Would love to read the experiences of farmers in Imo State, what they grow/rear, the prospects and challenges.

@Pavore9

Each time l read your post, l feel delighted and happy because you are one person abroad that is trying to open our eyes and mind to several means of making money and getting employed in farming. You have really puncture my mind and all l see and dream of is making money through faming in no time.

Farming in other part of the world to me as been reduced to Easy Agricultural Practices (EAP) and old method of farming are fading away per time. Our youth in Nigeria still think farming has to involve tractors, bulldozers and high powered machineries with manual labour and that's why farming does not appeal to them.

All or so called Universities of Agriculture are just a gathering of un-employable, non-tasking graduate who are taught with archaic methods of agricultural practices. Sack, Pot, Grow Bags and other low cost planting mediums has been practiced in the world over and Nigerians are far away from these discoveries rather they use their internet connections for chatting all days long.

I have been transformed into a farmer via you-tube, pdf and several researches that l had used my data to gather. Am happy to let you know that in a couple of months now, l will be harvesting tomatoes, sweet peppers, cabbages in sacks and each is to the tune of 1000 plants on an half plot of my backyard.

I have sowed my nursery inside a wooden box of 3ft by 6ft (2 boxes) and planted indeterminate tomatoes and sweet pepper varieties that will last me a year round. I shall keep you posted as time passes. Am doing 100% organic.

Keep the farming exposures alive for we that have the mind to develop and make use of it. You don't know you are creating wealth for us the invincible readers here on nairaland. Your exposures are your own idea export to your country land and may God let you reap your dreams.

Thanks

Sammie

This farmer is from Imo.
I am at that stage where every aspect of agriculture appeals to me, and I want to try my hands on everything, before I decide on a niche for myself.
I am presently not on ground. What I'm doing in the meantime is acquire lands for this purpose. You know how land acquisition in the south east can be: very expensive and in short supply. But I digress.

Some of the lands are presently cultivated by relations, and I just give tips, advise, and some supervision whenever I visit. They await when I will be fully available to unleash the knowledge I have been absorbing all this time

You are doing a great job here, Pavore9. I'm pretty sure we are going to meet in the near future.

whirlwind7:
This farmer is from Imo.
I am at that stage where every aspect of agriculture appeals to me, and I want to try my hands on everything, before I decide on a niche for myself.
I am presently not on ground. What I'm doing in the meantime is acquire lands for this purpose. You know how land acquisition in the south east can be: very expensive and in short supply. But I digress.

Some of the lands are presently cultivated by relations, and I just give tips, advise, and some supervision whenever I visit. They await when I will be fully available to unleash the knowledge I have been absorbing all this time

You are doing a great job here, Pavore9. I'm pretty sure we are going to meet in the near future.

I know land is in short supply in Imo as it is just the size of a local government in Cross River State but that should not deter one. I am also from Imo State and want to have a feel of the experience of those on ground. The small land size means we have to apply innovative knowledge away from what we are presently doing, you can imagine the impact on Imo's economy when we begin to export to other parts of Nigeria products like strawberry, fresh milk, spices and herbs which are all do able when the will is there.

wasamtech:
@Pavore9

Each time l read your post, l feel delighted and happy because you are one person abroad that is trying to open our eyes and mind to several means of making money and getting employed in farming. You have really puncture my mind and all l see and dream of is making money through faming in no time.

Farming in other part of the world to me as been reduced to Easy Agricultural Practices (EAP) and old method of farming are fading away per time. Our youth in Nigeria still think farming has to involve tractors, bulldozers and high powered machineries with manual labour and that's why farming does not appeal to them.

All or so called Universities of Agriculture are just a gathering of un-employable, non-tasking graduate who are taught with archaic methods of agricultural practices. Sack, Pot, Grow Bags and other low cost planting mediums has been practiced in the world over and Nigerians are far away from these discoveries rather they use their internet connections for chatting all days long.

