Bountiful First Harvest In My Tomato Farm
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page 0 · 32 posts · 13 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a farm diary where the author, Obatobi1, shares photos and updates on his first tomato harvest in Ondo State. The thread features a mix of congratulations, technical questions about inputs like bamboo and seeds, and inquiries about the farm's location and setup costs. While the author expresses interest in expanding to Lagos, the discussion remains focused on the specific progress of this single farm rather than a broad market debate.
Prices:
tomato: NGN11000.0 (market)tomato farm setup: NGN950000.0 (Ondo State)
Credibility signals:
author names specific location (Ondo State, Idanre)author provides specific farm metrics (8000 stands, 4 plots, 300+ crates)author shares photos of the nursery and field
“Imaging having 8 Cates in just the first week of harvest. This is just 8 of over 300 crates to go”
“Its the first production, so plus irrigation systems and plastic mulch, its cost about 950k”
“bring dis to Lagos u be a millionaire in one harvest”
page 1 · 32 posts · 12 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a running progress log by a farmer (Obatobi1) celebrating his first bountiful harvest of tomatoes and peppers on a new piece of land. The thread features a knowledgeable author sharing agronomic details like seed varieties (Padma, Piquante, Demon F1), input costs (drip irrigation, manure, labor), and profitability claims, while other users ask for advice, share their own experiences, and request contact details. The discussion revolves around production techniques, cost breakdowns, and the general profitability of agriculture.
Prices:
drip irrigation roll: NGN70000.0 (unspecified)drip irrigation roll: NGN1500.0 (unspecified)medium basket of tomato: NGN11000.0 (Orumba South LGA, Anambra State)
Credibility signals:
naming farm size or locationciting years of experienceposting photos
“I can categorically tell, AGRICULTURE PAYS!!”
“I did tomatoes as well and am still harvesting though without irrigation and the result was wonderful”
“In the last one week, I have sold over fifty crates, which means I have made over quarter of the expenses already.”
page 2 · 32 posts · 9 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a detailed Q&A session where a successful tomato farmer (Obatobi1) answers technical questions from beginners about cultivation practices, disease management, and production timelines. The author establishes credibility by citing his Botany degree and sharing specific metrics like fruit yield per plant and spacing, while also offering personal contact details for further mentorship.
Credibility signals:
graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokutastudied Botanyposted photos of farm resultscites specific yield metrics (20-25 fruits per plant)
“One major cause of wilt is dehydration, so ensuring the soil is not overtly dry is one of the ways of taking care of wilt.”
“The nursery is to be maintained for about 25 days, after which is to be transplanted to field.”
“You can only use such spacing if you really understand the production well and put certain into place (proper bed spacing, meticulous monitoring of the plants, proper application of farm inputs amongst many others)”
Unclassified: Mentorship/Consultation
page 3 · 32 posts · 11 participants
· discussion_qa
This is a technical Q&A thread where an experienced farmer ('Obatobi1') answers detailed questions from other Nigerians about tomato farming techniques, specifically focusing on pruning strategies, seed varieties (Platinum F1, Padma F1, Anna F1), soil treatment, and expected yields. The discussion includes practical advice on greenhouse management versus open-field farming, with one user noting the OP's location in Idanre.
Prices:
6.0 mulching_film: NGN0.0/times (N/A)2.0 tomato_yield: NGN0.0/kg (per plant (greenhouse))
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_locationciting_years_of_experiencereferencing_association
“Well, except its a green house, I don't see reason for such aggressive pruning. The work of the leaves cannot be undermined, cos the health of the plant can largely be determined by how the leaves look.”
“I sympathise with you my brother. Tomato production is a really cool thing if you know your way around it.”
“You can contact me for your Padma and Platinum tomato seeds”
Unclassified: The thread contains a mix of technical agricultural advice and social interaction, with some promotional attempts by third parties that were moderated by the main contributor.
page 4 · 32 posts · 10 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a farm diary where the primary author, Obatobi1, shares progress updates and technical details about his tomato and pepper farming operations. The thread features a knowledgeable exchange on crop management, specifically focusing on preventing fruit cracking through irrigation and mulching, while also discussing variety differences and input usage.
