Deko Group offers competitively-priced crude rapeseed oil from Europe, South Africa, and South America, shipped in bulk using 24,000 L flexitanks (one flexitank ≈24 t oil). Flexitanks maximize container capacity (≈40–50% more per container than drums), cut handling costs, and eliminate cleaning. A planned monthly supply of 20,000 MT can be met by roughly 800–900 flexitanks shipped on container vessels, supplemented by occasional small bulk carriers for balance.

This article explores how Deko Group is meeting this growing demand by offering bulk crude sunflower oil sourced from Tanzania, South Africa, and Argentina—three key production regions with strong agricultural output and expanding processing capacity. From Tanzania’s rapidly growing non-GMO supply base to South Africa’s consistent regional production and Argentina’s world-class export scale, Deko provides access to diversified and dependable sourcing origins. In addition to product quality, the article highlights Deko’s competitive advantages in logistics and supply chain management. With bulk shipment starting at 15,000 metric tons, efficient flexitank transport solutions, and full documentation including COA and specification sheets, Deko is positioned to meet the requirements of serious international buyers seeking long-term supply partnerships.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of crude sunflower oil production and exports from Tanzania, South Africa, and Argentina, three countries with distinct strengths in the global edible oil sector. It explains how sunflower oil, known for its neutral taste, high vitamin E content, and healthy fat profile, is becoming increasingly important as global buyers seek alternatives to more volatile vegetable oils. Readers will learn how Tanzania is rapidly expanding its sunflower oil industry through modern crushing facilities and sustainable smallholder farming, positioning itself as a rising exporter of non-GMO oil. The article also examines South Africa’s role as a stable regional supplier with established processing capacity and strong quality control. Meanwhile, Argentina’s world-class production scale and export performance demonstrate why it remains one of the most reliable sources for large international contracts.

This article provides a comprehensive examination of Nigerian crude soybean oil — from its technical specifications and fatty-acid profile to its wide range of applications across food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and biofuel industries. It explains how Nigerian oil meets international edible-oil standards and highlights the unique advantage of Nigeria’s non-GMO soybean production, which appeals strongly to health-conscious and regulated markets. Readers will also find a detailed discussion of regulatory and health considerations, including compliance with Codex and EU standards, quality assurance requirements, and best practices for handling and refining crude oil for export. The article further explores Nigeria’s strategic advantages, such as cost competitiveness, favorable currency dynamics, expanding crushing capacity, and access to key trade agreements across Africa and beyond.

Nigeria is one of Africa’s leading soybean producers, and its unrefined (crude) soybean oil industry is expanding rapidly. Government programs (e.g. the Central Bank’s Anchor Borrowers Program) and private investment have driven soybean output into the millions of tonnes. For example, the USDA forecasts Nigeria’s soybean crush reaching 800,000 MT in 2021/22 (yielding roughly 140,000 MT of oil) as new large-scale crushers come online. Nigeria’s soybeans are grown under a strict non-GMO policy, giving its crude oil a premium niche in markets demanding identity-preserved oil. Leading local soybean processors (e.g. SALMA Oil Mills, Grand Cereals, Karma Foods, ECWA Feeds, etc.) are actively extracting oil and meal, and investments from IITA, USAID and USSEC are boosting yields and quality. Overall, Nigeria’s crude soybean oil supply is growing steadily (supported by favorable prices and farm support programs), positioning it as a viable exporter.

With agriculture contributing ~27% to Nigeria's rebased GDP and the government aggressively pushing import-substitution, the window for strategic FDI in Nigerian agribusiness is wide open. From the world's largest cassava output to massive deficits in edible oils and rice, the ROI potential for structured agro-processing and mechanized farming is reaching 15–30%.

This article lays out a practical blueprint to close that gap and create commercially viable agribusiness opportunities. It shows how targeted investment in processing — rice mills, cassava factories, oilseed crushers and cold-press units — can capture value locally and reduce import dependence. It explains how secure sourcing works in practice: mapping production zones, setting up contract farming and outgrower schemes, upgrading quality checks and deploying traceability systems so buyers can verify origin and compliance with international standards.

