OLAM AGRI PLANS NEW $70M FEED MILL IN DELTA

Olam Agri plans new $70m feed mill in Delta

Olam Agri is planning to build a new $70 million animal feed factory in Delta State, Nigeria. The project is expected to help farmers get animal feed more easily, create jobs and support food production in the country.

The new factory will be built in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 4, 2026, to mark the beginning of the project. Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, traditional rulers and other government officials attended the event.

The factory will produce feed for poultry and fish farmers. It is expected to produce 1,500 tonnes of poultry feed and 300 tonnes of fish feed every day. It will also have storage facilities that can hold up to 125,000 tonnes of products.

Olam Agri plans to complete the project and begin operations in 2027.

The new factory is important because many farmers in southern Nigeria find it difficult and expensive to get animal feed. Some depend on supplies transported from the South-West, which increases transportation costs.

With the new factory in Delta, farmers in the South-South and South-East are expected to have easier access to animal feed. This could save them money and help them run their businesses better.

The project is also expected to create jobs for people living in Delta State. Farmers who grow maize, soybeans and other crops used to make animal feed may also benefit by supplying these materials to the factory.

Olam Agri said the investment is part of its plan to support farming and improve animal feed production in Nigeria.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori welcomed the project and said it would bring more business opportunities to the state. He also noted that the investment could help create jobs and improve the state's economy.

The new feed mill could make a big difference to farmers if everything goes as planned. It may help reduce the challenges of getting animal feed, support local businesses and improve the production of poultry and fish. It is also another step towards strengthening Nigeria's agricultural sector.