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My First Plantain Merchandise To Lagos...

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page 0 · 31 posts · 17 participants · farm_diary

This is a farm diary thread where a farmer documents his first trip transporting plantain from Ondo State to Lagos markets. The author provides specific pricing data for both the source farm and destination markets, discusses transportation costs, and engages with the community about profitability and business models.

Prices: plantain: NGN4000.0 (Ondo State)plantain: NGN4500.0 (Ondo State)plantain: NGN5000.0 (Ondo State)plantain: NGN6000.0 (Lagos (Mushin))plantain: NGN7000.0 (Lagos (Mile 12))plantain: NGN8000.0 (Lagos (Ketu))transport: NGN35000.0 (Ondo to Lagos)transport: NGN40000.0 (Ondo to Lagos)
Credibility signals: author mentions having acres/hectares of landauthor states family involvement in processing (plantain flour)author cites specific locations and market survey resultsauthor mentions a team of workers
“The ROI ( Return On Investment) Is Far Above 200%”
“My guy nothing do you. One thing is for certain.. Food can never go out of style.”
“The only good question you could phantom out instantly is the profit magin.”
page 1 · 32 posts · 8 participants · discussion_qa

This thread documents a specific farmer's journey transporting plantain from Ondo State to Lagos markets, featuring detailed cost analysis and logistics updates. The page functions as a mix of a progress log and a Q&A session where the main author provides advice on crop selection and business strategies to other forum members.

Pain points: transport_costno_buyersprice_crash
Prices: Plantain: NGN4000.0 (Ondo State (Source))Plantain: NGN7000.0 (Lagos (Okokomaiko))Plantain: NGN9000.0 (Lagos (Okokomaiko))Plantain: NGN8000.0 (Lagos (Average))Land (Plot): NGN15000.0 (Moro Local Government Area, Ilorin)J5 Bus (Lafuta): NGN40000.0 (Transport to Lagos)Interstate Road Tax: NGN5000.0 (Transport to Lagos)Loader: NGN2000.0 (Transport to Lagos)Offloader: NGN2000.0 (Transport to Lagos)
Credibility signals: Naming specific locations visited (Ondo, Lagos, Okokomaiko, Ketu)Providing detailed breakdown of transport costs and vehicle types (Doro vs Lafuta)Sharing real-time logistics updates (waiting for trailer, traffic issues)Citing specific budget figures and profit calculations
“Cost Of Plantain Per Dozens - #4000... Cost Of J5 Bus To Transport Goods To Lagos #40,000”
“Johnnydon22 Na Really Badt Guy!!! Mr Menesheh, Please Forward Your Account Number After Sales Tommorrow...”
“I have cassava but can't sell cos the price is so ridiculous here, wanna use it for garri, I no wanna go cassava again.”
page 2 · 32 posts · 11 participants · discussion_qa

This thread is a running diary by a farmer ('djdoxxx') documenting his first attempt at selling plantains in Lagos, interspersed with replies from potential investors and land seekers. The author details the challenges of market saturation, theft, and weather disruptions while sharing sales figures and pricing strategies, while other users offer land leads and express interest in joining the business.

Pain points: stolen_harvesterratic_rainfall
Prices: plantain bunch: NGN5000.0 (Ketu)
Credibility signals: named farm size (5 acres)named specific locations (Ketu, Okomaiko)cited specific sales volume (30 dozens sold, 29 left)described specific market conditions (saturated, funeral disruption)
“People Took That Opportunity To Start Stealing Our Plantain From The Trailer...”
“We Were Able To Sell Over 30 Dozens Of Plantain Bunches Today, Though We Are Left With 29 Dozens Of Plantain Bunches Which We Left At The Market”
“I Have My Contact Details On My Signature...08169552020”
page 3 · 32 posts · 8 participants · discussion_qa

This thread tracks a farmer's journey from plantain merchandising to farming, featuring detailed lessons on market volatility, land acquisition strategies, and business partnerships. While the main author promotes his own products and offers training, the discussion includes genuine peer advice on pricing, land leasing versus buying, and livestock market rates.