Deko Group is a global supplier of premium agricultural ingredients built to serve food manufacturers and commodity importers who need dependable, large-scale supply and strict quality control. Our ready-to-ship export portfolio covers major commodity categories — non-GMO soybeans, white and red sorghum, yellow and white maize, dried cassava chips, cassava flour and food-grade starch, plus crude and refined palm oil — alongside specialty crops like chia, quinoa, moringa, stevia, ginger, turmeric and aromatics. For buyers of high-value or seasonal produce, Deko also operates controlled-environment greenhouse production for saffron, goji berries, mushrooms, microgreens and fresh berries.

In today's volatile global market, securing consistent, traceable, and competitively-priced raw materials is critical to manufacturing success. Deko Group offers importers, manufacturers, and strategic investors direct access to West Africa's most promising agro-industrial opportunities—delivering quality ingredients while creating pathways for profitable joint ventures.

This comprehensive article serves as a definitive guide to leveraging premium Nigerian dried cassava chips as a strategic asset in global manufacturing. It begins by outlining the rigorous quality standards that set these chips apart, including exceptionally high starch content for maximum yield, controlled moisture for better logistics, and certifications that guarantee safety for sensitive applications.

At Deko Group, we bring you the finest Non-GMO white and yellow corn, sustainably cultivated by dedicated farmers across Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Malawi. Our commitment to ethical trade, environmental sustainability, and premium quality ensures that every kernel meets the highest global standards. Whether you're a food manufacturer, beverage producer, or cosmetics innovator, our versatile corn varieties are your gateway to creating exceptional, market-leading products.

Our sesame seeds are cultivated in the rich, sun-drenched soils of the Sahel region, known for producing some of the world’s finest agricultural products. Each seed is carefully harvested, cleaned, and processed to ensure it meets our rigorous quality standards. With a stunning 99.99% purity, 5% moisture content, 52% oil content, and just 2% FFA (Free Fatty Acids), our sesame is a premium ingredient that delivers exceptional performance across various applications.

At Deko Group, we are passionate about connecting the world with the unparalleled richness of African agriculture. From the fertile lands of Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Malawi, our premium sorghum is a symbol of quality, sustainability, and innovation. Perfect for food, beverage, and cosmetic applications, our sorghum embodies versatility, nutrition, and cultural heritage. By partnering with us, you’re not just purchasing a product; you’re investing in a vision of inclusive economic growth, sustainable farming practices, and thriving local communities. Let our sorghum transform your industry and captivate your customers.

Nigeria is emerging as a dependable origin for Non-GMO soybeans, offering consistent oil and protein levels that meet the requirements of industrial processors. The article presents detailed laboratory specifications for four of Nigeria’s leading soybean varieties — TGX-1448-2E, TGX-1951, TGX-1987-62F and TGX-2024-Badeggi — each of which has been evaluated for moisture, ash, fat and protein. These varieties support a wide range of applications, including edible oil extraction, refining, protein concentrates and isolates, textured vegetable protein and bakery or ingredient formulation. Their behaviour during pressing, milling and extraction is predictable, giving manufacturers stable yields and fewer off-spec batches.

Discover the exceptional quality and versatility of Non-GMO white corn, sustainably cultivated by dedicated farmers in South Africa. We are committed to empowering rural farming communities while delivering a product that embodies ethical trade, sustainability, and premium quality. Unlock the potential of premium, sustainable Non-GMO white corn for your business. Whether you’re innovating in the food industry, crafting beverages, or redefining eco-friendly cosmetics, Deko Group is your partner in delivering excellence.

Sourced from Nigeria’s finest soybeans and processed to perfection, this high-quality feed meets and exceeds global standards, providing exceptional nutritional benefits for dairy and beef cattle alike. With a focus on superior quality and performance, our product is designed to deliver real, measurable results for farms and businesses worldwide.

Our maize is specifically designed to meet the needs of livestock and poultry feed manufacturers, providing a high-energy, nutrient-dense solution that promotes optimal animal growth, health, and productivity. With its low moisture content, consistent texture, and adherence to international feed-grade standards, our maize is the ideal ingredient for producing high-performance feed for cattle, poultry, swine, and other livestock.

