My Maize, Pepper And Tomatoes Farm
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page 0 · 28 posts · 17 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a running progress log by a farmer named 'emmaodet' documenting the development of a 20-acre farm growing maize, groundnuts, pepper, and tomatoes. The author details the hiring of a manager and workers, specific input choices (NPK fertilizers, fungicides), and operational challenges like water conservation, while receiving encouragement and technical questions from the community.
Prices:
farm_manager_salary: NGN80000.0 (monthly)farm_worker_salary: NGN300000.0 (yearly)worker_feeding: NGN3500.0 (weekly)
Credibility signals:
names farm size (20 acres, 10 acres maize)details specific crop varieties and input brands (Bencut NPK, Notore NPK)provides specific dates and operational timelinesshows progress photos of crops at different stages
“I bought bencut npk 20:10:10 but my manager advised that we should get notore npk for future use.”
“I hired 3 yearly farm workers for the manager for the 20 acres farm though we are still going to use external workers later for one or two operations but it shouldn't be much.”
“Have you applied fertilizer if ”
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Unclassified: none
page 1 · 28 posts · 24 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a supportive discussion centered around a user sharing photos of their maize, pepper, and tomato farm. Community members offer technical advice on planting spacing, discuss the profitability of agriculture, and express concern regarding farm security from herdsmen. The conversation includes a brief, heated dispute accusing one participant of being a real estate scammer, which is largely dismissed by others.
Pain points:
input_adulterationinput_adulterationinput_adulteration
Credibility signals:
citing_years_of_experiencenaming_farm_size_or_location
“May God protect your farm from those idiot called Herdsmen”
“Agriculture is blood money.”
Unclassified: The thread contains a specific debate about planting spacing (single seed vs. multiple seeds) and whether the wide spacing in the photo indicates poor yield potential or simply a planting method.
page 2 · 32 posts · 15 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a discussion thread where the original poster (OP) shares progress on a maize, pepper, and tomato farm, answering questions about land leasing costs, spacing, and management. The community engages with technical advice on plant spacing and cost analysis, while the OP establishes credibility by citing specific location details and lease rates.
Prices:
land lease: NGN10000.0 (Obafemi Owode, Ogun state)farm manager wage: NGN80000.0 (Obafemi Owode, Ogun state)
Credibility signals:
OP cites specific farm location (Obafemi Owode, Ogun state)OP provides specific lease rate (10k per acre per year)OP mentions leasing from a friend who relocated to CanadaOP discusses specific crop spacing and replanting strategies
“A plant's roots need space so that they can spread out and absorb water and nutrients. Its leaves need space so that they access light. When plants grow too close together, they have to compete for these resources.”
“Land leased at 10k per acre per year”
“My little calculation of the wages of your farm manager alone for 6 months should be N480,000 (80k x 6 months).”
page 3 · 32 posts · 18 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a running farm diary and Q&A session where the author, emmaodet, shares updates on maize, pepper, and tomato farming in Ogun State while receiving technical advice and labor market insights from the community. The discussion covers specific input choices like fertilizer combinations, labor cost inflation due to naira devaluation, and regional differences in farming costs between the North and South.
Pain points:
labour_scarcitytransport_cost
Prices:
farm worker: NGN300000.0 (Ogun state)farm worker: NGN550000.0 (Ogun state)farm worker: NGN600000.0 (Ogun state)farm worker: NGN250000.0 (Ogun state)farm worker: NGN350000.0 (Ogun state)farm worker: NGN400000.0 (Ogun state)farm clearing: NGN17000.0 (Ogun state)ridging: NGN20000.0 (Ogun state)
Credibility signals:
The author identifies specific crops planted (Premier seed samza 27) and location (Ogun state).The author provides specific details on labor costs and regional comparisons between Northern and Southern farming practices.The author shares photos of farm equipment (dryer) and farm layout via Instagram links.
“Tbh, I will say I was lucky to get the farm workers at 300k per year. Most Cotonou guys want Bajaj bike at the end of the year which is around 550k/600k and too much for most farmers.”
