Farming World and Rural Development Initiative

05/10/2026

*THE IMPORTANCE OF UREA FERTILIZER IN OIL PALM FARMING*

Are you an oil palm farmer or planning to go into oil palm farming?

To get vigorous growth, deep green fronds and high bunch yield, your oil palms need adequate nitrogen. And one of the best sources of nitrogen is *UREA FERTILIZER*.

*Why is Urea Important for Your Oil Palm?*

1. *Promotes Vigorous Vegetative Growth:* Urea supplies 46% nitrogen, which is essential for rapid growth of young oil palms, strong stem and healthy, green fronds.

2. *Increases Photosynthesis:* It helps in the formation of chlorophyll, making your palms greener and more efficient in using sunlight for growth.

3. *Boosts Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Yield:* A well-fed palm with sufficient nitrogen produces bigger and heavier fruit bunches.

4. *Corrects Nitrogen Deficiency:* If your palms have yellowish leaves, stunted growth and poor fronds, it is a sign of nitrogen deficiency. Urea quickly corrects this.

5. *Highly Affordable and Effective:* Urea is concentrated, so you need less quantity compared to other nitrogen fertilizers, and you see results fast.

*How to Apply:*
Apply urea in a ring around the palm, about 50cm away from the base for young palms and at the edge of the frond canopy for mature palms, especially during the rainy season when there is enough moisture in the soil. Always consult an expert for the right dosage for your palm age.

Do not let poor nutrition limit your harvest. Give your oil palm plantation the nutrient it needs.

For original Urea fertilizer and all other quality farm inputs such as improved oil palm seedlings, herbicides, pesticides and farm tools,

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03/10/2026

*PREPARING FOR DRY SEASON VEGETABLE FARMING: GET HEALTHY SEEDLINGS FROM FARMING WORLD*

Are you planning to go into dry season vegetable farming?

Dry season is the best time to make real profit from vegetables. Tomatoes, pepper, garden egg, okra, cucumber and other vegetables sell at premium prices during this period.

But your success starts with the quality of seedling you plant. Do not struggle with direct sowing and poor germination. Let us raise your healthy, vigorous seedlings for you.

At *FARMING WORLD SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS CENTRE*, we use modern nursery technology to give you the best start:

We raise seedlings using seed trays, cocopeat and well-formulated potting mix. This gives you:

1. Uniform and fast germination
2. Strong and healthy roots
3. Disease-free seedlings
4. Early maturity and higher yield

We raise:
Tomato seedlings
Pepper seedlings
Garden egg seedlings
Okra, cucumber and other vegetable seedlings.

Why waste time and seeds? Get ready-to-plant seedlings in days and transplant to your farm with confidence.

For your healthy seedlings and other agricultural inputs,

*Visit us at:*
*FARMING WORLD SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS CENTRE*
*No. 19, IBB WAY CALABAR, CRS.*

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01/10/2026

WHY OIL PALM IS PLANTED IN TRIANGULAR FORM

Oil palm will stay productive for over 25 years. The way you plant it today will determine your yield for the next 25 years. The best practice is triangular planting.

What is triangular planting?
It means every three palms form an equal triangle of 9m x 9m x 9m. No palm is directly in front of another. The rows are in zigzag.

Why triangular is better than square:

1. More palms per hectare: Square 9m x 9m gives 123 palms. Triangular 9m x 9m x 9m gives 143 palms. That is 20 extra palms per hectare on the same land.

2. Better sunlight: Light reaches all palms evenly, so you get bigger bunches.

3. Better root growth: Less competition for nutrients and water.

4. Reduces wind and erosion: The zigzag breaks wind and slows runoff.

Correct Spacing:
Use 9m x 9m x 9m triangular system. This gives 143 palms per hectare. This is the standard for Tenera. Do not plant 7m or 8m, your farm will overcrowd after 8 years.

Conclusion: Triangular planting costs nothing extra but gives you more palms and more profit for over 20 years.

For genuine Tenera seedlings and professional advice on lining and planting, contact Farming World Seeds and Seedlings Centre, No 19 IBB Way Calabar Cross River State.

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27/09/2026

*DETAILED FERTILIZER SCHEDULE FOR OIL PALM (Elaeis guineensis)*

This schedule covers Nursery, Immature (0-3 years) and Mature (4 years and above) stages.

