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The facility will enable university researchers to produce controlled feed batches for poultry trials and provide students with hands-on experience in feed manufacturing operations.

The livestock sector contributes 28% of the total national emissions, which is over 90% of total agricultural emissions.

This move would expand its portfolio of natural feed additives and biosourced agricultural solutions.

The collaboration is expected to support Baladna’s growing dairy footprint across multiple markets by securing consistent access to feed inputs.

The laboratory is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s feed testing and regulatory capacity, at a time when the country’s livestock sector is under growing pressure.

The company aims to accelerate automation, AI-driven production, and low-carbon manufacturing to counter rising supply chain and energy costs.

The Irish-funded research will examine how such additives perform across different production stages, providing long-term data on effectiveness and potential scalability.

The dual launch reflects a broader shift toward coordinated, innovation-led agricultural development in Africa.

The agreement also includes options for SALIC to acquire the remaining 19.99% stake in Olam Agri within three years, potentially giving it full ownership.

The sector supports around 75 million livelihoods and contributes roughly 5% to GDP, valued at about US$32 billion.