Umera Farms

Christmas reminds us that growth is not a solo journey.
It is built with people, purpose, and shared vision.

Grateful for the team building structure, clarity, and opportunity every day.
Grateful for the community that believes in growth.

From all of us at Umera family,
Merry Christmas.
Here’s to being made for more.

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Nigeria has officially kicked off activities to mark World Soil Day 2025, as the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, and the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) launched celebrations under the Soil Values programme, funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

The initiative reinforces national efforts to strengthen sustainable agriculture through improved soil management and this year’s theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities,” was celebrated with the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abdullahi Aliyu Sabi, in attendance alongside key stakeholders across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The event highlighted the growing connection between soil health, food systems, urban development, and environmental sustainability.

In his address titled “Soil as the Foundation for Food Sovereignty and Climate Resilience,” the minister stressed that soil health is central to Nigeria’s food security ambitions. He noted that soil provides about 95 percent of global food production and supplies 15 of the 18 essential nutrients needed for plant growth. Beyond food, healthy soil supports livestock farming, purifies water, regulates climate, captures carbon, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and sustains biodiversity through beneficial microorganisms.

At Umera Farms, we believe this focus on soil health is both timely and essential. Sustainable agriculture starts from the ground up. Investing in soil testing, responsible fertiliser use, climate-smart practices, and farmer education will not only boost yields but also protect ecosystems and livelihoods. Healthy soils mean resilient farms, stable food supplies, and a stronger future for Nigeria’s agriculture.

As the festive season approaches, onion prices may experience a modest rise, according to the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), Kaduna State chapter. The association attributes the expected increase to growing yuletide demand, as households, restaurants, and food vendors prepare for heightened cooking and celebrations.

Speaking with reporters, NOPPMAN Kaduna State Secretary, Mr. Amir Adamu, explained that the pressure on supply is also linked to the fact that some onion farms are yet to be harvested, limiting market availability at a time when demand is climbing steadily.

From the perspective of Umera Farms, this development highlights the need for better production planning, storage infrastructure, and supply chain coordination within Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Strategic investment in improved harvesting timelines and post-harvest storage can help stabilize prices, reduce seasonal volatility, and ensure consumers have consistent access to essential food items, especially during peak demand periods like the festive season

This new week
I choose consistency over excuses.
A rich harvest follows those who work hard,stay dedicated, and never quit.

It’s another weekend and you know we never skip out on our Friday Fun Question 😀😀

Sow what would it be for you? More farmpower 🚜 or more farmland 😃???

Drop your answers in the comment session lets and let’s activate the weekend !!!!

Buried isn’t forgotten — it’s preparation. Like a seed in the soil, your dreams are taking root. Stay patient… growth is happening beneath the surface.

At a time when the world is grappling with good insecurity, Nigeria is losing an estimated $9–10 billion every year to post-harvest waste, a scale of loss that experts say is crippling food security, cutting farmers’ incomes and slowing national economic growth.

This warning was issued by Segun Alabi, CEO of Davidorlah Nigeria Limited, an agritech company in West Africa. He described the current situation as economically dangerous and avoidable with the right investments and planning.

According to Alabi, between 30 to 50 percent of Nigeria’s farm produce perishes annually due to poor harvesting practices, weak storage systems, bad transportation networks and limited processing capacity. He noted that the money lost each year is enough to transform the agricultural sector and significantly raise GDP if waste is properly controlled.

He stressed that halting these losses will require urgent investment in modern storage technology, cold-chain infrastructure, silos and local processing hubs. In addition, farmers need practical training, better rural roads, and access to affordable preservation tools such as solar dryers, supported by clear and farmer-friendly government policies.

At Umera Farms, we see post-harvest management not as a side issue, but as the backbone of food security and agribusiness growth. Nigeria does not have a food production problem as much as it has a food preservation and distribution problem. Investing in storage, processing, and farmer education is one of the fastest ways to raise incomes, reduce imports and stabilize food supply.

We are committed to promoting smart farming practices, production planning, and value-addition solutions that turn waste into wealth and farms into sustainable businesses.