Lusukuti Farms

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If your customer buys once,you have made a SALE....if they come back, you have built TRUST...If they tell others, you ha...
25/04/2026

If your customer buys once,you have made a SALE....
if they come back, you have built TRUST...
If they tell others, you have built a BRAND......

Making silage from Super Napier (a high-yield hybrid Napier grass) involves several key steps to ensure good fermentatio...
25/04/2026

Making silage from Super Napier (a high-yield hybrid Napier grass) involves several key steps to ensure good fermentation, nutrient preservation, and feed quality. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Harvesting

Ideal stage: Harvest Super Napier at 60–75 days of growth or just before flowering.

Height: Plants should be around 5–6 feet tall.

Moisture content: Ideal moisture is 60–70%.

2. Chopping

Cut into small pieces (1–2 cm long) using a chaff cutter or forage harvester. This improves packing and fermentation.

3. Wilting (if necessary)

If the grass is too wet (moisture >70%), wilt it under the sun for a few hours to reduce moisture to the ideal range (60–65%).

4. Additives (optional but beneficial)

Molasses: 1–2% of fresh weight to improve fermentation by supplying sugars.

Urea: 0.5% can boost crude protein content (use carefully).

Silage inoculants: Helpful to ensure faster and better fermentation.

5. Packing and Filling

Use a silo pit, tank, drum, or plastic bag.

Pack tightly to remove air and create anaerobic conditions.

Layer and compress the chopped material in small batches.

6. Sealing

Cover tightly with plastic sheets or airtight lids.

Use weights (soil, sandbags, or stones) to press and prevent air entry.

7. Fermentation

Allow it to ferment undisturbed for 21–30 days.

Longer storage (2–3 months) generally improves silage quality.

8. Feeding

Once ready, open only the needed portion daily.

Reseal the exposed part to avoid spoilage.

Tips for Quality Silage

pH should drop to below 4.5 (indicates good fermentation).

Properly made silage should smell like vinegar or pickles, not rotten.

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BIGGEST MISTAKE FARMERS MAKE WITH FERTILIZER (AND LOSE MONEY SILENTLY!)Many farmers spend thousands on fertilizer… but s...
25/04/2026

BIGGEST MISTAKE FARMERS MAKE WITH FERTILIZER (AND LOSE MONEY SILENTLY!)

Many farmers spend thousands on fertilizer… but see very little results. Why?

Because of wrong application timing and method.

👉 The truth: Fertilizer does NOT work without moisture.
When you apply fertilizer on dry soil:

Nutrients remain locked and unavailable to plants

Some nutrients (especially nitrogen) are lost through evaporation
Roots cannot absorb anything your money is wasted

Common Mistakes Farmers Make

Applying fertilizer before rains or irrigation

Broadcasting fertilizer on dry soil

Applying too much at once thinking it will “boost” growth

Not covering fertilizer after application

✅ What You Should Do Instead

✔️ Apply fertilizer when the soil has enough moisture (after rain or irrigation)

✔️ Place fertilizer close to the root zone (not too far, not touching the plant)

✔️ Split application (apply in small portions at different growth stages)

✔️ Cover fertilizer lightly with soil to reduce losses

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🐣 DAY 1–14 CHICK MEDICATION PLAN (SAVE THIS!)If you want strong, fast-growing chicks… follow this 👇🔥 DAY 1–3✔️ Glucose +...
24/04/2026

🐣 DAY 1–14 CHICK MEDICATION PLAN (SAVE THIS!)

If you want strong, fast-growing chicks… follow this 👇

🔥 DAY 1–3
✔️ Glucose + Vitamins
👉 Boost energy & reduce stress

🔥 DAY 4–7
✔️ Antibiotics (in water)
👉 Prevent early infections & eye problems

💉 DAY 7
✔️ Newcastle Vaccine (Lasota)
👉 Protect your flock early

🔥 DAY 8–10
✔️ Vitamins + Electrolytes
👉 Recovery & strong growth

🔥 DAY 10–14
✔️ Coccidiosis treatment
👉 Prevent deadly diarrhea

⚠️ DAILY MUST-DOs
✔️ Dry bedding always
✔️ Clean water
✔️ Correct temperature
✔️ No overcrowding

🚨 WATCH OUT
❌ Sneezing → Act fast
❌ Swollen eyes → Treat early
❌ Weak chicks → Support immediately

💡 REMEMBER:
Good management = Less medicine = More profits

“Healthy chicks, profitable farming”

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“WHAT IF I START AND FAIL?”That one question has stopped more dreams than failure itself.Many people are not failing bec...
24/04/2026

“WHAT IF I START AND FAIL?”

