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EIMA International has established itself as one of the world’s most influential exhibitions for agricultural and gardening machinery.(Image credit: EIMA)
EIMA International has established itself as one of the world’s most influential exhibitions for agricultural and gardening machinery.
Held every two years in Bologna, Italy, the event is organised by FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, alongside BolognaFiere. Since its launch in 1969, EIMA has grown into a major platform for manufacturers, industry experts, and buyers seeking the latest advancements in agro-mechanical technology.
The exhibition draws a diverse international audience, with companies from across the globe presenting cutting-edge machines and equipment. Delegates from more than 80 countries attend each edition, underscoring the event’s global reach and economic relevance. Hosted across an impressive 375,000 m², including 122,000 m² of dedicated exhibition space, EIMA offers visitors unmatched access to innovations that are shaping the future of farming.
EIMA International is organised into 14 distinct merchandise sectors, covering every aspect of modern agriculture. These range from engines, irrigation systems, soil-working and sowing equipment to harvesting machinery, crop protection technologies, components, and transport solutions. The structure of the fair allows visitors to explore the full agricultural supply chain in one location.
Alongside the main sectors, EIMA features several highly specialised themed showcases that highlight emerging trends. EIMA Components focuses on essential parts and accessories, while EIMA Green offers a hub for garden machinery and green-space maintenance tools. EIMA Energy is dedicated to renewable power for agriculture and forestry, and EIMA Idrotech spotlights advanced irrigation and water-management systems. One of the most forward-looking areas is EIMA Digital, where exhibitors present precision-farming technologies, electronics, and digital systems designed to boost efficiency and sustainability.
To enhance the visitor experience, the event is divided into two phases. The opening days are set aside exclusively for business professionals, enabling targeted networking and commercial negotiations. The remaining days welcome a wider audience, including gardening enthusiasts and small-scale growers.
In recent years, EIMA has hosted around 1,750 exhibitors from approximately 50 countries, displaying more than 60,000 models of machinery and equipment. Its scale and reputation firmly position it as a leading global event for agricultural machinery, landscaping technologies, and green innovation.
The initiative marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s agricultural value chain, with a strong focus on hands-on learning and long-term farmer support.
The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has introduced a new and intensive training programme for its inspectors, aiming to raise cocoa quality standards and boost Liberia’s position in the international cocoa market.
The initiative marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s agricultural value chain, with a strong focus on hands-on learning and long-term farmer support.
Dahn Sayee, Director General explained that the programme is designed to give inspectors the technical knowledge needed to distinguish between different cocoa qualities and to guide farmers and cooperatives towards producing cocoa that meets global expectations. “The training is intended to empower our inspectors, who will get involved with our extension programs, train farmers, and train cooperatives to be able to deliver quality cocoa both locally and internationally,” said, Sayee.
He further stressed the need for Liberia’s cocoa, coffee, palm oil, and other agricultural commodities to meet the requirements of international buyers. “We want to make sure that we impart quality knowledge to our staff so that they are able to provide quality training for farmers,” he said. According to him, LACRA’s role is deeply rooted in supporting farmers at every stage of production, adding, “Our work at LACRA is to empower farmers. This is where the empowerment starts--with staff who will engage with farmers in their villages and farms, through cooperatives, to understand the entire process of marketing cocoa--from harvesting, fermentation, and drying to getting the cocoa to the market.”
The training, which began on Monday, 17 November 2025, brings together more than 30 inspectors. Once trained, they will serve as master trainers, helping farmers and cooperatives nationwide adopt best practices in production, processing, and storage. The sessions placed heavy emphasis on practical fieldwork, such as assessing cocoa beans, inspecting farms, and evaluating warehouse standards to ensure consistent quality control.
“This training is mostly practical because we want our inspectors to be able to identify the different types of cocoa beans and learn how to conduct inspections on the warehouses,” said Godia Alpha Kortu Gongolee, LACRA’s Deputy Director for Operations. She highlighted that “Quality control begins on the farm,” emphasising the need for inspectors to ensure full compliance with production standards.
