This is Lona Farms Limited sesame section, we are working on 20 hectare, and the target is 0.5 tonne per hectare... A bag of sesame in kogi state goes for 150k during off season, and 120k during season. 10kg of sesame is required per hectare for planting, we are using broadcasting method. The sesame seed will be treated with Cypermetrin before broadcasting, to prevent ant picking, and it will be mixed with 20kg of sharp sand before broadcasting for even distribution.

Esude007:
This is my sesame farm, I am working on 20 hectare, and the target is 0.5 tonne per hectare... A bag of sesame in kogi state goes for 150k during off season, and 120k during season. 10kg of sesame is required per hectare for planting, I am using broadcasting method. The sesame seed will be treated with Cypermetrin before broadcasting, to prevent ant picking, and it will be mixed with 20kg of sharp sand before broadcasting for even distribution.

where is the market ?

Already germinating section...two weeks old

quote author=Ebubu3 post=125368694]where is the market ?[/quote]in Ajaka igalamela local government... I bought 2 bags at 300k... The demand is very high, as marketers even go as far as giving loans to farmers... On the agreement that after hervesting, u sell to them directly.

We are using 3 litres of glyphosate per hectare, sesame doesn't require much fertilizer application, which makes it very financial friendly...but it's major problem is hervesting..as it easily shatter when u waste time.

Esude007:
quote author=Ebubu3 post=125368694]where is the market ?in Ajaka igalamela local government... I bought 2 bags at 300k... The demand is very high, as marketers even go as far as giving loans to farmers... On the agreement that after hervesting, u sell to them directly.

what are sesame used for?

Sesame can be eaten raw, or processed for it's oil... many people do not know that oil in sardine is sesame oil, it contains magnesium,calcium, zinc,iron etc...it is very good for skin and hair health.... Follow this thread as I update us on my daily progress.... Agriculture is life...no food, no nation.

Esude007:
Sesame can be eaten raw, or processed for it's oil... many people do not know that oil in sardine is sesame oil, it contains magnesium,calcium, zinc,iron etc...it is very good for skin and hair health.... Follow this thread as I update us on my daily progress.... Agriculture is life...no food, no nation.

can it grow on any soil? I’m in Ebonyi state

How can I get the seed for planting?

Ebubu3:
what are sesame used for?

thanks for the question... Apart from being eaten raw, sesame oil can be used for so many things... Eg the oil in sardine. It is one of the most lucrative farming now.

Ebubu3:
can it grow on any soil? I’m in Ebonyi state

How can I get the seed for planting?

Currently, there are 26 sesame-growing states in Nigeria; some of these include Ebonyi, Delta, Jigawa, Bauchi, Nassarawa, Benue and Taraba. The market for sesame seeds is quite vast with Japan and China as the major importers of these seeds. Countries like Turkey, India, Poland and Netherlands have also traded with Nigeria in the past.

Esude007:
Currently, there are 26 sesame-growing states in Nigeria; some of these include Ebonyi, Delta, Jigawa, Bauchi, Nassarawa, Benue and Taraba. The market for sesame seeds is quite vast with Japan and China as the major importers of these seeds. Countries like Turkey, India, Poland and Netherlands have also traded with Nigeria in the past.

it’s how to find importers who I can export these items to is the problem

It is second to cocoa in terms of export value. In fact 90% of the sesame seed produced in the country is exported abroad. The reason for the popularity of sesame seeds is due to its numerous health and industrial benefits. Also, the seed has a higher oil content compared to other oilseed crops.

Ebubu3:
it’s how to find importers who I can export these items to is the problem

let me tell u something... Even if u have 2000 bags, I know who can buy everything without u looking for an exporter... the market is developed

e author=Ebubu3 post=125369208]it’s how to find importers who I can export these items to is the problem[/quote] note, it should not be grown in a water logged area... Anything September 10th, stop planting...best soil is sandy loam... And it should not be water logged

Esude007:
e author=Ebubu3 post=125369208]it’s how to find importers who I can export these items to is the problem note, it should not be grown in a water logged area... Anything September 10th, stop planting...best soil is sandy loam... And it should not be water logged

how long does it take to mature and ripe for harvest after planting

Ebubu3:
how long does it take to mature and ripe for harvest after planting

3 months

Esude007:
3 months

how much can you supply the seeds to me

And when will the planting start again

Ebubu3:
how much can you supply the seeds to me

And when will the planting start again

planting will stop by 10th September.... Plan against next year na

Ebubu3:
how much can you supply the seeds to me

And when will the planting start again

late July till September 10th

Germination in progress...

Commend you

More power

Sesame seeds grow better in northern region

Bless

Observing

Fertilizer (Urea)application at the juvenile stage

Ploughing continued

Herbicide application and general farm inspection continued

More

Ploughing continue... As broadcasting follow immediately

Today, I commenced scouting,I noticed leaf blight, so I am spraying fungicide tomorrow.

We planted a new section today.... Rain just seize...nawao

Fungicide application could not commence due to rain

Esude007:
let me tell u something... Even if u have 2000 bags, I know who can buy everything without u looking for an exporter... the market is developed

I have 1 tonne of grade 1 sesame seed for sale. Price is 1million naira per tonne. Last price. Contact your dealer and we can talk if he wants 1 ton

Ebubu3:
I have 1 tonne of grade 1 sesame seed for sale. Price is 1million naira per tonne. Last price. Contact your dealer and we can talk if he wants 1 ton

okay