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Cameroon is seeking to strengthen domestic poultry production and reduce dependence on imported agricultural products through a proposed agro-industrial complex combining large-scale soybean cultivation, poultry farming and animal feed manufacturing. The project, announced by Agribio Cameroun in partnership with Turkish company NuNu Export, is planned for Yoko in Cameroon’s Centre Region.
The proposed development is expected to connect soybean production with industrial processing and poultry farming, creating an integrated agricultural value chain designed to support local food production and import substitution.
According to the project announcement, the complex will involve mechanised soybean cultivation across 4,000 hectares, alongside an oil extraction and refining facility with a planned processing capacity of 60 tonnes per day. The facility is expected to produce vegetable oil and soybean meal, with the latter serving as an important ingredient in animal feed.
The soybean meal could help supply the project’s poultry operations, potentially reducing reliance on externally sourced feed ingredients and strengthening links between crop production and livestock farming.
The planned poultry component will occupy approximately 1,000 hectares and include 48 poultry houses dedicated to chicken and egg production. This large-scale facility is expected to contribute to Cameroon’s efforts to expand domestic poultry output and improve the availability of locally produced animal protein.
The complex will also incorporate a hybrid solar power plant with a planned capacity of 2.5 megawatt-peak. The renewable energy installation is intended to help meet the electricity needs of the agricultural and processing operations while supporting energy efficiency.
Agribio Cameroun and NuNu Export expect the project to generate more than 550 permanent jobs once fully operational. Additional opportunities could emerge across soybean farming, poultry production, feed manufacturing, transportation and distribution, although the scale of
indirect employment has not been specified.
The partnership agreement was reportedly signed at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus during Türkiye-Cameroon business meetings held on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Agribio was represented by its managing director, Mohamadou Atikou Kalda, while representatives of Cameroon’s business organisations and the Cameroon–Türkiye Business Council attended the event.
The project comes amid broader efforts by Cameroon and Türkiye to strengthen commercial cooperation and encourage investment between businesses in the two countries.
However, several important implementation details remain outstanding. The available announcement does not specify the total investment value, confirmed financing arrangements, construction timetable or expected commissioning date. The status of the proposed project land also requires clarification, meaning the production capacities and employment figures remain targets rather than completed achievements.
If implemented as planned, the Agribio–NuNu Export partnership could create a stronger connection between soybean farming, animal feed production and poultry farming in Cameroon. Its eventual contribution to food security, employment and reduced import dependence will depend on financing, land arrangements and the successful delivery of the proposed facilities.
