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Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 8:50pm On Jan 21, 2016

Emitexjnr:
@Sobastical i appreciate your contributions here so far. I did my skype interview today and it was positive. Interviewer final statement ...see you in Estonia in August.....

which course is that and school?
wen did u pay ur application fee?

Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 6:47pm On Jan 10, 2016

bmdflo:
I just receive the score for my PTE-academic test of English, I got 76, TUT requires 48,

Congrats

Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 9:53pm On Jan 09, 2016

ofime123:
maybe on Monday I will just open euro account and make the payment I think that will work better

That's even where the problem lies. With d present policy, even if you open Euro account, its as good as useless. Why? Because foreign currency is no longer collected across the counter. The implication is that you cannot deposit into the account while you are in the country except someone does that for you from a foreign country.
But am thinking if you open it, like Uzhi suggested, you can make deposit into the account say from Benin Republic, Cotonou or Ghana. Another option is if you have anyone in euro who can send in money to the account.
But get to the bank and make convincing findings.

Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 11:45am On Jan 09, 2016

ofime123:
I ask someone in access bank yesterday a banker and he said is possible to make transfer if u have a dom account, deadline of my application fee is 22 of January I hope am able to make the payment on Monday. have anyone make payment already should please share with us pls.

My suggestion sir, is that you speak to as many people as you can- family friends, church,mosque etc ; asking them if they operate or have anyone operating Euro dorm account.
if it were to be dollar, it would have been relatively easy. you know wat i did on weds and thur? Of cos those in charge of money transfer already knew my situation; so, I just sat around in the banking hall, waiting to see if anyone would come cash money from his dorm account. Unfortunately, the few people that came around operate dollar account. But no hope lost sha

Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 9:29pm On Jan 08, 2016

jowa16:
Hello uzhi nd guru,pls am fillin the dreamapply form am i to upload the docs b4 submitin nd shld i pay the appli fee now or later nd am going to notarize d doc b4 uploadin?

You don't have to notarize your documents before uploading them. you will only notarize wen you are required to send your documents by post.
My brother its better you look for a way of paying as soon as you can ooo. CBN policy is really causing Headache though it might change anyway. But who knows when? I hope you also know that your application will be put on hold until you payment is confirmed.

Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 8:20pm On Jan 05, 2016

sobastical:
Just go ikeja branch or any

well I wouldn't know if it can still be done there but I was at gt and Zenith bank (Ibadan) today and was told the same thing. That as a result of the CBN policy,it becomes even difficult for holders of domiciliary account to transfer fund for payment (except for those who have enough fund in that account already).
Anyone there who has payed the application fee? How did you do the payment?

Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 4:03pm On Jan 05, 2016

sobastical:
Go to zenith or gtbank... I get friends there sha

which branch? cos I need to pay as well

Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 7:49pm On Jan 03, 2016

uzhi:
E governance is free too at tut. I got my first private apartment for less than 150euros.

Good to hear from you again. I guess that fee is per month. Taught you are staying in the school dormitory?

Travel › Re: Lets Talk About Estonia by Topbrooks(m): 11:17am On Dec 16, 2015

WOW! finally, read through all the threads. well done everyone. Now am loaded with information.
@Uzhi, I'll send you a mail soonest
Thanks @ all

Agriculture › Re: Modern Cucumber Farming. My 1 Million Naira Experience *with Pictures* by Topbrooks(m): 2:56pm On Jul 08, 2015

akanbi2k:
Hey....just reading your posts...I use drip irrigation on my farm and it works perfectly. Zero maintenance. But you will need a good source of water maybe a well,stream or borehole ....and you will need a tank or those 250ltr drums....I grow cucumbers, lettuce ,Chinese vegetables etc on my farm. If you are serious about, it hit me up...akanbi2k@gmail.com ...I got pix if you need it ....

I just sent you a mail. hope to receive a reply

Agriculture › Re: Where will you be on the 13th and 14th of March 2015? by Topbrooks(m): 5:40am On Mar 17, 2015

jasper7:
@Topbrooks, pmc01, mercylicious, papabrowne. I spoke with the technical c'lrew, the said the folder containing the video, notes and PowerPoint slides will be out in 2 weeks time.

