Governor Seyi Makinde's push to revamp Oyo State's agricultural sector is yielding significant results, with the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub emerging as a key success.
Originally established in the 1950s, the Fasola Farm Estate had declined over the years but is now witnessing a revival under Makinde's administration.
Through strategic investments and private sector collaboration, the hub has attracted over N11 billion in funding, with projections reaching N20 billion within a year.
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Companies like Friesland Campina WAMCO, IITA BIP Go Seed, and Milkin Barn Ltd are engaged in cassava, maize, soybeans, dairy farming, and vegetable production.
So far, the hub has contributed to increased food production, supplying 10,000 cassava stems to smallholder farmers and improving yield from 2 tons to up to 20 tons per hectare.
With more agricultural estates, like Eruwa Farm, set for revival, Makinde's agribusiness model is positioning Oyo as a leader in Nigeria's agricultural transformation.
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