Agroecology leads the way in Nigeria

Slow Food welcomes the first Nigerian Slow Food Farm

Slow Food is proud to introduce the first-ever Slow Food Farm in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the movement’s mission to promote good, clean, and fair food. Slow Food Farms, the latest ambitious initiative by Slow Food, aims to become the world’s largest network of farms dedicated to agroecology and sustainability.

“We are thrilled to welcome Agricbuiz without Borders as the first Slow Food Farm in Nigeria,” says Edward Mukiibi, Slow Food President. “This farm exemplifies the principles at the core of our program, with a strong focus on animal welfare, soil protection and waste management.” 

Dedicated to sustainable and biodiversity-rich farming, the Agricbuiz without Borders Farm  embraces a mixed farming approach, cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, herbs, medicinal plants, wild plants and non-food crops. The farm is dedicated to ethical poultry farming, raising indigenous breeds in a free-range environment where they are never caged or subjected to mutilation. Recognizing the importance of healthy soil, the farm maintains fertility through cover cropping, composting, and the use of green manure. To prevent erosion and soil compaction, it employs mulching and direct seeding techniques.

In addition to commercial operations, it is actively engaged in community outreach. It also leads gardening and farming workshops, partners with local food hubs, and runs social media marketing campaigns. The farm also trains other producers in organic farming methods, helping to promote and expand sustainable agricultural practices.

What are Slow Food Farms?

Aligned with Slow Food’s philosophy that everyone deserves nourishing food that supports communities, honors the Earth, and strengthens local economies, Slow Food Farms represent the future of sustainable agriculture.

A Slow Food Farm is a plot of land cultivated for agricultural purposes according to the principles of agroecology, used for growing crops and/or for raising animals for human consumption. It may include a processing unit but cannot be solely for processing.

Industrial food systems, driven by efficiency and profit, have devastating impacts on our health, environment, society and economies. Corporate food production and distribution  are driving the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and the depletion of vital natural resources, all while deepening social inequalities and threatening our well-being. Slow Food launched the Slow Food Farms putting center-stage small-scale farmers and their communities, because they are the backbone of a sustainable food future for all .

Slow Food Farms are an integral part of the broader Slow Food movement. By integrating farms into resilient local food systems, Slow Food Farms not only enhance farmers’ livelihoods but also ensure fair compensation and long-term economic stability. By connecting the Slow Food Farms to a global community—including activists, chefs, consumers, food artisans, fishers, and fellow farmers— their voice is amplified.

The Slow Food Farms network continues to grow, uniting agroecological producers worldwide in the shared goal of protecting biodiversity and ecosystems. The launch of the first Slow Food Farm in Nigeria is another pivotal step in the  broader effort to transform food systems for a more sustainable and equitable future.

For more information about Slow Food Farms and how to get involved, visit https://www.slowfood.com/slow-food-farms/ 

Slow Food Farm in Nigeria

Agricbuiz without Boarders 

1. 39, Agbaje Street, Sabo

Ijebu-Ode

Phone +240 879 8811-+234 8023394085 

[email protected]