Sesame Farming ( The New Oil Money)
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knowledge_transfer · 11market_access_offtakers · 7crop_pest_disease · 5insecurity_herdsmen · 5water_irrigation · 3housing_equipment · 3soil_manure · 3seed_stem_sourcing · 2expertise_verificationherbal_vs_conventional_treatmenttransport_logistics
page 0 · 32 posts · 3 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a farm diary run by Esude007, who documents the daily progress of a 20-hectare sesame farming operation in Kogi State. The thread functions as a Q&A session where the author provides technical details on planting, inputs, and market access, while other users ask questions about soil suitability, export opportunities, and harvest timelines. Towards the end, a user attempts to sell sesame seeds, prompting a brief interaction.
Prices:
sesame: NGN150000.0 (Kogi State)sesame: NGN120000.0 (Kogi State)sesame seed: NGN300000.0 (Kogi State)sesame seed: NGN1000000.0 (General)
Credibility signals:
author names farm size (20 hectare)author specifies location (Kogi State)author provides specific technical details (glyphosate dosage, sand mixing)
“in Ajaka igalamela local government... I bought 2 bags at 300k... The demand is very high, as marketers even go as far as giving loans to farmers...”
“it's how to find importers who I can export these items to is the problem”
“Rain just seize...nawao”
Unclassified: none
page 1 · 32 posts · 11 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a detailed farm diary where the original poster, Esude007, chronicles the lifecycle of a sesame crop in Kogi State, from ploughing to the seed production stage. Other farmers engage by asking technical questions about inputs, planting seasons, and grading, while debating the safety of chemical pesticides versus organic methods. The thread serves as a knowledge-sharing platform rather than a marketplace, with no commercial listings or direct coordination attempts.
Credibility signals:
naming farm size or locationciting years of experience
“Sesame doesn't require much fertilizer application, but u can apply Urea at juvenile stage... My farm I located in kogi state.... And I am applying urea based on soil test results”
“I do not condemn organic approach, the fact remains no nation can address food security with 100% organic approach.”
“first time of doing it massive... I've done it in a small scale for 3 years.”
page 2 · 30 posts · 27 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a lively Q&A discussion about sesame farming as a new export crop, featuring users asking about seed sourcing, location suitability, and buyer identification. The conversation includes skepticism about security costs, general encouragement, and some banter, with one user sharing a link to export statistics.
Pain points:
transport_cost
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencereferencing an associationnaming farm size or location
“You won't see those lazy people on this now... Only to complain about everything...”
“Did you add paying security due to herdsmen and bandits to your cost?. We have farms in Kwara we can't access again.”
“Middlemen are market spoilers most times.”
Unclassified: The discussion includes some banter and slang (e.g., 'fear women', 'slave trade') that does not fit standard agricultural themes.
page 3 · 31 posts · 18 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a technical Q&A thread where users ask about sesame farming feasibility in specific Nigerian states, cultivation techniques, and market off-takers. The discussion features practical advice on harvesting, drying to prevent rancidity, and safety from herdsmen, alongside inquiries about soil suitability and nursery practices.
Credibility signals:
citing specific locations for farming feasibilityreferencing institutions like NCRI and IITA as off-takers
“cows don't consume sesame... Which makes it safe from herdsmen”
“Sesame that was not exposed to rain water after hervesting and during drying, because when rain touches it during drying stage, it will go rancid and this will make it bitter during consumption.”
“The new oil money? i rather stick with the real Oil money.”
page 4 · 32 posts · 23 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a lively discussion thread where Nigerian farmers exchange technical advice on sesame cultivation, specifically regarding planting timelines, soil types, and pest management. While the conversation is educational, it is heavily interspersed with individual sellers advertising their sesame supplies and contact details, creating a mixed environment of peer support and commercial promotion.
Pain points:
input_adulterationinput_adulteration
Prices:
sesame: NGN10.0 (Axes)sesame: NGN10.0 (Jos)
Credibility signals:
explicit_locationland_size_mention
“I reside in Benue state, the Food Basket of the Nation. If you you need Sesame in large quantity I can supply it for you.”
“based on my own area, above that time, the plants will not get water at some critical stages”
“it's how to find importers who I can export these items to is the problem”
Unclassified: farmers asking about specific planting deadlines and soil suitability
page 5 · 32 posts · 14 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a knowledge-sharing discussion about sesame farming practices, specifically focusing on soil suitability, agronomic requirements, and yield calculations. While the main contributor provides technical details and responds to queries, the page also features opportunistic posts offering export facilitation services and seeking buyers, though it lacks a cohesive promotional listing structure.
