Fountain Agro Farms and Consult, a subsidiary of Fountaindrip Nigeria Limited, has just opened the largest agricultural input store in Ogun State — and for many farmers, it’s more than just a shop. Located at Leso area, opposite Victory Life Bible Church along the Abeokuta–Ibadan Express Road, the new store is already being seen as a lifeline for local farmers, producers, and workers hoping to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods.
The company, once known as Diekolola Farms and Consult, was co-founded by Emmanuel Diekolola Adebiyi and Ariyo Christianah Adebiyi. Over the years, they’ve earned a name for themselves by introducing practical, modern farming solutions — from hydroponics to precision irrigation and climate-smart techniques — helping farmers get better yields without exhausting the land.
Back in 2021, Fountain Agro Farms made headlines when it introduced cucumber staking nets to Nigeria in partnership with a Chinese agri-tech firm. The innovation replaced bamboo-and-rope supports, boosted cucumber yields by as much as 40%, and reduced labour needs by a quarter — changes that made life easier for more than 1,500 farmers nationwide. Since then, the company has expanded its range to include soilless farming systems, drip irrigation networks, and AI-enabled irrigation controllers, all designed to help farmers work smarter, save water, and prepare for unpredictable weather.
None of this would have been possible without the partnerships they’ve built with major agricultural suppliers and technology companies like Jubaili Agrotec, Saro Agriscience, Technisem Seeds, East-West Seeds, Wacot Ltd, and Soilless Farm Lab. A new agreement with C. Woermann (Nigeria) Ltd, exclusive distributor of STIHL products, now means farmers can get professional-grade tools such as brushcutters and chainsaws right in-store — no long trips to distant cities required.
For CEO Emmanuel Diekolola Adebiyi, this expansion is about more than business.
“Our mission is not only to provide premium agricultural inputs but to transform the way farming is practiced in Nigeria,” he said. “This store is more than a retail outlet — it’s a center of innovation, knowledge-sharing, and farmer empowerment. We want to reach more communities, raise productivity, and give farmers the tools they need to thrive in a changing climate.”
The economic impact is expected to be far-reaching. Farmers in the region will save on transport costs and gain quicker access to high-quality inputs, lowering production expenses while improving crop yields and market competitiveness. With higher productivity, incomes are likely to rise, enabling farmers to reinvest in their operations and improve their quality of life. Producers and processors will benefit from a steadier supply of raw materials, reducing production bottlenecks and creating more business opportunities along the agricultural value chain.
Local employment is also set to grow, with the new store generating jobs for sales staff, agronomy experts, equipment technicians, transporters, and seasonal farmhands. Indirectly, the expansion will boost demand for local services such as logistics, packaging, and produce marketing, injecting more money into the community. Economists project that such ripple effects can stimulate rural economic growth, reduce youth unemployment, and strengthen Ogun State’s position as a leading agricultural hub in Nigeria.
For the people living and working in the region, Fountain Agro Farms’ latest move isn’t just about growing crops. It’s about growing opportunities, incomes, and resilience — planting the seeds for a more secure and prosperous future for Nigerian agriculture.
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