*A. NURSERY STAGE (0 - 12 months)*

1. At 1 month after germination: Apply 5g of NPK 15:15:15 per seedling. Or foliar fertilizer like Super Gro at recommended rate.
2. At 3 months: Apply 15g of NPK 15:15:15 per seedling.
3. At 6 months: Apply 30g of NPK 15:15:15 per seedling.
4. At 9 months: Apply 45g of NPK 15:15:15 per seedling.
Note: Apply in a ring 10cm away from the seedling and water immediately after application.

*B. IMMATURE STAGE (Field Establishment: Year 0 - 3)*

This is to build strong roots, stem and leaves. Apply fertilizer twice a year, at early rains (April/May) and late rains (August/September).

*Year 1 (Field):*
NPK 15:15:15 - 400g per palm / year
Muriate of Potash (MOP - 60% K2O) - 200g per palm / year

*Year 2:*
NPK 15:15:15 - 600g per palm / year
MOP - 400g per palm / year
Dolomite (for Magnesium) - 200g per palm / year

*Year 3:*
NPK 15:15:15 - 800g per palm / year
MOP - 800g per palm / year
Dolomite - 300g per palm / year
Single Super Phosphate (SSP) - 300g per palm / year (if soil is low in phosphorus)

*C. MATURE / FRUITING STAGE (Year 4 and above - The Production Phase)*

At this stage, the palm needs more Potassium for bunch formation and oil production. This is the recommended standard rate per palm per year, divided into 2 doses.

1. NPK 12:12:17:2 + TE (Special Oil Palm Fertilizer): 3kg - 4kg per palm / year
2. Muriate of Potash (MOP): 2kg - 2.5kg per palm / year
3. Kieserite (Magnesium Sulphate): 500g - 750g per palm / year
4. Dolomite: 500g per palm / year (once a year, to correct acidity)
5. Boron (Borate): 100g per palm / year (Very important to prevent hook leaf and poor fruit set)

*ALTERNATIVE IF YOU CANNOT FIND SPECIAL OIL PALM FERTILIZER:*
Per palm per year:
NPK 15:15:15 - 2kg
MOP - 2kg
Sulphate of Ammonia - 500g

*HOW TO APPLY:*
1. W**d the circle (1.5m - 2m radius) around the palm.
2. Apply fertilizer in a ring, 1m away from the trunk for immature, 1.5m - 2.5m away for mature palms.
3. Do not heap at one spot. Spread evenly.
4. Apply when the soil is moist, not dry.
5. Cover with light mulch after application for better absorption.
6. For best result, do a soil test first.

*IMPORTANT SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY TO WATCH:*
Nitrogen: Yellowing of leaves
Potassium: Orange/yellow spots on older leaves, low bunch weight
Magnesium: Orange coloration with green midrib on old leaves
Boron: Hooked or wrinkled young leaves, stunted growth

*INVITATION TO FARMERS*

*Are you a farmer or aspiring to become one?*

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Look no further!

*FARMING WORLD SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS CENTRE, No 19 IBB Way Calabar, Cross River State* is your trusted one-stop centre for:

1. Improved Tenera Oil Palm Seedlings (Sprouted Nuts and Super Gen)
2. Healthy seeds of all crops
3. Other improved seedlings (Coconut, Plantain, Cocoa, etc.)
4. Original fertilizers, herbicides and other agro-inputs
5. Free expert advice and guidance from planting to harvest

Don't plant with doubt. Plant with confidence from a trusted source.

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25/09/2026

*HIGH-GRADE DWARF COCONUT: EARLY FRUITING, EASY HARVEST AND HIGH RETURNS FOR EVERY FARMER*

The High-Grade Dwarf Coconut is changing the face of coconut plantation farming in Nigeria. Unlike the traditional tall varieties that take 6 to 8 years to start fruiting and require risky climbing to harvest, the improved dwarf variety is precocious, low-statured, and highly profitable.

*1. Precocious Bearing - Fruits in 3 Years*
One of the greatest advantages of this variety is its early maturity. Under good agronomic management, the High-Grade Dwarf Coconut starts flowering between 24 to 36 months after transplanting. This means a farmer who plants today can begin harvesting in just three years. It is a short gestation crop with long-term productive life of over 40-50 years.