I have been transformed into a farmer via you-tube, pdf and several researches that l had used my data to gather. Am happy to let you know that in a couple of months now, l will be harvesting tomatoes, sweet peppers, cabbages in sacks and each is to the tune of 1000 plants on an half plot of my backyard.

I have sowed inside a wooden box of 3ft by 6ft (2 boxes) and planted indeterminate tomatoes and sweet pepper varieties that will last me a year round. I shall keep you posted as time passes. Am doing 100% organic.

Keep the farming exposures alive for we that have the mind to develop and make use of it. You don't know you are creating wealth for us the invincible readers here on nairaland. Your exposures are your own idea export to your country land and may God let you reap your dreams.

Thanks

Sammie

This is great, please share your pictures to inspire more farmers of the possibilities. Especially those limited by space.

i'm an intending farmer from imo state,hoping to get some plots of land maybe in okigwe someday,i heard its quite cheap there and they soil is damn fertile,bt for now am still practicing and researching on "pomato"in my compound..

pls wasamtech can u shade more light on how u are planting in your backyard?

@wasamtech, l love your spirit as such promotes food security.

irynterri:
i'm an intending farmer from imo state,hoping to get some plots of land maybe in okigwe someday,i heard its quite cheap there and they soil is damn fertile,bt for now am still practicing and researching on "pomato"in my compound..

How cheap is land in Okigwe?

Pavore9:


How cheap is land in Okigwe?

depends on how desperate dey want to sell..maybe they want to use it for burial or something,or if its close to a river..i know of someone who bought 5 plots at 350k..(sorry i do mix plots and acres i'm always forgetting which is bigger)

irynterri:
depends on how desperate dey want to sell..maybe they want to use it for burial or something,or if its close to a river..i know of someone who bought 5 plots at 350k..(sorry i do mix plots and acres i'm always forgetting which is bigger)

It is cheap for that price. Just make sure you get secured documentation when buying so that no umanna can pop up with some claims. Keep away from cassava farming and focus on veggies such as spinach, lettuce, cabbage, spring onions, aubergine (eggplants), cucumber, herbs and spices as these are where the real money is.

Pavore9:


It is cheap for that price. Just make sure you get secured documentation when buying so that no umanna can pop up with some claims. Keep away from cassava farming and focus on veggies such as spinach, lettuce, cabbage, spring onions, aubergine (eggplants), cucumber, herbs and spices as these are where the real money is.

thanks for the advice..i hope u will be around wen i start..i have been going thru ur threads and i think i can call u prof. pavore

irynterri:
thanks for the advice..i hope u will be around wen i start..i have been going thru ur threads and i think i can call u prof. pavore

Okigwe happens to be my Senatorial zone and home Diocese. We really need re-chart a new path to profitable agro ventures as l know the subsistence level we are currently operating on makes no economic sense applying innovative knowledge will make the difference.

Pavore9:


Okigwe happens to be my Senatorial zone and home Diocese. We really need re-chart a new path to profitable agro ventures as l know the subsistence level we are currently operating on makes no economic sense applying innovative knowledge will make the difference.

mine is orlu..i remember a song then that used to say "obodo niile e mepe go,o ka foro ndi orlu na okigwe,ndi orlu na okigwe a maara akwukwo"..i think its high time our generation moved to change that song

irynterri:
mine is orlu..i remember a song then that used to say "obodo niile e mepe go,o ka foro ndi orlu na okigwe,ndi orlu na okigwe a maara akwukwo"..i think its high time our generation moved to change that song

That is really a close minded thought. My local government Ihitte/Uboma do not fit into that as our Human capital resources is really enviable.

Hi, Nice to see this thread. My professional farming experience started in Imo state. My beloved state. And as much as we travel now, we cannot forget home. I still do some work there, mostly partnerships. will love to share my experience anytime God gives me the Grace

jasper7:
Hi, Nice to see this thread. My professional farming experience started in Imo state. My beloved state. And as much as we travel now, we cannot forget home. I still do some work there, mostly partnerships. will love to share my experience anytime God gives me the Grace

Yes, we cannot forget home as we have an obligation towards its development.

