The EU-funded Agriculture Financing Initiative (AgriFI) has invested $2.5 million in Tomato Jos Inc. to support climate-smart tomato production and processing in northern Nigeria.
The investment will fund packaging equipment, factory upgrades and the expansion of drip irrigation. It will also support the company’s plans to expand its product range, reduce production costs and deepen engagement with smallholder farmers.
According to the EU statement, more than half of Tomato Jos’ raw materials are currently sourced from smallholder farmers in Kaduna State. The company projects that annual fresh-tomato production could rise to about 16,000 tonnes by 2029, from just over 4,500 tonnes currently.
The investment is also expected to support wider local tomato processing, food security and opportunities for farming communities in northern Nigeria.
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