Great Light Farms

26/01/2024

Great Light Farms has changed name into Bright Mind Farms International https://www.facebook.com/brightmfi

This was due to name registration with Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria. Unfortunately, the previous name wasn't available as there's another organization with similar name.

Kindly like our new page here: https://www.facebook.com/brightmfi
to continuously receive updates from BMFI.

We will greatly appreciate it if you can share with your friends and followers to like our page.

Thanks.
Adefolaji Oluwatobi David
Founder,
https://www.facebook.com/brightmfi
Bright Mind Farms International..

09/12/2023

Dear All,
Great Light Farms has transitioned into a new name: Bright Mind Farms International (https://www.facebook.com/brightmfi).
This change is as a result of our name registration with CAC.
With this step, we hope to serve you better by meeting up with requirements that will open doors to access certain resources.
If there's any way you can assist us with financial access to expand our production, we can be reached through this line: 07033671927
Kindly subscribe to our new page at https://www.facebook.com/brightmfi
Thanks.

09/11/2023

8th November, 2023................................................................
It was a wonderful field trip for us at Soilless Farm Lab to explore the onion farm alongside members from HortiNigeria

Today, I learnt that Onion can be planted in the southwest and not only in the North. The 'premiere' variety of onion is favorable in the south and does well as seen in the video attachment.

With correct spacing, water and nutrient requirements and good agricultural practices, you can successfully grow your onion and sell all year round.

Do you intend going into this business?
Ask me more about it. Am open for consultation.

The goal remains: bringing about food security and sustainability. ...............................................................
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15/10/2023

Happy International Rural Women day

In Africa, 80% of food production comes from rural farmers' who practices subsistence agriculture. The female carries a larger proportion of this percentage…

08/10/2023

Cuniculture -- the art of raising rabbits is a lucrative job.
Rabbits are raised for the following purposes:
📍For meat
📍For fur
📍For research
📍As pet

Advantage of cuniculture:
🐰They can be reared on a little space.
🐰Their feaces is not offensive to the environment
🐰They are rich in protein with less fat/ cholesterol
🐰They have short gestation period and give large number of litters, 8-15 kits depending on breed
🐰Are friendly to their owners and strangers .............................................................
My name is Adefolaji Oluwatobi David, a graduate of Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, the manager of Great Light Farms (https://www.facebook.com/GreatGodInMe/).
Do you need my service or have an opportunity for me, I can be reached via my email: [email protected].

28/09/2023

Do you know me?
Read my biography

28/09/2023

Do You Know Me?
Then read my biography.............................................................

In the tapestry of rural landscapes and agricultural communities, Adefolaji Oluwatobi Oluwatobi David emerged as a dedicated advocate for growth, sustainability, and empowerment. This biography weaves the inspiring journey of Adefolaji as an accomplished agronomist, extension agent and rural developer whose unwavering commitment to improving rural lives has left an indelible mark on the world.

Adefolaji was born at Obafemi-Owode LGA of Abeokuta, Ogun State Government. Growing up on a family farm, He developed an early fascination with the land, seeds, and the cycles of nature. These formative years instilled a deep connection to agriculture and the rural way of life, setting the stage for his future path.

Driven by a desire to make a difference, Adefolaji pursued higher education in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta with a First class honors. This academic achievement equipped Adefolaji with the knowledge and skills necessary for his life's work.

Adefolaji's journey as an Agricultural Extension Agent began in 2014 having gained admission for his undergraduate studies. Two years later (2016), his community hosted a Farm Training program jointly organized by Ogun State Government, federal ministry Agriculture, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. He fell in love with the program and with how the Extension Agent succinctly delivered the training. This fueled his passion to walk in the dimension of becoming an Extension Agent while contributing positively to the lives of rural farmers the same way he too was impacted.

As Adefolaji Oluwatobi reflects on his life's work, he remains committed to the ideals of empowerment and progress. His belief in the resilience and potential of rural communities continues to drive him to explore new avenues for sustainable development, ensuring that the seeds of prosperity are sown for future generations.

Adefolaji Oluwatobi David is a testament to the transformative power of dedication, knowledge, and a deep-rooted connection to the land. He stands as a beacon of hope and progress, inspiring countless others to follow in his footsteps as agricultural agronomist, extension agent and rural developer.
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If you're coming across my post for the first time, you now know me. Let's connect together and gain from each other. I will be waiting to receive connection.

05/09/2023

Farmers are the most patient individual...............................................
How it started:

August 2021, I was posted to Ishiagu, Ebonyi State to observe my one year National Youth Service Corps program at Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu (FCAI), Ebonyi State. The most prominent market in my community is the Eke Market being observed every 5days interval.

