Value Chain Consulting & Agribusiness Advisory

Value Chain Consulting & Agribusiness Advisory

Designing Smarter Agriculture. Delivering Scalable Impact.

At Nest Agribusiness, our advisory arm delivers high-impact, data-driven consulting services tailored to clients operating across the agri-food ecosystem. We partner with governments, development agencies, farmer cooperatives, and private sector actors to improve agricultural productivity, unlock value chains, and facilitate sustainable market access.

Whether it’s designing an input subsidy program, mapping out export opportunities, or managing complex donor-funded projects — we bring hands-on expertise, industry insight, and actionable strategy.

Our Core Services

1. Value Chain Mapping & Optimization

We analyze and redesign agricultural value chains for efficiency, inclusivity, and profitability:

• Commodity flow analysis from farm to fork

• Identification of bottlenecks and high-leverage entry points

• Integrated planning across production, processing, distribution, and market access

Sectors Covered: Rice, Maize, Soy, Tomato, Legumes, Oilseeds, Horticulture, Poultry, and Aquaculture

2. Agricultural Project Design & Execution

We conceptualize and implement impactful agribusiness projects for state, federal, and international partners:

• End-to-end project lifecycle support (Feasibility → Design → Execution → M&E)

• Grant & donor proposal development

• Farmer onboarding, cluster formation & training

• Community and stakeholder engagement

3. Policy & Investment Advisory

Our team works with policymakers and investors to unlock capital and create enabling environments:

• Agribusiness policy frameworks

• Agricultural investment due diligence

• Development of financing structures (e.g., blended finance)

• Government and donor engagement strategy

4. Market Entry & Export Readiness

Helping agri-exporters and processors enter new markets with confidence:

• Market research & regulatory compliance (US, EU, Middle East)

• Quality assurance & export certification (NXP, NAQS, SONCAP, etc.)

• Buyer engagement and trade facilitation

• Technical support for traceability, packaging & logistics

5. Sustainability & Climate-Smart Agriculture

We embed environmental and social responsibility into agribusiness operations:

• Climate risk assessment & resilience planning

• Sustainable farming model design (e.g. regenerative practices, no-till, IPM)

• ESG advisory for agri-SMEs and social enterprises

• Tech integration (IoT, AI, blockchain traceability)

How We Deliver

• Multidisciplinary Team: Agronomists, trade analysts, data scientists & finance professionals

• Field-First Approach: Hands-on presence in rural communities & farming zones

• Custom Engagement Models: Retainers, project-based, or performance-tied contracts

• Impact Focus: We track and report outcomes across yields, income, climate impact, and inclusion

Notable Workstreams

• FADAMA Farmer Cluster Mapping – Nationwide profiling of 3,000+ farmers for access to input & output markets

• Input Distribution Advisory – Strategy development for a state government fertilizer subsidy rollout

• Agro-export Structuring – Technical partner for Niger Foods’ ₦2 Billion export program via NEXIM Bank

• Farmer Training Systems – Capacity-building on sustainable agronomy and digital literacy in 5 states

• Trade Linkage – Facilitated 10+ export-ready engagements for smallholder cooperatives

Who We Support

• Government Ministries & State Agricultural Development Projects

• International NGOs & Donor Agencies

• Agribusiness Investors & PE Funds

• Farmer Associations & Offtakers

• Exporters & Agro-Processors

Example Service Packages

Rates negotiable based on scope and funding model.

Ready to Build the Future of African Agriculture?

We’re proud to be one of Nigeria’s leading field-based agribusiness advisors. If you’re looking to turn insights into action, Nest is your partner from concept to scale.