Dear all,

the cost of cultivation of cassava varies from location please find out about the actual price in your location. this is just a guideline as the farming season draws close
[center]LAND PREPARATION FOR CASSAVA[/center]

Ploughing: this is the primary tillage to loosen or turn the soil.
PLOUGHING (single operation)/ acre = N4500
2.5 acres = 1hectre : N 4500 *2.5= N11, 250/hectare

HARROWING: is an implement for breaking up and smoothing out the surface of the soil. This operation is very important as far as cassava cultivation is involved. The more the soil is loosened, the better the chances of having large cassava roots.
HARROWING (single operation)/ acre = N4500
2.5 acres = 1hectre : N 4500 *2.5= N11, 250/hectare



PLANTING MATERIALS
1 hectare requires 60 bundles of cassava stems
1 bundle of cassava stem cost N 350
Therefore, 1 ha/60 bundles will be N 350* 60= N21, 000/ha

FIELD OPERATIONS
Planting: cost of this operation /ha = N10000
Spraying of herbicides: 1 ha requires 4litres of chemical X @ 1500 each (N6000/ha)
4litres of chemical Y @ 2500 each (N10000/ha)
N16000 Per Ha
Weeding
First weeding occurs 6-8 weeks after planting and the price is area dependent
1 ha cost N20, 000


Second weeding
Occurs at Months after planting. Depending on the nature of the farm; if weeding is still necessary, it will be done but if a canopy producing variety is cultivated, chemical spray will be preferable.
In-case of chemical weeding, 1 ha = N6000
Labor = N5000/ha
Third weeding
If it would be necessary, it surely will be chemical weeding.
In-case of chemical weeding, 1 ha = #6000
Labor =# 5000/ha

then what next?

how about harvesting and process.

how much profit will one make on that?

If one decides to plant maize with the cassava, is it still the same process

codedruns2:
then what next?

how about harvesting and process.

how much profit will one make on that?

Profit calculation based on one hectare calculation (1ha)
A virgin land produces about 25 to 28 tonns/ ha @ 15,000 to 17,000

Let’s say about 26 tonnes x 17,000 = 442,000 expected sale

expected sales - expenditure = profit

pat077:
If one decides to plant maize with the cassava, is it still the same process

you can intercrop cassava with maize but the yield of the cassava will not be as expected

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Agrotrust:
Dear all,

the cost of cultivation of cassava varies from location please find out about the actual price in your location. this is just a guideline as the farming season draws close
[center]LAND PREPARATION FOR CASSAVA[/center]

Ploughing: this is the primary tillage to loosen or turn the soil.
PLOUGHING (single operation)/ acre = N4500
2.5 acres = 1hectre : N 4500 *2.5= N11, 250/hectare

HARROWING: is an implement for breaking up and smoothing out the surface of the soil. This operation is very important as far as cassava cultivation is involved. The more the soil is loosened, the better the chances of having large cassava roots.
HARROWING (single operation)/ acre = N4500
2.5 acres = 1hectre : N 4500 *2.5= N11, 250/hectare



PLANTING MATERIALS
1 hectare requires 60 bundles of cassava stems
1 bundle of cassava stem cost N 350
Therefore, 1 ha/60 bundles will be N 350* 60= N21, 000/ha

FIELD OPERATIONS
Planting: cost of this operation /ha = N10000
Spraying of herbicides: 1 ha requires 4litres of chemical X @ 1500 each (N6000/ha)
4litres of chemical Y @ 2500 each (N10000/ha)
N16000 Per Ha
Weeding
First weeding occurs 6-8 weeks after planting and the price is area dependent
1 ha cost N20, 000


Second weeding
Occurs at Months after planting. Depending on the nature of the farm; if weeding is still necessary, it will be done but if a canopy producing variety is cultivated, chemical spray will be preferable.
In-case of chemical weeding, 1 ha = N6000
Labor = N5000/ha
Third weeding
If it would be necessary, it surely will be chemical weeding.
In-case of chemical weeding, 1 ha = #6000
Labor =# 5000/ha

how many bundles is required for 1 acre?

enomakos:
how many bundles is required for 1 acre?

in one hectare u have 2.5 acre and one hectare requires 60 bundle 60/2.5=24 bundles

Agrotrust:


in one hectare u have 2.5 acre and one hectare requires 60 bundle 60/2.5=24 bundles

ok thanks
what is the likely profit for 1 acre?

enomakos:
ok thanks
what is the likely profit for 1 acre?

after minusing your expenditure you should have a profit of about N128,000 if you cultivate large you can sale to factories there u can make more profit

Agrotrust:


after minusing your expenditure you should have a profit of about N128,000 if you cultivate large you can sale to factories there u can make more profit

ok thanks

Agrotrust:


Profit calculation based on one hectare calculation (1ha)
A virgin land produces about 25 to 28 tonns/ ha @ 15,000 to 17,000

Let’s say about 26 tonnes x 17,000 = 442,000 expected sale

expected sales - expenditure = profit

the profit is very small,after all the time,and labor,no wonder,the youths are running away from agriculture

coputa:
the profit is very small,after all the time,and labor,no wonder,the youths are running away from agriculture

From what the OP post, I can see the profit is above 50% assuming the yield is close to his predictions. What business do you think you can have above 20% profit legally?