The programme also addressed common issues such as mould, which often results from poor harvesting and storage techniques and has previously affected exports to high-demand markets, including the European Union. Conducted in partnership with GROW-2, and supported by UNIDO and the Swedish Government, the training will conclude with an assessment to evaluate participants’ competencies.
Following similar training in October 2025, LACRA’s continued investment in inspector development demonstrates Liberia’s dedication to improving agricultural standards and expanding its footprint in global markets.
The initiative is designed to channel substantial capital into priority agricultural value chains.
In a significant push to strengthen climate-smart agriculture in Nigeria, the UK Government is partnering with Propcom+ and Welcome2Africa International to spearhead a Strategic Agribusiness Deal Room aimed at attracting private sector investment.
The initiative is designed to channel substantial capital into priority agricultural value chains, supporting a more inclusive and market-driven economic transformation across the country.
The Deal Room which took place in Lagos on 18–19 November 2025, will serve as a dynamic investment marketplace. Over twenty carefully screened agribusinesses will present their opportunities to potential financiers, spanning a diverse range of sectors including grains, cassava and starch products, livestock, bioethanol, food processing, mechanisation, agri-technology, and renewable energy. These enterprises were selected based on their growth potential, commercial readiness, and contributions to building a more resilient agricultural ecosystem.
The event is expected to unlock over US$5mn in potential investment and trade commitments, creating significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises. Olumide Ojo, Strategy Director at Propcom+, emphasised the importance of the initiative: “The programme provides an important platform to deepen private sector participation in Nigeria’s agrifood sector.” He added that connecting high-potential SMEs with investors will strengthen market systems while expanding opportunities for farmers, women, and rural communities.
Echoing this sentiment, Bamidele Seun Owoola, CEO of Welcome2Africa International, said: “Showcasing promising Nigerian agribusinesses to investors creates avenues for long term partnerships that can support shared economic progress.” He underlined the organisation’s commitment to fostering sustainable capital flows into Africa’s food and agriculture sectors.
Aligned with Propcom+’s mission to build stronger agricultural markets, enhance SME capacity, and promote low-carbon growth, the Deal Room aims to provide lasting impact. Following the Lagos sessions, programme leads will continue offering participating companies technical assistance, investor follow-ups, due diligence support, and guidance towards successfully closing investment deals. By linking high-potential agribusinesses with strategic investors, the initiative sets the stage for sustainable growth and a more resilient Nigerian agrifood sector.
The NDFR seeks to establish a precise, real-time, geo-referenced, and disaggregated database of farmers across Nigeria. (Image credit: AgroNigeria)
Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has officially inaugurated the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) Multi-Stakeholder Collaborative Knowledge Sharing Platform, a strategic initiative designed to enhance technical understanding of NDFR best practices and validate recommendations for engagement, learning, and coordination across Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem.
The NDFR seeks to establish a precise, real-time, geo-referenced, and disaggregated database of farmers across Nigeria, capturing key details such as location, commodities, production scale, gender, and age. Positioned as a cornerstone of the Agriculture Digital Public Infrastructure (AgDPI), the NDFR will facilitate farmer verification, targeted input delivery, financial inclusion, geospatial mapping, value chain integration, and data-driven agricultural planning.
Addressing participants at the National Stakeholder Workshop on Best Practices for NDFR, organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Heifer International, Kyari highlighted Nigeria’s fragmented farmer databases built over years through federal, state, and partner programmes. He stated, “While these efforts have contributed useful insights, the absence of a unified, verifiable, and interoperable system has resulted in duplication, inconsistencies, resource leakages, and persistent challenges in accurately identifying genuine farmers.”
