thanks so much for those that have contributed to this thread. pls I will like to know if there are farm produce marketers in the house.
I have a plantain farm in Edo state and I don't wish to negotiate with the local buyers,that why am looking for a constant buyer..my contact email is taiwooke@rocketmail.com

Nice thread
. Following

Kalusam:
This model for growing Pineapple using nylon covers should be applied to other crops like water melon and cucumber to discourage weed growing. I think this will go a long way in controlling weeds, as manual weeding may destroy the vines thereby adversely affecting output or what do you guys think?

Yeah, dats organic farming....it suppress weed, conserve moisture content and also act as mulching practice

Hi,

A relation of mine is interested in starting this watermelon business.

But the problem is getting the land to farm.

You all know the cost implication of getting land in Nigeria is very high

And this business would need up to a hectare of land or what?

Please reply.

Kalusam:
This model for growing Pineapple using nylon covers should be applied to other crops like water melon and cucumber to discourage weed growing. I think this will go a long way in controlling weeds, as manual weeding may destroy the vines thereby adversely affecting output or what do you guys think?

How about penetration of water to the soil, won't it negatively affect that?

The holes on the polythene allows rainfall to enter. However, you can use a drip irrigation system to grow these crops. Actually the polythene conserves soil water and warms the soil!

ntyce:


How about penetration of water to the soil, won't it negatively affect that?

Kalusam:
The holes on the polythene allows rainfall to enter. However, you can use a drip irrigation system to grow these crops. Actually the polythene conserves soil water and warms the soil!

Also read somewhere that it can kill nematodes and parasites due to the buildup of heat beneath the nylon.
Where can one get the nylons or can one modify some of the bags being sold in the market?

Kalusam:
This model for growing Pineapple using nylon covers should be applied to other crops like water melon and cucumber to discourage weed growing. I think this will go a long way in controlling weeds, as manual weeding may destroy the vines thereby adversely affecting output or what do you guys think?

My brother thanks so much for you prompt and highly educative response am happy I have people on this thread that can do justice to different question as am always so busy moving from one farm set up to another.

Wow, my research on this is on-going. Will share them here with time. I understand you can get it somewhere in Mushin, Lagos

ntyce:


Also read somewhere that it can kill nematodes and parasites due to the buildup of heat beneath the nylon.
Where can one get the nylons or can one modify some of the bags being sold in the market?

I have 2 new jobs to start and deliver between tomorrow and 10 f Nov 2014. My birthday is 11/11 so I have to rest.
LOCATION: The 1st farm is located at Ajase and the other is at a village close to Ilorin.
CROOPS: Plantain, Cucumber and Watermelon
PROPOSED FARM SIZE:
Ajase 1hecter -1500suckers
Ilorin 10 hecter - 10,000 suckers
The land has been ploughed and harrowing is on going now.
Here are the suckers and the new variety seed from Thailand that I want to use. I just got my Lincese from Songhai farm as a seed partner.

Great work bro...was with your friend Mr. Shelu yesterday in Ibadan

world1:
I have 2 new jobs to start and deliver between tomorrow and 10 f Nov 2014. My birthday is 11/11 so I have to rest.
LOCATION: The 1st farm is located at Ajase and the other is at a village close to Ilorin.
CROOPS: Planting, Cucumber and Watermelon
PROPOSED FARM SIZE:
Ajase 1hecter -1500suckers
Ilorin 10 hecter - 10,000 suckers
The land has been ploughed and harrowing is on going now.
Here are the suckers and the new variety seed from Thailand that I want to use. I just got my Lincese from Songhai farm as a seed partner.

ntyce:


Also read somewhere that it can kill nematodes and parasites due to the buildup of heat beneath the nylon.
Where can one get the nylons or can one modify some of the bags being sold in the market?

There different types that serves different purpose. The best is the type that has 2 different layer with colour black and silver. I will show you the picture when I reduced the size too large to ttach here.