Prices:
300.0 mulch: NGN0.0/m length (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
naming farm size or locationposting photosciting years of experience
“Padma and platinum F1 are determinate varieties more suited for open-field cultivation, and hence the lifespan won't let you hit the 10kg mark within less than 2 months of harvest before they give up.”
“Irregular or unstable moisture level is one of the major causes of fruit cracking.”
“Piquante has larger fruits and fills up a bag/sac/basket more quickly than demon, while the fruits on demon plants are usually more though smaller (finger shape).”
Unclassified: The thread includes a promotional post by a different user (Jovar) selling various seedlings, which stands out against the main diary thread.
page 5 · 32 posts · 14 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a long-running discussion thread where the original author, Obatobi1, shares detailed technical knowledge about tomato farming, specifically focusing on variety selection, ridge dimensions, and soil management. While the thread generates significant engagement and questions from aspiring farmers, it is strictly moderated against advertising, distinguishing it from typical promotional threads on the forum.
Credibility signals:
detailed technical calculations on planting densityspecific advice on soil types and drainage issueslong-term engagement with followers over several months
“I will not advice you to plant on a clay soil (cos it seem its pure clay from the way you're talking).”
“This thread is not meant for advertisement. Almost everybody have one thing or the other to advertise, and if we all start doing that here, I'm afraid the purpose of this thread will be defeated.”
“But how do you market them ? Kindly share how you sell them and is it a productive business.”
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page 6 · 32 posts · 13 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a long-running farm diary by 'Obatobi1' documenting the construction and operation of a tomato nursery and farm. The author provides technical updates on infrastructure (using cheaper nylon instead of UV sheets), yield projections, and market strategies, while occasionally recruiting staff and sharing contact details. The thread features questions from other farmers regarding pest control and greenhouse materials, creating a mix of progress reporting and community Q&A.
Credibility signals:
naming farm size or locationposting photosciting years of experience
“To start with, tomato production is very productive if you know your way.”
“This is a much cheaper version of the other one, we did not use UV films or any of the standard materials. This one is more like a make shift nursery house.”
“If your tomato plant can produce 1.5 to 2kg per plant, then you should expect 30 to 40 big baskets (of 50kg)”
page 7 · 31 posts · 9 participants
· farm_diary
This page is primarily a long-running farm diary by author Obatobi1, who documents his tomato harvest progress and offers extensive advice on organic farming inputs like poultry litter. The thread evolved into a promotional listing for his consultancy, KABOD AGRO, where he advertises the sale of irrigation equipment and agrochemicals. While there is some discussion on input adulteration and market timing, the page functions mostly as a personal log and business advertisement rather than a community discussion.
Pain points:
input_adulterationinput_adulteration
Prices:
Irrigation Pump: NGN100000.0 (Not specified)
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_sizeciting_years_of_experiencereferencing_association
“For some that have been asking me questions privately, I promised to answer you here so we all can benefit from it.”
“Good evening farmers, please be careful of the source where you buy your farm inputs these days (especially fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides), there are lots of adulterated stuff in the market.”
“We however decided to take delivery of some of these items directly from importers and get them across to farmers and this step has changed the narrative overthe past months.”
Unclassified: none
page 8 · 19 posts · 7 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a long-running farm diary by a single author (Obatobi1) documenting the progression of a tomato and cucumber farm from seedling to harvest over several years. The thread functions as a knowledge-sharing log where the author answers specific technical questions about varieties and soil media, while also promoting a paid training course and mentorship program at the end.
Credibility signals:
naming farm size or locationposting photosciting years of experiencereferencing an association
“Get yourself Healthy tomato seedlings and you are 40% done”
“If you have plans to engage in dry season farming, now is the best time”
“I'm afraid you may have to feed us with more pictures so I can a little more accurately suggest what may be wrong.”