For many Nigerians, investing in agribusiness starts (and ends) with one major step: buying land. While land is a powerful asset, it’s just the beginning of a successful agricultural investment. In fact, owning land without a clear strategy for how to use it can quickly become a dead investment.
If you’re thinking about entering agribusiness or you’ve already acquired farmland, here’s what you really need to know to turn land into lasting wealth.
Land is Just the Foundation — Not the Business
Land by itself doesn’t generate income. What you do with it, and how strategically you do it, determines your return. This means understanding:
- What to farm based on market demand
- The suitability of the land for specific crops or livestock
- Seasonal planning and timelines
- Infrastructure needs (e.g., water access, fencing, access roads)
At Hastom, we don’t just help clients acquire land. We guide them through what comes next.
Every Crop or Livestock Choice Has a Strategy
Are you planting cashew or maize? Rearing cattle or poultry? Each option has:
- Different gestation periods
- Capital requirements
- Risk profiles
- Market dynamics
Knowing this helps you match your investment goals (e.g., short-term returns vs. long-term play) with the right agribusiness model.
The Right Team Makes or Breaks the Investment
Many landowners leave their farms in the hands of untrained labor or casual managers — and end up losing money. Agribusiness is technical. You need:
- Skilled farm managers
- Clear reporting systems
- Ongoing oversight
That’s why we offer farm manager training, absentee management, and farm setup support — so your land isn’t just growing crops, it’s building value.
Market Access Must Be Planned From Day One
Growing food is one thing. Selling it profitably is another. Many farmers harvest with no guaranteed buyers, and end up with spoilage or weak returns. Whether it’s cashew, cattle, or grains, having access to ready markets, commodity aggregators, or contract buyers is critical.
Hastom helps connect investors to reliable market channels and commodity buyers.
Think Systems, Not Just Sales
Agribusiness is more sustainable when you approach it as a system. This includes:
- Crop rotation
- Input management (e.g. quality seeds, pesticides)
- Equipment leasing
- Knowledge updates and agro-education
Our integrated approach means you don’t have to figure all this out alone — we support you from seed to sale.
Turn Your Land Into a Living Investment
Buying land is a great start, but agribusiness rewards those who go further.
With Hastom’s support, you gain access to land, knowledge, resources, markets, and expertise — all aligned to help your farm thrive and your investment grow.