Kyari described the NDFR as a strategic pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda and a critical step toward securing Nigeria’s food future. “His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has made it clear that the era of fragmented farmer databases and uncoordinated agricultural data must give way to a new era of harmonization and digital efficiency. To strengthen agricultural planning, deliver targeted interventions, and deepen accountability, Nigeria must operate a credible and unified farmer identification system. The National Digital Farmers Registry is therefore a strategic pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda and a critical step toward securing our nation’s food future.”
Expanding on the registry’s capabilities, Kyari explained that it goes beyond verification by creating a single trusted system, unifying accurate information on farmers nationwide. “With one unified database across the 36 states and the FCT, the government can deliver inputs, mechanisation, extension services, credit, insurance, and other forms of support with the precision required to reach the right beneficiaries and promote true inclusion across the farming population.”
Kyari further noted that the NDFR will strengthen transparency, reduce duplication, prevent fraud, and support accurate planning. It is designed for interoperability with other national systems and digital agriculture platforms, enabling access to financial services, climate advisory tools, market information, mechanisation, and early warning systems. The initiative aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to the Kampala Declaration on Strengthening Digital and Data Systems for Agricultural Transformation under the CAADP Agenda.
He lauded IFAD’s partnership, saying, “Your leadership in advancing digital innovation in agriculture continues to strengthen our collective drive toward resilience, efficiency, and transparency across Nigeria’s food systems.” IFAD Country Director, Mrs Dede Ekoue, praised the government for prioritising the development of a NIN-empowered digital farmers registry, which promotes inclusivity and strengthens service delivery.
Lekan Tobe, Heifer International Country Director, emphasised that NDFR is guided by global best practices, capacity building, and a multi-stakeholder platform that consolidates farmer data nationwide. “Imagine being able to google farmers in Kano and they all come out, or farmers growing tomatoes in Katsina that helps all of us and that coordination is lacking to a large extent in the country now.”
Similarly, Brenda Mulele Gunde, IFAD ICT4D Global Lead, highlighted the NDFR as a coordinated national effort, consolidating datasets into a single source of truth for farmers’ information. She acknowledged potential challenges but expressed confidence in the initiative due to strong political will and shared stakeholder commitment.
Launched on 28 May 2025 under Nigeria’s Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP) and the IFAD/Nigeria Digital Innovation Action Plan (DIAP), the NDFR Policy Dialogue Initiative continues to build stakeholder capacity, guide a unified registry rollout, and connect government institutions, private sector actors, farmers’ organisations, civil society, research institutions, and development partners.
Africa’s leading agri investment Indaba returns to Cape Town in 2025. (Image credit: African Agri Investment)
The 8th Annual African Agri Investment Indaba, recognised as one of the continent’s foremost platforms for agricultural investment and collaboration, is set to return to the Cape Town Convention Centre from 24–26 November 2025.
This year’s gathering will focus on the urgent quest for a resilient, food-secure, and self-sustaining Africa under the forward-looking theme, “The New World Order: A Self-Sufficient Africa.”
As global supply chains continue to face disruption and geopolitical pressures intensify, the Indaba serves as a timely response to calls from the G20 Agriculture Working Group for stronger, more autonomous agri-food systems. The event is expected to draw over 800 attendees, including more than 80 industry leaders, 50+ international investors, and senior representatives from agribusiness, agro-processing, financial institutions, government departments, and agricultural technology firms representing over 50 countries.
Across the three-day programme, delegates will participate in an array of high-level discussions, expert-driven panels, and practical case-study sessions designed to examine how private-sector investment can drive agricultural transformation across Africa. A key highlight again this year is the Indaba’s well-established B2B matchmaking platform, which allows delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors to pre-arrange targeted business meetings. The previous edition facilitated more than 300 high-value meetings, underscoring the platform’s effectiveness in fostering meaningful partnerships.
In addition to the knowledge-sharing sessions, the Indaba will showcase a dynamic exhibition area featuring leading agri-solution providers, ag-tech innovators, and regional investment opportunities. Exhibitors will benefit from direct exposure to decision-makers, while businesses seeking new markets will have access to a strong pipeline of potential partners across the continent.
