Beniseed Farming in Nigeria – How to Grow Beniseed (Sesame Farming)
Beniseed farming is the cultivation of beniseed crop from the initial step of land preparation to the final steps of harvesting the beniseed crop, storage and marketing. Beniseed farming involves all the steps needed for a farmer to sow the seeds of beniseed in the soil till the last step of harvesting the crop. Beniseed is […]
Continue readingYam Farming in Nigeria – An Ultimate Guide
Yam farming is the cultivation of yam from the initial step of land preparation to the final steps of harvesting the yam tubers, storage and marketing. Yam farming involves all the steps needed for a farmer to sow the yam cuts or seeds in the soil till the last step of harvesting the tuber. Yam is […]
Continue readingPrice of Soyabeans per Ton in Nigeria
The price of soyabeans per ton ranges from ₦180,000 – ₦300,000. The price of soyabeans in Nigeria varies as per the location of growing, variety of soybeans planted and the time of the year. For example, the price of soybeans per ton in Kano is lesser than the price of soybeans per ton in Lagos. This […]
Continue readingBest Month to Plant Soybeans
Soybeans farming encompasses all the processes involved in the growing of soybeans. These processes include land preparation, planting of seeds, application of fertilizers and pesticides and the harvest of the soybeans grains. In Nigeria, the best month to plant soybeans is the month of June. It should be noted that soybeans is mostly grown in the […]
Continue readingBest Fertilizer for Soybeans Farming
The best fertilizers for soyabeans farming in Nigeria are Diammonium Phosphate fertilizer (DAP) and Mono-Ammonium fertilizer (MAP). If these fertilizers are not readily available in your location, the best fertilizer to be used for soybeans farming can be the Single Super Phosphate fertilizer (SSP fertilizer). The best fertilizers for soyabeans farming are fertilizers with a high […]
Continue readingSoybeans Producing States in Nigeria
Soybeans is mainly grown in the Savannah belt of Nigeria. Some of the Soybeans producing states in Nigeria include Kano, Kaduna, Gombe, Abuja, Nasarawa, Plateau, Bauchi, Sokoto, Kwara and Kogi etc. Soybeans is mainly grown in the northern part of Nigeria. Soybeans is also grown in the northern part of Oyo and Ogun states.Soybeans Producing States […]
Continue readingYield of Soybeans per Hectare
The yield of soybeans per hectare under rain fed condition is 1.4 – 2.4 tons per hectare of dried seeds. For irrigated farmland, the yield of soybeans per hectare can be as high as 3 – 4 tons. Open pollinated soybeans seeds may not yield as high as hybrid soybeans seeds. However, some open pollinated soyabeans […]
Continue readingCost of Soybeans Farming per Hectare in Nigeria
Cost of Cultivation Soybean per HaDescriptionBrandUnitsQuantityRate per (Bag/Kg/Ltr)Total Cost/haSeedsTGX 1448 2EKg30₦750.00₦22,500.00Land clearingGlyphosateLiter3₦3,700.00₦11,100.00Herbicide pre-emergenceButachlorLiter2₦3,100.00₦6,200.00Herbicide Post emergent selectiveTwigGram10₦700.00₦7,000.00InsecticideVanguishLiter1₦3,000.00₦3,000.00InnoculantNodumax10 Gram5₦1,500.00₦7,500.00MicronutrientsTecamin maxLiter1₦5,500.00₦5,500.00NPK₦0.00UREA₦0.00SSPSSP50 KG BAG4₦13,000.00₦52,000.00Total Input cost (Naira)₦114,800.00PloughingN/Ha1₦15,000.00₦15,000.00HarrowingN/Ha1₦15,000.00₦15,000.00Total Hiring cost (Naira)₦30,000.00₦144,800.00The cost of soybeans production per hectare is shown as follows:Cost of soybeans seeds: ₦22,500Land Clearing: ₦11,100Pre-Emergence Herbicide: ₦6,200Post-Emergence Herbicide: ₦7,000Insecticide: ₦3,000Innoculant (Nodumax): ₦7,500Micronutrients: ₦5,500Fertilizers (SSP Fertilizers): ₦52,500Ploughing: ₦15,000Harrowing: ₦15,000The […]
Continue readingSoybeans Varieties in Nigeria
The soybeans varieties popularly grown in Nigeria are the open pollinated soybeans varieties. There are also hybrid soybeans varieties in Nigeria; however, the adoption is slow due to ignorance and the price of the seeds. The hybrid soybeans varieties are high yielding. They also resist pests and diseases like rust and nematodes. Some of the open […]
Continue readingSoybeans Farming in Nigeria (Soyabeans Farming) – A Guide
Soybeans farming is the cultivation of soyabeans crop from the initial step of land preparation to the final steps of harvesting the soyabeans crop, storage and marketing. Soybeans farming involves all the steps needed for a farmer to sow the seeds of soybeans in the soil till the last step of harvesting the crop. Soyabeans is […]
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