Agrico Africa Plc delivers end-to-end agribusiness solutions, empowering producers, enterprises, and communities through innovative, sustainable, and technology-driven systems — operating across the entire agricultural value chain, from input supply to international trade.
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From the farm gate to international markets, each of our twelve business lines works in concert to create a fully integrated, self-reinforcing agricultural enterprise.
Input supply, primary production, processing & value addition, and marketing & trade — the end-to-end engine of African agricultural commerce.
Agribusiness support services, warehousing & logistics, and agricultural innovation — the backbone and technology engine that keeps the value chain moving efficiently at scale.
Climate-smart farming, carbon trading, green energy, consultancy, and rural development — future-proofing the business and the communities we serve.
We source and distribute high-quality agricultural inputs — including certified seeds, fertilisers, agrochemicals, and mechanisation equipment. Through strict quality control and strategic bulk procurement, we ensure cost efficiency and improved yields, enhancing farm productivity by up to 30%. Our farmer support programmes provide targeted training to maximise input utilisation and returns.
High-yielding, drought-tolerant seed varieties for staple and commercial crops — validated for Nigerian and West African growing conditions.
Macro and micro-nutrient fertilisers matched to local soil profiles, plus responsible crop protection solutions meeting international health and environmental standards.
Scalable farm machinery sourced and distributed to improve operational efficiency across smallholder and commercial farm operations.
Efficient irrigation infrastructure deployed to improve water use efficiency, supporting year-round production independent of rainfall patterns.
Agrico Africa Plc manages large-scale crop production and livestock operations under standardised, best-in-class procedures. By integrating precision agriculture technologies, we improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimise environmental impact. Our outgrower schemes expand production capacity while empowering rural farmers and strengthening national food security.
At our Kobape Farm estate in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and our oil palm estate in Owode Obafemi, we are developing diversified production operations across a carefully selected portfolio of cash and staple crops.
We transform raw agricultural commodities into premium, market-ready products through advanced processing, packaging, and branding systems. Our facilities comply with HACCP and international quality standards, ensuring product safety and competitiveness in both domestic and export markets.
Value addition contributes approximately 40% of our total revenue, reflecting strong market demand for processed goods and our capacity to capture margin within the supply chain.
Rice milling, maize grinding, cassava processing, and palm oil extraction plants positioned close to production zones to minimise post-harvest losses.
Our shareholders are committed to a decade-long vision. We are not chasing quarterly returns — we are building generational value.
Nigeria is our home base, but Africa is our market. Every system we build is designed to scale across 54 nations to every farming community on the continent.
Temperature-controlled handling and processing for perishable commodities — extending shelf life and preserving quality from farm to consumer.
Our integrated market access system spans Nigeria, West Africa, and Europe–Africa trade corridors. We operate across B2B, retail, and digital channels, supported by data-driven marketing strategies. Our export division ensures compliance with international regulations, while our import arm secures specialised agricultural inputs, supporting a sustained 25% annual growth trajectory.
Last-mile distribution networks covering urban markets, rural trade centres, and institutional buyers across Nigeria and West Africa, built on a scalable aggregation model.
Structured offtake agreements with retailers, processors, food manufacturers, and institutional buyers
Export documentation, standards compliance, and international buyer linkages — with our East Midlands, United Kingdom office providing European and global market access.
Procurement of specialised inputs, equipment, and commodities from international markets — ensuring competitive pricing and supply chain resilience for Nigerian operations.
We provide comprehensive support services including professional training, agribusiness financing, green funding access, SOP development, and technical consultancy. Our extension services — covering soil analysis, pest management, and yield forecasting — have supported over 35,000 smallholder farmers in achieving commercial viability.
Professional agronomic advisory, GAP training, post-harvest handling, and farm business management — delivered in the field and through digital channels.
Facilitating farmer access to credit, input financing, green funding, and investment capital through partnerships with development finance and microfinance institutions.
Developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for farming enterprises — improving operational consistency, compliance, and scalability across value chains.
Building and strengthening farmer cooperatives and aggregation groups — creating the collective volume and governance structures that unlock institutional markets and funding.
Hands-on extension services covering soil analysis, pest management, yield forecasting, and crop health — translating agronomic science into field-level practice for smallholder farmers.
Supporting farmers and cooperatives through GlobalGAP, organic certification, and traceability compliance — unlocking access to premium domestic and export markets.
Our infrastructure includes temperature-controlled storage facilities with capacity exceeding 50,000 metric tonnes. Using FIFO systems and IoT-enabled monitoring, we maintain product integrity and reduce losses. Our logistics network — comprising trucks, refrigerated transport, and rail integration — ensures efficient delivery, reducing post-harvest losses by up to 20%.
Dry and temperature-controlled warehouses with FIFO systems — positioned at production zones and dispatch hubs for strategic inventory management and seasonal price optimisation.
Real-time sensor monitoring for temperature, humidity, and stock levels — ensuring product integrity and enabling early detection of storage risks across all facilities.
Trucks, refrigerated transport, and rail integration linking production sites, processing facilities, warehouse hubs, and end markets — with real-time cargo tracking.
Electronic warehouse receipt infrastructure allowing stored commodities to serve as collateral for farm finance — enabling transparent commodity trading.
