As we settle into the 2026 planting season, the Federal Government has introduced a game-changer for Nigerian agriculture: the National Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS). With plans to establish specialized soil testing laboratories in every Local Government Area (LGA), the mystery of “unproductive land” is finally being solved.
At Ayosifam Integrated Service Limited, we are excited about this initiative because we know a simple truth: You cannot process high-quality flour from low-quality tubers.
The Science of the Starch
For a processor, not all cassava is created equal. The starch content—the very thing that determines the yield and texture of our Lafun—is heavily dependent on the nutrients available in the soil.
Nitrogen drives leaf growth.
Phosphorus strengthens the roots.
Potassium is the “starch builder.”
Without testing your soil, you might be applying the wrong fertilizer, wasting money, and ending up with “watery” tubers that don’t meet industrial standards.
How the LGA Soil Labs Benefit You
With the rollout of the NFSHS, farmers in our Kwara communities no longer need to guess. By visiting your local LGA soil testing desk, you can:
Reduce Costs: Stop over-applying expensive fertilizers that your soil doesn’t need.
Increase Yields: Apply the specific nutrients required to maximize tuber weight.
Boost Market Value: High-starch tubers are more valuable to processors like Ayosifam, ensuring you get the best price for your hard work.
Our Climate-Smart Commitment
This scheme perfectly complements our focus on Climate-Smart Agriculture. Healthy soil retains more water and captures more carbon. When you combine precise soil management with our parabolic solar drying technology, you aren’t just farming; you are building a sustainable, high-tech enterprise.
The Ayosifam Call to Action
As you prepare your fields this month, we encourage every farmer in the Ayosifam network to:
Inquire at your local Ministry of Agriculture office about the Soil Health Scheme rollout.
Get your soil tested before your next fertilizer application.
Share your results with our extension team via AyosifamHub so we can help you plan for a high-yield harvest.
The journey to feeding Nigeria in 2026 begins six inches under the ground. Let’s make sure those six inches are as healthy as possible.
Banjo Paul FamuyiwaCOO/CTO, Ayosifam Integrated Service Limited