I was on a stroll this particular day when I came across a woman selling fruits at the market. As a retailer, she just came back from Onitsha with bundles of banana laid on the ground. With much curiousity, I became drawn to two particular banana bundles of the same variety so big and heavy with many fingers. I've never seen such before.

I drew closer to the woman, exchange courtesy and started discussing about the banana. She had gotten the banana from her local farmers who supplies her at Onitsha.
Madam, how can I get the suckers of this banana? I asked.
Let me call my supplier if you can get it she replied.
She pulled out her phone to make enquiry.
I will pay a thousand naira for one sucker she replied me.
Alright!

Since then I kept reminding the woman whenever I pass through the market, I got her contact to keep in touch with her.
Eventually, after a month thereabout, I was able to get my banana sucker. This time was December period year 2021.
I've already planned coming home that December and I will carry the sucker along.

December 2021, I planted this sucker and by January 5th I travelled back to Ishiagu, Ebonyi State to continue my service year. I kept calling my sister constantly to know how It's doing. She will say it's doing fine. Along the line, the banana spread wings with many leaves blocking the ray of light from penetrating into the room because I planted it near water source close to the bathroom.
She trimmed all the leaves which unfortunately led to the death of my precious banana.

It died totally then another sucker began to bud from underneath after some time. My hope came alive. Lo and behold, it was that sucker that gave rise to the banana I harvested three days ago, 3rd of September 2023. ..........................................................
If you will enjoy agriculture, then you need to be very patient and optimistic. Agriculture is capital tied down. It takes time before having your return on investment.
My patience eventually paid me. I now have little suckers replacing the one I just harvested.

Agric pays.
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I am Adefolaji Oluwatobi David, the pioneer of Great Light Farms (https://lnkd.in/dfxVBY_D), a backyard vegetable farm, maize and cassava.
Am a farmer, rural developer, extension agent, and I do hope to enlarge my horizon in the agricultural space. Is there any opportunity I can benefit from you? I will gladly appreciate.

I speak agric.

28/08/2023

I had an unforgettable experience last week. The kind of exposure I got in the field of agribusiness management can't be quantified.

Meeting with many CEO's across the agribusiness sector opened me up to learn from divers experiences.

Soilless Farm Lab hosted her first edition of the CEO's Work and Learn training. It was a great time rubbing minds together with seniors in the field of agriculture.

The training featured in-class lecture, field trip, CEO's sharing experience with Soilless Farm Lab students, business management, financial accounting, etc.

Let me share few of the numerous lessons I learnt:
📍 Your business board of directors should contain at least an expert in that field of agribusiness, at least an expert that knows about finance and lastly all the board of directors must have leadership and management experience

📍Your agribusiness must create and deliver value to people's life

📍Your market matters most. Understand what the market has for you

📍 Define your brand identity. Start by defining what your agribusiness stands for

📍 Engage the power of social media. Social media platforms offer a direct line of communication with your audience

📍 Embrace feedback either positive or negative

📍Give back to your host community. Engage your local community through events, workshops, support initiatives etc.

📍 Understand what makes you break even.

📍 Your agribusiness should not contribute harm to the environment (Global warming). Find a way of mitigating Green House Gases

📍 The 4 C's of Negotiation are: Common interest, Conflicting interest, Compromise and Conditions

📍 Two types of bookkeeping system: Single entry and double entry bookkeeping

Let me add one more:

📍 Have budget on how to spend your money. Refrain from using business money to do giveaway for family and friends. Let business be business.

The list is endless

18/08/2023

A great opportunity to be at the Eco Diversified International SDG's program in Ogun state Nigeria. The panel discussion was mind-blowing. Thanks to the panelists.

I, Oluwatobi Adefolaji is a strong supporter of 2, 3 and 13.

For 2, I produce vegetables, cassava, maize for human consumption at subsistence level (but looking for financial support to expand into commercial scale).

Check what I do here: https://lnkd.in/dfxVBY_D

For 3, am a school tutor, also an advocate of informal out-of-school education as an Agric. Extensionist.

For 13, I operate on a climate smart agricultural practices.

Eco Diversified International, Ogun State Government, thanks for this opportunity.

FAO

30/06/2023

Today, I was opportuned to be at a friend's tomato farm.
Purposely, I went there to learn one or two things.
My take-home lessons:
# How to stake tomato plants, and the usefulness of staking
# The varieties of tomato present
# The conventional way of tomato planting...
Let me keep the rest 😀😀

08/05/2023

It's finally out,
It's finally out,
It's finally out.
Ugu seedlings is out for sale.
Just #150 per one stand
Location: Abeokuta, Ogun state
Contact: 07033671927
Waiting to receive your order.