It's high time I joined the big league

So much anticipation had followed this project up to this very moment. Thank God, it finally saw the light of day today.

The 1 hectare (15plots) was acquired and I intend to explore the lands to the fullest. It is located at Itekun just after Igbesa, Ogun state. But since I reside in Lagos, the fastest route to my farm requires you passing through Iyana-Isashi then crossing over a river.

After much consultations with like minds, I decided to go into the following farming;

1. Maize
2. Cassava
3. Groundnuts

Nevertheless, I still have to be very careful because being able to maintain a garden is very much different from real farming. Also, I totally do organic farming.

So far, I have been to clear the land and made moulds.
1. Clearing: N3000 per plot (15x3000)= N45,000
2. Mould/Heap Making: N2000 per plot (15,000x2000)= N30,000
3. Packing of piles and dirts: N10,000

That's how well and how far I could bargain. The jobs is been done.

ahead ahead @op following jejely..

While making the heaps, I had to beg/threatened/appeal to them over and over to work with the specifications I gave to them. Distance between heaps should at 1m x 1m spacing. Well, at least they tried . I got almost 70% of what I asked for. .these people can disappoint sha!!! I just had to keep my cool virtually throughout the job been done.

Interesting efforts there.. Did you buy the land or just lease?

may be am gonna follow you up with your new update,please do well to shear every thing with us. Thanks

PLANTING MATERIALS
1. Cassava stems (TME 419): N1000 per bundle for 1plot, as gotten from my source from Badagry (Ikoga precisely)
Bought 7bundles for the main time.
: N1000 x 7 = N7000 (For 7 plots)
2. Maize (treated): N4000 worth.

jidestroud:
It's high time I joined the big league

So much anticipation had followed this project up to this very moment. Thank God, it finally saw the light of day today.

The 1 hectare (15plots) was acquired and I intend to explore the lands to the fullest. It is located at Itekun just after Igbesa, Ogun state. But since I reside in Lagos, the fastest route to my farm requires you passing through Iyana-Isashi then crossing over a river.

After much consultations with like minds, I decided to go into the following farming;

1. Maize
2. Cassava
3. Groundnuts

Nevertheless, I still have to be very careful because being able to maintain a garden is very much different from real farming. Also, I totally do organic farming.

So far, I have been to clear the land and made moulds.
1. Clearing: N3000 per plot (15x3000)= N45,000
2. Mould/Heap Making: N2000 per plot (15,000x2000)= N30,000
3. Packing of piles and dirts: N10,000

That's how well and how far I could bargain. The jobs is been done.

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Nice one bro, but i feel the cost of land preparation is on the high side. Are there fellow farmers in the area?Maybe you can make enquiries from them so you don't pay too much for labour. Following

majralph:
Nice one bro, but i feel the cost of land preparation is on the high side. Are there fellow farmers in the area?Maybe you can make enquiries from them so you don't pay too much for labour. Following

That's what I thought too. But that was the cheapest I could get. Though, same charges involved removal of stumps and a few trees. That was my only consolation.

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jidestroud:
PLANTING MATERIALS
1. Cassava stems (TME 419): N1000 per bundle for 1plot, as gotten from my source from Badagry (Ikoga precisely)
Bought 7bundles for the main time.
: N1000 x 7 = N7000 (For 7 plots)
2. Maize (treated): N4000 worth.

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letsfarmnigeria:
nice one bro but u can get a little knowledge in clear pics and videos to support your land clearing and maize planting activities just visit letsfarmnigeria..com and learn more u can ask questions and get answers , i think it will still guide u , remember no knowledge is lost

Thanks.

jidestroud:


That's what I thought too. But that was the cheapest I could get. Though, same charges involved removal of stumps and a few trees. That was my only consolation.

Prior the opting for this option, I made inquiries from the locals on getting a tractor to come do the job after stumps removal but, that seemed impossible. The closest I could get one is from Lusada, and even if I did, access road from Lusada pass Igbesa to Itekun is barely motorable. I also contemplated throwing fire to the bush but way too risky. So, I had to result to the aforementioned.

jidestroud:

Prior the opting for this option, I made inquiries from the locals on getting a tractor to come do the job after stumps removal but, that seemed impossible. The closest I could get one is from Lusada, and even if I did, access road from Lusada pass Igbesa to Itekun is barely motorable. I also contemplated throwing fire to the bush but way too risky. So, I had to result to the aforementioned.

hahahh.... fire ke, you can use herbicides on it now

Preplaning operations

My cassava came in quite early. Already getting to work. Had to neatly cut the stems into 30cm each. I got a lot of No be so we dey do am o!! You just dey waste the stems. I have no intentions of compromising, Not now.
Moreover, using the IITA standard of 30cm - 25cm in length, I think I am on the right track. And the plant is being done with insertion into the heap at an inclined angle at 45°


Secondly, due to my organic methods, I have no intentions of using herbicides on my land. NEVER!!! Nevertheless, I hope to use my organic ways to control weeds;

Method to employ:
1. Use of Vinegar mixed with salt and soap.
(Tried it for a while in my garden now and it gave me the result I wanted)

Yhemit:


hahahh.... fire ke, you can use herbicides on it now

Herbicides for thick bush? I seriously doubt!!! (May be wrong though). Nevertheless, I don't do chemicals and not planting to start now.

jidestroud:

Herbicides for thick bush? I seriously doubt!!! (May be wrong though). Nevertheless, I don't do chemicals and not planting to start now.

you can go for the bush burning, just make sure you're there through the burning o.

