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Agric Extension Specialist, Teacher, Researcher, Writer & Farmer. Founder Smartfarms Africa & LanseFarms NG https://t.co/rlSL7LEnD2 mail: lanre@naijafarmer.com
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Jul 22, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
If you want extra cash, consider Rabbit Farming

Rabbits begin to mate when they turn 3months
Pregnancy lasts 30 days
In 9 months a female can become mother & grandma

They're short sighted, front teeth don't stop growing

They eat their night poo its highly nutritious

A thread
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Rabbit pregnancy last for only one month, each doe gives birth to an Average 8 kits at a time which means a doe can give birth 9 times a year suffice to say a single doe can conveniently give birth to 72 kitten in a year. This is huge to grow your rabbit farm.
Jun 29, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
#NaijaFarmerTips

Tomato is now Gold

It's super expensive & not coming down anytime soon

We have a nationwide pest infestation

Let me tell you how can grow tomatoes in your house without having a farm or land

All you need is a Pot, Bucket even Cup

Retweet to your TL

You need 3 things
1. A Bucket/Container
2. A loamy soil / manure
3. Limestones/ evenly grained gravel

The bucket can be a new or used but don't use a broken bucket

If it's earthen pot ensure its in good condition

Step 1. Thoroughly Wash bucket/pot to remove dirt

Then dry it
Jul 23, 2022 9 tweets 3 min read
Guinea fowl are disease-free birds, good security and rich meat source for family. They're an amazing pest control even rodent & mice.

Their meat is rich in essential amino acid and their eggs is super nice

Guinea fowl is an amazing animal to rear

Follow the thread. Guinea are good watchdog, they sound alarm whenever anything unusual occurs on the farm. They're an effective tool for protecting your house” The loud noise of the guineas has also been shown to discourage rodents from invading the area.
Flocks of guineas kill and eat mice
Mar 19, 2022 7 tweets 2 min read
If you have a small backyard & want to rear a Animal.

DUCK is perfect for you!

I'd tell you why you should prefer DUCK to Chicken Esp if you're in urban area.

Duck are very convenient + fun to watch 😊

Here's why

It's a beautiful DUCK 🦆 thread.

Retweet to your followers Ducks are healthier than chickens and not as susceptible to most chicken's diseases.

Ducks are friendly, affectionate pets & with proper care, a duck can live to 10 years.

As an added bonus, Ducks will lay you delicious fresh eggs. Ducks start laying eggs at about 6-7months old
Oct 28, 2021 7 tweets 2 min read
Do you have a small backyard & thinking of rearing a bird?

Have you thought of rearing "DUCK"?

Let me tell you why you should rear DUCK instead of Chicken esp those in urban areas.

Duck are very convenient, fun to watch😊

Here's why...

Retweet to your followers 😊 Ducks are healthier than chickens and are not as susceptible to most chicken's diseases.
Ducks are friendly, affectionate pets & with proper care, a duck can live to 10 years.
As an added bonus, will lay you delicious fresh eggs. Ducks start laying eggs at about 6-7months old.
Oct 31, 2020 8 tweets 3 min read
#NaijaFarmerTips
Do you want to practice small gardening farming but don't have the land /time.
Let me tell you how you can plant Vegetables in Pots.

You can have few pots in your backyard/ Veranda with grown plants e.g Tomatoes 🍅

Retweet to your Followers 😊 You need 3 things
1. An earthen pot/Bucket/Container
2. A loamy soil (manure).
3. Limestones/ evenly grained gravel

The bucket can be a new or used but don't use a broken bucket.
If it's earthen pot ensure its in good condition.
Sep 21, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
#NaijaFarmerTips
Coconut is eaten by everyone & it's a money making venture for farmers & non farmers.
Low capital investment, easy to grow & a steady flow of income every year.
It has a lifespan of >50years
It's a coconut 🥥 money 💰 making Thread
RETWEET to your Followers 💰😊 ImageImage There are 3 types.
Dwarf and tall varieties.
Dwarf Variety - start producing by 3-4 years
Tall varieties - start production by year 5-9years common in Nigeria.
There are hybrid but they produce fewer fruits.
Planting density is 200 trees/hectare.
Each tree will produce 85 fruits
Aug 15, 2020 7 tweets 2 min read
Do you ever want to spice your food or garnish your meal or drink with MINT LEAF?
But you have to buy or beg your neighbor for Mint leaf when you can grow it in your HOUSE.
Let me tell you how to grow Mint leaf in a container
It's a beautiful thread
Retweet to your followers! 😊 Image Mint plant is invasive..easy to grow and can last for years.
Since it's home planting we use Pot/container.
Get your loamy soil with Organic fertilizer (Animal dung) mix thoroughly.
Put soil in continer (make a hole at the bottom of container but cover it with stone or gravel.
Aug 2, 2020 6 tweets 2 min read
Let me tell you about Garden Egg production.
One of the easiest crop to grow even in your backyard.
It can be eaten raw or as a sauce.
It's good for your liver & ulcer patients.
Doesn't spoil easily & shorter maturity period.
It's an interesting thread
Retweet to your followers. Garden Egg got its name from it's egg shape and white colour.
To plant garden egg pls ensure you plant your garden egg seed early morning or late in the afternoon. Plant 2seed per hole and ensure the soil is loamy and loose for root penetration. Organic manure is good for G.E
Jul 26, 2020 7 tweets 2 min read
Do you have a small backyard & thinking of rearing a bird
Have you thought of a "DUCK"?
Let me tell you why you should rear DUCK instead of Chicken esp those in urban areas.
Duck are very convenient, fun to watch😊
Here's why
It's a beautiful thread.
Retweet to your followers. Ducks are healthier than chickens and are not as susceptible to most chicken's diseases.
Ducks are friendly, affectionate pets & with proper care, a duck can live to 10 years.
As an added bonus, will lay you delicious fresh eggs. Ducks start laying eggs at about 6-7months old.
Jul 18, 2020 8 tweets 2 min read
Some of you want to practice small farming but don't have the land or time.
Let me tell you how you can plant few Vegetables in Pots.
You can have few pots in your Veranda with grown plants e.g Tomatoes 🍅 you can eat later.
It's a thread.
Retweet to your followers.😊 You need 3 things
1. An earthen pot/Bucket
2. A loamy soil (manure).
3. Limestones/ evenly grained gravel

The bucket can be a new or used but don't use a broken bucket.
If it's earthen pot ensure its in good condition.
Step 1. Thoroughly Wash bucket/pot to remove dirt or any
Jul 11, 2020 8 tweets 2 min read
Let me tell you about Plantain cultivation especially for my DODO lovers.
You could be profitable with plantain production If you do the right thing.
It's an interesting one esp for you that want to have a small garden in your compound
It's a thread
Retweet for your followers It's not advisable to rent a land for plantain production..so please make sure it's yours. 

Cos plantain suckers reproduce, you can either sell or even use that to expand your farm. Visit the farm you want to get your suckers from it's very important to see their parent.
Jun 7, 2020 4 tweets 4 min read
African swine fever has wrecked havoc on pig farms in Nig.
Oke Aro farm has lost over N25billion to pig's death

Farmers have died due to shock, many hospitalized.

I'll be sharing pix of d damages.
You might want to reduce pork consumption.

RT TO CREATE AWARENESS
@olorunwa_ This farm is a 700 capacity farm that has been reduced to less than 40 as at this morning and still dying. Over 200 piglets dead inside their mother.
As a business man this brings tears to my eyes.