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Geek-e-Zone wrote:Things hard on the tech side so was trying some home aquaponics. The only issue is the bugs. I'm trying not to use pesticides but those grasshoppers and caterpillars just not giving up. This was from my last batch of pak choi. Want to go large scale with this size after about 5 weeks in the system, but I need to figure out how to deal with the pests.
ftitan wrote:Anyone know a backhoe I can hire to clear 2 acres in Coalmine, Grande side? Also how much would that usually cost? It's an abandoned cocoa estate with bamboo on it.Geek-e-Zone wrote:Things hard on the tech side so was trying some home aquaponics. The only issue is the bugs. I'm trying not to use pesticides but those grasshoppers and caterpillars just not giving up. This was from my last batch of pak choi. Want to go large scale with this size after about 5 weeks in the system, but I need to figure out how to deal with the pests.
Try placing or intercropping with crops that repel those insects. I have a DWC aquaponics setup and had a huge problem with insects until I mixed it with basil and some other herb (can't remember the name). The presence of insects decreased but wasn't eliminated.
Could also set bug traps for them or use organic and natural pesticides like neem oil. I haven't tested the neem oil yet but I heard it's relatively safe. Can't confirm it though. Just try not to get too much in the water. Look up Integrated Pest Management techniques for aquaponics.
Link for info if intercropping doesn't work:
https://university.upstartfarmers.com/b ... -your-fish
ADONI wrote:Boi like I have something cutting out meh leaves like a timber jack...
Some say two days, some say say more.pugboy wrote:fastac is a regular contact type pesticide
how long to wash/wear off before crops can be consumed by humans ?
ftitan wrote:Still looking for a tractor/backhoe number for some acres in Grande side..Got a number for someone who wanted 2k a day and said it will take 5 days to clear 2 acres...If that's the norm then I better sharpen my cutlass and pull out my brushcutter yes..
snsauto wrote:Anyone care to share some tractor reviews of what is available locally? Especially those small kubota tractors. Worth it?
What's tractor prices like locally?
hong kong phooey wrote:snsauto wrote:Anyone care to share some tractor reviews of what is available locally? Especially those small kubota tractors. Worth it?
What's tractor prices like locally?
I went into ft farfan and spoke to them about the Kubuto tractor . the price was steep over 100 g for a 23 or 25 hp unit and with the attachments is over 200k
i looking on Ebay and you can get relatively new units with all the attachments and trailer for much cheaper
rspann wrote:A lot of people bringing in cheap tractors from China ,but I would take my chances with a used American built over anything from China. There are a lot for sale in the classifieds everyday. Burmac has nice ones and I was told that the price comes down significantly if you are a registered farmer and go through the ADB.
Kubota is a Japanese manufacturer. They build tractors in the US not too far from John Deere and Caterpillar.hong kong phooey wrote:snsauto wrote:Anyone care to share some tractor reviews of what is available locally? Especially those small kubota tractors. Worth it?
What's tractor prices like locally?
I went into ft farfan and spoke to them about the Kubuto tractor . the price was steep over 100 g for a 23 or 25 hp unit and with the attachments is over 200k
i looking on Ebay and you can get relatively new units with all the attachments and trailer for much cheaper
Phone Surgeon wrote:Snsauto, if that's the quantity of land u planting then it won't be hard to get the farmers subsidy
hong kong phooey wrote:Phone Surgeon wrote:Snsauto, if that's the quantity of land u planting then it won't be hard to get the farmers subsidy
With the farmers subsidy you get back a good bit on tools, equipment, Vehicles, fencing and also security .
Talking from experience or just hear say?ADONI wrote:hong kong phooey wrote:Phone Surgeon wrote:Snsauto, if that's the quantity of land u planting then it won't be hard to get the farmers subsidy
With the farmers subsidy you get back a good bit on tools, equipment, Vehicles, fencing and also security .
Not right now... Probably after 2020 hopefully...
tardissubie wrote:Talking from experience or just hear say?ADONI wrote:hong kong phooey wrote:Phone Surgeon wrote:Snsauto, if that's the quantity of land u planting then it won't be hard to get the farmers subsidy
With the farmers subsidy you get back a good bit on tools, equipment, Vehicles, fencing and also security .
Not right now... Probably after 2020 hopefully...
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