Beautiful
thanks and don't forget to notify us

Agriculture › Re: Where will you be on the 13th and 14th of March 2015? by Topbrooks(m): 9:13am On Mar 13, 2015

jasper7:
can't wait for 2moro. Great day with great men

Good evening Sir
can we have the training sessions packaged into DVD. Though wish to be there but circumstance is beyond my control.
Thanks

Agriculture › Re: Urgent Palm Oil Suppliers. by Topbrooks(m): 7:20pm On Mar 05, 2015

how much do u need? A 25kg presently cost # 6500 @ retail, btw #5500 and #6000 from producers.
I can assist u if need be

Agriculture › Re: Modern Cucumber Farming. My 1 Million Naira Experience *with Pictures* by Topbrooks(m): 12:47am On Jan 29, 2015

jasper7:
interesting one sir. mr soloxam has been a God-sent to many people. highly commendable and reliable guy. Am I allowed to make some fee suggestions to you sir, regarding all these?

Of cause yes, go ahead Sir. Am ready to learn

Agriculture › Re: Practical Guide To Profitable Marketing Of Agric Products In Nigeria by Topbrooks(m): 10:12pm On Jan 23, 2015

Lesgupnigeria:
My head dey swell to give out more useful agric information..Lol.
If you want to join any.farmers association,let me know your.location, then i can then give you the contact of who to call to get registered.
Thanks.for.following.

Am based in Ibadan, Oyo State

Agriculture › Re: Modern Cucumber Farming. My 1 Million Naira Experience *with Pictures* by Topbrooks(m): 9:44pm On Jan 23, 2015

ireke:
Hello Topbrooks. I believe in "failure analysis" and I wonder if you can oblige me with the answers to the following questions. others may even benefit from your answers.

1. in your opinion, what is/are the causes of the failure of your previous attempt? for example someone mentioned staffing earlier
2. Mention some ideas that you have seen here that you definitely missed out in your previous attempt.
3. What are the things the OP mentioned here that you did but did not work well for you?
4. Mention one thing that you definitely will not repeat if you try again.

Thanks.

Farmer Jasper (You deserve a title to your name o. Afterall, other professions dey add title and we love titles in Nigeria).
Words will fail me to express my opinion about you. let me just say that you are one of the reasons that make me believe that there is hope for Nigeria.

Good Questions. Most of these things I've discussed with Soloxam. You Know then I didn't know there was a platform like this. Straight to your questions
1. Disease Infection. That was the major cause. They started growing well and I was rejoicing thinking my 1 acre Cucumber Farm will make me thousands but suddenly the leaves started turning brownish yellow and to make matter worse, my supposed ' Guru' from NIHORT wrongly 'diagnosed' it. Though one of them promised to come around and physically check things in the farm but never did. I battled with it and managed to harvest a very small quantity. Soloxam later said I tried to have had little harvest. It was Downy Mildew caused by Fungi
I should also have started small and not that big anyway. I also had a little issue with those guys who worked for me, they also played their part in destroying some of my plants

2. So much Ideas. * Professional and competent advise from practicing farmers
* I didn't mulch in the first attempt. Now I know about mulching. You know I also had to battle weed after they began to die
* I didn't Stalk in the first attempt thinking it will cost me more(capital intensive) but I Know now that its worth it, of cause for several obvious reasons
3. I cant really remember any. I never came across this thread until after the all thing

4. As a matter of fact, am trying again, have bounced back but will be using just a plot on another piece of land( Trying to minimize risk-you know now). I will not use Ashley seed variety again. I'll be getting seeds from Soloxam. I'll also be going fully organic no more NPK
Hope this helps

Agriculture › Re: Modern Cucumber Farming. My 1 Million Naira Experience *with Pictures* by Topbrooks(m): 9:44pm On Jan 23, 2015

ireke:
Hello Topbrooks. I believe in "failure analysis" and I wonder if you can oblige me with the answers to the following questions. others may even benefit from your answers.

1. in your opinion, what is/are the causes of the failure of your previous attempt? for example someone mentioned staffing earlier
2. Mention some ideas that you have seen here that you definitely missed out in your previous attempt.
3. What are the things the OP mentioned here that you did but did not work well for you?
4. Mention one thing that you definitely will not repeat if you try again.

Thanks.

