Farm with Dan

12/01/2026

Matured Large white pigs that are good for production are for sale in Oyo.

Call 07030308708 for enquiries. Thank you

1. 5 ready to cross sows
2. 4 matured Boar
3. 8 weaners
4. 3 ready to cross sows 100kg and above

27/12/2025

27/12/2025

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30/10/2025

19/10/2025

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18/10/2025

Boom sprayers are a critical component in commercial crop production, employed for the precise application of various agrochemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.

30/09/2025

The front tyre of the MF 8480 Dyna VT, which I generally considered a beast, suffered pressure loss in a muddy environment.

21/06/2025

These are large white weaners 2 months 1 week old. Are they doing well?

10/06/2025

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕-𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈:

Guide to Sweet Potato Cultivation

1. Climate and Soil Requirements

Climate: Sweet potatoes require a warm, tropical to subtropical climate, with an optimal temperature range of 21°C to 26°C (70°F–79°F).

Frost sensitivity: Sweet potatoes are sensitive to frost and require 4–6 months of warm weather.

Soil:

Well-drained, sandy loam or loamy soil is ideal.

The pH should be between 5.5 and 6.5.

Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils.

2. Land Preparation

Clear the land of w**ds and previous crop residues.

Deep plow the soil to a depth of about 25–30 cm.

Form raised beds or ridges, 30–40 cm high, spaced about 60–90 cm apart.

Add well-rotted manure or compost at a rate of 10–20 tons per hectare.

3. Propagation

Sweet potatoes are propagated through vine cuttings (slips), not seeds.

Cut 25–30 cm long healthy vines from mature plants (2–3 months old).

Remove the lower leaves and plant the cuttings horizontally or at a slant, with at least 2–3 nodes buried.

4. Planting

Spacing:

Between rows: 75–90 cm.

Between plants: 25–30 cm.

Plant at the beginning of the rainy season or provide irrigation.

Ideal planting time:

Tropical regions: Early rainy season.

Temperate/subtropical: After last frost.

5. Irrigation

Water regularly, but avoid overwatering.

Ensure moisture during:

First 2 weeks (for root establishment).

Tuber bulking stage (6–10 weeks after planting).

Reduce irrigation near harvest to prevent tuber rot.

6. W**ding and Maintenance

W**d regularly, especially during the first 6–8 weeks.

Apply mulch to reduce w**d growth and retain soil moisture.

Light earthing up (adding soil around the base of plants) helps with root development.

7. Fertilization

General guideline per hectare:

Nitrogen: 40–60 kg.

Phosphorus: 60–90 kg.

Potassium: 100–120 kg.

Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it promotes vines instead of tubers.

8. Pests and Diseases

Common pests:

Sweet potato weevil (most damaging).

Aphids and whiteflies.

Diseases:

Fusarium wilt.

Leaf spot.

Root rot.

Control:

Use disease-free vines.

Practice crop rotation.

Remove and destroy infected plants.

Use biopesticides or safe chemical options when needed.

9. Harvesting

Sweet potatoes are ready in 3.5 to 5 months, depending on the variety and climate.

Leaves begin yellowing, and vines start to dry.

Loosen soil carefully to avoid damaging tubers.

Harvest in dry weather if possible.

10. Post-Harvest Handling

Cure sweet potatoes (let them dry) in warm (30°C), humid conditions for 7–10 days to improve shelf life.

Store in a cool, dry place (12–15°C) with good ventilation.

Bonus Tips

Rotate crops every 2–3 years to avoid disease build-up.

Use improved, high-yielding, pest-resistant varieties.

Market your produce fresh, or explore value-added products like chips, flour, or puree. 🥔