Fountain Agro Farms and Consult, a subsidiary of Fountaindrip Nigeria Limited, has opened the largest agricultural input store in Ogun State, aiming to improve access to farming supplies for local farmers.

The expansion is expected to reduce transport costs, improve access to modern farming equipment, increase productivity for farmers and agricultural businesses, boost local employment, enhance the agricultural value chain, and stimulate rural economic growth in the region.

The new store is already being seen as a lifeline for local farmers, producers, and workers hoping to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods.

The company, co-founded by Emmanuel Diekolola Adebiyi and Ariyo Christianah Adebiyi, have introduced practical, modern farming solutions, from hydroponics to precision irrigation and climate-smart techniques, helping farmers get better yields without exhausting the land.

The company, in 2021, introduced cucumber staking nets to Nigeria in partnership with a Chinese agri-tech firm, which replaced bamboo-and-rope supports.

The innovation boosted cucumber yields by as much as 40 per cent and reduced labour needs by a quarter — changes that made life easier for more than 1,500 farmers nationwide.

Since then, the company has expanded its range to include soilless farming systems, drip irrigation networks, and AI-enabled irrigation controllers, all designed

The Chief Executive Officer, Emmanuel Diekolola Adebiyi, said this expansion is about more than business. He said the mission is not only to provide premium agricultural inputs but to transform the way farming is practiced in Nigeria.

“This store is more than a retail outlet — it’s a center of innovation, knowledge-sharing, and farmer empowerment. We want to reach more communities, raise productivity, and give farmers the tools they need to thrive in a changing climate,” he said.

He stated that the economic impact is expected to be far-reaching as farmers in the region will save on transport costs and gain quicker access to high-quality inputs, lowering production expenses while improving crop yields and market competitiveness.

“With higher productivity, incomes are likely to rise, enabling farmers to reinvest in their operations and improve their quality of life. Producers and processors will benefit from a steadier supply of raw materials, reducing production bottlenecks and creating more business opportunities along the agricultural value chain.

“Local employment is also set to grow, with the new store generating jobs for sales staff, agronomy experts, equipment technicians, transporters, and seasonal farmhands. Indirectly, the expansion will boost demand for local services such as logistics, packaging, and produce marketing, injecting more money into the community. Economists project that such ripple effects can stimulate rural economic growth, reduce youth unemployment, and strengthen Ogun State’s position as a leading agricultural hub in Nigeria,” he stated.