₦airaland Forum

Atuero:
Be aware of all these news of making money from fish, to maize to ugu and okra, it's a propaganda from government to make you look lazy and blamed for your government induced hardship and hunger.


I was a fish farmer for like 3 years and I know it requires very huge capital to start making profit from the business

You must have steady water
Fishes no dey sleep so they eat food all the time and the feed is expensive, to even buy the intestines of animals that we used in breeding maggots is no longer available and affordable

It takes extreme expertise and grace to have more than 300 fingerlings to survey from the 1000 we buy.

It needs attention too because if food no dey, bigger fishes dey chop lower ones


Abeg, make una dey take it
Agriculture is good but not as cozy as it is incessantly reported here on NL

A good COREN REGISTERED civil Engineer who knows his onions has more societal problems to solve Engineeringly than struggling with fish farming that should ordinarily be left for animal scientists

You are 100% correct..
I agree with you all the way.
Use to be a fish farmer myself .
I did artificial propergation of catfish I learned it all
Fish farming is not for the weak if you don't have good capital and a scale plan before going into that business it is already done for..

I see people put fishes in a close confined small space and think they make profit from that I just smile and go my way.
Catfish farming/ business is another institution of its own.

Freethinker87:
Isn't it shameful that a trained civil engineer had to resort to fish farming just to make ends meet? Nigerians would praise the most absurd things, I think the typical Nigerian has no retrospective ability.

But you will call it ingenuity if it were to be in US or UK.

Always easy to type on Nairaland

Freethinker87:
Isn't it shameful that a trained civil engineer had to resort to fish farming just to make ends meet? Nigerians would praise the most absurd things, I think the typical Nigerian has no retrospective ability.

No wrong. He is still practicing his career, but this is a side additional income/ business

Atuero:
Be aware of all these news of making money from fish, to maize to ugu and okra, it's a propaganda from government to make you look lazy and blamed for your government induced hardship and hunger.


I was a fish farmer for like 3 years and I know it requires very huge capital to start making profit from the business

You must have steady water
Fishes no dey sleep so they eat food all the time and the feed is expensive, to even buy the intestines of animals that we used in breeding maggots is no longer available and affordable

It takes extreme expertise and grace to have more than 300 fingerlings to survey from the 1000 we buy.

It needs attention too because if food no dey, bigger fishes dey chop lower ones


Abeg, make una dey take it
Agriculture is good but not as cozy as it is incessantly reported here on NL

A good COREN REGISTERED civil Engineer who knows his onions has more societal problems to solve Engineeringly than struggling with fish farming that should ordinarily be left for animal scientists

This your mindset is the reason you are struggling in business

APOPTOSIS:
...until you rear Broilers body go tell you.
Broilers are unpredictable.
When they die na your neighbors go wake you up because their death dey like nuclear death.😂. Broilers and pandemic death na 5 &6.
They feed fat on your payslips and choose their obituary date.😂😂

Despite that, farming still pays.
All business has its ups and downs.

The video looks boring. The questions are not organised. The presentation, sef ... the guy in red lacks confidence.

Atuero:
Be aware of all these news of making money from fish, to maize to ugu and okra, it's a propaganda from government to make you look lazy and blamed for your government induced hardship and hunger.


I was a fish farmer for like 3 years and I know it requires very huge capital to start making profit from the business

You must have steady water
Fishes no dey sleep so they eat food all the time and the feed is expensive, to even buy the intestines of animals that we used in breeding maggots is no longer available and affordable

It takes extreme expertise and grace to have more than 300 fingerlings to survey from the 1000 we buy.

It needs attention too because if food no dey, bigger fishes dey chop lower ones


Abeg, make una dey take it
Agriculture is good but not as cozy as it is incessantly reported here on NL

A good COREN REGISTERED civil Engineer who knows his onions has more societal problems to solve Engineeringly than struggling with fish farming that should ordinarily be left for animal scientists

In a nutshell.

