pamdaniel:
the rains have come and would commence my farm soon so get ready... no dulling, u are on the right track bro

OK sir,look forward to work with you when you commence.

FarmTech:

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Hw much?

.it depends on the size you want.1500 negotiable depending on your quantity

Where can one lease a land in imo state for farming"? Please anyone here let me know

Arvinkris:
Where can one lease a land in imo state for farming"? Please anyone here let me know

I have not seen where u can lease in acres or hecters. What u may find around is in plots. those village lands that are shared amongst them self each farming season... some who have their share of the land and can't farm or are not around can give out to u... majorly u can get like 5to7 plots... but no mater the amount of plots u get u may not be allowed to use tractors

danny, do they ve cheap labour? Im löoking @ bringing young passionate farmers in imo state to invest together n take agriculture d next level jst lik jasper is doing. I ll contact u via d watsapp no on ur signature for more chat.

Arvinkris:
danny, do they ve cheap labour? Im löoking @ bringing young passionate farmers in imo state to invest together n take agriculture d next level jst lik jasper is doing. I ll contact u via d watsapp no on ur signature for more chat.

OK sir. abakilike ppl are every where... they can assist.

My name is dave, I'm not a farmer but I source palm oil from mbaise axis of owerri and supply to clients throughout Nigeria. A 25litre of palm oil is going for 8900 in our region.

Compliments of the season to everyone.
I'm into piggery business. I'm hoping to set up a branch in Owerri.
Can someone help me with how pigs are sold over there,. Thank you.

dboss444:
My name is dave, I'm not a farmer but I source palm oil from mbaise axis of owerri and supply to clients throughout Nigeria. A 25litre of palm oil is going for 8900 in our region.

I think your contacts would help... would buyers really come to mbaise to get it or u bring it to town?

Good job you guys are doing here. Instead of leasing, don't u guys think it's better to buy? Cos in leasing, there z d tendency for annual increase in rent as Lagos landlords do, n if u decide to lease for many years, I'll suggest that money be used in outrightly buying a land. Lands r available at Old Nekede around d zoo, although I know some farms r already located there. Also, does the farm have to be in Owerri? Considering that the river flows through several communities, why not get a land in one of those communities that lie along the river path?

Though I'm not in Imo, but I'll be open to investment opportunities as Bros Jasper does.

Agrixulture is a hotcake in Imo state n d little time I spent researching t there last year shows that animal farming z even more lucrative due to the presence of numerous hotels, eateries and bars. Fish, snail and chicken most especially. Infact, suppliers ain't enough for these commodities. That doesn't discard the demand for food/vegetables cos even Bros Jasper said he doesn't meet demand for his cucumbers.

Together, we can make Imo great... #GOD BLESS SOUTHEAST NIGERIA #

Yampotatocarrot:
Good job you guys are doing here. Instead of leasing, don't u guys think it's better to buy? Cos in leasing, there z d tendency for annual increase in rent as Lagos landlords do, n if u decide to lease for many years, I'll suggest that money be used in outrightly buying a land. Lands r available at Old Nekede around d zoo, although I know some farms r already located there. Also, does the farm have to be in Owerri? Considering that the river flows through several communities, why not get a land in one of those communities that lie along the river path?

Though I'm not in Imo, but I'll be open to investment opportunities as Bros Jasper does.

Agrixulture is a hotcake in Imo state n d little time I spent researching t there last year shows that animal farming z even more lucrative due to the presence of numerous hotels, eateries and bars. Fish, snail and chicken most especially. Infact, suppliers ain't enough for these commodities. That doesn't discard the demand for food/vegetables cos even Bros Jasper said he doesn't meet demand for his cucumbers.

Together, we can make Imo great... #GOD BLESS SOUTHEAST NIGERIA #

Please, do you know the communities that are located along the river?
I have been trying to make such enquiries.

Yampotatocarrot:
Good job you guys are doing here. Instead of leasing, don't u guys think it's better to buy? Cos in leasing, there z d tendency for annual increase in rent as Lagos landlords do, n if u decide to lease for many years, I'll suggest that money be used in outrightly buying a land. Lands r available at Old Nekede around d zoo, although I know some farms r already located there. Also, does the farm have to be in Owerri? Considering that the river flows through several communities, why not get a land in one of those communities that lie along the river path?