Ready to take your poultry farming to the next level? Discover the difference with our premium Soya De-Oiled Cake from Benin – the ultimate high-protein feed designed to fuel growth, enhance health, and maximize productivity for your poultry. Whether you’re raising broilers to market-ready weight or layers for consistent egg production, our top-quality feed provides the perfect nutritional balance to achieve exceptional results.

That is precisely where Premium Executive AgriAI Advisory Services comes in. I provide a limited number of strategic advisory engagements for agribusiness executives, agricultural organizations, investors, cooperatives, exporters, agro-industrial projects, and institutions seeking to understand, implement, or scale AI-powered agricultural transformation.

International buyers aren't just buying your crop, they are auditing your entire operational ecosystem. Agricultural trade is being rewritten by regulation, transparency, and speed. In our latest deep-dive article, we present Five Pillars AgriAI, an enterprise-grade agricultural operating system. It is not a collection of apps; it is one data layer, one command center, and one strategic engine purpose-built for agricultural operations at scale. The future belongs to the documented and the transparent.

The exporters that will succeed are those who embrace a fundamental shift — from focusing primarily on acquiring buyers to building resilient, transparent, and export-ready supply chains. Rather than viewing compliance as a cost or regulatory burden, forward-looking exporters will recognize it as a strategic investment that enhances competitiveness, reduces commercial risk, and increases buyer confidence. The era of relying on charm, low prices, or product uniqueness alone is fading. The future belongs to the well-systematized.

The global urea (46% N) market is undergoing a massive shift. While Nigeria has rapidly transformed from a net-importer to a major exporter of urea fertilizer, smart importers are increasingly diversifying their supply chains by also sourcing from strategic hubs like Vietnam and Colombia. Massive new plants have come online in Nigeria between 2021–2025, while Vietnam leverages its established surplus capacity, and Colombia offers critical regional access for the Americas. Together, these three nations are redefining global fertilizer supply chains.

Deko Group is proud to announce a high-level business mission to China, led by our Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Mr. Kosona Chriv. This visit reflects our commitment to strengthening our global footprint and engaging directly with leading buyers, distributors, and industrial partners across the agricultural commodities sector. Our objective is clear: to secure long-term, high-volume supply agreements with trusted partners in one of the world’s most strategic markets.

Happy New Year 2026

In 2025, our LinkedIn Group “Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture, Agrifood, AgriTech and FoodTech” reached a major milestone by growing to 125,000 members worldwide. This growth has been driven by consistent knowledge sharing, open dialogue, and collaboration among professionals from across the agri-food value chain, making the Group a trusted reference point for industry insights and market intelligence. The article also looks ahead to 2026, highlighting key developments that will further strengthen the community. These include the expansion of communications into Japanese and Turkish, increasing accessibility to 14 languages. In addition, we will launch Globalgrowers, web and Android apps, a free AI and digital tools designed to help small farmers and producers aggregate their products with peers in the same region or country, improving visibility, market access, and collective strength.

The agricultural technology community has reached a significant milestone that demonstrates the power of collective engagement. Our LinkedIn group dedicated to Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Agricultural Technologies has grown to encompass over 100,000 engaged members from around the world. This achievement represents more than just numbers; it signifies a global movement of professionals united by a shared vision of sustainable, innovative agriculture.

A comprehensive suite of four funding opportunities is now open for stakeholders across the agricultural value chain in Africa and Asia. From the World Bank’s GAFSP grants targeting registered producer organizations, to Ireland’s AADP matched funding for commercial agribusiness ventures, plus Tanzania’s PURE Growth Fund incentives for renewable‑energy‑focused SMEs, and the UN‑backed CFC soft loans for sustainable commodity projects—there’s a fit for every scale and sector. With deadlines spanning August through November 2025, you have the time you need to assemble budgets, impact data, and partnership letters.