*2. Low Stature - No Climbing Needed*
This variety has a dwarf, compact growth habit. At fruiting age, the height is manageable and bunches are within reach. You can stand on the ground and pluck your fruits without climbing or hiring climbers. This reduces labour cost, eliminates harvest risks, and makes it ideal for homestead planting, backyard farming, and border planting.

*3. Durable and Easy to Maintain*
The High-Grade Dwarf Coconut is hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils. It has a high tolerance to major coconut pests and requires minimal maintenance. Basic practices such as regular weeding, mulching, application of organic manure or organic liquid fertilizer, and proper spacing of 7.5m x 7.5m are enough to ensure vigorous vegetative growth and optimum bunch formation.

*4. High Yield and Economic Importance*
A well-managed dwarf coconut palm can produce 80 to 150 nuts per palm per year, depending on management. With high copra content, high water volume, and good oil quality, it commands premium market value. A farmer can plant as few as 50 stands behind the house or on available plots and create a steady annual income stream for decades.

How farmers can maximize profit:
- Plant as a monocrop plantation or intercrop at early stage with vegetables, plantain or pineapple before canopy closure.
- Use it for homestead and backyard economy - plant around the house, fence lines and unused lands.
- Explore value addition - coconut water, copra, coconut oil, coconut milk and seedling production.

*5. Ready and Expanding Market*
The market for coconut has never been better. There is a ready and growing demand from households, bakeries, beverage industries, cosmetics industries, oil mills and export markets. The demand for fresh coconut water and dried coconut is high all year round in Nigeria. You will never struggle to sell.

If you are looking for a low-risk, high-return plantation crop that starts paying you back in three years, the High-Grade Dwarf Coconut is your best choice.

For genuine, disease-free and high-performing High-Grade Dwarf Coconut seedlings, visit:

*Farming World Seeds and Seedlings Centre, No. 19 IBB Way, Calabar, Cross River State.*
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23/09/2026

*THE TINY POLLINATOR YOU ARE KILLING: WHY MIDGES MATTER MORE THAN INSECTICIDE IN COCOA FARMING*

Farmers, let us talk about a quiet loss that is costing you yield every season.

Unlike many crops, cocoa flowers are not pollinated by bees. They are pollinated by tiny midges - insects so small you may barely notice them. Yet they do the most critical work on your farm at flowering time. They move pollen from flower to flower, and without them, flowers will not develop into pods.

This is where many farmers get it wrong.

A common practice is to spray insecticide on a fixed calendar schedule, regardless of the stage of the tree. So at the peak of flowering, when midges are most active and most needed, the spray wipes them out completely.

The problem is made worse by the common practice of mixing different pesticides with different modes of action - what many farmers in the field call "gamalin" - and applying this cocktail throughout the entire season. This is no longer targeted pest control. It is a blanket kill of every insect on the farm, including your pollinators, week after week.

No midges, no pollination. No pollination, poor pod set. You can have a tree full of flowers and still record a disappointing harvest, and most farmers never make the connection.

*What To Do Instead:*

*1. Respect the flowering window:* Know your farm's flowering period and avoid broad-spectrum insecticide application during peak flowering.

*2. Spray with precision, not combination:* If there is a real pest pressure during flowering, identify the specific pest and target it alone. Do not mix multiple chemicals "to be sure."

*3. Adjust your spraying time:* If you must spray, do so in the late evening or very early morning when midge activity is lower.

*4. Protect midge breeding sites:* Midges breed in decaying organic matter. Keep some leaf litter, decaying banana stems, and shaded moist spots around the farm. An excessively "clean" farm can actually reduce your pollinator population.

Protecting midges is protecting your pod count. It is a small insect with a big impact on your seasonal income.

For guidance on best practices and for your healthy seeds, seedlings and farm inputs for plantation and cocoa production, visit or contact Farming World Seeds and Seedlings Centre, No. 19 IBB Way, Calabar, Cross River State.

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23/09/2026

21/09/2026

*PINEAPPLE PLANTING ROADMAP: How to Choose the Right Variety, Planting Material and Spacing for Maximum Yield*

A pineapple plantation stays in the field for a long production cycle. Any mistake made at planting will affect your yield and profitability for years. That is why choosing the right variety and getting your plant population correct are the two most important decisions you must make before planting.

*PHASE 1: CHOOSE THE VARIETY FOR YOUR MARKET*

Your variety must match your target market.