Wow, Well done sir.
Starting a farm is expensive o, looking at your expenses up there, kudos.
May you have a bountiful harvest.
How much was the land leased to you?
Bro, why not try plantain plantation when next you get another land?

jidestroud:
It's high time I joined the big league

So much anticipation had followed this project up to this very moment. Thank God, it finally saw the light of day today.

The 1 hectare (15plots) was acquired and I intend to explore the lands to the fullest. It is located at Itekun just after Igbesa, Ogun state. But since I reside in Lagos, the fastest route to my farm requires you passing through Iyana-Isashi then crossing over a river.

After much consultations with like minds, I decided to go into the following farming;

1. Maize
2. Cassava
3. Groundnuts

Nevertheless, I still have to be very careful because being able to maintain a garden is very much different from real farming. Also, I totally do organic farming.

So far, I have been to clear the land and made moulds.
1. Clearing: N3000 per plot (15x3000)= N45,000
2. Mould/Heap Making: N2000 per plot (15,000x2000)= N30,000
3. Packing of piles and dirts: N10,000

That's how well and how far I could bargain. The jobs is been done.

Are you planning to do intercropping ?

jidestroud:
It's high time I joined the big league

So much anticipation had followed this project up to this very moment. Thank God, it finally saw the light of day today.

The 1 hectare (15plots) was acquired and I intend to explore the lands to the fullest. It is located at Itekun just after Igbesa, Ogun state. But since I reside in Lagos, the fastest route to my farm requires you passing through Iyana-Isashi then crossing over a river.

After much consultations with like minds, I decided to go into the following farming;

1. Maize
2. Cassava
3. Groundnuts

Nevertheless, I still have to be very careful because being able to maintain a garden is very much different from real farming. Also, I totally do organic farming.

So far, I have been to clear the land and made moulds.
1. Clearing: N3000 per plot (15x3000)= N45,000
2. Mould/Heap Making: N2000 per plot (15,000x2000)= N30,000
3. Packing of piles and dirts: N10,000

That's how well and how far I could bargain. The jobs is been done.

1 hectare is 10 plots. You have been raped.

stagger:


1 hectare is 10 plots. You have been raped.

I very much disagree with you. The land was measured at 60 x 120ft per plot. In total, there are 15plots on the land. This sums up to 2acres and 3plots.
Nevertheless, your measurement might be different from what was used for me.

#positiveVibes only

Felilad:



Are you planning to do intercropping ?

Certainly Yes.

oyetpel:
Wow, Well done sir.

Starting a farm is expensive o, looking at your expenses up there, kudos.

May you have a bountiful harvest.

How much was the land leased to you?

Bro, why not try plantain plantation when next you get another land?

Spoiler alert!!! I do have an acre of plantain already. Still summing up the figures against what is usually posted online.

jidestroud:


Spoiler alert!!! I do have an acre of plantain already. Still summing up the figures against what is usually posted online.

Ok.

How much did you get the land?

jidestroud:

I very much disagree with you. The land was measured at 60 x 120ft per plot. In total, there are 15plots on the land. This sums up to 2acres and 3plots.
Nevertheless, your measurement might be different from what was used for me.

#positiveVibes only

U are very correct 1 hectare standard measurement is 15plots while 1 acre is 6 plots


And someone saying u have been raped for giving u 15 plots instead of 10plots I thought that would have been ur advantage cos it means u paid for less and got more well u actually got it right with ur measurements ride on

jidestroud:

I very much disagree with you. The land was measured at 60 x 120ft per plot. In total, there are 15plots on the land. This sums up to 2acres and 3plots.
Nevertheless, your measurement might be different from what was used for me.

#positiveVibes only

You are very correct bro!! Ride on...

Weldone brother. It's a good step. But in your land preparation, the cost is extremely high and this will really affect your profit margin but this can only be brought down if you have a lease agreement for more than 3yrs. I will suggest that you should try and look I to sourcing labor from other farmers within the location of bring in laborers from other location to cut you cost.
As regards going organic for weed control, that will also impact on your production cost and at the moment the Nigerian market is not particular about organic or inorganic produce.
This is my observation and submission from my little time on the field.

Well done. It is always a great sacrifice to share this level of knowledge.

Keep it up.

gbengaoa:
Weldone brother. It's a good step. But in your land preparation, the cost is extremely high and this will really affect your profit margin but this can only be brought down if you have a lease agreement for more than 3yrs. I will suggest that you should try and look I to sourcing labor from other farmers within the location of bring in laborers from other location to cut you cost.
As regards going organic for weed control, that will also impact on your production cost and at the moment the Nigerian market is not particular about organic or inorganic produce.
This is my observation and submission from my little time on the field.

Totally agreed with you on the high cost. But the land wasn't leased anyway. Outright purchase.
Also, you are totally right again on the organic/inorganic methods on farming. I am almost tempted to give in walahi but I just have to use this as a pilot project (quite expensive though) to see if it can be done. One of the major reason why I did cassava. Bad as e bad reach, something must come out!

So far, about 7plots have been planted. We have 8more to go. Never knew planting just 15plots could take this long. Though, the man I gave the job to actually brought just extra hands to help out.

But on second thought, in think I got a good deal with the price of clearing after running the figures against other farms. Very much within budget allocated for the farm.

jidestroud:
So far, about 7plots have been planted. We have 8more to go. Never knew planting just 15plots could take this long. Though, the man I gave the job to actually brought just extra hands to help out.

Great job Bro..