Good Questions. Most of these things I've discussed with Soloxam. You Know then I didn't know there was a platform like this. Straight to your questions
1. Disease Infection. That was the major cause. They started growing well and I was rejoicing thinking my 1 acre Cucumber Farm will make me thousands but suddenly the leaves started turning brownish yellow and to make matter worse, my supposed ' Guru' from NIHORT wrongly 'diagnosed' it. Though one of them promised to come around and physically check things in the farm but never did. I battled with it and managed to harvest a very small quantity. Soloxam later said I tried to have had little harvest. It was Downy Mildew caused by Fungi
I should also have started small and not that big anyway. I also had a little issue with those guys who worked for me, they also played their part in destroying some of my plants

2. So much Ideas. * Professional and competent advise from practicing farmers
* I didn't mulch in the first attempt. Now I know about mulching. You know I also had to battle weed after they began to die
* I didn't Stalk in the first attempt thinking it will cost me more(capital intensive) but I Know now that its worth it, of cause for several obvious reasons
3. I cant really remember any. I never came across this thread until after the all thing

4. As a matter of fact, am trying again, have bounced back but will be using just a plot on another piece of land( Trying to minimize risk-you know now). I will not use Ashley seed variety again. I'll be getting seeds from Soloxam. I'll also be going fully organic no more NPK
Hope this helps

Farmer Jasper (You deserve a title to your name o. Afterall, other professions dey add title and we love titles in Nigeria).
Words will fail me to express my opinion about you. let me just say that you are one of the reasons that make me believe that there is hope for Nigeria.

Agriculture › Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Topbrooks(m): 10:56pm On Jan 17, 2015

sodams007:
No o, why did you ask?

Farm is dry tho, due to the season but we planted early

I asked before am a little bit worried about my plantation. Though I planted last July but never made plans for irrigation.
Now I know the grate difference and advantage which lies in irrigation. healthy plants which equals to bigger bunches
pls anyone out there who can help me with a gasoline pump in Ibadan should kindly contact me.

Agriculture › Re: Practical Guide To Profitable Marketing Of Agric Products In Nigeria by Topbrooks(m): 3:38pm On Jan 14, 2015

Lesgupnigeria:
You dont need to have a farm.
Register as a farmer and with a government recognised association and you are good to go.
You dont need any proposal.

NOTE: If you are applying as an individual farmer,you will.need a proposal and some collateral.

well done for the good works. have been silent but really benefited from your various post. I would like to ask if you can kindly list out or recommend any of those farmers associations you mentioned.
thanks

Agriculture › Re: How To Start And Grow A Profitable Plantain Flour Business In Nigeria by Topbrooks(m): 2:53pm On Jan 14, 2015

sodams007:
Plantain Bunches Supply. 2500-3500 capacity.
Harvest Period: March - April.

Contact: sodams007@yahoo.com, 08067496993.

Serious Business Only!!!

Cheers.

nice pix. Did you irrigate the plantation?

Agriculture › Re: Modern Cucumber Farming. My 1 Million Naira Experience *with Pictures* by Topbrooks(m): 2:33am On Jan 06, 2015

jasper7:
I can remember I promised to give out free seed to followers of this thread. at least I gave some out to kalusam which he has planted and am glad to see his progress. please if you're interested in getting few sample seeds. indicate. let me use this one as new year gift. please note that the seed must enter ground. by fire by force. by friday next week, I'll dispatch to 3 locations. to abeokuta, ibadan and lagos. choose the location nearest to you and comment here, to get your own free seed. pls, even if you don't have land or space. you can plant in sack bags. I'll upload a picture example soonest.

Pls am interested too, reside in Ibadan

Agriculture › Re: Modern Cucumber Farming. My 1 Million Naira Experience *with Pictures* by Topbrooks(m): 2:23am On Jan 06, 2015

jasper7:
Happy New year to you all! 2014 was a great year, but 2015 will be even greater!

Thanks a Lot
You are a answer to my cry. Have tried cucumber over an acre but failed last year. I came across this thread this evening and has sat with it all the way. thank you. am energized, ready to try again

Agriculture › Re: Modern Cucumber Farming. My 1 Million Naira Experience *with Pictures* by Topbrooks(m): 2:12am On Jan 06, 2015

Soloxam:
@Soloxam This farm is presently in Oshogbo in Osun state, But now am setting new farm in Ibadan, Thanks for the compliment.

good morning Sir. Please I would really love to meet u here in Ibadan. Have tried one acre of cucumber but failed with loss of money. Though I read some books before i ventured into it but I think it failed because I couldnt get a mentor or someone with hands on experience at the time. have tried contacting u via mail, pls do reply or better still my watapp contact- 09028926068

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