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Plantains fruit all year round, which makes the crop more reliable all-season staple food, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria with inadequate food storage, preservation and transportation technologies.

In Africa, plantains and bananas provide more than 25 percent of the carbohydrate requirements for over 70 million people.

smallblow:
@ world1 thank you sir for the step by step posting on plantain plantation. I am interested in plantain plantation and can u help me with the estimation for planting plantain on 10 hectare from from starting to harvesting time without the cost of land because I have 10 hectares of land.

Sure.
You can contact me through my phone number on my signature.

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The first thing to consider in starting a plantain farm is looking for the right climate. Plantain cannot thrive in an environment that is too hot or too cold.

The ideal climate for plantain is the tropical climate with temperature ranging from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius. Below 14 degrees and the plantain would die. Plantain plants also need good irrigation and humidity.

The plantain plantation must have a good drainage system. A rich, naturally fertilized soil is the ideal for planting plantain. If such is not available, one can create compost and add chicken manure.

Unlike starting other tree farms and orchards, starting a plantain farm and growing plantain are easier and less complicated.

Although growing plantain still require ones attention, the level of skill required is not as intensive as other trees.

Today is another day. Tuesday/02/2015
Let talk about Plantain Plantation Business

oluks05:
Nice one

Thanks

nikaShow:
This is awesome! Am so in this class!

I can see you in the front row.

Gadgetmobil:
You are not alone my brother. Am with you all the way.

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I thinks they are praying if you look closely they all closed their eyes.

Pineapples are mostly planted during the raining season, in an alkaline soil.

In Nigeria it is hard to find people who are interested in farming pineapple in large scales because it is known to take 2 years or more to grow and harvest the plant locally. also the heterogeneous harvesting period per plant further dampens people interest as they only make money harvesting and selling in bits.

But wait a minute, it will interest you to know that recent scientific research has made it possible to grow and harvest the entire pineapple farm at once within a year with much more bigger and sweeter species.

The good news about this development is that you can now grow in commercial quantity, harvest and sell the entire farm at once within 1 year thereby generating fast income for yourself.

Pineapples have a wide cylindrical shape, a scaly green, brown or yellow skin and a regal crown of spiny, blue-green leaves.

The fibrous flesh of pineapple is yellow in color and has a vibrant tropical flavor that balances the tastes of sweet and tart. The area closer to the base of the fruit has more sugar content and therefore a sweeter taste and more tender texture

It is has dagger-like leaves (it is a monocotyledon), and it is cultivated as a biennial plant. The first year it undergo vegetative growth where the plant produces the leaves and the second year a flowering stalk arises from the center. On this stalk are produced up to 200 flowers, an inflorescence, which latter forms a solid structure, called a multiple fruit.

Pineapples thrive in light soils with relatively low pH.

PROVEN SECRET IN PINEAPPLE FARMING THAT WILL EARN YOU MILLIONS.

A great number of people attribute their low financial status to the current rate of unemployment and economic recession, but there are a few who strive to unearth business opportunities that can change their fortune.

Truth is, there are loads of business opportunities that we walk past on a daily basis, forgetting that these might be gold mines in disguise.

On the surface it might look petty, but many have quietly used the proceed to build their homes.

Pineapple is highly demanded for, both in Nigeria and Abroad. Pineapple farming is a multi-billion Dollar industry and a money spinner for interested investors.

The current total world production is 14.220 million tons as against the Total world demands which is about 467 million tons per year.

It is popularly used as to produce fruit juice and serves as desserts, salads, and in fruit cocktail.

The popularity of the pineapple is due to its sweet-sour taste containing 15% sugar, malic and citric fruit acids.

It is also high in vitamin B1, B2, B6 and C. The protein digesting enzyme bromelin seems to help digestion at the end of a high protein meal.

In the Philippines, pineapple leaves are used as the source of a textile fiber called piña.

Making Money from Agribusiness.
Time table for this week interactive crops discussion.

Monday 01/06/2015 - Pineapple
Tuesday 02/06/2015 - Plantain
Wednesday 03/06/2015 - Moringa
Thursday 04/06/2015 - Pawpaw
Friday 05/06/2015 - soursop (graviola)

Please we want contributions, questions and more information from both intending and existing farmers as this gestures will help alot of Nigerians.

