My Journey Into Rice Farming – Lessons From My First Season �(pics And Vid)
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· farm_diary
This is a farm diary thread where a single author documents their first season of rice farming in Kogi State, detailing agronomic practices like soil testing, seed selection, and herbicide application. The thread includes a running progress log with photos and video links, while other users engage by asking technical questions about inputs, expressing admiration, and discussing broader issues like government policy and insecurity.
Prices:
NPK 15_15_15: NGN50000.0 (Nigeria)NPK 15_15_15: NGN60000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
names specific location (Kogi State)cites specific soil test results (Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus levels)names specific seed variety (Faro 44) and dosageprovides video evidence of operationsmentions specific dates and methodologies (dibbling method)
“Farming rice is not just about planting seeds and waiting for harvest. It requires planning, timing, and understanding the right agronomic practices.”
“This is a good development. Keep it up. You have beaten hunger.”
“LOOK CLOSELY AT THE LAST PALM TREE BEHIND THE FARMER IN THE second PICTURE ..... THERE IS A GUN WEILDING SMALL MAN BEHIND THE PALM TREE.. THIS IS A MAJOR RED FLAG THAT THE OP DID NOT MENTION......... INSECURITY IS REAL AND ALIVE AND KICKING FARMERS TO THEIR EARLY GRAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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· farm_diary
This page is a 'farm diary' where the original author, Esude007, documents his first season of rice farming while aggressively promoting his YouTube channel. The thread contains detailed technical discussions on seed rates, pest management (specifically bird control and rice blast fungus), and herbicide safety, interspersed with the author's repeated requests for subscribers. Other users engage by asking specific questions about cultivation methods and profitability, creating a genuine Q&A dynamic around the farming process.
Pain points:
bird_mortalityprice_crashinput_adulteration
Credibility signals:
citing specific farm location (IBAJI, Kogi state)referencing specific technical details (seed rates, PHI, specific diseases)posting photos and video links as proof of activitynaming specific agrochemicals used
“I have a soil testing kit... I will run a free soil test for my YouTube subscribers as we get close to the end”
“The first time i started farming, birds destroyed 2 hectare of my rice”
“Government gave a 6 months import waver to Nestle, Olam etc for grain import... Crashing price of grains....”
Unclassified: The author mentions using small firecrackers to scare birds, which is a specific, non-standard control method discussed in detail.
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· farm_diary
This page is a long-running farm diary by a single author, Esude007, documenting his journey into commercial rice farming from 2020 to the present. The thread serves as a technical tutorial where the author shares specific cultivation methods (dibbling vs. broadcasting), compares rice varieties (Faro 44 vs. Faro 61), and offers pest control tips using firecrackers. While the author frequently asks viewers to subscribe to his YouTube channel, the engagement consists of genuine technical questions from other farmers regarding seed varieties and harvesting, rather than promotional activity.
Prices:
rice seed: kg50.0 (farm plot)rice seed: g35.0 (low dry matter)rice seed: g40.0 (low dry matter)
Credibility signals:
cites years of experience since 2020mentions going from small scale to commercialreferences a mentor (Farmer Samson Ogbole)provides specific technical details on planting methods and variety characteristics
“Tie small firecrackers (when available) inside or near the bottles and light them during peak bird-feeding times (morning & evening). The loud "bang" sends birds flying.”
“I used dibbling method, some labourers will be making holes in the ground 20cm apart, while some labourers will be dropping the rice seed.”
“Choked eith farm work.... Flood is coming.”