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· farm_diary
This page is a detailed farm diary where a single author documents their experiment with yam farming in cement sacks, tracking planting dates, germination progress, and crop management issues like broken supports and rot. While the author answers technical questions from other farmers regarding sand preparation and support structures, the thread functions primarily as a personal progress log rather than a marketplace or discussion forum.
Prices:
yam tubers: NGN10500.0 (unspecified)yam tubers: NGN12000.0 (unspecified)
Credibility signals:
citing specific planting dates and germination countsposting photos of the crop progressdescribing specific farm management actions like sand filling and bamboo pegging
“I decided that I will try yam farming in cement sack bags, after seeing testimonials of such adventures here on Nairaland.”
“Well I have watered it 3 times since I planted them because it has not been raining well here.”
“Even here, it's painful to me that some have stopped growing already because the bamboo sticks are not long enough for them to climb.”
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· farm_diary
This page is a running progress log by a single author, 'luluosas', documenting their first attempt at sack yam farming from planting to harvest. The thread functions as a troubleshooting discussion where the farmer shares observations on plant health, spacing issues, and light penetration, while other users offer advice on seed selection and soil. The conversation concludes with the author reflecting on the lessons learned and deciding to move to traditional ground farming for the next season.
Prices:
yam setts: NGN200.0 (Mile 12 market, Lagos)sack yams: NGN350.0 (market)
Credibility signals:
naming farm size or locationposting photosciting years of experience
“I don't know what really is the problem as this is my first attempt in sack yam farming, but I have been observing that some of my yams are not doing well.”
“The most important thing is that you've learnt a thing or two and one thing I observed is that you used full yam (sliced into two) as your seed yam.”
failed
“Apart from the issue with insufficient light, the yam setts were too big for the sacks. Setts shouldn't be more than 500grams.”