Grown by real Nigerian farmers.
Our outgrower model connects local rice farmers to industrial processing: a structured platform for paddy sourcing that also supports agricultural production.
- Farmer groups, 2023/24
- 54
- Member farmers
- 1,034
- Farmed in Auyo, Jigawa
- 1,433 ha
- Input recovery rate
- 96.42%
What farmers get from Umza.
Input financing
Seeds, fertilisers and agrochemicals provided to participating farmers, repayable in kind after harvest.
Mechanisation
Access to tractors, agricultural implements and spare parts for individual farmers and farmer groups.
A reliable buyer
A structured route for paddy into a 200,000 MT a year mill, plus direct purchase from surrounding communities.
7,150 hectares for the next harvests.
The Jigawa and Bauchi State Governments have allocated 150 hectares and 7,000 hectares respectively to Umza for rice production. Preparations are underway for direct cultivation and expanded outgrower activity across these locations.
Umza also served as an off-taker under the CBN Anchor Borrowers’ Programme in Kebbi State, procuring 1,863 metric tonnes of paddy from participating farmers.
Farm rice in Northern Nigeria?
Tell us about your farm and our team will contact you about joining the outgrower network.