Though I'm not in Imo, but I'll be open to investment opportunities as Bros Jasper does.

Agrixulture is a hotcake in Imo state n d little time I spent researching t there last year shows that animal farming z even more lucrative due to the presence of numerous hotels, eateries and bars. Fish, snail and chicken most especially. Infact, suppliers ain't enough for these commodities. That doesn't discard the demand for food/vegetables cos even Bros Jasper said he doesn't meet demand for his cucumbers.

Together, we can make Imo great... #GOD BLESS SOUTHEAST NIGERIA #

nice thoughts bro... can u link me through to lands at nekede? with lands around river arears...however, u seem to be negative about land lease! but its a mid way for beginners... and there are some places that have policy not to sell their lands to non indigenes but they can lease due to the fact of the economical cum geographical advantage such areas possess.

Yampotatocarrot:
Good job you guys are doing here. Instead of leasing, don't u guys think it's better to buy? Cos in leasing, there z d tendency for annual increase in rent as Lagos landlords do, n if u decide to lease for many years, I'll suggest that money be used in outrightly buying a land. Lands r available at Old Nekede around d zoo, although I know some farms r already located there. Also, does the farm have to be in Owerri? Considering that the river flows through several communities, why not get a land in one of those communities that lie along the river path?

Though I'm not in Imo, but I'll be open to investment opportunities as Bros Jasper does.

Agrixulture is a hotcake in Imo state n d little time I spent researching t there last year shows that animal farming z even more lucrative due to the presence of numerous hotels, eateries and bars. Fish, snail and chicken most especially. Infact, suppliers ain't enough for these commodities. That doesn't discard the demand for food/vegetables cos even Bros Jasper said he doesn't meet demand for his cucumbers.

Together, we can make Imo great... #GOD BLESS SOUTHEAST NIGERIA #

nice thoughts bro... can u link me through to lands at nekede? with lands around river arears...however, u seem to be negative about land lease! but its a mid way for beginners... and there are some places that have policy not to sell their lands to non indigenes but they can lease due to the fact of the economical cum geographical advantage such areas possess. there are places in awka that land is leased out in hectares... I use to have my farm there but relocated to owerri and wish I could get such in hectares in owerri as at awka

whirlwind7:


Please, do you know the communities that are located along the river?
I have been trying to make such enquiries.

Otamiri flows through Owerri..... Coming from Egbu and passes Nekede, Eziogbodo, Ihiagwa, Umuisi, Umuagwo

Njaba river - Ogbaku, Izombe, Mgbidi, Oguta, Abiaziem, Awa, Osemotor, Uba-Agwa, Egwe, Umunoha, Orsu-Obodo, Ezzi-Orsu, Awo-Omamma, Umuaka, Ekwe, Okwudor and Eziama.

My 2 cents

pamdaniel:
nice thoughts bro... can u link me through to lands at nekede? with lands around river arears...however, u seem to be negative about land lease! but its a mid way for beginners... and there are some places that have policy not to sell their lands to non indigenes but they can lease due to the fact of the economical cum geographical advantage such areas possess. there are places in awka that land is leased out in hectares... I use to have my farm there but relocated to owerri and wish I could get such in hectares in owerri as at awka

Rainfall in Imo is steady due to the region t occupies.... Areas like Obinze n co close to River state even experience more rainfall, though I don't know if there z any river around there... But land in those areas r still on d low fa....

Know of a prof in FUTO into poultry. He even kills n packages the chicken himself that ull think they r imported. AGRIC is Big business

Yampotatocarrot:


Otamiri flows through Owerri..... Coming from Egbu and passes Nekede, Eziogbodo, Ihiagwa, Umuisi, Umuagwo

Njaba river - Ogbaku, Izombe, Mgbidi, Oguta, Abiaziem, Awa, Osemotor, Uba-Agwa, Egwe, Umunoha, Orsu-Obodo, Ezzi-Orsu, Awo-Omamma, Umuaka, Ekwe, Okwudor and Eziama.

