page 0 · 30 posts · 9 participants
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This thread is a knowledge-sharing discussion where a farmer seeks advice on managing labor shortages and high costs. The conversation evolves into a debate between experienced practitioners who advocate for local labor management and an outsider who suggests mechanization, leading to accusations of being an 'internet farmer'. Participants share specific pricing strategies, local measurement units, and warnings about agent fees.
Pain points:
labour_scarcityfeed_too_expensivetransport_cost
Prices:
land clearing: NGN180000.0 (N/A)land clearing: NGN40000.0 (N/A)land clearing: NGN18700.0 (Ogbomosho)land clearing: NGN2100000.0 (Ogbomosho)land clearing: NGN130000.0 (N/A)land clearing: NGN30000.0 (N/A)land clearing: NGN8000.0 (N/A)weeding per alapin: NGN700.0 (Yoruba land)weeding per alapin: NGN1000.0 (Yoruba land)feeding per head: NGN200.0 (Yoruba land)
Credibility signals:
naming farm sizenaming farm locationciting years of experiencereferencing an association
“dont flash the labourers with high pay. There is no incentive in doing so.”
“You made some mistakes (as i perceive it from your statements) which i will highlight here for others to learn and i will proffer solutions as well detailing how to go about getting the right labourers next time.”
“Internet farming is quite different from practical farming.”
“Once you understand this dynamic, then you can move to the next level...pricing.”
page 1 · 14 posts · 10 participants
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This thread evolved from a technical discussion on mechanized land clearing costs and labor management into a mixed page dominated by advertisements for farm inputs, machinery, and labor recruitment. While the initial posts provided valuable data on weeding costs and warned against labor fraud, the latter half is largely comprised of sellers promoting services and buyers posting urgent requests for workers.
Pain points:
labour_scarcitydefrauded
Prices:
land clearing: NGN18700.0 (Ogbomosho)weeding per plot: NGN1400.0 (Nigeria)weeding per acre: NGN8000.0 (Nigeria)weeding per hectare: NGN25000.0 (Nigeria)tractor hire per hectare: NGN15000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencenaming farm size or locationposting photos
“we spent #18,700 per acre”
“Talking from experience.How to handle labour in your locality is a must aquired knowledge. When i started I used to listen to a friend in the village where my farm is located........ not knowing that he has no farm. He was in charge of bargain with the labourers although in my presence. He took no hidden commission......sincerely speaking. Before I know it, i have being extorted.”
“Please I am in needed of Two farm workers on yearly payment. I'd there anyone who can help me to get as a matter of urgency. Location: Ogbomoso and it's environment”