“Farm clearing here is 17k per acre and 20k per acre for ridging compared to north were the price may be less than half off that.”
“UREA contains majorly NITROGEN which is about 49% if i am not mistaken. And we all know the major function of NITROGEN which is to enhance or promote green leafy growth”
page 4 · 30 posts · 15 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a discussion thread where the original poster shares photos and updates of their maize, pepper, and tomato farm, prompting questions from other users about location, seed costs, and farming strategies. The conversation covers technical aspects like spacing and irrigation, while also touching on significant risks such as land insecurity due to herdsmen and the high cost of inputs like seeds.
Pain points:
input_adulterationherdsmen_invasion
Prices:
Samnut 24 seeds: NGN2500.0 (IAR, Zaria)Samnut 24 seeds: NGN1800.0 (Icrisat, Kano)Samnut 24 seeds: NGN1800.0 (ABC, Kaduna)Samnut 24 seeds: NGN900.0 (2 years ago price)Land lease: NGN10000.0 (Per acre per year)
Credibility signals:
Naming specific farm location (Obafemi Owode, Ogun State)Citing years of experience with seed prices (2 years ago vs current)Referencing specific agricultural institutions (IAR, Zaria; Icrisat, Kano; ABC, Kaduna)Describing specific farming techniques (transplanted tomatoes on ridges, spacing issues)
“I lost 10 acres to Omo onile in 2020. Took them to state police headquarters last year and so many brouhahas.”
“I structured my farm in a way that if the environment is not favourable or the investment didn't go as planned, I can either quickly close it down and move on or easily relocate to another location.”
“The one I bought 2 years ago was 900 per kg and I can't just imagine buying seeds for 2,500 now.”
Unclassified: Discussion on payment in kind (bikes instead of cash) in Benin Republic.
page 5 · 32 posts · 16 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a discussion thread where the original poster, emmaodet, shares updates on their maize, pepper, and tomato farm operations, specifically focusing on crop varieties, machinery procurement, and farm management. The thread generates significant engagement with users asking for land location details, offering employment as farm managers, and debating agricultural practices like seed spacing and maize color preferences for feed mills.
Prices:
local seeds: NGN2000.0 (Congo)
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencenaming farm size or locationposting photos
“I plant local seeds it was #2000 per congo when I bought it.. don't really know how it's now.”
“Here Is my greatest worries. Insecurity. It's the reason why I want to know which State Op Is doing his Farming.”
“I am worried about your spacing, the maize not not grow to full big cobs due to competition among themselves”
Unclassified: A user asks for employment as a farm manager, indicating a labor market interaction within the thread.
page 6 · 31 posts · 19 participants
· discussion_qa
coordination
This thread is a genuine agricultural discussion where farmers debate technical farming practices, specifically maize planting density and labor management costs. The conversation evolves into a practical coordination effort where users exchange contact details to find farm managers and discuss crop varieties.
Prices:
labor: NGN200000.0 (Benue)labor: NGN500000.0 (Akure)
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencereferencing agricultural textbooksstating farm sizenaming specific locations
“YOU CAN RUN AT A LOSS WITHIN JUST THREE MONTHS AND ALSO RUN AT A PROFIT AT THESAME TIME”
“Chemical , chemical and chemical go wan kill you.........”
“I bought the seedlings from hausa people”
page 7 · 29 posts · 14 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a long-running discussion thread initiated by a farmer (emmaodet) detailing his multi-crop farm in Ogun State, Nigeria. The conversation evolves from operational queries about labor and pest control into a broader debate on agricultural challenges like power supply, market access, and the security risks posed by herdsmen. The thread also captures a significant shift in the author's life, discussing his decision to relocate to Canada for education and the resulting community reaction regarding 'japa' (migration) and security investments.
Pain points:
input_adulterationtransport_costno_creditherdsmen_invasion
Prices:
sunflower seeds: NGN50000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
naming farm size or locationciting years of experiencereferencing an association
“Truly, apart from workers' dishonesty, my major fear is Fulani herdsmen.”
“I don't plan processing again until there is 25hrs power supply in Nigeria.”
“The human factor is really affecting agriculture.”