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Agriculture Law Practice

Legal Advisory, Land Tenure, Regulatory Compliance & Agribusiness Structuring in Nigeria

Navigating Agricultural Law & Land Tenure in Nigeria

Agriculture is the science, art, and business of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. It provides food, fabrics, and raw materials while driving economic growth and supporting livelihoods across Nigeria.

Because agriculture is a highly regulated sector involving extensive land, labor, and environmental policies, laws governing farming, land use, crops, and livestock vary across local, state, and federal levels. The Land Use Act of 1978 (federal legislation) unified Nigeria’s diverse pre-existing land tenure systems into a single, centralized legal framework. Its guiding principles establish state trusteeship over land, seek to prevent land speculation, and assure equitable access to land resources for all Nigerian citizens.

At Nomos Legal Practice, we play a vital role in keeping farms and agribusinesses legally compliant and commercially protected, specializing in the intersection between law and agricultural farming.

Land Tenure & Farmland Protection

Assisting with land ownership, leasing agreements, zoning laws, and preventing the encroachment of urban development on farmland

Environmental & Water Rights Compliance

Navigating complex environmental regulations regarding soil conservation, pesticide use, water rights, and waste management

Commercial Agribusiness Contracts

Drafting and negotiating crop-sharing contracts, equipment leases, and commodity export agreements (such as cashew, cocoa, and peanut production contracts.

Farm Labor & Workforce Management

Advising on farm labor laws, managing seasonal hiring, workers' compensation, and workplace safety

Subsidies, Grants & Financing

Helping farmers and agribusinesses navigate and qualify for federal and state subsidies, crop insurance, and financial assistance grants.

Food Safety & Export Standards

Ensuring production methods meet local and international food safety standards and packaging/labeling regulations.

Estate Succession & Farm Preservation

Helping multi-generational farming families structure wills, trusts, and corporate entities to preserve ongoing farm operations.

Agricultural Intellectual Property (IP)

Protecting agricultural intellectual property rights in innovations, such as seed patents and biotechnology.

Need Legal Guidance for Your Agribusiness or Farmland?

Connect directly with our legal team at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island.

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