Adedayo Adejobi

One of the biggest challenges facing the broiler industry is the continuous flow of smuggled frozen chicken into Nigeria. What do you think?

Well, I believe strongly that the future is bright for farmers that are cost conscious, economically economical sound, and management a wise to guide g their investments. The Nigerian Nigeriang Poultry P industry is big, and it contributes about 10% to the agriculture GDP. Considering Cons Nigeria’s population and growth g rate, rate Food security in Nigeria is still very veryy poor. ppoor. There are bountiful opportunities for value addition a in poultry feed industry, raw materials, materi growth and development of poultry production and management system in Nigeria. N

Why did you go into farming?

I was born into it. I have started raising livestock from the age of 10, ever before I dreamt of being a veterinarian. It all started with the old sci-fi movie “Doctor Who” which I’ve been a fan of at a tender age. So I had always wanted to be a doctor, though wasn’t sure of what type of doctor I wanted to be. So as I grew older, coupled with my love for animals which I cater so much to and care about. I got determined by being a veterinarian.

What is your farming enterprise all about?

Our Business, Jocarl Breeder Farm was established to bridge the supply gap the Nigerian poultry industry was facing, and also the urgent need for the country to improve its food security, and that was why a heavy investment was made to establish