The Kingdom of the Netherlands has pledged to deepen its bilateral ties with Nigeria by supporting food security projects that will benefit farmers and agribusinesses. Dutch Ambassador to Nigeria, Bengt van Loosdrecht, revealed that the partnership i… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Netherlands backs Nigerian SMEs in food security drive By Abimbola Akomolafe on September 18, 2025 The Kingdom of the Netherlands has pledged to deepen its bilateral ties with Nigeria by supporting food security projects that will benefit farmers and agribusinesses. Dutch Ambassador to Nigeria, Bengt van Loosdrecht, revealed that the partnership is already supporting vegetable production value chains in Kano, Kaduna, Oyo, and Ogun states, boosting opportunities for smallholder farmers and agro-SMEs Read also, Netherlands backs Nigerian SMEs in food security drive FCCPC, NMDPRA move to protect consumers, curb unfair practices in energy sector ARISE agenda opens road for SMEs in Nsit Ibom New special secondary school to boost skills, SME growth in Katsina Private sector warns new tax regime could strain SMEs, dampen investments Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, said the collaboration, which began in 2021, has helped reduce post-harvest losses in vegetable farming while improving supply to local markets. He added that the introduction of modern farming techniques has increased productivity for farmers and created more openings for SMEs in processing, packaging, and distribution.

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