Food security
Increasing protein and staple production in Nigeria.
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Agriculture
Integrated agriculture for food security and export
Alongside mining, AMEA is developing agricultural ventures that combine modern technology, sustainable farming and agro-processing.
Overview
Agriculture that complements mining
Our agricultural ventures sit alongside our mining operations, aiming to strengthen food security, create employment and support Nigeria’s economic diversification. Each area is at its own stage of development.
- Maize
- Rice
- Wheat
- Soybeans
- Cocoa
- Oil palm
- Poultry
- Cattle
- Fish
What we aim for
Why agriculture matters to AMEA
Export readiness
Agro-products prepared to international standards for export partners.
Modern methods
Farming that combines modern technology with sustainable practice.
Programme
Four areas of agricultural work
Each area is at its own stage of development.
- Step 1
Commercial farming
Large-scale cultivation of maize, rice, wheat and soybeans, and cash crops such as cocoa and oil palm.
- Step 2
Agro-processing
Milling, oil extraction and food packaging that reduce post-harvest losses.
- Step 3
Livestock and aquaculture
Poultry, cattle rearing and fish farming for protein production and food security.
- Step 4
Sustainable practices
Regenerative and organic farming and efficient irrigation that conserve soil and water.
Get in touch
Make an agro enquiry
Talk to AMEA about agricultural supply, processing or partnership.