Kalusam:
Great work bro...was with your friend Mr. Shelu yesterday in Ibadan

Okay.
You meet at the Agric summit? I should have been there but i have to be at my port Novo office for a training.

ismex4real:



Yeah, dats organic farming....it suppress weed, conserve moisture content and also act as mulching practice

I really appreciate your lovely contribution keep it coming
Thanks

Am using the new Thailand seed varieties for my projects.

Tumeric

Please tell us the price each. Thank you

world1:
Other available seeds

i can see carrot seed too, tell us can carrot be planted also with plantain and how long does it take carrot to mature and harvest what are the necessary procedure etc.. in carrot cutivation and the market prospects. thanks

boluwajokosegun:

Please tell us the price each. Thank you

Watermelon (500 seeds) N4500
Onion(3000 seeds) N6000
Tomatoes (100 seeds) N1200
Carrot (10,000 seeds) N8000
Tumeric 1kg N1500
Short 6months paw paw seeds N50 per seed

world1:
Tumeric

Sir, that is carrot, onions and bell pepper. Do you cultivate them also in the south?

@ world1, pls sir what is TUMERIC?

ntyce:


Sir, that is carrot, onions and bell pepper. Do you cultivate them also in the south?

Yes.
In large quantities

Juliana7:
@ world1, pls sir what is TUMERIC?

Turmeric comes from the root of curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. This herb has a peppery warm and bitter flavor and mild fragrance, slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger to which it is related.

The rhizomes or under ground stem, have a rough segmented skin. The length of the main rhizome is approximately 2.5cm-7cm (1-3inches) in length, with a diameter of 2.5cm (1inch) with distinct nodes and smaller tubers branching off.

Wow !

As a fresh graduate who is looking at venturing into agriculture for the long term , I sure have been inspired by this thread.

Op, God bless you...

At the first harvesting of this 1500/1hecter plantain plantation, what is the profit percnetage one should expect from it...am into fish farming now , but I have my sight on agriculture fully !

Closely related to common rhizome: Ginger, it grows underground and has loads of health benefits and also used as a spice.

world1:


Turmeric comes from the root of curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. This herb has a peppery warm and bitter flavor and mild fragrance, slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger to which it is related.

The rhizomes or under ground stem, have a rough segmented skin. The length of the main rhizome is approximately 2.5cm-7cm (1-3inches) in length, with a diameter of 2.5cm (1inch) with distinct nodes and smaller tubers branching off.

world1:


Turmeric comes from the root of curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. This herb has a peppery warm and bitter flavor and mild fragrance, slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger to which it is related.

The rhizomes or under ground stem, have a rough segmented skin. The length of the main rhizome is approximately 2.5cm-7cm (1-3inches) in length, with a diameter of 2.5cm (1inch) with distinct nodes and smaller tubers branching off.

Pls where is ur office in Abeokuta? will like to visit one of these days

nikaShow:
Wow !

As a fresh graduate who is looking at venturing into agriculture for the long term , I sure have been inspired by this thread.

Op, God bless you...

At the first harvesting of this 1500/1hecter plantain plantation, what is the profit percnetage one should expect from it...am into fish farming now , but I have my sight on agriculture fully !

Fish farming is also lucrative just try to do it well if you don't mind I can show you round Songhai farm in order for you to get inspiration. It won't cost you much at all. You will be inspired the way fish farming is been practice with 100% natural and local floting feeds.

ntyce:


Pls where is ur office in Abeokuta? will like to visit one of these days

In Nigeria
We are located Beside Obasanjo farm
KLM 18 Lagos/Abeokuta express way lala town ewekoro LGA. +234 806 522 0074.
Port Novo, Republic of Benin +229 6163 5946

@World1, did you ever get trained @Shongai Farms?

Pappyshoes:
@World1, did you ever get trained @Shongai Farms?

Yes.
And my learning is still continuous.

world1:

Yes.
And my learning is still continuous.

K, that's cool.

My staff are Loading sucker as we prepared for the Osun and Kwara projects.