Cultivating Prosperity: SAO Agro’s Advanced Oil Palm Expansion for Clients
The promise of a thriving agricultural sector is not merely a distant aspiration in Nigeria; it is a tangible reality being forged through deliberate action and strategic investment. SAO Agro is at the forefront of this transformation, meticulously crafting solutions to elevate agribusiness across the nation. A prime example of our unwavering commitment is our […]
Boosting the Economic Potential of Shea Through Industrial Expansion
In a significant stride towards strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chains, SAO Agro is currently developing a 50-tonne per day shea nut processing plant within a key shea-producing community. This strategic project is designed to enhance local processing capabilities, create substantial job opportunities, and ensure fair pricing for shea nut collectors, thereby boosting economic growth and […]
Cassava Multiplication Project: A Pillar for Nigeria’s Food Security
At SAO Agro, we are at the center of combating food insecurity, boosting economic activities, and scaling agribusiness. And we are doing that by introducing new farming methods through our advisory services to smallholder farmers and handling large-scale projects. One of such is the ongoing cassava multiplication project, a pioneering initiative aiming to plant 1 […]
Unlocking the Vast Potential of Sesame Through Strategic Advisory
In the vibrant heart of a Nigerian community, SAO Agro is actively transforming the landscape of agriculture. Here, through expert advisory and smart practices like advanced soil management, we are developing a 100-hectare sesame plantation, a tangible demonstration of how strategic intervention can unlock unparalleled potential in Africa’s agricultural sector. This ambitious project exemplifies our […]
SAO AGRO’S YEAR 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
2024 Year in Review – Advancing Agriculture, Empowering Communities In 2024, SAO Agro continued to champion the transformation of Nigeria’s agriculture value chain through sustainable practices and innovative farming solutions. With an expanded team of over 150 key workers and over 800 labourers working on our plantations monthly, we have reinforced our commitment to increasing […]
SAO AGRO: Is the SAPZ framework A game-changer for agro-industrialization?
Blessed with vast expanses of fertile land and a rich variety of natural resources, Africa holds a promise of becoming a faint when it comes to food production globally. Yet in the midst of these natural blessings, Africa as a whole continues to struggle to build sustainable agricultural practices. Founded by the African Development […]
Challenges and Innovations Shaping Nigeria’s Oil Palm Industry
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, relies heavily on rural areas where 90% of the population engages in subsistence farming, with oil palm production playing a significant role. Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) has been a vital economic crop in Nigeria since before colonial times. Recognizing its potential, the British established plantations focused on palm oil production […]
Farming for the Future: Is SAO Agro’s Farm Estate in Ore a Beacon of Agricultural Progress?
Amidst the rustling leaves and fertile soils, a significant transformation is underway, driven by the expertise of SAO Agro- a leading force in agribusiness- paving the way for progress throughout Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Covering an expansive 20,000 hectares of land, we harbor the aspirations of a continent eager for transformation. Beyond mere cultivation or […]
SAO Agro’s Journey to the Development of its 20,000Ha Oil Palm Estate.
In the heart of Ore, Ondo State, South-West Nigeria, our remarkable vision took root. It all began with an ambitious dream – a dream to create something monumental, something that would echo through generations. This is the story of our oil palm journey. A Dream Takes Root Our story began with a commitment to […]
SAO AGRO’S YEAR 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
We are excited to report that we increased our food production and processing output by over 500% and implemented a revolutionary mechanized farming training program (the first of its kind in Nigeria). Throughout these endeavours, our corporate objectives remained clear: to foster socio-economic growth through employment opportunities and boost national food production. Tackling Crucial Food […]