The Second Call for Applications is now open for the 2025 Rice Miller Business Training (RMBT) and Business Development Support (BDS) Program—a game-changing, expert-backed, and fully-funded initiative designed to revolutionize the rice milling industry in Nigeria. This life-changing training program, spearheaded by GIZ-MOVE and supported by industry giants Bühler Group, Partners in Food Solutions (PFS), and the Global Programme ‘Green Innovation Centres’ (GPIC), is the ultimate platform for rice millers looking to unlock growth, enhance productivity, and build profitable linkages with rice farmers.
This fast-track business and operational coaching opportunity is specifically designed for medium to large rice mills located within a 350 km radius of Abuja—including regions in Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, and Kaduna States. The 10-month initiative offers 5 modular in-person training sessions and ongoing personalized coaching to boost core business functions including milling operations, finance, marketing, and farmer engagement.
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With zero cost for training, accommodation, meals, and materials—plus transport and per diem coverage—this exclusive offer delivers unbeatable value. Only 10 mills will be selected, making it a highly competitive program. All selected mills will be trained, coached, and monitored by seasoned experts in agriculture, value chain development, and food processing. This is your chance to scale your rice milling enterprise to global standards.
Nigeria’s rice sector has experienced exponential growth in the past decade, but most millers still struggle with outdated machinery, weak marketing strategies, lack of farmer linkages, and minimal access to high-end training. The RMBT + BDS Program addresses these pain points by helping you rethink your model from grain intake to market shelf.
Whether you’re seeking to reduce post-harvest loss, increase head rice yield, improve branding, or scale production—this is a comprehensive business transformation toolkit tailored to your local needs. Participants will graduate with a sharper business strategy, improved leadership capacity, deeper community engagement, and expanded market knowledge.
The program also aligns with government and donor goals of job creation, climate-smart agriculture, and inclusive agribusiness, offering high social return for every participating mill.
This is not just training—it’s a bold step toward agribusiness excellence. With direct support from GIZ and its global partners, your rice mill will gain exclusive insights, peer-to-peer learning, and access to international best practices that will position your business as a market leader.
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Name of Organizer
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH – MOVE Project, in partnership with Bühler Group, Partners in Food Solutions (PFS), and Global Programme Green Innovation Centres (GPIC)
Requirement/Eligibility
1. Applicants must operate a medium or large rice mill within 350 km of Abuja, covering areas in Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, or Kaduna States.
2. Rice mill must have been in operation for at least 3 years.
3. Mill should employ a minimum of 10 staff members, inclusive of management and operations teams.
4. Both Owner/CEO/Manager and at least one key operations staff member must participate fully in all 5 training modules.
5. Mills must demonstrate strong motivation to adopt improved business and technical practices.
6. Mills must be able to commit to the entire 10-month training cycle, including in-person sessions and follow-up coaching.
7. Female participation must be at least 30% in the training. If this is not feasible, a written justification is required.
8. Participants must understand and communicate in English, as the program will be delivered in English.
9. Applicants must agree to provide baseline and endline business data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
10. Selected mills must consent to be part of communications activities, including interviews and success story documentation.
Duration/Stipend
Program Duration: 10 months (August 2025 – May 2026)
Training Format:
- Five 3-day in-person training modules, held every 2 months
- Each module targets a strategic area of mill development
- Between modules, half-day personalized coaching sessions are provided
Training Modules Include:
1. Milling Operations & Efficiency (facilitated by Bühler)
2. Practical Marketing for Rice Mills
3. Business Strategy & Scaling
4. Finance Essentials for Agribusinesses
5. Developing Profitable Farmer Services
Stipend & Support
- No fees required – all training-related costs are fully covered
- Per diem and transport allowance provided for each participant
- Training materials, meals, venue, and facilitators all covered
- Ongoing mentorship and coaching support for implementation
- Access to international expertise through PFS and Bühler Group
This structured support is equivalent to thousands of dollars in in-kind value, making this an exclusive offer that comes at no financial cost to the mill.
Deadline
July 11, 2025
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