Scent leaf farming is a very
profitable agricultural business. The good thing is that it can be done in any
region of Nigeria because the environment conditions of the country are
favorable. The scent leaf is called Daidoya in Hausa, Nchanwu in Igbo, and Efirin in
Yoruba. Scent leaf is an important vegetable in Nigeria used in the preparation
of many delicacies like Ofe Akwu, pepper soup, and yam porridge.
The major aim of this article is to
guide you on the step by step on how to start scent leaf farming business here in
Nigeria. This article will provide you with all the necessary information and
guidance you need to start scent leaf farming in Nigeria.
How profitable is scent leaf farming
in Nigeria
Without been told vegetable farming
is very lucrative in Nigeria most especially when you indulge in dry season
vegetable farming. In 2016 the United Kingdom made contact with the Anambra
state government to supply scent leaf. It really shows that scent leaf is not
only consumed locally but you can also export the vegetable. Apart from the use
of this vegetable as a spice, you can also sell it cottage industries.
Furthermore, fresh extracts of the
scent leaf vegetable can be sold to herbal hospitals that rely on the product
for treating their patients. Scent leaf is a major component of insecticides as
they help to ward off insects. There are actually a lot ways to market your
scent leaf vegetable here in Nigeria but you have to be in the business first.
You can decide to sell your scent
leaf vegetable in the open markets, also supply it to restaurants, hotels or
even package them for export. Whichever method you adopt there is assurance of
making a good profit from the scent leaf production business.
The requirements for starting scent
leaf farming business here in Nigeria
The following are the requirements
for starting scent leaf farming business in Nigeria:
1.
Draft out a well-detailed scent leaf
farming business plan: If you are considering venturing into commercial scent
leaf farming you need a well detail business plan. You don’t actually need a
business plan to cultivate scent leaf in your backyard garden for personal
consumption. It is within your business
plan that you are going to have your financial projections, SWOT analysis, market
research, marketing strategy, etc. Actually it is very risky to venture into
commercial scent leaf farming business in Nigeria without a good business plan.
With the business plan you can access government agricultural loans, by getting
capital for the business. Without been told there is no private investor that
will consider your scent leaf production business if you don’t have a business
plan. Having a business plan is very important in starting commercial scent
leaf farming.
2.
Land preparation: If you want to
select a farmland for your scent leaf production business make sure you go for swampy
areas. The soil for planting should be loamy and rich in organic matter for
optimal growth and development of the scent leaf. Commercial scent leaf
cultivation really requires a large expanse of land, however you can start with
at least five plots of land. Later you can expand your scent leaf business from
there. After selecting a good farmland for your scent leaf production business,
the next thing to do is to till and plow the ground. The tiling is to improve
the planting of the scent leaf by allowing the root to easily gain access into
the ground.
3.
The planting of the scent leaf: The
planting of scent leaf is not different from the way they plant other
vegetables like eggplant, ugu, spinach, etc. It is the same way you go about
planting your scent leaf vegetable. It is really more profitable to plant scent
leaf so that you can supply during the dry season. If you can really carrying
out your scent leaf cultivation business between September and March, you will
make a lot of money. What you need to really do is to ensure that there is
adequate irrigation system when carrying out the dry season scent leaf farming
business.
4.
Pest and disease control in scent
leaf: One of the major challenge in starting and earning good money from scent
leaf farming business in Nigeria is pest and disease control. If you can really
carry out a proper pest and disease control in your scent leaf farm, you are good
to go. Just make sure you seek for human-friendly pesticides that will help you
to control the attack of pests on your scent leaf farm.
5.
Marketing your scent leaf: Actually it
is not just enough to produce wonderful and fresh scent leaf vegetables, you also
need to have a well-organized way of marketing it. If you don’t have a good
marketing strategy your scent leaf will likely be spoiling in your farm. You need
to really have a good marketing strategy in other to make a high profit in your
scent leaf business.
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