Hosted by the Agricultural Council of Africa, the event continues to be supported by a strong network of strategic partners and sponsors committed to advancing sustainable, commercially viable, and scalable agriculture in Africa. The Indaba remains a vital meeting point for stakeholders working to enhance food systems, expand trade, and build long-term agricultural resilience across African nations.
MoFA intends to formally recognise schools that successfully operate school farms during the National Farmers’ Day celebration on 5 December 2025 in Ho. (Image credit: MoFA)
Eric Opoku, Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture, has called on educational institutions across the country to adopt school farms as a central part of learning.
He believes that encouraging pupils and students to grow their own food will not only support nutrition in schools but also ignite a deeper interest in agriculture as a modern, profitable and respected profession.
Speaking at the Food, Agriculture, Technology, and Sustainability Conference in Ho held under the theme “Rethinking the Future of Food and its Allied Systems in an Era of Sustainability and Circularity” — Opoku urged schools at all levels, from basic to tertiary, to embrace the concept. Introducing young people to agriculture early, he argued, is essential for helping them view the sector as one of the most promising career paths.
To further motivate institutions, the Minister announced that MoFA intends to formally recognise schools that successfully operate school farms during the National Farmers’ Day celebration on 5 December 2025 in Ho. He pointed out that many distinguished Ghanaians, including President John Dramani Mahama, the Asantehene and several Members of Parliament, are engaged in agriculture, demonstrating the sector’s potential to generate wealth and contribute to national development.
Mr Opoku also stressed the need to reshape young people’s perceptions of agriculture, noting that negative associations formed through punitive school activities such as compulsory weeding must be replaced with a more inspiring and accurate narrative. “Agriculture remains one of the richest professions globally, and our youth must embrace it to help reduce unemployment,” he said.
Supporting his call to action, Eric Danquah, international researcher emphasised the role of research and hands-on learning in driving agricultural advancement. He commended government efforts to establish a research fund that connects scientific findings to practical farming, particularly through extension officers working directly with communities.
Adding her perspective, Prof. Ibok N. Oduro of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology highlighted the importance of developing local and traditional food varieties, noting that doing so would significantly improve nutrition and public health among Ghanaians.
PRISMA project outcomes in relation to agricultural priorities across West Africa and the Sahel.
Nigeria is grappling with a severe livestock feed crisis, with more than 50 million cattle inadequately nourished, according to Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the Minister of Livestock Development.
Describing the situation as a critical threat to rural livelihoods and national stability, the minister called for urgent action at both national and regional levels.
Maiha delivered the warning during the opening of a two-day Policy Dialogue Workshop convened to assess PRISMA project outcomes in relation to agricultural priorities across West Africa and the Sahel. Organised by the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food under ECOWAS, the event gathered policymakers, technical experts and development partners working to strengthen agricultural systems in the region.
Peter Alike, Director of the Technical Office of the Permanent Secretary, said, “In Nigeria, we have over 50mn cattle in the hands of rural dwellers, and these are animals that must be fed. So, for us, feeding and indeed, food is a national imperative that we cannot even leave for tomorrow. He further emphasised the wider implications of feed shortages, noting that inadequate nutrition for animals threatens incomes, food security and community stability.
Maiha reinforced the urgency, stating: “It is an emergency because the tangential effect of not being able to provide the necessary feed for our animals has a direct effect on our very existence, rural livelihood and human peace.”
During the workshop, Alike outlined the ministry’s long-term strategy for the livestock sector, referencing a 2025–2030 plan aimed at boosting productivity and resilience. He noted that livestock currently contributes around US$32bn to Nigeria’s GDP, but with effective development, the sector could generate more than US$94bn within the next decade.
Maiha also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the dedicated Ministry of Livestock Development, stressing its importance for regional cooperation. He remarked: “If you have a project of this magnitude and you exclude Nigeria, then you are not likely to succeed because I don’t know of any other country in West Africa and the Sahel that has a dedicated Ministry of Livestock Development.” His comments underscored Nigeria’s pivotal role in advancing livestock initiatives across ECOWAS and the Sahel.