Can you point out the reason you didn't succeed in your fish farming sir? Because he himself has been into it for 7yrs and he explained why many failed in this business

Treasure17:

Majority of our graduates are POS operators. When the desirable is not available, the available become desirable.

Nigerians are in dire need of reorientation. Sometimes, I wonder if we’re even humans with functional brains.

Recently, someone referred to the daughter of a former minister as "old money from pedigree." When I pointed out that her father was a thief who plundered the country, he argued that it didn’t matter how the wealth was acquired.

How do we normalize such absurdity in Nigeria? Nigerians would praise the most strangest things.

ppogba:
But you will call it ingenuity if it were to be in US or UK.

Always easy to type on Nairaland

No one leaves a career in Civil Engineering to become a cat fish farmer. ….unless they’re retired. What is wrong with all of you?

Nice one. Good for him to have other source of income.
This kind of business is for retired people or people that have their main source of income and wish to have something doing by the side, in which case it is good.
The tori here is that you carry your money and invest in fish farm hoping to make a living out of it, omo Goodluck to you.

RabbitGuy:
No wrong. He is still practicing his career, but this is a side additional income/ business

No, he’s not. You can’t simultaneously be a career civil engineer and a career catfish farmer. It seems like I’m speaking to one of the government’s chills here, trying to shape the narrative and make farming seem attractive to gullible people who’ve lost their jobs due to the government’s failed economic policies.

Freethinker87:
No one leaves a career in Civil Engineering to become a cat fish farmer. ….unless they’re retired. What is wrong with all of you?

Agree with you. I can feel how you feel especially being civil engineering.

What would have been your reaction if he had gone into one yeye content creation?

JagaLove:
People talk about Agriculture like it's a no man's business, well gone are those days. All over the world Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy much more important than tech because nobody dead or alive can survive without food. Just find your Niche and you are sure to smile to the bank.

At the bolded why do you want to reveal this secret? Infact if Nigerians are smart quarter of the population should seriously be into farming and I will shock you, all of them will be cashing out. If 50 million Nigerians engage in different agricultural products, everyone will be cashing out. I am still laughing out to most individuals earning 7 figures and still complaining of stress from 7-5 jobs.

To put it bluntly, if you are in corporate world and earning from 500k above and till now you are not thinking agriculture or investing heavily in agriculture and you are living in Nigeria, I can only pity you.

Chinedumejoooo:
Despite that, farming still pays.
All business has its ups and downs.

No be for where Broilers dey .
Broilers respect no one😂😂😂
Person need anointing to rear Broilers

Atuero:
Be aware of all these news of making money from fish, to maize to ugu and okra, it's a propaganda from government to make you look lazy and blamed for your government induced hardship and hunger.


I was a fish farmer for like 3 years and I know it requires very huge capital to start making profit from the business

You must have steady water
Fishes no dey sleep so they eat food all the time and the feed is expensive, to even buy the intestines of animals that we used in breeding maggots is no longer available and affordable

It takes extreme expertise and grace to have more than 300 fingerlings to survey from the 1000 we buy.

It needs attention too because if food no dey, bigger fishes dey chop lower ones


Abeg, make una dey take it
Agriculture is good but not as cozy as it is incessantly reported here on NL

A good COREN REGISTERED civil Engineer who knows his onions has more societal problems to solve Engineeringly than struggling with fish farming that should ordinarily be left for animal scientists

if u farm fish last year and dis year sef.... Gain no 2 dey... D fish feeds are now very expensive ehn.... And buyers don't buy well... Everything u said is actually very correct

APOPTOSIS:
...until you rear Broilers body go tell you.
Broilers are unpredictable.
When they die na your neighbors go wake you up because their death dey like nuclear death.😂. Broilers and pandemic death na 5 &6.
They feed fat on your payslips and choose their obituary date.😂😂

guy those things are leeches, and were feeding fat from my pocket, after two months and some days, they started visiting thier ancestors, about 200 of Dem.bro life tire me

Atuero:
A good COREN REGISTERED civil Engineer who knows his onions has more societal problems to solve Engineeringly than struggling with fish farming that should ordinarily be left for animal scientists

I think that's your view. Farming is quite lucrative for those who know it.

nedekid:
Nice one. Good for him to have other source of income.
This kind of business is for retired people or people that have their main source of income and wish to have something doing by the side, in which case it is good.
The tori here is that you carry your money and invest in fish farm hoping to make a living out of it, omo Goodluck to you.

