Ejulafarm:
SWOT Analysis

Threats


Everything around us is threatened including the air we breathe in. So goes for Ugu farming. Proper understanding of these threats and ways to curb them will go a long way to make the ugu farmer profitable.

I will state some of the threats but in generic form.

Diseases: Most of the diseases that affect ugu leaves are airborne. Fungi growth on leaves is also a big threat to ugu farming considering that it is majorly farmed for its leaves.

Insects: Yes, insects are attracted to good looking broad , greenish ugu leaves . Is not only we humans that know good thing. A simple solution to this is spraying a mixture of neem oil mixed with water. This has proved to be highly effective.

Animals: The fulanis and their cows comes to mind. Anyway, lets hope for the best as far this threat is concerned. Because doing the dry season, there will be drier and fewer vegetation and which fulani won't want a good greenish ugu leaves to feed his cows. Part of the solution is to create a form of barrier around your farm. Though costly, with little time frame, one will recoup his/her investment. The barriers can be a fence block or welded Iron bars.

Lack of irrigation: Anything can happen but it is better to be prepared especially doing the dry season farming. Make sure your pumping machine and source of water is intact. You never can tell.

Market: How accessible are you to the market place? Please give this a very serious thought before delving into this enterprise. If your farm is far from a settlement, do you have a form of transportation aid (bike, motor) to convey your produce to the market?

Poor Understanding: The good book i.e. the bible, states that my people perish for lack of understanding. Understanding is synonyms to acquiring knowledge. Have you done your homework to better understand the rudiments of ugu farming? This will go a long way, I tell you.


I hope this will help you better understand the threats associated with this farming. The list is not in anyway exhaustive, but as I come across any addition, I will add it up.

Be Inspired


Ejula Farm

Ejulafarm:
Out of the Box Thinking

Preserving Ugu Leaves:

This area is yet to be really understudied considering our lack of interest. An harvested Ugu can still retain its freshness if stored in the fridge. But for how long, I am yet to ascertain.

Is there an opportunity for this area to yield great return no matter the invested capital? Considering building a cold room gulp up huge cost.

Or is there a more cost effective way in achieving this?
Hello ejula...please kindly leave me your whatsapp contact.....Thanks...

The preservation of Ugu leaves is a huge bearing branch in the value tree of Ugu farming and this can be felt by everyone doing the dry season pricing.

This idea can help one out there if you have the time and tenacity to study it.

I will update of my progress soon by God's grace.

Good morning

Ejula Farm

Pavore9:
Following.

Ejulafarm:


Really encouraged to see you are following Sir.

Pavore9:


Post harvest preservation that retains its refreshness for up to a week without the use of electricity will be a game changer for farmers. There are solutions out there.

Ejulafarm:
SWOT Analysis

Export Potential

I have done some research to an extent as regard the potential involved in exporting Ugu leaves.

From my findings, the EU and the states, have other uses for our Ugu leaves. And on the top of the list is the production of blood tonic. You should understand that this discovery is just recently being harnessed by EU and the states as it pertains to sourcing Ugu from Nigeria.

So what better time to climb on board.

The good news is that not much is required from my reliable findings.

One can take it too far when one considers getting the following but it is beneficial at the long run

-NEPC Export licence

- NAQS Certification.

Both are easy to acquire especially NEPC.

But one can skip all this by employing the service of a reliable courier to bridge the gap.

You may ask why I have not venture into it...

The answer lies in the fact that all things are ready except farming on a commercial scale. Which company wants to concern it self with just 2 plots of Ugu vegetables.

Question like, can I deliver a particular ton at a particular time comes to mind.

From my research, the tasking thing to be done is

Commercialize Ugu farming.

And that's why this thread was created. I really want it to help someone out there in all honesty that's why I am not holding back.

I would have love to give more info on export but it makes no sense if I have not tested the waters first so has to explain based on experience and not theory.

But soon, you all will be privileged to the information.


Be Inspired.

Ejula Farm

Ejulafarm:
SWOT Analysis

Export Potential

I have done some research to an extent as regard the potential involved in exporting Ugu leaves.