The workshop, part of PRISMA’s efforts to link research and innovation to regional needs, is focused on improving feed quality, enhancing productivity and building resilience in agro-pastoral systems. Maiha’s intervention made clear that securing adequate livestock feed must become a top policy priority, backed by coordinated national planning and strengthened regional collaboration.
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A Hub for global collaboration. (Image credit: VIV MEA)
VIV MEA 2025 is set to return to Abu Dhabi from 25–27 November, bringing together an impressive showcase of international agricultural innovation.
Held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), this year’s event will feature dedicated pavilions from the United States, France, and Korea—each presenting technologies designed to strengthen the Middle East’s food security, boost sustainability, and improve efficiency across the animal protein supply chain.
American Pavilion: Advancing Regional Food Security
With the support of the U.S. Commercial Service, the American Pavilion will unite 20 leading suppliers offering solutions across the full animal production spectrum. Exhibitors will present innovations in feed ingredients, livestock genetics, poultry production technology, feed processing systems, grain storage, and more.
Madison Martin, VIV North American Representative at IMEX Management, emphasises that the USA Pavilion highlights technologies that enhance sustainability, productivity, and biosecurity. Both long-standing suppliers and first-time participants will introduce advancements in animal health, feed efficiency, and production technology responding directly to the region’s rising need for reliable and efficient food production systems.
French Pavilion: Leading Innovation Across the Value Chain
The French Pavilion will host 28 companies, including five exhibitors making their debut at VIV MEA. Covering farm equipment, breeding, feed solutions, processing technology, and veterinary care, the pavilion underscores France’s strong reputation in high-quality agricultural systems.
Anne-Marie Brault, Operational Activities Project Manager at Business France, notes that French exhibitors offer solutions rooted in quality, durability, and innovation. A key trend this year is the use of plant-based and natural products, including probiotics and phytotherapy, to enhance animal health.
Highlights include Agri Réseaux International’s ARIonline market intelligence platform; Difagri’s DIFATOX, which blends yeast and plants to combat mycotoxins; Laboratoires ACI’s AGRICHOC TOTAL; SIPENA’s protected potassium carbonate for supporting cows under heat stress; STI Biotechnologies’ METALAC Postbiotic; and Technivet Equine’s phytogenic and bioresonance-based animal health products.
Korean Pavilion: Advanced Veterinary and Diagnostic Solutions
Organised by the Korea Animal Health Products Association (KAHPA), the Korean Pavilion will feature 11 companies specialising in vaccines, diagnostics, and veterinary pharmaceuticals. Gee-Myung Kim, Team Leader of KAHPA’s Planning Department, explains that Korean exhibitors aim to deepen partnerships in the Middle East and Africa by offering “proven quality veterinary medicine.” Korean companies will present poultry vaccines including those targeting Newcastle Disease—advanced diagnostic systems, and functional formulations that strengthen immunity and energy metabolism to boost livestock productivity.
Recognising the region’s diverse species, Korean exhibitors will also showcase specialised products for camels, racehorses, and companion animals.
A Hub for Global Collaboration
Together, the American, French, and Korean pavilions will provide a comprehensive platform for industry professionals to explore new technologies, connect with global manufacturers, and build long-term partnerships that support the region’s agricultural advancement.
EIMA International has established itself as one of the world’s most influential exhibitions for agricultural and gardening machinery.(Image credit: EIMA)
Africa’s leading agri investment Indaba returns to Cape Town in 2025. (Image credit: African Agri Investment)
Its goal is to create bacteriocin-rich extracts from specially engineered lactic acid bacteria.
Nigeria is stepping up its fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with an innovative agricultural research project aimed at finding safer, home-grown replacements for antibiotics commonly used in livestock and fish farming
A team of scientists from Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Spain are joining forces at the University of Ilorin to develop a locally produced and affordable solution that supports farmers while protecting animal health.
