Two decades in the making.
More than twenty years of investment in capacity, technology, farmer relationships and markets, from a rice business in Kano to an integrated agribusiness.
- 2004
Incorporated
Umza International Farms Limited is incorporated, laying the foundation for its work in agriculture and agro-processing.
- 2009
Milling begins
Commercial rice processing starts in Kano with an initial capacity of 70,000 metric tonnes a year.
- 2015–20
Outgrowers grow
The farmer and outgrower network expands. Umza serves as an off-taker under the CBN Anchor Borrowers’ Programme in Kebbi State.
- 2020–22
200,000 MT
Investment in processing infrastructure and technology raises annual capacity to 200,000 metric tonnes.
- Land
7,150 hectares
Allocations of 150 ha in Jigawa State and 7,000 ha in Bauchi State for rice production.
- 2023–24
Umza Oil Mills
Diversification into edible oil: Soya Bean Oil, and Rice Bran Oil from the rice mill’s own bran.
- Today
Integrated agribusiness
Sourcing, rice processing, oil production and distribution, with renewable energy supporting the facilities.
“Today, Umza International Farms Limited is an integrated agribusiness with interests spanning agricultural sourcing, rice processing, edible oil production and distribution.”
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