Don't get it wrong, there are lots of young people out there doing wonderful well with this catfish farming,I am a living testimony to it .if you want a tutor get in touch.08025578067/09065615449

Freethinker87:
Isn't it shameful that a trained civil engineer had to resort to fish farming just to make ends meet? Nigerians would praise the most absurd of things. I think the typical Nigerian has no retrospective ability.

Understand it from this perspective. Fish farming can be a good side hustle. Why save money in the bank when you can put it to work for you? I'm into fish farming as well. I learnt the trade from the very rudiments. I have my main business but I channel my money into fish farming. Because I know the business, my losses are very minimal if at all.

In my circle are bankers, lawyers, businessmen and doctors(a consultant). I know how much these guys invest in fish farming and I see the zeal they pursue it with.

It is not hustling to make ends meet. It is putting capital to work. You save money in the bank and the bank uses your money for business and still charges you on top. Nothing wrong in putting your money to work for you.

It must not be fish farming. Find a business. Learn everything you need to know about it and put your money to work.

Infotubia9ja:
You are 100% correct..
I agree with you all the way.
Use to be a fish farmer myself .
I did artificial propergation of catfish I learned it all
Fish farming is not for the weak if you don't have good capital and a scale plan before going into that business it is already done for..

I see people put fishes in a close confined small space and think they make profit from that I just smile and go my way.
Catfish farming/ business is another institution of its own.

You are very correct. Without serious capital, forget it in this business. I remember my experience when I stocked 6000 fingerlings. I had just done my wedding and decided to put money I had saved into fish farming. I was using concrete ponds to raise 2-3 thousand previously. I never lost. But I choose to switch to earthen ponds and that's where i learnt a huge lesson.

Covid 19 hit plus Buhari's economy started biting. My business slowed down practically. I could not keep feeding them. Out of over 900k invested, when i decided to sell off, everything that i got back was around 93k. I am not kidding.

Cannibalism, birds and ofcourse fish left behind in the earthen pond by the previous owner, dealt with me. The previous owners fish left in the pond, really did a number on my guys. I counted about 12 of them. The least weighed 6kg. Imagine. They ate my guys wella.

I had to suspend raising to table size. I went and understudied catfish breeding and it is now one of my side hustles. The capital outlay is quite much but I have put together everything I need now. My hatchery can produce up to 150k plus fingerlings and constantly. Feeding them is not a joke.

I am still learning. I call my boss and just go to be around him from time to time in pursuit of knowledge.

Nothing is impossible when the required knowledge is available. Get that knowledge.

100% relatable similar experience as it is but still it's a good business as long as you got great capital for long term coverage

Dogalmighty17:
You are very correct. Without serious capital, forget it in this business. I remember my experience when I stocked 6000 fingerlings. I had just done my wedding and decided to put money I had saved into fish farming. I was using concrete ponds to raise 2-3 thousand previously. I never lost. But I choose to switch to earthen ponds and that's where i learnt a huge lesson.

Covid 19 hit plus Buhari's economy started biting. My business slowed down practically. I could not keep feeding them. Out of over 900k invested, when i decided to sell off, everything that i got back was around 93k. I am not kidding.

Cannibalism, birds and ofcourse fish left behind in the earthen pond by the previous owner, dealt with me. The previous owners fish left in the pond, really did a number on my guys. I counted about 12 of them. The least weighed 6kg. Imagine. They ate my guys wella.

I had to suspend raising to table size. I went and understudied catfish breeding and it is now one of my side hustles. The capital outlay is quite much but I have put together everything I need now. My hatchery can produce up to 150k plus fingerlings and constantly. Feeding them is not a joke.