Prices:
Sesame Seeds: kg10.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
posting_production_photosciting_agronomic_practicesspecifying_yield_targets
“Sesame grows in well-drained, sandy loam soils. Coarse sandy soils and soils of alkaline and saline nature are not suited for the crop.”
“I'm looking to procure 28T of ff spec: Hulled Sesame Seeds Machine cleaned & sortexed Purity >99.9% Moisture <7% FFA <2% Admixture <5%”
page 6 · 32 posts · 10 participants
· farm_diary
This page is a farming diary thread focused on sesame cultivation, dominated by one author (Esude007) who documents his field operations, pest management, and harvest planning. Other users engage with questions about irrigation, labor, and crop rotation strategies, creating a genuine discussion rather than a sales pitch.
Pain points:
bird_mortalityerratic_rainfall
Prices:
beeniseed: NGN110000.0 (general)
Credibility signals:
posting_photosciting_years_of_experience
“There's a stream near my land. If I irrigate, will that be okay?”
“A bag goes for 110k now but before u can get a bag u go cry.”
“G nut serves a manure for beeniseed”
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Unclassified: The thread includes a brief inquiry about sourcing various agricultural products (cocoa, cashew, etc.) and selling on MTN, but this is a minor sub-topic within the main sesame discussion.
page 7 · 32 posts · 6 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a technical discussion thread focused on sesame farming practices, specifically centering on the agronomic techniques of one active farmer (Esude007) who is documenting his crop's growth. Other participants engage by asking specific questions about input usage, harvest metrics, and transplanting, while one user expresses interest in future investment. The conversation is highly technical, covering pest control, fertilizer types, and yield expectations, with no direct sales or advertisements.
Credibility signals:
naming farm size and locationposting photos of cropsciting years of experience
“Beeni seed does not even need water.... Look for a place that is well drain....”
“Farming is what we do here and what we are born into... Ask of Gassol local government, in Taraba State... Then u will knw that in Nigeria, we are among the highest growers of beeniseed in Nigeria”
“I planted 4 milk cup of Sesame.... I go dey update u how e dey go... Make I shock u....”
page 8 · 32 posts · 12 participants
· discussion_qa
coordination
This thread is a discussion on sesame farming where users exchange knowledge on pest control, share progress updates on harvests, and discuss market challenges. The conversation highlights the severe impact of herdsmen-invasion on crop security and includes a specific price point for sesame seeds. Users also attempt to coordinate by exchanging contact details to find buyers, though the market is described as difficult.
Pain points:
herdsmen_invasionno_buyers
Prices:
yam: NGN2000.0 (Taraba/Benue)yam: NGN3000.0 (Taraba/Benue)sesame: NGN120000.0 (Northern Nigeria)sesame: kg100.0 (General)
Credibility signals:
Naming specific locations (Taraba, Benue, Edo)Mentioning specific farm activities (harvesting, flowering stage)Sharing personal experiences with pests and security threats
“The only thing that keep them from my cassava and Maize section is my laminated Quran writing.... There no even want make the leaves of my maize touch their skin”
“sesame farmers no d fine market”
page 9 · 32 posts · 19 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a mixed discussion focused on sesame farming where users seek market off-takers, discuss production challenges like pests and drying, and ask about regional suitability. While there are several posts from traders offering bulk grain sales, the thread contains genuine inquiries from farmers regarding seeds, land preparation, and specific farming techniques.
Pain points:
no_buyersherdsmen_invasionstorage_loss
Prices:
liquid laundry starch: NGN20000.0 (kitchen)
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencenaming farm size or locationposting photos
“I used to farm cassava and yam in Kogi but have been embattled by herdsmen. I have relocated to Abuja and I happen to have assess to rent a small portion where I planted corn and beans.”
“do your calculations well inorder to prevent rancidity”
page 10 · 4 posts · 3 participants
· discussion_qa
This page is a brief, low-engagement discussion thread within a larger thread about sesame farming. It features a short exchange on yield expectations and a specific request from a new farmer seeking expertise on sourcing seeds and planting schedules, with one user directing them to check their bio for answers.
“That's true because sesame doesn't yield much in little hectares”
“How many I reach you... I'm a new farmer and I need your expertise in farming this sesames plant. 1. Getting the seeds 2. When to plant.”