Following a recent poll in our LinkedIn community—which is approaching 100,000 members—many professionals expressed keen interest in seeing job announcements. To meet this demand, we invite you to share your open positions directly in our LinkedIn group. It’s the perfect way to connect with skilled individuals who are passionate about the topics discussed in our LinkedIn Group.

We’re on the brink of 100,000 members—and we want you to be part of this milestone! To celebrate our growing community, we’ve launched a public WhatsApp Channel under the same name and logo as our LinkedIn group, “Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture, Agrifood, AgriTech and FoodTech.” Whether you’re a farmer, researcher, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the future of food, this is your hub for the very latest in our industry!

Deko Group proudly supplies high-quality cassava starch from Nigeria to importers, food manufacturers, industrial processors, and distributors worldwide. Available in both food grade and industrial grade, Deko cassava starch is designed for buyers seeking a dependable, competitively priced, traceable, and export-ready starch source from one of the world’s largest cassava-producing countries. Deko’s cassava starch is supplied with full documentation, including Certificates of Analysis, independent laboratory reports, and export certifications, giving buyers confidence in quality, compliance, and consistency. The product is manufactured in accordance with NIS 344:2004 and ISO 22000:2018 standards.

The article explores how Nigeria’s cassava starch exports are still relatively small compared to global leaders such as Thailand and Vietnam, yet they are steadily growing. Recent trade data shows increasing shipments, particularly to neighboring West African markets like Ghana. Although export volumes remain limited, the trend reflects the early stages of a market with strong long-term potential.

This article provides importers and manufacturers with a comprehensive overview of production capacity, export readiness, quality standards, logistics, and market opportunities. If you are evaluating new origins for dried cassava chips — whether for feed, fuel, or industrial processing — Nigeria stands out as a proven, competitive, and future-ready supplier.

Unlock the power of a reliable, high-performing native starch source. Our cassava starch from Nigeria combines consistent functional performance, strict quality control, and flexible logistics to serve food manufacturers, paper and board producers, textile mills, adhesive formulators, pharmaceutical companies, and makers of biodegradable materials worldwide. Whether you need a dependable binder for large-scale production or a renewable feedstock for innovative bioplastics, our cassava starch delivers predictable behavior, clean sensory profile, and excellent processing characteristics.

Deko Group proudly presents our premium cassava flour, meticulously sourced from the fertile lands of Nigeria. Far more than just an ingredient, our cassava flour embodies a commitment to quality, sustainability, and the empowerment of local farming communities. Whether you are a food manufacturer, cosmetic producer, or importer, our cassava flour is designed to elevate your products and enrich your brand.

Our premium maize flour offers a rich flavor and fine texture, perfect for a variety of culinary applications, from artisanal bread and pastries to traditional and fusion dishes. Carefully processed to preserve essential nutrients, our maize flour not only enhances taste but also contributes to the nutritional profile of food products. Whether you're a baker, chef, or food manufacturer, Deko Group’s maize flour provides the quality, consistency, and reliability needed to meet the demands of discerning customers worldwide.

Apple’s success was never about hardware alone. It was engineered through rigorous quality control, transparent branding, human-centered design, and ecosystem integration. When deconstructed and contextually adapted, these pillars offer agribusiness executives and cooperative leaders actionable framework to escape commodity dependency, capture 15–40% premium margins, and build data-driven, compliant, and resilient value chains. This playbook translates Apple’s strategic DNA into agricultural realities, verified with current global case studies, ROI-aligned recommendations, and a phased implementation roadmap for leaders driving transformation across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and emerging markets.

Vietnam’s agricultural transformation proves that emerging markets can become global export leaders with the right strategy. By combining trade liberalization, strong value chains, modern processing, strict quality standards, and accessible financing, Vietnam has built a highly competitive export ecosystem across coffee, rice, seafood, and high-value crops.

The global agricultural trade landscape is changing fast, creating new opportunities for exporters across Africa and Southeast Asia. But the key question is no longer only how to produce more. It is how to choose the right markets and compete effectively in them. This article looks at three major demand centers shaping the future of agricultural exports: China, India, and the Middle East. Each offers strong potential, but each also has very different rules for success.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of how conversational AI can enhance productivity and efficiency across agricultural export value chains, especially in developing countries. It explains how different stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, extension agents, cooperatives, input suppliers, exporters, and logistics providers, can use free and no-code AI tools to improve decision-making, communication, and operational workflows.