My 2 cents

A thousand thanks.

whirlwind7:

Yampotatocarrot:


Rainfall in Imo is steady due to the region t occupies.... Areas like Obinze n co close to River state even experience more rainfall, though I don't know if there z any river around there... But land in those areas r still on d low fa....

Know of a prof in FUTO into poultry. He even kills n packages the chicken himself that ull think they r imported. AGRIC is Big business

so what's your point?

look guys are looking for where to lease farmland in imo state for a start. so if you have information that could help post it. Im priviledged to have leased farmland in PH and have linked narialanders to the contact. i think we should be of help and do same in imo state.

Yampotatocarrot:


Otamiri flows through Owerri..... Coming from Egbu and passes Nekede, Eziogbodo, Ihiagwa, Umuisi, Umuagwo

Njaba river - Ogbaku, Izombe, Mgbidi, Oguta, Abiaziem, Awa, Osemotor, Uba-Agwa, Egwe, Umunoha, Orsu-Obodo, Ezzi-Orsu, Awo-Omamma, Umuaka, Ekwe, Okwudor and Eziama.

My 2 cents

omo u be area oh... Lol... noted

pamdaniel:
omo u be area oh... Lol... noted

Lol, no o. I'm sure some peeps will have a more detailed info for us

Arvinkris:


so what's your point?

My point is that one can still go into d farming even if he doesn't get land in d riverine areas.

Just read your post on u leasing out land in PH. I'm not against leasing of land neither am I trying to stand in d way of u doing your business

Infact, for peace on d thread, lemme just KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT

Yampotatocarrot:


Lol, no o. I'm sure some peeps will have a more detailed info for us

waiting for them! but for now u are toping the game

pamdaniel:
waiting for them! but for now u are toping the game

Contact Oga Jasper, he has been my go-to guy for any info, n he has really been of much help

Yampotatocarrot:


My point is that one can still go into d farming even if he doesn't get land in d riverine areas.

Just read your post on u leasing out land in PH. I'm not against leasing of land neither am I trying to stand in d way of u doing your business

Infact, for peace on d thread, lemme just KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT

i did not mean any harm. feel free bro

Arvinkris:


i did not mean any harm. feel free bro

Thanks, I appreciate sir

Please, any idea on a cashew plantation in Imo state? I was going through a thread on d economic value of cashew n I noticed just few states were mentioned (3 actually) without any reference to S.E at all. Decided to call Dad today to find out more n he said d one he knows z around Isikwuato in Abia state. I just wanna know, z there a reason it's not been grown in Imo state? Probably soil or something of that nature

Yampotatocarrot:
Please, any idea on a cashew plantation in Imo state? I was going through a thread on d economic value of cashew n I noticed just few states were mentioned (3 actually) without any reference to S.E at all. Decided to call Dad today to find out more n he said d one he knows z around Isikwuato in Abia state. I just wanna know, z there a reason it's not been grown in Imo state? Probably soil or something of that nature

I think part of the problem is a result of communal land ownership and fragmentation in the SE. Land is in short supply there. You will hardly get a single community who owns, say, 50 hectares of farmland and willing to sell or lease it all at once. Compare this with the SW where there are thousands of hectares of farmlands and the owners are looking for buyers.

Because areas in Oyo, Oshun and Kogi states are already known for cashew cultivation, they attract international buyers. It really needs to be on a large scale covering thousands of hectares and yielding several thousands of metric tons to be competitive and attract attention from buyers.

I know the areas in Isuikwuato where cashew plantations are located. Not that far from ABSU.

[quote author=whirlwind7 post=52601026]

I think part of the problem is a result of communal land ownership and fragmentation in the SE. Land is in short supply there. You will hardly get a single community who owns, say, 50 hectares of farmland and willing to sell or lease it all at once. Compare this with the SW where there are thousands of hectares of farmlands and the owners are looking for buyers.

Because areas in Oyo, Oshun and Kogi states are already known for cashew cultivation, they attract international buyers. It really needs to be on a large scale covering thousands of hectares and yielding several thousands of metric tons to be competitive and attract attention from buyers.

