Agriculture & Agribusiness

Your goals come first. We are a client-focused, business-friendly, and cost-effective firm that delivers practical solutions to the challenges facing modern agriculture and agribusiness in Nigeria. Our Agriculture & Agribusiness Team understands the opportunities, risks, and complexities involved in farming, livestock, and agribusiness operations. Farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses play a critical role in ensuring a safe, affordable, and sustainable food supply for Nigeria and beyond.

We work with growers, buyers, importers, exporters, and distributors across a wide range of agricultural products, including poultry, eggs, dairy, livestock (beef, goat, pork), grains (maize, rice, sorghum, soybeans), cash crops (cocoa, cashew, oil palm), and specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens. Our clients include processors, packers, distributors, and retailers involved in the production and marketing of food and feed products.

Our team provides guidance on Nigeria’s agricultural and food regulatory framework, including compliance with:

• National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) regulations

• Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) guidelines

• Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) policies

• Plant Variety Rights and Seed Regulations

• Livestock and animal health regulations

• Pesticide and agrochemical licensing requirements

• Export and import requirements under the Nigerian Customs Service

• Nigerian Agricultural Policy and the Agricultural Promotion Policy

From regulatory compliance and enforcement to trade facilitation, policy advocacy, litigation, and investigations, our lawyers guide agribusinesses through every stage of the value chain. We help clients mitigate risk, navigate complex legal frameworks, and achieve sustainable growth, enabling farmers and agribusinesses to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive market.