I am still learning. I call my boss and just go to be around him from time to time in pursuit of knowledge.

Nothing is impossible when the required knowledge is available. Get that knowledge.

Synburd:
Don't get it wrong, there are lots of young people out there doing wonderful well with this catfish farming,I am a living testimony to it .if you want a tutor get in touch.08025578067/09065615449

Naa, not for me. Thanks though. I did it 21 years ago got ruined and had to start all over. All my friends that invested heavily too got ruined. The only one that did well later leased out his his farm, the people that rented it for 2years abandoned it after 6 months so my guy got 1y 6m rent for free, he finally converted part of it to "short time" hotel, he was lucky to see a buyer who he sold to then japa to US hence I said he did well. Lol
Anyway, as I said I know people "successfull" in the business, but I also know they have excess money from other sources.
As per consultants, na consultants put me for the mess, them show me big fish farm owned by a church, na so I start to project, do feasibility studies aided with consultant built 20,000 fish capacity farm with 5 concrete ponds with "bio tower". Omo, for years later when I see catfish my body go de shake from fear because of watin that business do me. Lol

RabbitGuy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSydVrxplos&si=p_pq_QGW9Rax28f0


Discover how Mr. James, a civil engineer in Nigeria, turned his passion into profit by venturing into fish farming. With over 7 years of experience, he has successfully combined his professional skills with agricultural innovation to build a thriving business.


In this video, we dive into his inspiring journey, exploring:

How he transitioned from engineering to fish farming

The challenges he faced and how he overcame them

His tips for others looking to monetize their skills or passions

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your knowledge or hobbies into a sustainable income stream, this is a must-watch!

Pls I did like to reach you for more talk

nedekid:
Naa, not for me. Thanks though. I did it 21 years ago got ruined and had to start all over. All my friends that invested heavily too got ruined. The only one that did well later leased out his his farm, the people that rented it for 2years abandoned it after 6 months so my guy got 1y 6m rent for free, he finally converted part of it to "short time" hotel, he was lucky to see a buyer who he sold to then japa to US hence I said he did well. Lol
Anyway, as I said I know people "successfull" in the business, but I also know they have excess money from other sources.
As per consultants, na consultants put me for the mess, them show me big fish farm owned by a church, na so I start to project, do feasibility studies aided with consultant built 20,000 fish capacity farm with 5 concrete ponds with "bio tower". Omo, for years later when I see catfish my body go de shake from fear because of watin that business do me. Lol

But there are other lesser agricultural niches with short term circle from planting to harvesting couple with low capital investment. A good example is vegetable farming even tomato.

You can even stop at just producing fingerlings if your area of interest is in fishery.

Most businesses have chains, and each has persons who dominate and have one as their preoccupation. So, in doing a business you need to cut your coat according to your size.

Look for where your financial capacity can afford and carry with less effort. Also ensure it is where you can make significant gain within a short term.

I help start ups with laser business research. 99% of the time , the problem is not the business. The problem is you failing to identify your area of strength in consideration to what resources you have available to you at the time.

Welldone. 👍

Atuero:
Be aware of all these news of making money from fish, to maize to ugu and okra, it's a propaganda from government to make you look lazy and blamed for your government induced hardship and hunger.


I was a fish farmer for like 3 years and I know it requires very huge capital to start making profit from the business

You must have steady water
Fishes no dey sleep so they eat food all the time and the feed is expensive, to even buy the intestines of animals that we used in breeding maggots is no longer available and affordable

It takes extreme expertise and grace to have more than 300 fingerlings to survey from the 1000 we buy.

It needs attention too because if food no dey, bigger fishes dey chop lower ones


Abeg, make una dey take it
Agriculture is good but not as cozy as it is incessantly reported here on NL

A good COREN REGISTERED civil Engineer who knows his onions has more societal problems to solve Engineeringly than struggling with fish farming that should ordinarily be left for animal scientists

You are saying my mind.