I know the areas in Isuikwuato where cashew plantations are located. Not that far from ABSU. [/quote

Thanks for the indept analysis. That means we have a big problem in Imo state o. I think d unavailability of sufficient land should lead to ideas on how best to manage d available ones for maximum agricultural output.

I hope to fully come back this year to contribute my quota to agricultural development in the state, hence my extensive research so far.

I've done research on snail farming, poultry n vegetables (Jasper has been a major factor for veggies, encouraging me to start) cos the market z really large for such in Imo especially considering the increase in the hospitality industry

We will definitely get there.... As u said in another thread sometimes ago "ka aku ruo uno".......

Yampotatocarrot:
Please, any idea on a cashew plantation in Imo state? I was going through a thread on d economic value of cashew n I noticed just few states were mentioned (3 actually) without any reference to S.E at all. Decided to call Dad today to find out more n he said d one he knows z around Isikwuato in Abia state. I just wanna know, z there a reason it's not been grown in Imo state? Probably soil or something of that nature

There are in Okigwe zone.

Pavore9:


There are in Okigwe zone.

Don't really know those locations too well..... Isn't Isikwuato close to Okigwe? Might b d same plantation that extends to Okigwe..... Correction needed on this my statement please

Yampotatocarrot:


Don't really know those locations too well..... Isn't Isikwuato close to Okigwe? Might b d same plantation that extends to Okigwe..... Correction needed on this myAbiatement please

Well, they are basically within same geographical location.
Remember that the present ABSU Uturu campus was formerly IMSU, but during the creation of Abia state, the boundary was made such that IMSU Uturu campus became ABSU. That was done just so that the new state of Abia will have a state owned tertiary institution. Uturu (now in Abia) used to be part of Okigwe (now in Imo)
When driving from Okigwe to ABSU, immediately after the campus is the road that leads to Isuikwuato.
Like I said, all these places are within same location. Its just politics and artificial boundary delineation that separates them.

Now, as for the cashew plantations, there are several of them in that location, ranging in size from a few plots to a few acres. I think most of them are individually owned. The sizeable ones I saw were the ones located in Isuikwuato. There are several small plantations all across the areas, in places like Ovim, Ubahu, Uturu...can't name them all, but they are mostly small plantations.

You will also observe cashew plantations along the road when you drive from Okigwe to Uturu...immediately after that deep valley on the right. Collectively, they are child's play when compared with plantations in Oyo, Osun, Kogi and some other North Central states

If you are observant, you will notice the similarity in the vegetation and soil type in the lands within Okigwe going towards Enugu and parts of Ebonyi. These are the soil types that best support cashew plants.

whirlwind7:


Well, they are basically within same geographical location.
Remember that the present ABSU Uturu campus was formerly IMSU, but during the creation of Abia state, the boundary was made such that IMSU Uturu campus became ABSU. That was done just so that the new state of Abia will have a state owned tertiary institution. Uturu (now in Abia) used to be part of Okigwe (now in Imo)
When driving from Okigwe to ABSU, immediately after the campus is the road that leads to Isuikwuato.
Like I said, all these places are within same location. Its just politics and artificial boundary delineation that separates them.

Now, as for the cashew plantations, there are several of them in that location, ranging in size from a few plots to a few acres. I think most of them are individually owned. The sizeable ones I saw were the ones located in Isuikwuato. There are several small plantations all across the areas, in places like Ovim, Ubahu, Uturu...can't name them all, but they are mostly small plantations.

You will also observe cashew plantations along the road when you drive from Okigwe to Uturu...immediately after that deep valley on the right. Collectively, they are child's play when compared with plantations in Oyo, Osun, Kogi and some other North Central states

If you are observant, you will notice the similarity in the vegetation and soil type in the lands within Okigwe going towards Enugu and parts of Ebonyi. These are the soil types that best support cashew plants.

WAOH..... Thanks for the history lesson...... I learnt a lot o.... I'm really grateful.... I'll have to remove my mind from the cashew farming then cos d lands I gat t around Mbaise area