The project, named BAC4RumA, is funded by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK’s Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF). Its goal is to create bacteriocin-rich extracts from specially engineered lactic acid bacteria - natural substances that can effectively replace antibiotics in treating diseases in cattle and fish.
Project leader in Nigeria, Dr. Ismail Odetokun, explained that early laboratory results are encouraging. The new extracts have shown stronger results than traditional antibiotics in tackling infections such as mastitis in cattle and bacterial diseases in fish. According to him, the research team is now preparing for field trials, with many farmers already showing interest in adopting these safer and more sustainable solutions.
Highlighting the growing danger of AMR, Najete Safini of IDRC described it as a “silent pandemic” that threatens both food production and public health. She emphasised the need to build Nigeria’s own capacity to respond, saying that home-grown solutions would offer stronger, long-term protection for the nation’s food systems.
Mahmoud Eltholth of Royal Holloway University of London added that the partnership focuses on sustainability by empowering Nigerian scientists and research institutions to develop animal health innovations locally, reducing dependence on imported drugs.
With livestock and aquaculture contributing over US$33 trillion to Nigeria’s economy annually, experts believe this research could transform the agricultural sector. By providing farmers with safer alternatives to antibiotics, the project has the potential to boost productivity, protect animal welfare, and safeguard millions of livelihoods.
If successful, the BAC4RumA initiative could position Nigeria as a leading example for other African countries seeking to reduce antibiotic use in agriculture while strengthening their food security and export potential.
PRISMA project outcomes in relation to agricultural priorities across West Africa and the Sahel.
The partnership was announced during the Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance (SAFTA) Forum on November 4, 2025.
The NDFR seeks to establish a precise, real-time, geo-referenced, and disaggregated database of farmers across Nigeria. (Image credit: AgroNigeria)
Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has officially inaugurated the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) Multi-Stakeholder Collaborative Knowledge Sharing Platform, a strategic initiative designed to enhance technical understanding of NDFR best practices and validate recommendations for engagement, learning, and coordination across Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem.
The NDFR seeks to establish a precise, real-time, geo-referenced, and disaggregated database of farmers across Nigeria, capturing key details such as location, commodities, production scale, gender, and age. Positioned as a cornerstone of the Agriculture Digital Public Infrastructure (AgDPI), the NDFR will facilitate farmer verification, targeted input delivery, financial inclusion, geospatial mapping, value chain integration, and data-driven agricultural planning.
Addressing participants at the National Stakeholder Workshop on Best Practices for NDFR, organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Heifer International, Kyari highlighted Nigeria’s fragmented farmer databases built over years through federal, state, and partner programmes. He stated, “While these efforts have contributed useful insights, the absence of a unified, verifiable, and interoperable system has resulted in duplication, inconsistencies, resource leakages, and persistent challenges in accurately identifying genuine farmers.”
Kyari described the NDFR as a strategic pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda and a critical step toward securing Nigeria’s food future. “His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has made it clear that the era of fragmented farmer databases and uncoordinated agricultural data must give way to a new era of harmonization and digital efficiency. To strengthen agricultural planning, deliver targeted interventions, and deepen accountability, Nigeria must operate a credible and unified farmer identification system. The National Digital Farmers Registry is therefore a strategic pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda and a critical step toward securing our nation’s food future.”
Expanding on the registry’s capabilities, Kyari explained that it goes beyond verification by creating a single trusted system, unifying accurate information on farmers nationwide. “With one unified database across the 36 states and the FCT, the government can deliver inputs, mechanisation, extension services, credit, insurance, and other forms of support with the precision required to reach the right beneficiaries and promote true inclusion across the farming population.”
Kyari further noted that the NDFR will strengthen transparency, reduce duplication, prevent fraud, and support accurate planning. It is designed for interoperability with other national systems and digital agriculture platforms, enabling access to financial services, climate advisory tools, market information, mechanisation, and early warning systems. The initiative aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to the Kampala Declaration on Strengthening Digital and Data Systems for Agricultural Transformation under the CAADP Agenda.
