Nigeria Partners with Poultry Feed Producer to Boost Local Soybean Production

The Kwara State Government in Nigeria has collaborated with Amo Byng Nig Limited, a poultry feed and concentrates producer, to enhance local soybean production. This initiative aims to address the shortage of soybeans in the country, which has led to increased costs in poultry feed production.

According to a statement from the partners, the collaboration will provide essential farming inputs to local farmers and commit to purchasing their soybean harvests. Amo Byng’s pilot program has already supplied 300 farmers with inputs to cultivate soybeans on 1,500 hectares in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, covering four communities within the area.

The Kwara State Government has also contributed to the initiative by allocating tractors to assist farmers with land preparation, enhancing farming efficiency and effectiveness. The company’s Group Managing Director, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, emphasized the importance of the partnership in addressing the soybean shortage in Nigeria’s poultry industry, impacting feed production.

"Our goal is to stimulate local production and alleviate the raw material shortage," Oduntan said. The initiative also has a broader vision, with plans to expand its reach to other states beyond Kwara State.

The Kwara State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Oloruntoyosi Thomas, commended the company’s efforts and reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the project and local farmers. Stakeholders, including the Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture, Funke Sokoya, Coordinator of Farmers Group, Shuib Alawaye, and Kwara State Chairman of the Soybean Growers Association, Solomon Olawoyin, were in attendance.

This partnership between the Kwara State Government and Amo Byng Nig Limited is a significant step towards addressing the soybean shortage in Nigeria, ensuring a stable supply of poultry feed, and supporting local farmers.