Otiwaikuku:
Pls I did like to reach you for more talk

Reach me? Or the fish farmer?

it is about fish farming. His contact is on the video you can reach out to him

Smart move

drehdinho:
But there are other lesser agricultural niches with short term circle from planting to harvesting couple with low capital investment. A good example is vegetable farming even tomato.

You can even stop at just producing fingerlings if your area of interest is in fishery.

Most businesses have chains, and each has persons who dominate and have one as their preoccupation. So, in doing a business you need to cut your coat according to your size.

Look for where your financial capacity can afford and carry with less effort. Also ensure it is where you can make significant gain within a short term.

I help start ups with laser business research. 99% of the time , the problem is not the business. The problem is you failing to identify your area of strength in consideration to what resources you have available to you at the time.

I understand you fully. I guess I am not cut out for it. Personally there are easier ways for me to make money, some people are made for farming and have the patience to succeed in it.
Respect to all farmers, una de try especially in naija.

Tykoko1:
guy those things are leeches, and were feeding fat from my pocket, after two months and some days, they started visiting thier ancestors, about 200 of Dem.bro life tire me

When I reared Broilers those days, I had to do vigil on them, waiting for the angel of death.
A healthy Broiler that just got fed well can die from peace of mind. They die anyhow.
Broilers are never reliable.
You can purchase 40 chicks of Broilers in the morning and will be left with 5 in the evening.

Dogalmighty17:
You are very correct. Without serious capital, forget it in this business. I remember my experience when I stocked 6000 fingerlings. I had just done my wedding and decided to put money I had saved into fish farming. I was using concrete ponds to raise 2-3 thousand previously. I never lost. But I choose to switch to earthen ponds and that's where i learnt a huge lesson.

Covid 19 hit plus Buhari's economy started biting. My business slowed down practically. I could not keep feeding them. Out of over 900k invested, when i decided to sell off, everything that i got back was around 93k. I am not kidding.

Cannibalism, birds and ofcourse fish left behind in the earthen pond by the previous owner, dealt with me. The previous owners fish left in the pond, really did a number on my guys. I counted about 12 of them. The least weighed 6kg. Imagine. They ate my guys wella.

I had to suspend raising to table size. I went and understudied catfish breeding and it is now one of my side hustles. The capital outlay is quite much but I have put together everything I need now. My hatchery can produce up to 150k plus fingerlings and constantly. Feeding them is not a joke.

I am still learning. I call my boss and just go to be around him from time to time in pursuit of knowledge.

Nothing is impossible when the required knowledge is available. Get that knowledge.

I like the way you lie to deceive the gullible but its ok. Continue your Internet farming to deceive the gullible.
I am not saying its impossible to make money from fish farming but if its that easy why do so many people report looses

Dogalmighty17:
You are very correct. Without serious capital, forget it in this business. I remember my experience when I stocked 6000 fingerlings. I had just done my wedding and decided to put money I had saved into fish farming. I was using concrete ponds to raise 2-3 thousand previously. I never lost. But I choose to switch to earthen ponds and that's where i learnt a huge lesson.

Covid 19 hit plus Buhari's economy started biting. My business slowed down practically. I could not keep feeding them. Out of over 900k invested, when i decided to sell off, everything that i got back was around 93k. I am not kidding.

Cannibalism, birds and ofcourse fish left behind in the earthen pond by the previous owner, dealt with me. The previous owners fish left in the pond, really did a number on my guys. I counted about 12 of them. The least weighed 6kg. Imagine. They ate my guys wella.

I had to suspend raising to table size. I went and understudied catfish breeding and it is now one of my side hustles. The capital outlay is quite much but I have put together everything I need now. My hatchery can produce up to 150k plus fingerlings and constantly. Feeding them is not a joke.

I am still learning. I call my boss and just go to be around him from time to time in pursuit of knowledge.

Nothing is impossible when the required knowledge is available. Get that knowledge.

Can I start with 300 fingerlings. I want to raise to table size