Are you aware that profit can be higher if the cassava is processed into garri or other products? Value addition is key in Agric. Don't be lazy!

more profit can be made from cassava if you can process your cassava yourself into finished product such as gari, flower, starch, chips if u have the capital to acquire cassava processing equipment

what of 2 acres of plaintain?

laosam09:
what of 2 acres of plaintain?

do you have plantain farm?, plantain is very lucrative and profitable your expected income will be determined by the yield of the plantain and availability of market, you can sale per kilo or per bunch it depend on your target audience a kilo sales for around #100. if you are cultivating plantain you are advice to plant hybrid plantain that has high yield so that your harvest will be bulky.

Agrotrust:


do you have plantain farm?, plantain is very lucrative and profitable your expected income will be determined by the yield of the plantain and availability of market, you can sale per kilo or per bunch it depend on your target audience a kilo sales for around #100. if you are cultivating plantain you are advice to plant hybrid plantain that has high yield so that your harvest will be bulky.

Hi.. you could conclude your original post by adding all the
Costs as you indicated on your topic.

I got totall= N112,000
Correct?

Thanks and good work!

coputa:
the profit is very small,after all the time,and labor,no wonder,the youths are running away from agriculture

If I have 1hectare to farm..
I will surely build a processing plant on it..
Its pride and lack of access to land that's keeping youths
from making huge capital from Farming.

AGRICULTURE IS VERY PROFITABLE MY FRIEND

RealityShot:

Hi.. you could conclude your original post by adding all the
Costs as you indicated on your topic.

I got totall= N112,000
Correct?

Thanks and good work!

you welcome sir

if the the total is 112000-442000 = 330000 for one hectare

Agrotrust:


do you have plantain farm?, plantain is very lucrative and profitable your expected income will be determined by the yield of the plantain and availability of market, you can sale per kilo or per bunch it depend on your target audience a kilo sales for around #100. if you are cultivating plantain you are advice to plant hybrid plantain that has high yield so that your harvest will be bulky.

I can't wait to combine cassava and plantain farming!

No bush burning.. .
Constant mulching...

RealityShot:

I can't wait to combine cassava and plantain farming!

No bush burning.. .
Constant mulching...

Boss Cassava and plantain on the same farm really

Agrotrust:


Boss Cassava and plantain on the same farm really

Like I said.. "I can't wait to "
Meaning I haven't tested it out.. .

Do You you have any misgivings about the idea?

Nice one

@Agrotrust i need your contact,please.
My mail teeflyin at gmail dot com.

RealityShot:

Like I said.. "I can't wait to "
Meaning I haven't tested it out.. .

Do You you have any misgivings about the idea?

kolewerk
the cassava taps nutrients from the root zone so also the plantain, the compeition will be humongous
the cassava and plantain have very close harvesting period, the competition from day 1 to harvesting will cause stress. They both dont go together at the same time on the same land space. Maize with cassava is better

No one is adding cost of harvesting which can be arround #3000/ton
Also accessibility of farm and transportation of harvested products should be factored in before talking of profit.

nurey:


kolewerk
the cassava taps nutrients from the root zone so also the plantain, the compeition will be humongous
the cassava and plantain have very close harvesting period, the competition from day 1 to harvesting will cause stress. They both dont go together at the same time on the same land space. Maize with cassava is better

Sir, u are very correct, but for intercroping cassava with maize it not always advisable cos of the yield of cassava, maize will affect the yield of cassava, maize has a fibrous root

gafmod:
@Agrotrust i need your contact,please.
My mail teeflyin at gmail dot com.

agrotrust@gmail.com

08030769009.

Agrotrust:


Sir, u are very correct, but for intercroping cassava with maize it not always advisable cos of the yield of cassava, maize will affect the yield of cassava, maize has a fibrous root

As I used to know, Maize can be interplanted with cassava as Maize is a nitrogen fixing plant because of nitrobacter that accumulates in the nodes of the root (have forgotten the agric term) it's something I have done before and believe it can be done but it now depends on the level of farming the individual intends to adopt. In mechanized farming, it's a no no (commercial form of agriculture) as there will be limits in the use of machines, chemicals and proper maintenance practise.

Oluaso:
No one is adding cost of harvesting which can be arround #3000/ton
Also accessibility of farm and transportation of harvested products should be factored in before talking of profit.

cost of labour varies from location, u can sources for cheap labour, it always good you have your farm close to your target processing factory.