About Us
“Today’s wastage is tomorrow’s shortage.”
About Us
Ayama Farms is a Nigerian agro-processing company focused on reducing postharvest losses and creating sustainable market opportunities for smallholder farmers.
Founded in 2017, Ayama Farms was established to address one of Nigeria’s biggest agricultural challenges — the massive loss of onions and other fresh produce after harvest. Many farmers, especially women in rural communities, often struggle with unstable markets, poor storage systems, and low prices during peak harvest periods. As a result, large quantities of produce are wasted despite months of hard work.
We created a practical and scalable solution by sourcing fresh onions directly from farming communities and transforming them into high-quality onion powder with a longer shelf life. This process helps preserve agricultural value, reduce waste, and increase farmers’ income while supplying homes, food businesses, and industries with affordable locally processed products.
Beyond food processing, Ayama Farms is committed to building stronger rural economies through job creation, youth empowerment, farmer support services, and sustainable food systems.
Today, Ayama Farms stands as a growing example of how local innovation, food preservation, and inclusive agriculture can work together to create long-term economic impact
Why Choose us?
Ayama Farms works directly with smallholder farmers across Nigeria to reduce onion waste through value-added agro-processing.
Direct Farmer Partnerships
We source directly from farming communities, ensuring farmers receive better value for their harvests.
Reduced Food Waste
Reduce wastage through our processing model helps preserve produce that would otherwise spoil after harvest.
Sustainable Food Systems
We combine agriculture, processing, and market access into one integrated and lasting solution.
Community-Focused Impact
Everything we do is designed to create lasting economic opportunities.
We Take Action. To Make Better Changes
By transforming surplus onions into high-quality onion powder, we create better income opportunities for farmers, strengthen local food systems, and provide affordable food products for homes and businesses.
Smallholder Farmers Supported
Onion Postharvest Losses Prevented
Jobs Created





Our Team
Yunusa Zakari Ya`u
Board Chairman
Yusuf Abubakar
Chief executive Officer
Fatima Mohammed
Chief Operating Officer
Alkasim Nuhu Zaki
Chief Finance Officer
Client Feedback
farmer
“Before working with Ayama Farms, we used to lose a lot of onions during harvest season. Now we have a reliable buyer and better income for our family.
Food Trader
“Ayama Farms products are affordable, clean, and very reliable for my food business. Their onion powder saves time and reduces waste in my kitchen.”
Trader
“Working with Ayama Farms has helped us sell more of our onions instead of watching them spoil after harvest. It has truly improved our farming business.”
Onion Trader
“Their onion powder is high quality and consistent. Since discovering Ayama Farms, it has become easier to source reliable local ingredients for my restaurant.”
Partner With Us
Are you are a farmer, distributor, retailer, investor, or development partner ???, Ayama Farms is creating opportunities across the agricultural value chain.