commuted to educating our followers and esteem customers. make kenfarm your brand of choice for your hybrid plantain sucker

billyG:
in my place 1 pickup load of cassava is #100k take it or leave it.

all the price quoted are not constant but vary with location and market forces.
do not base your decision making on this quoted price but rather do your proper findings on what is obtainable around your location....cheers

ellagabs:
gist me abt d 4kup encounter

yu must be a fellow with great since of humour....inbox me yur digits via kenfarm2020@gmail.com let me gidt u on WhatsApp

ellagabs:
first of all, change dat ya topic, hw cn u "MISTAKENLY" giv her belle.
was she pasin by wen u wia abt to trow ur spam over d fence n it mistakenly pour on her?

Didn't stop LOL after reading ya comment......infact yur funny comment made me laugh away my fuckup encountered today. cheers sis