Thanks for you cooperation and understanding.
Adeniyi Sola
Director of studies
Highhill Agri-Business Academy. (HABA)
+2348065220074

Highhill Agri-business Academy (HABA) support the entrepreneurial ambitions of both intending and pratical farmers. The academy acts as a training provider and networking association.

lcoral:
Nice. I wish I could attend. Work constraints.

Ok. Maybe you will be able to attend the next one.

About Agriculture Expo in Kenya - Agritec Africa

The Agritec Africa Agriculture Exhibition and Conference in Kenya will be held in Nairobi, Kenya during June 17-19,2015.

Africa has huge potential for Agricultural growth, thanks to ample amount of Land and Water Resources.

Yet, land and agricultural productivity are found to be one of the lowest in the world.

In Africa, Agriculture employs 65% labour force. Agriculture Sector accounts for 32% of GDP of Africa. Africa requires attention on following three core areas for Higher and Sustained growth:

Facilitating agricultural markets and trade
Improving Agricultural Productivity
Investing in public infrastructure for Agricultural Growth.

WHY CHOOSE KENYA.
Most Emerging Country in Africa

The Economy of Kenya is the largest by GDP in East and central Africa. Agriculture is a major employer and the country traditionally exports tea, coffee and most recently fresh flowers to the Europe.

The service industry is a major economic driver. Kenya’s monsoon seasons start during April to June, after which ‘short rains’ season occurs till November.

Currently Kenya is aiming to create a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by ‘Vision 2030'.

The vision is anchored on three key pillars; economic, social and political Governance.

This is another opportunity to learn and take your Agro Business to the next level. The next Agritech Exhibition and Conference will be held in Africa and the location is Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi, Kenya - June 17-19,2015.

The beauty of this is that it's very easy and highly affordable to visit Kenya as a Nigerian

We are packaging a two weeks full Agribusiness tour, training and farm visitation coupled with the Agritech program.

We Depart Nigeria on the 15th to Arrive on 23rd of June 2015.
Total package Cost N510, 000

Registration forms are available at Highhill Agri-Business Academy Ogun State.
+2348065220074

angels09:
ekiti own...

Abegunde farm
Igiririgi along new Ado Local Government Secretariat.
Odo Ado
Ado-ekiti

Lesgupnigeria:

Plant the two together na and you will see what normally happen when 2 giant begin to drag space on your soil.

On a serious note, cashew is better than palm tree considering so.many factors

You will.need many acres of land for palm tree so that you can be able to add value to it as it will.not be profitable producing smaller quantity of palm fruit.

Cashew nut can be sold directly with or without processing.

You need processing facilities if you are venturing into palm tree production.

Except you want to do a pilot project you can't plant any of these crops on 1 acre.

EatsmartzFarm:
Moringa Planting material needed for small plantation, we manage farmland that we intended to add some moringa trees. if you can provide the needed material, kindly indicate your contact

Preferred Location: Lagos/Ogun Axis

Only serious supplier should indicate.

Thanks

Contact us at
NATURAL NUTRIENT LIMITED
8/10. Moringa Close.
klm.18 lagos/ Abeokuta Expressway Lala town after Awowo Town. Beside Obasanjo farm Akinjole along Obada Oko Road
+2348065220074

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You no get shame?
You want to scam secondary student again jamb? upgrading ko downgrading ni God punish you.

angels09:
location

NATURAL NUTRIENT LIMITED
8/10. Moringa Close.
klm.18 lagos/ Abeokuta Expressway Lala Village after Awowo Town. Beside Obasanjo farm Akinjole along Obada Oko Road.
Abeokuta.
+2348065220074

EmmaAjayi:
Nairalanders, please I'm in urgent need of 2400 quality plantain surkers at a good price. Kindly quote your price here. Delivery at Ogbomosho

We can deliver to your farm in ogbomosho
Suckers +Delivery =N180 per sucker.

localfarmer:
we are located at ago-iwoye ogun state
07030939487

I have huge market for you but I don't think you are ready.
I asked for your farm pictures since March 19 but you fail to upload it here so how do I believe you have a product if you can't show it.

Check my signature.

Johnnyessence:
bro word one how much are u collecting for land preparation and clearing soon i will clear d land using buldozer to clear it d soil is majorly humus soil.

I don't clear or do land preparation for people what i do is total farm set up. You can take a 2 days Agronomy best practice course at Highhill Agri-Business Academy.

Land preparation is the most crucial part in plantain plantation business. So make sure you do it well.