- *Smooth Cayenne and MD-2:* These are the standards for commercial production. MD-2 is highly valued for its extra sweetness, golden color, uniform size and long shelf life, making it ideal for fresh fruit markets and export.
- *Queen:* Produces smaller, highly aromatic and very sweet fruits. It is excellent for premium local fresh fruit markets where flavor is the priority.
- *Red Spanish:* Produces firm fruits and is known for its toughness and ability to perform under more challenging conditions.
- *Sugarloaf:* Known for its exceptionally sweet, low-acid fruit. It is best suited for direct fresh consumption in local markets.

Your final choice should be guided by your climate, soil type, target market, and availability of quality planting material.

*PHASE 2: START WITH QUALITY PLANTING MATERIAL*

Pineapple can be established from suckers, slips, crowns, or tissue-cultured plantlets.

For commercial fields, healthy and uniform suckers or slips are preferred because they establish faster and produce a more even, synchronized crop.

Always select planting material that is healthy, free from pests and diseases, and uniform in size. As a practical guide, medium-sized suckers weighing approximately 400g to 800g are ideal for planting.

Allow freshly harvested suckers to cure in a shaded, well-ventilated area for 3-5 days before planting. This helps to heal the cut surface and significantly reduces rotting in the field.

*PHASE 3: PLAN YOUR PLANT POPULATION AND SPACING*

Plant population determines your total yield per hectare.

Commercial pineapple production commonly targets 40,000 to 60,000 plants per hectare, with intensive systems going even higher.

Closer spacing increases your total number of fruits and overall tonnage per hectare, but it may slightly reduce individual fruit size. Wider spacing gives each plant more room to grow and can favor larger fruits.

For example, a spacing of 25cm x 60cm gives approximately 66,700 planting positions per hectare before deducting space for access paths and beds. Always calculate your final plant population based on your actual field layout and whether you are using a single or double-row system.

*PHASE 4: PLANT CORRECTLY*

Plant into shallow holes or well-prepared beds. Firm the soil around the base of the sucker without burying the central growing point. Burying the heart of the plant will cause it to rot.

Plant when soil moisture is adequate or when you have irrigation available. Uniform planting depth and timing will help you achieve a uniform harvest.

*KEY TAKEAWAY FOR FARMERS*

Profitable pineapple production begins long before the first sucker enters the ground. Success depends on choosing a variety for your market, using healthy planting material, and calculating your plant population from your actual field layout.

Are you targeting fresh local sales, processing, or the premium export market? Your answer should determine how you plant.

*GET YOUR CERTIFIED PLANTING MATERIAL FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE*

To avoid costly mistakes, farmers and prospective farmers are advised to source only healthy, disease-free seeds, seedlings and suckers.

For guaranteed quality pineapple suckers, healthy seedlings of other crops, quality seeds and all your farm inputs, visit *Farming World Seeds and Seedlings Centre, No 19 IBB Way Calabar Cross River State*. We provide the right planting materials and expert guidance to help you establish a productive and profitable farm from day one.

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15/09/2026

*Mixing NPK 15:15:15 with Urea: What Farmers Need to Know*

A question many farmers ask in the agro-shop is: "Can I mix NPK 15:15:15 with Urea fertilizer?"

The short answer is yes, you can physically mix them. But you must be very careful. Doing so creates a fertilizer blend with extremely high nitrogen, and if it is not handled correctly it can damage crops or waste your inputs.

Clear guide on what happens, and how to stay safe if you choose to blend them.

*What happens when you mix them*

*1. Nitrogen overload*
NPK 15:15:15 contains 15% Nitrogen, 15% Phosphorus, and 15% Potassium.
Urea is concentrated Nitrogen at 46% N.
When you combine them, the overall nitrogen in the blend jumps sharply, while phosphorus and potassium are diluted. The result is a fertilizer that pushes leafy growth but does little to support roots, flowering, or fruiting.

*2. Storage and handling risk*
Both products can be blended dry. The challenge is that Urea absorbs moisture very quickly from the air. If you mix a batch and leave it in a bag or bucket for even a few days, the granules will clump into a sticky, hard mass that cannot be spread evenly.

*When not to use this mix*
Do not apply this blend to young seedlings, nursery beds, or young palms and coconut stands.
High nitrogen at that stage causes soft, watery growth, root burn, and nutritional imbalance. Young plants need balanced nutrition, not a nitrogen shock.

