karlxavier:
Another thing is, how many bunches does it produce on the third year per tree or acre? Thanks as u reply. I also guess one can intercrop cassava on it and likely recoup the investment on the first year as well, that can be a way to get started too

One year fruiting depends on so many factors. It can go from bumper to disappointing. 0-20 bunches per tree is my experience.
Big is the Factors such as how much weeding around the palm trees are done. The cleaner the environment around the trees, the more harvest one expects. If a tree competes with tall grasses for nutrients and sunlight, what happens is that you will get tall palm trees that can be barren in the first five years.
Applying fertilizer at least one time per year can determine amount and size of bunches.
Yes you can intercrop. It makes economic sense.
I also have a small herd of cattles and what I found out is that the trees near where the cows spend most of their time produce abundant fruits.
So, short answer to your question is 0-20 bunches per tree.
I hope this answer helps. I just woke up and ramble sometimes

Wonder1844:
Thanks a lot for your answer. Where can I get the one year old nurse tree to buy?

It depends on your area. Most part of SW and SS will have someone who has it available for sale. You will need to get closer to the local farmers.
Can you send me your location and may be able to find contacts. Someone who knows someone

Wonder1844:
Is it safe to buy land in SW for non indigenes? A friend was telling me that land owners come to reclaim the lands after some years. And also what is advisable to plant along side oil palm since I need to plant them 9 metres apart.?
The N170 you talked about is it for seedlings?
Thanks for your time.

Yes it is. Get a lawyer who will charge 10% of land purchase price to do Deed Of Assignment[i][/i] between you and the sellers. That's what i did despite the fact that I am from Ogun State. Always remember that buying land close to settlements- to a city or town, is an invitation to wahala. regardless of where, people like sought after properties, but disdain the deep forest.
You may be able to plant corn or cassava, water melon etc within the rows or in my case and in exchange for weeding the farm, i rent it out to farmers who plant corn and cassava.
The 170N is for a 1 year old nursed tree

kyriannelson:
What species of oil palm did you plant, also how much is 1ha of land,
i have interest in oil palm plantation, the challenge over here is land

I am not sure of the name of the species or subspecies. What i did know is that, the species will start producing fruits in 3 years.
When I started, I bought from NIFOR in Benin (http://nifor.gov.ng/), but subsequently i found out that local farmers have nurseries of NIFOR-produced seeds. I bought from these farmers. I have also made my own nurseries too at some point.
The price of land depends on how deep into the forest you go. Believe it or not, in many parts of Ogun State and generally in the SW, you can get 1 acre for 150k or less. Remember 1ha is =2.5 acres. What part of the country are you located?

Matysu:
What is the minimum number of trees you'll advise me to start with and the land size I will need?

The answer to your question is dependent on ho much naira you have. If you already have a land, then the better (remember I am not talking about your backyard).
Palm trees are planted with 30ftx30ft distances between trees, if you do the maths you should be able to squeeze 50-60 trees in 1 acre.
if you have lots of cash, you can do a lot, of course you need to think about the initial period when you cant produce any oil. At those times, maintenance cash will be from your pocket

Beava:
What is d Size of d land that contain d 2000 palm stand. What is d cost of clearing and preparing d land for planting per acre and cost of planting per stand. Awaiting your appreciated response

I purchased 55+ acres but have not planted all the land. You don't have to to have that kind of land plus, it's better to go far where people are generally not interested. It's in those areas that you can find cheap land.
In my area, ogun state, its better to use laborer rather than machine for land clearing. 25-30k will clear an acre virgin land. It's cheaper if the land have been used before.
1 stand cost about N170( 1 year old), it's a lot cheaper if you buy the kernel and start a nursery yourself. It will take between 8 months and a year before they be ready for transplanting.

Let me know if you have further questions

rheether:
Can anyone offer a reasonable reason why smiling is forbidden on passport photos?

I am not sure there is any regulation that forbids smiling for the passport photo. It may just be a self made rule of the location you went to. Of course it won't make sense to laugh or giggle but mild smiling won't be bad.

Can you write me an email and include your number and I'll reach out to you. Oog6652@gmail.com
You can also ask a question here so I can answer to the general benefit of others.

I have about 2000 trees.
I planted them progressively since 2012.
I started production of oil 2015.
I have issues that I have faced and succeeded. If you are interested in starting a farm, ask me questions and I can share my good and not-too-good moments with you. Issues ranging from land acquisition, clearing to plant, netting, fertilizing, row weeding and on and on.

All in all, I can encourage young ones or anyone to start your own palm tree farm, its a worthwhile investment.

Ask any question and ill try as much as i can to answer.

Isn't it "No charge" in Yoruba.

Where does this girl go wrong? Sometimes you trust and people let you down, I think she was let down by this older guy. I can predict this girl will take a revenge on another guy. That's very soon.

If it's done this way, it certain that this is unhygienic. I produce oil and can say that it's not done that way, at least not be me or all others I have seen

how can one confirm if the papers are genuine?