Smallholder farmers, those with often less than 2 hectares, dominate food production in developing countries. Farms under 5 ha in Asia, Africa and Latin America account for over half of global output of staples like maize, rice, millet and wheat. Small farms also tend to use more labor and devote most land to food crops, making them highly productive per hectare. As Zero Carbon Analytics summarizes: “Farms of less than five hectares in developing countries account for more than half of global production of nine staple crops” including maize, rice and sorghum. Embedding these farmers in modern value chains is therefore critical for food security and rural incomes.

Agriculture remains the backbone of many developing economies. In Africa, for example, farming provides roughly 60% of employment and often contributes the largest share of GDP. Yet much of this sector’s value is still locked in raw commodities. Transforming crops into higher-value products can dramatically raise farm incomes and national export earnings. In Nigeria, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has helped modernize cassava mills and train young engineers to maintain equipment. The IITA youth agripreneurs program now runs processing facilities that “produce new value-added products from cassava”, turning root crops into gari, flour, and starch. These efforts have boosted productivity and quality, enabling Nigerian farmers to reach larger domestic and export markets. Likewise, in East Africa, Uganda’s innovators are extracting fiber from banana stems, a waste byproduct of the country’s vast banana plantations, to weave rugs, mats, and even natural textiles, creating jobs for rural women and youth.

Small farmers and small processors lose a large share of potential income because of familiar, fixable problems: poor roads and transport, lack of storage, information gaps, weak bargaining power, and costly buyer requirements. Breaking Barriers pulls together proven, on-the-ground examples and practical steps that real producer groups and companies have used to change that — from Ghana’s cooperatives that co-own brands, to India’s village kiosks, Kenya’s aggregation networks, solar cold rooms in Nigeria, and franchise-style agribusiness and insurance models in Africa and Latin America.

Africa stands at a pivotal moment. With 60 % of the world’s uncultivated farmland and an agricultural workforce that underpins 35 % of GDP, the continent should be feeding itself—and beyond. Yet structural obstacles, from fragmentary supply chains to climate shocks, leave Africa importing $78 billion in food and facing chronic food insecurity. Our global diaspora—160 million strong, sending home nearly $100 billion annually—represents a reservoir of investment capital, cutting-edge skills, and vital market connections.

On June 12, 2025, China announced a sweeping zero-tariff policy on agricultural imports from all 53 African nations it recognizes. This landmark decision represents far more than a simple trade adjustment—it's a strategic realignment that removes financial barriers while signaling China's commitment to diversifying its food supply chains and deepening economic partnerships across the African continent. The announcement came during China's ongoing efforts to reduce dependence on traditional agricultural suppliers and build more resilient food security networks. With China's food import bill exceeding $150 billion annually and a growing middle class demanding diverse, high-quality agricultural products, African nations now have unprecedented access to the world's second-largest economy.

India, with its growing economy and large consumer base, offers a promising export destination for African agribusiness firms. Under initiatives like the Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme and the Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP), African exporters have access to reduced or zero tariffs, particularly for Least Developed Countries (LDCs). This presents a golden opportunity for African agricultural businesses to tap into India's demand for products like pulses, oilseeds, spices, fruits, nuts, coffee, and more. To succeed, however, African agribusiness firms must adopt strategic approaches to effectively navigate the Indian market's complexities and capitalize on its immense potential.

Africa is on the verge of becoming a global leader in animal protein exports, with markets like the EU, China, and the Gulf offering huge opportunities. Backed by innovation, sustainable practices, and strategic partnerships, the continent is redefining its agro-economic future.

Ongoing shifts in U.S. trade policy, higher export tariffs and intermittent certification delays have prompted many buyers, especially in the Global South, to reassess their reliance on American farm and food shipments. This disruption has created a window of opportunity for exporters in Asia and Africa to position themselves as reliable, cost‑competitive suppliers of key agricultural commodities, meat and poultry products.