Nice to see this thread. Pavaro keep it up

Pavore9:
Would love to read the experiences of farmers in Imo State, what they grow/rear, the prospects and challenges.

I want to believe that this thread is not about Imo indigenes involved in farming but rather about farm practices/ opportunities in Imo state.

So it would help to see information in that regard dropped here. For instance someone posting details of Acres of Land in a remote area going for N300k/ Acre or less will help stimulate Agriculture in Imo and the East.

I would also like to see us discuss access to market. Where is the market for farm produce located in the East or how do eastern farms transport their produce to market timely and cheap. For instance, besides cheap lands, the attraction to farming in Ogun state is the proximity to the market, Mile 12 Lagos.

In the meantime am porting to Ogun state for reason above by next month, January.

Prosperity4All:


I want to believe that this thread is not about Imo indigenes involved in farming but rather about farm practices/ opportunities in Imo state.

So it would help to see information in that regard dropped here. For instance someone posting details of Acres of Land in a remote area going for N300k/ Acre or less will help stimulate Agriculture in Imo and the East.

I would also like to see us discuss access to market. Where is the market for farm produce located in the East or how do eastern farms transport their produce to market timely and cheap. For instance, besides cheap lands, the attraction to farming in Ogun state is the proximity to the market, Mile 12 Lagos.

In the meantime am porting to Ogun state for reason above by next month, January.

The intention is focused on farmers on ground in Imo State. Places like Owerri, Aba, Port Harcourt, where do the vegetables like lettuce, cabbage, spring onions, aubergine (eggplants), cucumber etc sold in their markets come from?

Prosperity4All:


I want to believe that this thread is not about Imo indigenes involved in farming but rather about farm practices/ opportunities in Imo state.

So it would help to see information in that regard dropped here. For instance someone posting details of Acres of Land in a remote area going for N300k/ Acre or less will help stimulate Agriculture in Imo and the East.
I would also like to see us discuss access to market. Where is the market for farm produce located in the East or how do eastern farms transport their produce to market timely and cheap. For instance, besides cheap lands, the attraction to farming in Ogun state is the proximity to the market, Mile 12 Lagos.

In the meantime am porting to Ogun state for reason above by next month, January.

You made a very valid point, especially with your comments in bold. We all know that most of the farm practices in the south east is on subsistence level. Land ownership is very fragmented, with moderately large parcels being community owned. That comment by irynterri about 5 plots bought at N300k sounds unbelievable, and I'm hoping it would turn out to be true. Haven't heard anywhere land is that cheap in Imo state.

So, the thread I believe, would also focus on farm practices/opportunities/innovation/marketing of farm produce. As more people share their experiences, several more information should come to light.

whirlwind7:


You made a very valid point, especially with your comments in bold. We all know that most of the farm practices in the south east is on subsistence level. Land ownership is very fragmented, with moderately large parcels being community owned. That comment by irynterri about 5 plots bought at N300k sounds unbelievable, and I'm hoping it would turn out to be true. Haven't heard anywhere land is that cheap in Imo state.

So, the thread I believe, would also focus on farm practices/opportunities/innovation/marketing of farm produce. As more people share their experiences, several more information should come to light.

I have always known that land is a scarce resource in the South East as the entire 5 states is just about the size of Kogi State and less than 40% the size of Niger State thus the reason why l would love to know the experience of those on ground as we do not have comparable advantage over other regions. Be it may, we can still scrap out something out of what we have, there is a Reverend Sister who is based here in Kenya who is also from Imo State, she is adept in Aquaponics where with other Sisters are running an aquaponic farm within a greenhouse which measures 24ft by 90ft and in it has thousands of Catfish and grow strawberry, 100% organic. They harvest One tonne of Strawberries monthly from that greenhouse. The entire Country of Israel is not up to the 5 South East states but is one of the world's leading food exporters.

