Poultry Farmers Turn to Homemade Feed to Cut Costs and Boost Profits

Many Nigerian poultry farmers have begun mixing their own feed to reduce high production expenses. Despite a more than 60% drop in maize and soybean prices, commercial feed producers have cut retail rates by only about 10%. Feed accounts for around 70% of total farm costs. In Ogun State, Martha Adegoroye says making feed on her farm saves about ₦1,500 per kilogram and has improved her profit margins. The Poultry Association of Nigeria reports that these savings can reach at least 5% when farmers handle feed production themselves. Commercial feed manufacturers point to rising costs of electricity, diesel, transportation, additives and packaging—many of which rely on imported inputs and foreign exchange. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria notes that power alone can make up 40% of total production costs. A recent USDA report shows stagnant demand for large-scale commercial feed. However, former Animal Science Association president Taiwo Adeoye warns that some smallholders may not accurately calculate all expenses, potentially eroding any cost advantage. Nigeria’s poultry sector slowed growth in 2025 after a contraction in 2024.

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