Local Government Partners With Agribusiness Firm In Nigeria To Develop 30,000 Hectare Coffee Plantation – CoffeeTalk

The Cross River State Government and an agribusiness firm in Kwara State have partnered to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across 18 local government areas in Nigeria over the next five years. The initiative aims to expand the coffee value chain and position Cross River as a key player in Nigeria’s coffee production. The agribusiness firm will collaborate with the Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development on the initiative, which is set to commence in the coming months.

The initiative aligns with JR Farms’ mission to revolutionize agribusiness through sustainable partnerships and impactful investments. The state’s rich agricultural resources, including highlands and flatlands, a temperate climate, good soil, water bodies, and large agrarian communities, make Cross River uniquely positioned to grow both Arabica and Robusta coffee and become a leading coffee producer and exporter in Nigeria.

The initiative will commence with the cultivation of Arabica coffee in Boki and Obanliku Local Government Areas, as these regions possess the necessary highlands and favorable climatic conditions for optimal coffee growth. Hon. Johnson Ebokpo expressed optimism that the initiative would enhance the state’s agricultural output, create employment opportunities, attract investment in the coffee production industry, and position Cross River as a leading producer of high-quality coffee beans in Nigeria.

The state government is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the state’s economic diversification.

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