Hey guys! Being a farmer is not a joke…nevertheless it can be quite interesting. Just thought I’d hit y’all up and let you see what we have been up to at NextGen!
The farm-house/admin block and a view of the open field. It’s almost done and we have started using it. Can’t show you the inside because we barely have any furniture…ha-ha. Just the essentials for now. 1 table and 2 chair and a bunk bed!
So had major issues with the nursery at the farm and I decided to raise the nursery at home. I built this to house the nursery…it worked quite well but there are quite a number of things I would change and have changed. For example the roofing material I used is not the best, it does not allow enough sunlight get to the plants. First I decided to make the roof detachable so during the day the light gets in and at night I cover it up. But what if it rains during the day and I’m out…all that water will kill the nursery. So I changed the roof to some kind of nylon and attached it permanently. Will share the picture of the modified version in the nursery post 🙂
These are our green houses and a sneak peek of what it look like inside. Will definitely share more on the green house blog post.
Meet our tiller! To be honest it’s a lot faster than using manual labor but it also requires a lot of effort. I’ve heard some people say it’s no good but it actually works well for us. The company that sold it assembled it and trained us on how to use it…so I guess that makes a difference
The farm-mobile…turns out I don’t have a front view pic…yikes….well it’s a pick up and it has picked up loads of things. It’s one of the most useful tools owned by NextGen…it has taken us far and wide….It has taken us to many farms, carried tons of poultry manure, firewood, plants etc….Glad to have her on the team 🙂
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
17 Comments
mislaw178
May 12, 2015Whao! This is really interesting. Truly, the whole world will step aside for the man/woman who knows where he/she is going. Every giant stride starts from the first little but often difficult step. Best wishes from all of us at M.A LATEEF & CO.
Kofo Durosinmi-Etti
May 14, 2015Thank you so much 🙂
Kunmi Adio-Moses
May 13, 2015Dear Kofo, I’m always so glad to see you’re forging ahead with the Agripreneur initiative. I my view, Food Security is the beginning of a peaceful, progressive society, nation and continent.Processing of all agricultural products in Food Banks and modern storage / silo facilities is also essential for price stability.God bless your efforts!!!It is a pity we can’t vote via mobile phones. It’s so much easier. Will still vote for you anytime any day though!!!!
Kofo Durosinmi-Etti
May 14, 2015Many thanks for your kind words Kunmi! Food security is an issue not just for Africa but the world as well. Therein lies a lot of opportunity for Africa… I totally agree with your perspective and that for following….
tosinbird
May 13, 2015the farm-mobile :)keep trying new (old) things. enjoy.
Kofo Durosinmi-Etti
May 14, 2015Lol…will do
temitope
May 13, 2015Nice, well done! Can’t wait to start eating the produce. Eku Ise o. No be small thing. The Lord is your muscle
Kofo Durosinmi-Etti
May 14, 2015Lol…Ose dear!
Amarachi Utah
May 14, 2015Great job Kofo! I am very excited at the progress you have made..you are such an inspiration to aspiring farmers like me and I hope we can sit down one day soon and chat about your experiences. Very well done!
Kofo Durosinmi-Etti
May 18, 2015Thanks a bunch Amarachi! Let me know when you want to have that chat 🙂
Oso Yusuf A. A.
May 15, 2015It’s up already. But still wish u more and more success.
Kofo Durosinmi-Etti
May 18, 2015Many thanks!
atosmania
August 17, 2015Hi Kofo, been checking your site out since I saw the Guardian newspaper you were presenting fresh produce to PMB. I like the Tomatoes, they look very good.I would like to know what advise you would have for those trying to get into the industry, particularly Animal Husbandry and Processing.
Kofo Durosinmi-Etti
August 19, 2015Thanks a lot for your kind words. Hmm that’s a large question. However the first step is to take stock, in terms of what you are passionate about, what resources you have at your disposal and how hard are you willing to work to realize your dream. Farming I’ve come to realize requires passion, knowledge and capital…
Nnanna
January 13, 2016this is wow
Kofo Durosinmi-Etti
January 27, 2016Thanks!
Kehinde Akinwunmi
March 22, 2018Great job Kofo! It is amazing how cute ideas turn into great realities. We will surely benefit from your wealth of experience. We wish you more ….