That one question has stopped more dreams than failure itself.

Many people are not failing because they tried and lost… They are failing because they never even started.

Doubt is expensive. It delays your progress, kills your confidence, and keeps you stuck in the same place year after year.

Listen farmer
You don’t need perfect conditions to begin.

You don’t need all the money.

You don’t need full knowledge.

You need courage to start small.

That poultry project, that vegetable farm, that agribusiness idea…
It won’t grow in your head - it grows in the field.

Yes, you might fail. But failure in farming is not the end… it is data. It is experience. It is a lesson that moves you closer to success.

The real question is not: “What if I fail?”

Ask yourself: “What if I succeed?”

Start where you are. Use what you have. Learn as you go.

Because in agriculture - and in life - those who win are not the smartest… They are the ones who start and keep going.

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Why Kuroiler Chicken1. They grow at a very fast rate and within five months they start laying eggs.They continuously lay...
24/04/2026

Why Kuroiler Chicken

1. They grow at a very fast rate and within five months they start laying eggs.They continuously lay eggs for a period of 2 years.
Farmers have reported that eggs laid by
Kurioler are highly nutritious because of their yellow yolk.

2. Their meat is also of high quality and very tasty.
Their eggs have been reported to be more nutritious because of their feeding pattern.Unlike other breeds that are fed on commercial breeds,Kuroilers feed on vegetable remains and other healthy waste products that add more nutrients to their bodies.

3. This breed can be reared in all areas i.e whether arid or semi-arid or a fertile area.This makes it easy for all poultry farmers to breed them.
Since they produce high quality products,farmers who rear them are guaranteed high profit returns.

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🌱 HOW TO GROW HIGH-YIELD, DISEASE-FREE CASSAVA 🌱Many farmers plant cassava expecting heavy tubers… but harvest thin root...
24/04/2026

🌱 HOW TO GROW HIGH-YIELD, DISEASE-FREE CASSAVA 🌱

Many farmers plant cassava expecting heavy tubers… but harvest thin roots, low yields, or diseased crops. The main issue is often poor stem selection, wrong spacing, and weak soil nutrition.

Here’s a clear, practical guide you can apply immediately:

1️⃣ Stem Selection & Preparation

Use mature stems (8–12 months old) from healthy plants. Cut stakes 20–25 cm long with 5–7 nodes. Avoid thin or diseased stems — they reduce germination.

2️⃣ Land Preparation & Spacing

Prepare well-tilled soil. Plant with correct spacing:
👉 1m × 1m spacing (about 10,000 plants per acre)
Plant stakes slanted at 45° angle or vertically, burying 2/3 of the stem in soil.

3️⃣ Fertilizer Application

At planting: Apply DAP – 50 kg per acre (mix with soil).
After 6–8 weeks:
✔️ NPK 17:17:17 – 50 kg/acre
✔️ Add organic manure – 2–3 tons per acre for better tuber formation.

4️⃣ W**d Control (Critical Stage)

W**d 2–3 times within the first 3 months. After canopy closes, cassava suppresses weeds naturally.

5️⃣ Pest & Disease Control

Watch for cassava mosaic and mealybugs.
👉 Remove and destroy infected plants immediately.
👉 Spray Imidacloprid 5 ml per 20L water if pests appear.

6️⃣ Harvesting Time

Cassava is ready in 8–12 months, depending on variety.
Signs: yellowing lower leaves + cracked soil around roots.

Young man... You have all the energy and brains to make it in life., the only thing you are lucking is some motivations....
24/04/2026

Young man... You have all the energy and brains to make it in life., the only thing you are lucking is some motivations... Let this photo be your motivation... Sell that Timberland boot and iPhone 16, Buy LAND. Be a farmer,

Don't forget to come back in 5 years so we can gather as farmers, have some drinks, laugh and talk about your achievements.

