Ethanol gaining traction as industrial use of grain

Law passed to help supply country’s growing livestock sector

Imports currently about half of country’s wheat supply

Despite production issues, continent seeks less dependence on imports

Ingredients shortage driving surge in production costs

Acquires Avisen SARL, country’s second biggest poultry feed producer

Russia-Ukraine war, climate change having adverse impact on the industry

Government having trouble paying for grain supplied by farmers.

Flour Mills of Nigeria to tighten grip on milling market with Honeywell Flour Mills acquisition.

North African country faces many hurdles to reduce import dependence.