Key Takeaways
- AVF announces a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s NITDA and Greens&Berries Farm Limited.
- The partnership aims to establish vertical farming in Nigeria, promoting sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.
- The collaboration includes setting up Training & Demonstration Centres (TDCs) and capacity building.
- The initiative is part of AVF’s strategic plan to implement vertical farming across Africa.
- The partnership highlights AVF’s commitment to advancing global vertical farming and sustainable agriculture.
AVF Partners to Promote Vertical Farming in Nigeria
The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) has announced a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Greens&Berries Farm Limited, and Swedish company Grow Pipes AB. This partnership marks a major milestone in AVF’s efforts to promote sustainable and innovative agricultural practices worldwide.
Partnership Overview
The MOU brings together NITDA, a public service institution under Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy, and Greens&Berries Farm Limited, acting on behalf of AVF and Grow Pipes AB. This collaboration aims to advance vertical farming in Nigeria through a project named Vertical Farming in Africa for Innovation in agriculture and resilience of local communities (VFAI).
AVF, recognized globally for its role in raising awareness and connecting stakeholders to advance vertical farming, seeks to establish vertical farming under the VFAI project. Greens&Berries Farm has been appointed as the National Partner, while Grow Pipes will serve as the Technology Partner for this initiative.
Key Activities and Objectives
This Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) focuses on several key activities:
- Development and set-up of regional Training & Demonstration Centres (TDCs)
- Capacity building within each of the TDCs
- Demonstrative food and fodder production in collaboration with each TDC
- Establishment of regional supply centers
- Collaboration with regional stakeholders to implement vertical farming practices
Through this PPP, AVF plans to initiate its strategic vision of implementing vertical farming training centers across Africa, starting with Nigeria. The establishment of TDCs will play a crucial role in capacity building and demonstrating sustainable agricultural practices.
Significance of the Partnership
The collaboration between Greens&Berries Farm and NITDA is a pivotal development for both organizations and the vertical farming industry globally. It demonstrates AVF’s dedication to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and integrating technological innovation in the sector.
AVF President said, “This MOU represents a major step forward in our mission to promote vertical farming and sustainable agriculture globally. By collaborating with key partners in Nigeria, we are laying the groundwork for a resilient and innovative agricultural framework that can be replicated across Africa.”
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