FATTENING BULLS Fattening bulls involves a feeding and management strategy to increase their weight and muscle in prepar...
24/04/2026

FATTENING BULLS

Fattening bulls involves a feeding and management strategy to increase their weight and muscle in preparation for market. Here’s a brief overview:

Diet: Feed bulls a high-energy diet, which typically includes a mix of grains (like corn), protein sources (soybean meal or alfalfa), and fiber (such as silage or hay) to support weight gain and muscle growth. This diet helps to boost their energy intake, essential for rapid weight gain.

Supplementation: Provide essential vitamins and minerals to improve digestion, health, and growth rates. Supplements like calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins A, D, and E may be necessary, depending on the diet and feed quality.

Consistent Feeding Schedule: Offer feed multiple times a day or ensure they have continuous access to avoid stress and maximize feed intake.

Health Management: Maintain regular health checks, deworming, and vaccination schedules to prevent disease, as illness can slow growth rates.

Water and Shelter: Ensure bulls have access to clean water and a comfortable, dry shelter, as stress from dehydration or exposure to the elements can impact their growth.

Monitoring: Track weight gain and adjust feed as needed to ensure optimal growth without excess fat, which can lower meat quality.

This structured approach can help ensure bulls reach the desired weight and conditioning efficiently.

©️Richest Farmer 🌍

ADVICE TO INTENDING FARMERS 1. Start SMALL, Think SMART:Don’t rush to buy 100 hectares and stock 500 broilers on day one...
24/04/2026

ADVICE TO INTENDING FARMERS

1. Start SMALL, Think SMART:
Don’t rush to buy 100 hectares and stock 500 broilers on day one. Begin with what you can manage. Test your soil, raise 10 birds, or plant 5 beds of vegetables. Farming in Zimbabwe is a learning curve—it’s a living biology experiment. Gather data before scaling up.

Why? Because you will make mistakes, and it’s cheaper to learn from 10 chickens than to lose 100.
2. Location is Everything – Even More Than You Think:
That green, peaceful plot may look perfect, but does it have water? What’s the soil fertility like? Can a 7-tonne truck reach your gate in the rainy season? How far is the nearest market or feed supplier?

Remember: Farming isn’t just about growing—it’s also about moving what you grow. Logistics can make or break your success.
3. Learn Business Before You Learn to Farm:
This is where most new farmers get it wrong. Farming is not just about producing—it’s about selling. Understand your costs, know your customers, budget wisely, and market smartly.

You can be the best farmer in Mashonaland, but if you can’t sell your tomatoes, you’ll still go broke.
4. Weather Will Humble You – Plan for Chaos:Malawian farmers know the pain—one year it’s drought, the next it’s floods. Add pests, diseases, and power cuts to the mix. Always have a Plan B. Diversify your activities. If one project fails, another should cushion you.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket—literally and figuratively.
5. Education is Your Fertilizer:
Read books. Follow local farming pages. Attend Agritex workshops. Watch farmers on YouTube and Facebook. Talk to experienced growers in your area. Farming is not just “dirty work”—you’re dealing with biology, chemistry, economics, and even engineering.

The more you learn, the more your land will return.

Farming in Malawi isn’t easy—but it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do. You’re not just growing crops or raising animals—you’re feeding the future.

Do it with passion, patience, and a plan.

©️Lusukuti Farms 🌍

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲Maize, commonly known as corn, is a staple...
24/04/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Maize, commonly known as corn, is a staple crop that plays a vital role in global food security and agricultural economies. With its versatility and adaptability, maize farming offers numerous benefits for both smallholder and large-scale farmers.

1. High Yield Potential: Modern maize varieties are engineered for high yields, providing farmers with the opportunity to maximize production on limited land.

2. Diverse Uses: Beyond human consumption, maize is utilized in animal feed, biofuels, and various industrial products, making it a valuable crop for diverse markets.

3. Soil Health: Crop rotation involving maize can improve soil fertility and structure, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and promoting sustainable farming practices.

4. Economic Impact: Maize farming can significantly contribute to local economies by creating jobs and supporting agro-industries, enhancing livelihood opportunities for rural communities.

By adopting innovative farming techniques and sustainable practices, maize farmers can ensure a productive and resilient agricultural future. Investing in maize farming not only supports food security but also fosters economic growth and environmental stewardship.

©️Richest Farmer 🌍

A journey to 10 ,000 hybrid pine trees...2026-2027 season
23/04/2026

A journey to 10 ,000 hybrid pine trees...2026-2027 season

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