Pain points: price_crashtransport_cost
Prices: plantain land: NGN70000.0 (General)matured goat: NGN12000.0 (Idiroko)matured goat: NGN5000.0 (Village of Purchase)matured goat: NGN6000.0 (Village of Purchase)
Credibility signals: Specific location mentions (Ketu Market, Idiroko)Reference to existing blog and networking siteMention of specific business partners and family membersDetailed breakdown of capital and profit margins
“The Only Way To Succeed In Any Business Is Understanding Mr Market...Putting Into Consideration And Preparing For The Worst Occurences”
“With Just #400,000, Anybody With The Right Education On Plantain Farming Can Begin Farming On 1 Acre.”
“The Online Ones Can Deceive!!!”
page 4 · 31 posts · 9 participants · farm_diary

This page is a detailed farm diary where the main author documents the challenges of transporting and selling plantains in Lagos, specifically focusing on market saturation and price crashes. Other users contribute practical advice on logistics, storage solutions like shea butter, and market locations, while the author also discusses broader processing plans and niche meat products.

Pain points: no_buyersprice_crashtransport_cost
Prices: plantain: NGN2500.0 (Ketu)plantain: NGN1500.0 (Ketu)plantain coach: NGN60000.0 (Benin)plantain coach: NGN70000.0 (Benin)plantain transport: NGN8000.0 (Lagos)plantain loading and market fee: NGN2000.0 (Lagos)
Credibility signals: citing_years_of_experiencenaming_farm_size_or_locationreferencing_association
“The Whole Market Was Saturated And Fillled With Plantain Different Merchants Brought To The Market.”
“Buyers Started Using The Black Patches On The Plaintain As An Excuse To Give Ridiculous Prices...”
“You need to create a market outside Ketu. To delay the ripening of plantain do an experiment with waxing a bunch of plantain with a thin film of shea butter.”
Unclassified: none
page 5 · 31 posts · 13 participants · discussion_qa

This thread tracks a farmer's ('djdoxxx') first and second trips to sell plantain in Lagos markets (Ketu and Ikotun), with significant community engagement on market logistics. Users provide critical advice on market absorption rates, transport costs, and the viability of processing leftovers, while the original poster shares specific sales figures and buyer interactions.

Pain points: no_buyerstransport_costprice_crash
Prices: plantain: NGN500.0 (Lekki)plantain (dozen): NGN4000.0 (Ketu)
Credibility signals: Direct reporting of field surveys and customer interactionsSharing of specific sales data (e.g., selling dozens for 4k)Providing detailed market intelligence on absorption rates in specific markets like Ikotun and Ketu
“Ikotun market cannot absorb a high amount of plantain.”
“It Had 9 Plantain Pieces...If The Island Had A Main Market Of Plantain, It Would Have Been The Best Place To Bring Plantain Down To.”
“The Cost Of Transportation Depends On Two Factors (1) Mode Of Transportation (2) Distance Of Purchase Point To Lagos.”
page 6 · 32 posts · 14 participants · farm_diary

This page is a long-running farm diary by 'djdoxxx' documenting their first attempt at merchandising plantains from Ketu to Lagos. The thread features a running progress log where the author shares updates, photos, and lessons learned, while other farmers offer encouragement, critique the logistics, and discuss the importance of proximity to markets. The conversation evolves from business updates into banter about piracy and eventually into a discussion on the author's decision to sell an ebook for the course.

Pain points: transport_cost
Credibility signals: naming farm size or locationposting photosciting years of experience
“It was actually transportation. My reason is because, if you had means of transporting the plantain from ketu to somewhere else (when you got the information that ketu market will be closed from 8am), you could have done that and could still sell those plantain better.”
“I bet you, if you try again, you will do so many things better. There is no agricultural venture that doesn't have its own challenge, but consistency is the key.”
“I have Henceforth Been Triggered To Create An Ebook For This Course Which Wont Be Going For Free...”
Unclassified: The thread contains significant banter regarding piracy affecting the author's mindset and a side conversation about contacting the author via WhatsApp/Email, which does not fit standard agricultural themes.
page 7 · 8 posts · 6 participants · discussion_qa

This thread is primarily a discussion about the difficulties of contacting a specific seller ('djdoxxx') regarding plantain trade, which then devolves into a promotional post by a self-proclaimed journalist offering plantain from Cross River State. While there is a brief exchange of advice on crop suitability for Ilorin, the page lacks genuine collaborative discussion or verified farmer credentials, making it a mix of lost contact queries and advertising.

Pain points: no_buyers
Prices: plantain: NGN500.0 (Cross River State)plantain: NGN1500.0 (Cross River State)
Credibility signals: citing years of experiencenaming specific location
“Please anyone know where djdoxxx is, have been trying is number but not reachable and his twitter has been suspended”
“In my own opinion plantain may not do well in Ilorin as the rain fall is a bit low. Raining season too short in Ilorin and the market is far to be profitable.”