*When it might be considered, with caution*
Established crops in heavy vegetative growth may benefit from extra nitrogen. Examples include mature grasses, non-fruiting leafy vegetables, or large palms during a vegetative flush.
Even in these cases, most agronomists recommend applying NPK and Urea separately on different days, or using a properly formulated compound fertilizer, because it gives better control.

*Rules if you decide to mix*
1. *Mix today, apply today.* Only blend the amount you can broadcast immediately. Never store a pre-mixed bag.
2. *Apply at the right place.* Broadcast along the outer canopy drip line, away from the stem.
3. *Ensure moisture.* Apply when the soil is moist, or when rain is expected, so the granules dissolve and do not burn roots.

*The big picture*
Mixing NPK 15:15:15 with Urea gives you a fast nitrogen boost, but it is a high-risk practice. It is easy to burn crops, and it upsets the nutrient balance if used wrongly. For young palm and coconut plantations, it is always safer to stick to balanced juvenile blends and proper single applications.

For healthy crops you must also start with quality inputs.
Farmers and prospective farmers can get healthy seeds, strong seedlings, and reliable farming inputs at *Farming World Seeds and Seedlings Centre, No 19 IBB Way Calabar , Cross River State*.

Call or Whatsapp 08061330222, 09045575884

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14/09/2026

*The Golden Rule for Heavy Plantain Yields: Feed for Potassium*

If you are expanding your farm or planting new mats of plantains, remember this one rule: plantains are heavy feeders, and they are especially hungry for Potassium (K).

Get the feeding right and you will see it in bigger leaves, stronger pseudo-stems, and heavier fruit bunches at harvest.

Clear guide to fertilizing plantains for maximum yield:

*1. Best NPK Fertilizer Blends for Plantains*

The right NPK ratio depends on the growth stage.

*For Young and Vegetative Plantains (0 to 4 months)*
Use a balanced blend such as 15:15:15 or 20:10:10.
This gives equal Nitrogen for leaf growth, Phosphorus for root development, and moderate Potassium to help the sucker establish quickly and push out broad, dark green leaves.

*For Flowering and Fruiting Plantains (from shooting to bunch filling)*
Switch to a high-potassium blend such as 12:12:17, 15:5:25, or 14:7:22.
This is when the plant demands more Potassium to increase bunch size, finger weight, and fruit quality.

*2. Organic Powerhouses for Long-Term Soil Health*

Chemical fertilizers give a quick boost. Organic matter builds soil that feeds plantains year after year by holding moisture and improving structure.

*Cured Poultry Manure*: Well-composted chicken droppings are rich in Nitrogen and organic matter. Plantains respond very well to it.
*Wood Ash*: A traditional source of Potassium and Calcium. Use ash from untreated wood and spread lightly to avoid raising soil pH too much.
*Compost and Farmyard Manure*: Excellent for improving soil texture around the root zone.

Tip: Always combine organic and inorganic fertilizers. The organics feed the soil, the NPK feeds the plant.

*3. How and When to Apply Fertilizer to Plantains*

*Use the Ring Method*: Never place fertilizer directly against the stem. It will burn the plant. Instead, apply in a shallow ring about 50 cm away from the base, following the spread of the outer roots. Lightly work it into the soil and mulch over.

*Time with the Rains*: Apply during active rainy periods such as May and September in most of Nigeria. Soil moisture dissolves the nutrients and carries them down to the feeding roots.

*Split Your Application*:
First application: 6 to 8 weeks after planting, using a balanced NPK plus organic manure.
Second application: At shooting or just before bunch emergence, using a high-potassium NPK.
This split approach reduces waste and gives nutrients when the plant needs them most.

*The Big Picture*
Plantains reward good feeding. Start with balanced nutrition and organic matter during the leaf stage, then step up potassium as the plant moves to fruiting. With consistent feeding, your harvest weight and market value will increase significantly.

*Need healthy planting materials and inputs?*
For clean, vigorous seeds, seedlings, and quality farm inputs, visit *Farming World Seeds and Seedlings Centre, No 19 IBB Way Calabar, Cross River State*. We supply farmers and prospective farmers with healthy plantain suckers, seedlings, fertilizers, and expert advice to help you start right and yield more.

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