This Is The 3rd Person I've Met That Has Gotten Super Rich From Agriculture
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page 0 · 32 posts · 25 participants
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This thread is a lively discussion where users debate the profitability of agriculture in Nigeria, sharing anecdotes of successful farmers while highlighting the risks of banditry, herdsmen, and market volatility. The conversation ranges from celebrating high yields and profits to offering skeptical counter-arguments about transport costs and the reality of selling produce.
Pain points:
herdsmen_invasiontransport_costno_buyers
Prices:
maize: NGN55000.0 (unspecified)maize: NGN75000.0 (Ataba Lefi, Nassarawa State)
Credibility signals:
citing specific harvest volumes (2 bags in, 150 bags out)naming specific locations and pricesreferencing personal experiences with banditry and farming licensesmentioning specific individuals like Alhaji Umar Abubakar
“The only 2 things in this Nigeria that will make you super rich Prostitution and Agriculture”
failed
“For every 3 who made it, there may be 100 others who failed, especially due to activities of Herdsmen.”
“The transport cost alone to Lagos nearly eroded protected margins.... Now if we reject the yam... What other markets can the Farmer go to....”
page 1 · 32 posts · 22 participants
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This thread is a heated debate sparked by a claim that some farmers are getting rich, featuring strong opinions on whether agriculture is lucrative or plagued by insecurity. Users discuss the reality of farming challenges, including herdsmen invasions, market manipulation by unions, and the difficulty of selling produce without middlemen. The conversation also touches on investment opportunities, with one user soliciting capital for a maize farm.
Pain points:
herdsmen_invasionno_buyersprice_crash
Prices:
yam: NGN500.0 (Nigeria)garri: EUR3.0 (Germany)
Credibility signals:
citing specific farm sizes (500 Acres)naming specific locations (Abeokuta, Southern Kaduna)referencing personal experience with herdsmen and leviesciting years of experience (implied through 'Pbat era' reference)
“You will plant acres of corn, when the corn has reached a certain maturity, you sell it to a fulani man or a farmer who dine with the authority. And they sell is really cheap. If you refuse, one day,fulani and their cattle will feast on it and you dare not say a word.”
“Move your produce in bulk. Connect with other farmers who are plying same route and enjoy discount on logistics.”
“Original propaganda at work, a lot of spoken theory, take your Yams to the market and see if you will sell one without the market union calling the shots.”
Unclassified: Investment solicitation for a maize farm project
page 2 · 32 posts · 18 participants
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This thread is a mixed discussion where users debate the profitability and reality of agriculture, contrasting success stories with warnings about risks like theft and bad weather. A significant portion of the conversation drifts into off-topic banter about football, specifically the 'Hotspurs' user's alleged experience as a stadium security guard meeting players. While there is a specific investment pitch for a maize farm, the overall page functions more as a general forum discussion than a dedicated agricultural market or training thread.
Pain points:
input_adulterationstolen_harvesterratic_rainfalllabour_scarcity
Prices:
Maize Farm Project: NGN3000000.0 (Abeokuta)
Credibility signals:
Claiming specific land size (500 Acres)Providing direct contact numbers (WhatsApp)Mentioning specific locations (Abeokuta, Ogun State)Referencing foreign grants (Mastercard, GIZ)
“Agriculture has money, but it doesn't come as easy as you just painted.”
“At times flooding, atimes extremes hot weather,crops not getting adequate water, insects, thefts even cow menace,banditry etc”
failed
“Ebinpawa o.....only for the lazy people....”
Unclassified: The thread contains a significant amount of off-topic discussion regarding football (Spurs, Harry Kane, Nigerian players) which dominates several posts but is unrelated to agricultural research.
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This thread is a debate centered on the claim that some Nigerians are getting rich in agriculture, with one user questioning the credibility of the original poster's lack of personal testimony. The discussion shifts to specific crops like rice, yams, and potatoes, and includes a brief exchange about rabbit farming markets, but lacks concrete data, prices, or coordinated group action.
Credibility signals:
lexy2014 challenges the original poster for lacking a personal agricultural testimony or proof of involvementUsmanovic95 mentions planning to set up a crop farm and an integrated farmUsmanovic95 references existing Facebook and WhatsApp groups for rabbit farmers
“Can you show where you stated in your post that you are into agriculture? If you are into agriculture, why are you talking about other people instead of yourself? What about you? What is your agricultural testimony?”
“The market is big although you can't compare it with chicken or beef, it's not at that level but it's actually getting there. You need to network and connect with other farmers through Facebook and WhatsApp rabbit farmers group to sell as livestock or sell processed grilled rabbit on e-commerce food website.”
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This is a short, circular discussion where two users banter about 'trade secrets' and 'crops' without providing any agricultural advice, prices, or solutions. The conversation lacks substantive content, with posts consisting mostly of rhetorical questions and vague warnings rather than specific farming details.
“For a simple question to what crops is making you smile to the bank?”
“Trade secrets? By asking what crops?”