Special Report

Nigerian team networks at AG CONNECT

A delegation from Nigeria is making connections in Orlando to develop their agriculture industry.  Nigeria used to be a big net exporter before big oil was discovered there in the 1970s. Now, the populous African country is makng a push to develop its commercial ag industry to improve their food security and their export market. The head of the public/private partnership, Pacesetter Farms Limited, is former Nigerian Agriculture Minister Bamidele Dada.  He tells Brownfield they’ve found what they need here at AG CONNECT Expo – the top equipment dealers in the world,  the latest in ag technology developments and  connections for their goal of integrated, commercial farming in Nigeria.  The next stop for the Nigerian ag team – Washington DC to meet with USDA officials and more potential investors.

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