PEMA in Nigeria – Swiss Technology for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa

The Nigeria project demonstrates how PEMA Innotech Swiss AG is establishing sustainable Swiss technology in a challenging market in collaboration with a local partner—from regulatory approval to field application. Since 2019, the company has worked with AGRICUNIA LTD to develop a practical model for technology development, knowledge transfer, local production, and market launch.

For future distribution partners, Nigeria serves as a robust proof of concept: PEMA combines proven technology, regulatory expertise, practical application knowledge, and strong execution capabilities to develop new markets.

A flagship project of strategic importance

Nigeria is one of Africa’s most important agricultural markets and has high standards regarding quality, regulatory approval, local availability, and application practices. PEMA addresses these requirements with a water-based technology platform for effective, more environmentally friendly, and locally implementable solutions.

PEMA supports AGRICUNIA by providing semi-finished goods, technical expertise, a commitment to quality, process support, and long-term technology transfer.

The result is a scalable model that combines Swiss innovation with local value creation—relevant for additional markets and new distribution partners.

What Has Already Been Achieved

• Local production and bottling infrastructure established
• Regulatory framework, including NAFDAC approvals, established
• 12 local employees trained and hired
• Over 200,000 farmers educated on sustainable use

Since AGRICUNIA LTD was founded in 2020, a local production and bottling facility has been established in Nigeria. Since 2023, AGRICUNIA has held NAFDAC approvals as well as import, production, and GMP licenses—key prerequisites for the professional local manufacturing and market launch of PEMA technology.

Local expertise was also developed: 12 employees were trained, educated, and hired. As a result, the technology transfer is now firmly established locally in terms of both personnel and operations.

In addition, more than 200,000 farmers were educated about sustainable agriculture, safe crop protection, and responsible use of pesticides—an important factor for acceptance and market relevance.

Sustainable Solutions with Practical Impact

PEMA technology helps AGRICUNIA address challenges in agriculture, public health, and infrastructure with effective, responsibly deployable solutions. The focus is on:

• to significantly reduce the use of highly toxic pesticides,
• to protect soil and water resources in a sustainable manner,
• to ensure safer use and responsible plant protection,
• to secure agricultural yields in the long term,
• to promote local economic growth and employment, and
• to ensure safer food chains and a sustainable food supply.

The project combines sustainable agriculture, environmental and resource conservation, and local economic development with concrete implementation in the market.

Why This Is Important for Future Distributors

New distribution partners gain access to proven technology, documented project experience, regulatory expertise, and a credible sustainability profile.
PEMA views distribution as a strategic collaboration with partners who bring market knowledge, regulatory expertise, technical understanding, and access to relevant user groups.

The example of Nigeria illustrates how PEMA supports its partners through every stage—from market analysis and regulatory issues to on-site implementation.

Our Vision

PEMA brings sustainable technologies to new markets in collaboration with strong local partners. The goal is to reduce environmental impact, promote safe applications, strengthen local value creation, and create long-term business opportunities.

Nigeria demonstrates how Swiss innovation, local implementation, and regulatory efforts come together to create a scalable model for sustainable markets.

Developing markets together

PEMA is seeking distribution and implementation partners with a long-term commitment, a local network, an understanding of regulatory requirements, and a dedication to professionally implementing sustainable technology.

With PEMA, partners gain access to Swiss technology, technical expertise, project experience, and a clear commitment to sustainability.

The Nigeria project shows that this model works. PEMA is ready to implement this approach with selected partners in other countries.

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