Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of Bauchi State’s economy, employing over 80% of the population and contributing significantly to household income, food security, and industrial inputs. With 4.2 million hectares of arable land (only 1.8 million hectares currently in use) and 181,000 hectares of Fadama land, the state presents unmatched opportunities for investors in both primary production and agro-industrial value chains.
Bauchi’s strategic location, favorable climate, and supportive government policies make it a top destination for agriculture-driven investments and partnerships.
Key Agricultural Sub-Sectors
01
Crop Production
Rice – 250,000+ hectares under cultivation with potential to double
Sesame – Grown in all 20 LGAs; export demand to Asia and the Middle East
Groundnut – 1.02 million farmers engaged in production
Maize & Sorghum – High-yield potential with access to major regional markets
Other Notable Crops: Soybean, cassava, millet, cotton, tomato, and onions
Sesame – Grown in all 20 LGAs; export demand to Asia and the Middle East
Groundnut – 1.02 million farmers engaged in production
Maize & Sorghum – High-yield potential with access to major regional markets
Other Notable Crops: Soybean, cassava, millet, cotton, tomato, and onions
02
Livestock and Animal Husbandry
Beef Value Chain (Large Ruminants) – Significant cattle population, grazing reserves, and active demand for meat processing
Poultry, Sheep, and Goat Farming – Rising consumption and demand for animal protein
Opportunities in feed production, veterinary services, and cold chain logistics
Poultry, Sheep, and Goat Farming – Rising consumption and demand for animal protein
Opportunities in feed production, veterinary services, and cold chain logistics
03
Agro-Processing and Value Addition
- Rice Milling, Sesame and Groundnut Oil Extraction, Tomato Processing
- Potential for modular processing units, storage silos, and packaging facilities
- Agro-industrial clusters and access to Anchor Borrowers Programme, NIRSAL financing, and off-taker agreements
- Potential for modular processing units, storage silos, and packaging facilities
- Agro-industrial clusters and access to Anchor Borrowers Programme, NIRSAL financing, and off-taker agreements
04
Irrigation and Climate-Smart Farming
- Underutilized irrigation systems: Gubi and Waya Dams
- Dry season farming opportunities in vegetables (cabbage, watermelon, lettuce, eggplant)
- Viable for greenhouse farming, hydroponics, and solar-powered irrigation
- Dry season farming opportunities in vegetables (cabbage, watermelon, lettuce, eggplant)
- Viable for greenhouse farming, hydroponics, and solar-powered irrigation
05
Fruit Cultivation
- Established orchards producing pawpaw, mango, citrus, date palm
- Investment potential in juice extraction, dry fruit processing, and export
- Investment potential in juice extraction, dry fruit processing, and export
06
Agritech, Input Supply, and Mechanization
Opportunities in:
- Smart farming tech
- Equipment leasing
Input retail and logistics (fertilizer, seeds, agrochemicals)
Demand for soil testing, drones for crop health, and weather advisory platforms
- Smart farming tech
- Equipment leasing
Input retail and logistics (fertilizer, seeds, agrochemicals)
Demand for soil testing, drones for crop health, and weather advisory platforms
Why Invest in Agriculture in Bauchi?
- Strong local demand & export market potential
- Access to land in < 6 months through state facilitation
- Active youth labor force and technical institutions producing agribusiness talent
Government-backed incentives via BSADP, BASIPA, and the upcoming Investment Promotion Agency
- Access to land in < 6 months through state facilitation
- Active youth labor force and technical institutions producing agribusiness talent
Government-backed incentives via BSADP, BASIPA, and the upcoming Investment Promotion Agency
With agriculture engaging over 80% of Bauchi's population, the sector offers massive potential for job creation, youth and women empowerment, and agribusiness ventures across cultivation, processing, packaging, and export. Government incentives, access to land, and strong institutional support further position agriculture as a leading driver of inclusive growth in Bauchi.