Greenkontrails

23/03/2025

for the first time given to me by my Father, friend, business partner and mentor Mr Steve Barko a renowned horticulturist, extension worker and former commissioner for agriculture Plateau State.

01/01/2025

In 2015, Greenkontrails was involved from start in the concept of developing a (i) 2.5 Hectare high-tech Greenhouse/Nursery, (ii) a Packhouse and (iii) a 200 ton per annum Catfish Aquaponics Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) for Stone Edge Farms Ltd Jos, Nigeria. Each of these 3 projects can survive independently as a business entity if funded and developed in phases. Greenkontrails was involved in managing the project set-up including coordinating between the technical partners (Wellington and White), local partners and client – this involved arranging for the technical partners visit to Jos Nigeria, coordinating the feasibility study/business plan case, among others and eventually being part of the team that was in talks with a local commercial bank to secure debt to develop the project and fund its operations. The project was estimated to cost about USD4.5 Million. Based on our simple philosophy of CONCIEVE-DESIGN-BUILD-OPERATE, we can say that the CONCEIVE and Engineering DESIGN stages of this project were successfully completed and delivered. According to the project timeline chart and if funding is secured, the BUILD and OPERATE stages can be achieved with the first tomato to be harvested in 42 weeks from funding date.

01/01/2025

We are happy to announce that our founder was for a second time recognised by the Tony Elumelu Foundation. This is for the support and mentorship offered to allocated mentees of the foundation through their entrepreneurship journey. The beneficiaries mentored have businesses in the agribusiness sector.

01/01/2025

It’s a - Every we 🌱 something and this year it’s . Plant something now! it could be a seed, a new idea, a new business, learn a new skill, start a new course, plant kindness etc. Remember today is a gift of another day from God - it is what you do today that makes it new.

22/12/2024

. It’s amazing how much you can get. From shaving off young lettuces to scouting for . #100 % . Slide to see -

15/09/2024

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18/08/2024

Fluted pumpkin leaves better known as Ugu in Nigeria

18/08/2024

After our bushy trees, we made from them using simple techniques shown in the pictures - nothing is a waste on the farm. We've found that using plastic bottles to cover the cuttings increases its humidity and encourages faster germination. What works for you?

18/08/2024

is important to prevent crowded branches, improves blossoming and allows nutrients to be channelled into making bigger fruits among other reasons. Sometimes you have to prune plus young fruits that are in the way to achieve better results in the end.

18/08/2024

that don't produce fruit are taken down and replaced with new ones - its a simple rule!

18/08/2024

is proud to be a part of this project organized for by three local community based organizations funded by and operating under the a located in . Beneficiaries received basic on improving soils, growing in used , inputs & seedlings to begin their backyard gardens. The ultimate aim is to encourage caregivers to their own , earn some money & a living by gradually scaling up in the future.

03/08/2024