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This page is a promotional thread by 'boscowjay' (AgroBosco) advertising plantain sucker multiplication training, manuals, and consulting services. While the author provides detailed business plans and technical timelines, the thread functions primarily as a sales funnel with multiple phone numbers and calls to action, rather than a genuine community discussion. A small number of users engage with questions about varieties and market viability, but the dominant content is self-promotion.
Prices:
Plantain sucker production facility setup: NGN193500.0 (Nigeria)Plantain suckers (initial): NGN60.0 (Nigeria)Plantain plantlets (sales): NGN120.0 (Nigeria)Macropropagation Training Manual: USD26.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
Detailed business plan with cost breakdownTechnical explanation of propagation cyclesMultiple contact methods (Email, Mobile, WhatsApp)Claims of practical farming experienceMention of specific hybrid varieties
“Most people want to invest in agriculture as a business, but are being misled most times due to basic knowledge in agriculture.”
“Agriculture forum on nairaland is very unique because the farmers here have strong nudge to impact what they know to others freely.”
“Op, why are you hiding the names of the hybrid species. This forum is to encourage youths into agriculture, share your knowlege, don't hoard it.”
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· promo_listing
This page is dominated by promotional listings from a single seller ('boscowjay') advertising hybrid plantain and pineapple suckers with changing prices and delivery offers over several years. While there are minor user comments questioning the business model's profitability and warning about dubious consultants, the thread functions primarily as a long-term advertisement rather than a genuine discussion.
Prices:
plantain_suckers: NGN120.0 (Benin, Edo State)plantain_suckers: NGN100.0 (Nation-wide (Free delivery for youth on large orders))plantain_suckers: NGN90.0 (Ibadan, Oyo State)pineapple_suckers: NGN40.0 (Ibadan, Oyo State)plantain_suckers: NGN90.0 (Ibadan, Oyo State)
Credibility signals:
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“Guy, be careful that Abu Shelu guy is dubious like most of the farm Consultants. A lot of people cannot be trusted”
“check your math very well your own intial sucker is purchased for N60 and you want to sell your own products sucker for N120 i dont think it is plausible”