We drive sector transformation through AI-powered farm management systems, drone-based crop monitoring, and the development of resilient, high-yield seed varieties. Collaborations with research institutions across Nigeria and internationally enable continuous innovation and improved agricultural performance across our operations and partner farms.
Innovation is not a department at Agrico Africa Plc — it is the operating culture. We actively invest in researching, testing, and deploying emerging technologies that increase productivity, reduce input costs, and open new economic opportunities for African farmers.
Machine learning applied to yield prediction, disease early warning, and commodity price forecasting — creating competitive intelligence for agribusiness decisions.
UAV-based crop surveillance, satellite imagery analytics, and IoT sensor networks for data-driven farm management across all production operations.
Collaborative research with agronomy institutions to identify, test, and introduce improved high-yield, climate-resilient varieties suited to Nigerian conditions.
Our climate resilience strategies ensure agricultural productivity in the face of intensifying environmental pressures. By leveraging GIS mapping and advanced data analytics, we enhance risk management, optimise resource use, and reduce environmental impact — achieving up to a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across our operations.
We embed climate-smart principles at every level — from input selection and planting decisions to land management and post-harvest handling.
Introduction and scaling of climate-adapted seed varieties that maintain yields under reduced rainfall conditions — protecting farmer income in volatile weather years.
Efficient water delivery technologies including drip irrigation, soil moisture sensors, and automated scheduling — minimising water use while maximising crop output.
Integrating trees and perennial vegetation into farming systems to build soil health, increase biodiversity, and create additional income streams for farmers.
Geospatial mapping and data analytics for climate risk assessment, land suitability analysis, and optimised agricultural planning across our operational zones.
Agrico Africa Plc develops and manages carbon credit projects through afforestation initiatives and regenerative agriculture systems. Registered with international carbon platforms, our projects generate verified carbon credits — enabling farmers and partners to earn additional income while contributing to global climate goals.
Current initiatives sequester over 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, with a growing pipeline of projects across our operational zones in Ogun State and beyond
Large-scale tree planting projects designed to sequester carbon, restore degraded land, and generate verified, tradeable carbon credits registered with international bodies.
Soil carbon sequestration through cover cropping, reduced tillage, and organic amendments — improving soil health whilst generating measurable carbon offsets.
We integrate renewable energy into agriculture, reducing operational energy costs by up to 50% while supporting off-grid and sustainable farming systems. Our clean energy solutions enable year-round, climate-resilient farm operations that are not dependent on unstable grid infrastructure.
Solar energy systems powering irrigation infrastructure — enabling reliable, off-grid water delivery for farms in areas with unreliable electricity supply.
Converting crop residues, animal manure, and processing by-products into biogas — generating clean cooking and process energy whilst reducing agricultural waste.
Piloting off-grid energy solutions including mini-grids, battery storage, and hybrid solar-wind systems for rural agricultural communities.
Led by Dr Alao Eric (MD/CEO), Agrico Africa Plc provides high-level advisory services to public and private-sector clients seeking to scale sustainable agribusiness initiatives. With experience engaging global institutions, including the Development Bank, our consultancy practice bridges policy, investment, and operational excellence.
Comprehensive feasibility studies and investment structuring for agribusiness projects — de-risking capital deployment and improving returns for investors and development partners.
Structuring and facilitating joint ventures between international and domestic agricultural enterprises — creating the frameworks for effective collaboration and shared growth.
Expert guidance on agricultural policy frameworks, regulatory compliance, and government engagement — enabling smooth operational setup and scale across African markets.
Advisory services for accessing carbon markets, green bonds, and climate finance instruments — helping organisations monetise sustainability and fund green agricultural transitions.
Supporting clients in accessing development bank financing, multilateral grant programmes, and concessional funding windows for agricultural and rural development projects.
Operational excellence consulting for agribusiness enterprises — covering supply chain optimisation, organisational design, performance management, and digital transformation.
As part of our commitment to rural transformation, Agrico Africa Plc develops affordable, eco-friendly housing for farmers and agricultural workers. This initiative improves rural living standards, enhances productivity, and supports community stability — recognising that a thriving farm sector requires thriving farming communities.
Our housing model goes beyond shelter, each home is designed as a self-sufficient unit that reduces household energy and water costs whilst improving quality of life for rural families.
Every housing unit incorporates off-grid solar power, providing reliable electricity for lighting, cooking, and appliances, independent of grid infrastructure.
Integrated rainwater collection and storage infrastructure, reducing household water insecurity and providing clean water for domestic and small-scale farm use.
Durable, prefabricated material systems that reduce construction time and cost — ensuring affordable, resilient homes for rural agricultural communities at scale.
Durable, prefabricated material systems that reduce construction time and cost — ensuring affordable, resilient homes for rural agricultural communities at scale.
Climate-smart farming, carbon trading, and green energy embedded across operations — building an agribusiness that is built to last.
Supporting over 35,000 smallholder farmers, with measurable improvements in productivity, income, and market access across West Africa.
AI, drones, IoT monitoring, and data analytics deployed to drive productivity gains and competitive advantage across the value chain.
UK presence, export facilitation, and development finance expertise opening doors from Lagos to London.
Senior leadership with experience engaging the Development Bank and global institutions — navigating complexity to deliver results for clients and communities.
Agrico Africa Plc is your partner for sustainable agribusiness transformation and investment. Whether you are a farmer, cooperative, input manufacturer, technology provider, investor, or export buyer