From my findings, the EU and the states, have other uses for our Ugu leaves. And on the top of the list is the production of blood tonic. You should understand that this discovery is just recently being harnessed by EU and the states as it pertains to sourcing Ugu from Nigeria.

So what better time to climb on board.

The good news is that not much is required from my reliable findings.

One can take it too far when one considers getting the following but it is beneficial at the long run

-NEPC Export licence

- NAQS Certification.

Both are easy to acquire especially NEPC.

But one can skip all this by employing the service of a reliable courier to bridge the gap.

You may ask why I have not venture into it...

The answer lies in the fact that all things are ready except farming on a commercial scale. Which company wants to concern it self with just 2 plots of Ugu vegetables.

Question like, can I deliver a particular ton at a particular time comes to mind.

From my research, the tasking thing to be done is

Commercialize Ugu farming.

And that's why this thread was created. I really want it to help someone out there in all honesty that's why I am not holding back.

I would have love to give more info on export but it makes no sense if I have not tested the waters first so has to explain based on experience and not theory.

But soon, you all will be privileged to the information.


Be Inspired.

Ejula Farm

olaide68:
We can mobilise Ugwu farmers to produce more for the purpose of export.This agric section has been of help to us,many groups of farmers have been formed.We will get there,God grace

olaide68:
We can mobilise Ugwu farmers to produce more for the purpose of export.This agric section has been of help to us,many groups of farmers have been formed.We will get there,God grace

olaide68:
We can mobilise Ugwu farmers to produce more for the purpose of export.This agric section has been of help to us,many groups of farmers have been formed.We will get there,God grace

Kalusam:
Following keenly, will add my own experiences and advice with time.

youngzoologist:

@ejula...well done brother....I'm yet to have your whatsapp contact...
I'm using an hectare of land for ugu farming in Lagos as a group project which is also in phase...the entire land area is 3.5hect...but this is our first time and we decided to phase it to see the result....we can guarantee regular supply should we get this right...

stagger:
This is a good thread. But the big question for which we need a genuine answer is this:

How does someone invest into a really commercial-scale ugu farm (about 10 hectares or more) without going bankrupt trying to fence such land against these herdsmen, seeing we have a government that is unconcerned about checking this menace? We are now in the dry season and these people will definitely be more desperate to look for what their cows will eat.

If they can graze at will without being confronted right inside our national stadium in Abuja, then they can get into any ugu farm that is not fenced.

Someone please tell me this is not a genuine concern.

udejiga17:
Will start my Ugu farm soon..but really concerned about the right fertilizer or insecticide to curb insects attack

stagger:
This is a good thread. But the big question for which we need a genuine answer is this:

How does someone invest into a really commercial-scale ugu farm (about 10 hectares or more) without going bankrupt trying to fence such land against these herdsmen, seeing we have a government that is unconcerned about checking this menace? We are now in the dry season and these people will definitely be more desperate to look for what their cows will eat.

If they can graze at will without being confronted right inside our national stadium in Abuja, then they can get into any ugu farm that is not fenced.

Someone please tell me this is not a genuine concern.

Ejulafarm:
@fison, I am glad you are motivated. But despite the promising nature of this business (Ugu farming), the required input is demanding for a middle earner.

Cost of setting up a profitable Ugu vegetation with a probable ROI of 150-190%(this is higher doing dry season) is roughly about 250k. This does not include security (fencing - to discourage intrusion).

So you see, for 10 Hectares (definitely a mechanized approach will be adopted), you need about 6.25m (Just startup). Please remember investment needs to be protected (So fencing is no option) and even I am researching on agric insurance (Another cost on its own if it exist). Yet to ascertain how far as a country we have gone in this area.

But remember IT IS SO POSSIBLE. I'm just been so real to you.

Send me an email. (see signature)

Be Inspired.

EJULA FARM.

deedii:
Hello sir, a wonderful job you are doing here, Please which pesticide do you advice for Ugu leaves?