Unlocking Africa’s Agricultural Potential, Starting in Cameroon

Africa is home to about 17% of the world’s arable land—some 200 million hectares—yet produces just 10% of global agricultural output. This gap is not due to lack of potential; it is a result of persistent challenges: limited access to capital, outdated technology, poor infrastructure, and policy shortfalls. Most African farmers are smallholders, working less than two hectares and often relying on rain-fed methods, with little access to credit or modern equipment. As a result, yields remain low and food insecurity persists, even as the continent still imports much of what it could grow itself.

With better resources and the right policies, Africa could double its agricultural output and become a global food supplier. Addressing barriers like insufficient financing and slow technology adoption is essential. Farmers need affordable loans and access to high-quality seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, and market information. Yet, many remain trapped by a cycle of low productivity and limited opportunity.

Nulla Group is committed to changing this narrative. Driven by a belief in Africa’s potential, Nulla Group is actively mobilizing investment and acquiring the machinery and expertise needed for large-scale, sustainable farming. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on community, Nulla Group is building the foundation for a more secure and prosperous agricultural future.

Nulla Farms, a flagship project under the group, partners with young farmers and investors to foster long-term food security and job creation in Cameroon, especially in staple crops like maize and soybeans. The Nulla Foundation advances this mission by providing technical training, promoting innovation, and expanding access to best practices through multi-million-dollar partnerships.

While the journey is just beginning, Nulla Group’s model is clear: connect farmers to investors, deliver hands-on training, and champion sustainable agriculture. By breaking through barriers in capital and technology, Nulla Group is empowering the next generation of African farmers—and laying the groundwork for a continent that can feed itself and the world.

Arrey Obenson

Chairman, Nulla Group