Welcome to the AgricKonnect community! Our platform is designed to help Nigerian farmers connect, share knowledge, and grow together. These guidelines help ensure our community remains a safe, respectful, and valuable resource for all members.
Respect & Kindness
Treat every member with respect, regardless of their experience level, location, or farming practices. Remember, we're all here to learn and grow.
Accurate Information
Share information that is truthful and based on your genuine experience or reliable sources. If you're uncertain, it's okay to say so.
Constructive Dialogue
Focus on helping others solve problems. Offer constructive feedback and practical solutions rather than criticism without value.
Community First
Prioritize the collective good of our farming community. Share your knowledge generously and support fellow farmers in their journey.
- ✓Ask questions freely - No question is too basic. We all started somewhere.
- ✓Share your experiences - Your real-world farming experience is valuable to others.
- ✓Provide context - Include details like your location, crop type, and growing conditions when asking for help.
- ✓Use clear titles - Make your post titles descriptive so others can find and help.
- ✓Search before posting - Your question might already have been answered.
- ✓Thank helpful members - A simple "thank you" goes a long way in building community.
- ✓Share success stories - Inspire others by sharing what worked for you.
- ✓Use local languages - Feel free to post in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, or Pidgin.
- ✗Harassment or abuse - No personal attacks, insults, or threatening behavior.
- ✗Spam or self-promotion - Don't use the community solely to advertise your products or services.
- ✗Misinformation - Don't deliberately share false or misleading agricultural advice.
- ✗Discrimination - No content that discriminates based on ethnicity, gender, religion, or region.
- ✗Illegal activities - No content promoting illegal farming practices or products.
- ✗Inappropriate content - Keep all content safe for work and family-friendly.
- ✗Duplicate posts - Don't post the same question multiple times across categories.
- ✗Off-topic discussions - Keep discussions relevant to farming and agriculture.
Asking Questions
- • Use a descriptive title that summarizes your question
- • Include relevant details (location, crop/livestock type, current conditions)
- • Add photos if they help illustrate the problem
- • Choose the appropriate category
- • Be specific about what you need help with
Providing Answers
- • Read the full question before responding
- • Base your answer on experience or reliable sources
- • Explain your reasoning when possible
- • Be respectful even if you disagree
- • Admit when you're not certain
Sharing Content
- • Only share content you have rights to share
- • Credit sources when sharing information from elsewhere
- • Use appropriate image quality (not too large or too small)
- • Format long posts with headings and paragraphs for readability
How to Report Issues
If you see content that violates these guidelines, please report it using the flag icon on any post or comment. Our moderation team will review all reports promptly.
What Happens When You Report
- • Reports are reviewed by our moderation team within 24 hours
- • All reports are kept confidential
- • Violating content may be removed or edited
- • Serious or repeated violations may result in account suspension
Consequences for Violations
- • First offense: Warning and content removal
- • Second offense: Temporary suspension (3-7 days)
- • Third offense: Extended suspension (30 days)
- • Severe violations: Permanent account ban
Last updated: January 2025
These guidelines may be updated periodically. We'll notify the community of any significant changes.