He lauded IFAD’s partnership, saying, “Your leadership in advancing digital innovation in agriculture continues to strengthen our collective drive toward resilience, efficiency, and transparency across Nigeria’s food systems.” IFAD Country Director, Mrs Dede Ekoue, praised the government for prioritising the development of a NIN-empowered digital farmers registry, which promotes inclusivity and strengthens service delivery.
Lekan Tobe, Heifer International Country Director, emphasised that NDFR is guided by global best practices, capacity building, and a multi-stakeholder platform that consolidates farmer data nationwide. “Imagine being able to google farmers in Kano and they all come out, or farmers growing tomatoes in Katsina that helps all of us and that coordination is lacking to a large extent in the country now.”
Similarly, Brenda Mulele Gunde, IFAD ICT4D Global Lead, highlighted the NDFR as a coordinated national effort, consolidating datasets into a single source of truth for farmers’ information. She acknowledged potential challenges but expressed confidence in the initiative due to strong political will and shared stakeholder commitment.
Launched on 28 May 2025 under Nigeria’s Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP) and the IFAD/Nigeria Digital Innovation Action Plan (DIAP), the NDFR Policy Dialogue Initiative continues to build stakeholder capacity, guide a unified registry rollout, and connect government institutions, private sector actors, farmers’ organisations, civil society, research institutions, and development partners.
The initiative marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s agricultural value chain, with a strong focus on hands-on learning and long-term farmer support.
The initiative is designed to channel substantial capital into priority agricultural value chains.
Angonabeiro continues to support national farmers while promoting innovation, quality, and sustainability in the country’s coffee sector.
Twelve Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) producers from Amboim, in Angola’s Cuanza-Sul Province, recently received a payment of US$23mn thanks to sales of their coffee and a partnership with Portuguese coffee company Angonabeiro
The ceremonial handover, held in Luanda, was attended by the Portuguese Ambassador Francisco Duarte, Angonabeiro executives João and Rui Nabeiro, and Lucinda Mário de Castro Cunha, coordinator of the Amboim Women Farmers' Association.
Of the total amount, US$15mn were delivered immediately, with the remainder set to follow in a phased support process until December. The funds are earmarked for purchasing equipment to enhance coffee production, boosting productivity, sustainability, and autonomy among local women farmers. This partnership is designed to strengthen the coffee supply chain in Amboim while promoting innovation and long-term growth.
Rui Nabeiro highlighted Angola’s growing role in the company’s international revenue, now accounting for 15% of total earnings, with projections showing a 12% increase this year. Delta, part of the Nabeiro Group, is Angola’s largest buyer, processor, and exporter of green coffee, handling 1,200 tons last year and estimating around 1,000 tons this year. This trade directly supports 20,000 to 40,000 producing families per harvest, reflecting the sector’s vital socio-economic impact.
The initiative also aims to revitalize Angola’s green coffee supply chain by providing technical training, improving farming conditions, and mitigating logistical challenges, ensuring farmers continue producing high-quality coffee and maintain ownership of their land.
Portuguese Ambassador Francisco Duarte praised the strong Angola-Portugal economic relations, noting that over 5,000 Portuguese companies export to Angola, with Portugal being the country’s second-largest supplier after China. Many of these companies employ local staff, contribute taxes, and build human capital, creating thousands of jobs.
Lucinda Cunha of the Amboim Women Farmers’ Association emphasized the significance of the Angonabeiro partnership. Despite challenges such as vandalism and illegal purchasing of coffee, farmers managed to harvest up to 800,000 kilos, and the financial support will help maintain and expand coffee production, from cleaning plantations to preparing new planting sites.
Operating in Angola for almost 27 years, Angonabeiro continues to support national farmers while promoting innovation, quality, and sustainability in the country’s coffee sector.
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