Innovative Knowledge determines what a space will generate, rather than waiting for trucks from the North to supply our markets with all the veggies like cabbage, cucumber, lettuce etc with even 2 plots of land someone back home can be the supplier of lettuce/cucumber to some big hotels in Owerri at cheaper price in comparison to the one coming from the North. Some part of that money comes to him/her!

Prosperity4All:


I want to believe that this thread is not about Imo indigenes involved in farming but rather about farm practices/ opportunities in Imo state.

So it would help to see information in that regard dropped here. For instance someone posting details of Acres of Land in a remote area going for N300k/ Acre or less will help stimulate Agriculture in Imo and the East.

I would also like to see us discuss access to market. Where is the market for farm produce located in the East or how do eastern farms transport their produce to market timely and cheap. For instance, besides cheap lands, the attraction to farming in Ogun state is the proximity to the market, Mile 12 Lagos.

In the meantime am porting to Ogun state for reason above by next month, January.

I doubt if you really have what it take to produce on large scale and make profit.

baba11:

I doubt if you really have what it take to produce on large scale and make profit.

What does it take? Tell me.

Prosperity4All:

What does it take? Tell me.

Heavy equipment ,market,human-know-how and market. Mind you,if the road too is bad or inaccessible, it'll make you run at a loss especially if it's a perishable goods

baba11:

Heavy equipment ,market,human-know-how and market. Mind you,if the road too is bad or inaccessible, it'll make you run at a loss especially if it's a perishable goods

On point.
Those are part of the challenges you have to over come on a day to day basis. We have them in focus. Thanks

Prosperity4All:


On point.
Those are part of the challenges you have to over come on a day to day basis. We have them in focus. Thanks

Nice to know that....

Good day peeps
I have table size catfish for sales. The farm is located along IJOKO -LISA ROAD in Ifo LGA of Ogun State. The fish are very big and very healthy.
I need buyers. pls contact 08107438683. Call or send Watsapp msg

Hi Pavore9, I was wondering did you get the chance to attend the month of training on running a 24ft by 90ft fish pond alongside orgnanic vegetable farm?

Moseeeee:
Hi Pavore9, I was wondering did you get the chance to attend the month of training on running a 24ft by 90ft fish pond alongside orgnanic vegetable farm?

No, I didn't but where did it hold?

wasamtech:
@Pavore9

Each time l read your post, l feel delighted and happy because you are one person abroad that is trying to open our eyes and mind to several means of making money and getting employed in farming. You have really puncture my mind and all l see and dream of is making money through faming in no time.

Farming in other part of the world to me as been reduced to Easy Agricultural Practices (EAP) and old method of farming are fading away per time. Our youth in Nigeria still think farming has to involve tractors, bulldozers and high powered machineries with manual labour and that's why farming does not appeal to them.

All or so called Universities of Agriculture are just a gathering of un-employable, non-tasking graduate who are taught with archaic methods of agricultural practices. Sack, Pot, Grow Bags and other low cost planting mediums has been practiced in the world over and Nigerians are far away from these discoveries rather they use their internet connections for chatting all days long.

I have been transformed into a farmer via you-tube, pdf and several researches that l had used my data to gather. Am happy to let you know that in a couple of months now, l will be harvesting tomatoes, sweet peppers, cabbages in sacks and each is to the tune of 1000 plants on an half plot of my backyard.

I have sowed my nursery inside a wooden box of 3ft by 6ft (2 boxes) and planted indeterminate tomatoes and sweet pepper varieties that will last me a year round. I shall keep you posted as time passes. Am doing 100% organic.

Keep the farming exposures alive for we that have the mind to develop and make use of it. You don't know you are creating wealth for us the invincible readers here on nairaland. Your exposures are your own idea export to your country land and may God let you reap your dreams.

Thanks

Sammie

How do I contact you please??
I'll appreciate it PLEASE!!!

@pavore9 nice thread. u know how we do. #wehdonesir#