Located in the fertile lowland floodplains of Torugbene, Delta State — our farm combines advanced irrigation, mechanised operations, and cooperative governance to produce premium irrigated rice.
High rainfall (2,000mm+), abundant surface water from the Forcados River system, and fertile floodplain soils create ideal conditions for irrigated lowland rice — with two full cropping cycles per year.
Selected through a rigorous two-lens feasibility assessment scoring 23/25 — the highest across three candidate sites.
Annual rainfall exceeding 2,000mm with high humidity supports sustained surface water availability and two rice cropping cycles annually without high-cost borehole irrigation.
Consistent supply from the Forcados River system with gravity-assisted field distribution reduces fuel consumption and irrigation costs significantly versus upland alternatives.
Naturally nutrient-rich floodplain soils with organic matter suitable for repeated rice cycles, workable texture for bunding, and manageable toxicity risks under planned monitoring.
Organised land tenure, leadership cohesion, a central market, and agriculture-led local economy reduce land negotiation complexity and support reliable labour mobilisation.
Proximity to Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Edo States via waterways and road corridors reduces logistics costs vs. northern supply routes and supports competitive pricing in southern markets.
The farm is structured into clearly defined functional zones to ensure efficient production flow, biosecurity, and operational control.
Modular field blocks sized for standard mechanised equipment. Earthen bunds maintain shallow water depths throughout the crop cycle. Contiguous layout prevents fragmentation and enables uniform agronomic management.
Primary canals distribute water from intake points; secondary and tertiary channels regulate flow to individual paddies. Drainage channels evacuate excess water during peak rainfall. Gravity-fed from Forcados River system.
Strategically positioned at edges of production blocks. Serve as intermediate collection and weighing locations after harvest, reducing field-to-mill transport time and limiting moisture and contamination exposure.
Physically separated from field operations to control dust, soil, and biological contaminants. Houses the rice mill, dryers, and packaging lines with space for future mill capacity expansion.
Warehousing for milled rice and secure storage for fertiliser, seed, and packaging materials. Located adjacent to processing facility for coordinated inventory control and minimised double handling.
Machinery sheds, workshops, fuel storage, and administrative offices. Centralises preventive maintenance scheduling, controlled fuel management, and consistent supervision of field and mill operations.
A dual irrigation-drainage system that transforms naturally flood-prone land into regulated, high-yield production units.
Gravity-assisted distribution from adjacent river systems reduces fuel consumption and lowers the marginal cost per hectare as cultivation area expands — without deep borehole dependency.
Filtration and settling systems, field-level water quality monitoring, and rapid spill-response planning address Niger Delta hydrocarbon risks. Heavy metal monitoring protects food safety standards.
Controlled inlet and outlet points allow water to be introduced and released in response to crop stage requirements — enabling two full production cycles per year on the same paddies.
Structured drainage channels prevent prolonged waterlogging during peak rainfall periods and protect wetland functions — preserving biodiversity while maintaining productive agricultural use.
Modern machinery ensures consistent yields, reduces labour costs, and enables operations at scale across all production phases.
Tractors, rotavators and levellers prepare hydraulically controlled paddies with earthen bunds for uniform water depth control.
Central bulk procurement of certified improved seed varieties, NPK fertilisers, and crop protection products for consistent agronomic quality.
Mechanical harvesters reduce field-to-aggregation time, limit grain exposure to moisture and contamination, and ensure uniform harvest quality.
10-tonne/day centralized milling facility integrating parboiling, drying, milling, grading and 50kg bag packaging operations.
Solar initiatives and diesel generation combined with grid connection provide reliable power for irrigation pumps, milling, and storage facilities.
On-site moisture meters, grain quality testing equipment and water quality monitoring tools ensure compliance with NAFDAC standards.
Dedicated vehicles for paddy aggregation, product distribution and input delivery — with waterway access leveraging the Niger Delta's river network.
Digital tracking of production batches, cooperative member supply, quality parameters, and financial flows for full supply chain traceability.
A staged development approach limiting early capital exposure while enabling rapid scale once systems are proven at each phase.
Disciplined crop management protocols that guarantee yield stability and protect the financial model.
Structured sequence of clearing, levelling, and bund construction to create hydraulically controlled paddies with consistent water depth management.
Certified improved varieties selected for yield potential, disease resistance, and milling quality. Synchronised planting calendars across all blocks ensure batch uniformity.
NPK fertiliser applied by crop stage based on soil testing results. Stage-based application maximises nutrient use efficiency and reduces input waste.
Continuous shallow flooding maintained during vegetative growth. Controlled inlet and outlet structures enable precise water management at plot level — the critical factor for yield stability.
Integrated pest management protocols minimise chemical inputs while protecting yield. Regular field monitoring by extension agronomists detects issues before spread.
Mechanical harvesting at optimal moisture content. Immediate transport to aggregation points minimises field losses. Direct transfer to drying and milling within 24 hours of harvest.
Conservative yield assumption based on achievable lowland irrigated rice performance in comparable Niger Delta conditions. Two cycles per year produces 9 tonnes per hectare annually.
4.5t/ha/cycle 9t/ha/year 2 cycles/yearIndustry-standard milling recovery rate. Every 1,000 tonnes of paddy produces approximately 650 tonnes of milled rice. Parboiling and controlled drying improve recovery and reduce breakage.
65% recovery Parboiling includedDedicated extension agronomists — one per 50 hectares — provide on-farm technical support, maintain crop management records, and ensure adherence to standardised agronomic protocols across all cooperative members.
1 agronomist per 50ha Field-level monitoringRice husk and straw management protocols maintain soil organic matter levels across seasons — reducing fertiliser dependence over time and improving long-term land productivity.
Soil health monitoring Nutrient cycling