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Learn in the field
Train on an operating farm under an assigned studio mentor.
Learn production routines, keep accurate records and develop your farm plan through practical field work.
AN AGRICULTURAL VENTURE STUDIO
Build a Commercial Farm with the Backing to Grow.
We back high-grit farm leaders with practical mentorship, project capital, drip irrigation technology, and long-term profit sharing.
Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja, Nigeria
Pepper, Tomato & Cucumber · Plantain · Yam
DRIP-IRRIGATED HABANERO
A long view.
A shared harvest.
Up to ₦10 million to launchSeed capital for selected farm ventures.
5-year partnershipTrain, build and grow with the studio.
15–20% operator profit shareCash profit distributions in Years 3–5.
01 / OUR BACKING
You bring the grit.
We bring the backing.
Build a productive, self-sustaining commercial farm with practical support from the studio.
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Capital to get started
Up to ₦10 million seed capital. Up to another ₦10 million for expansion at the studio’s discretion.
Follow-on funding requires studio approval after review of agreed milestones and your expansion plan. Meeting milestones does not guarantee funding.
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Tools for better yields
Drip irrigation and disciplined farm operations, guided by measurable results.
Set up essential infrastructure and track inputs, crop performance and verified yields each cycle.
02 / THE PARTNERSHIP
A five-year path.
A shared ambition.
Every stage is outlined below. Select a stage for more detail.
PHASE 01 / BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION
Learn by doing.
Train alongside your mentor and prepare to lead your own commercial farm venture.
Apply as Farm OperatorAT THIS STAGE
- Practical field training
- Production planning and record keeping
- Preparation for a 5-year farm operator agreement
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GROWTH TAKES COMMITMENT
The operator’s share: 15–20% of net farm profit after agreed operating costs, tiered by verified yield metrics. Process, input and harvest audits support transparent calculations.
At the end of Year 5: the agreement closes. Any reserved funds are shared using the agreed profit-share ratio. Continuing together requires a renegotiated agreement.
03 / BEFORE YOU APPLY
Clear expectations.
From day one.
Understand how pay, reinvestment and the long-term partnership work.
What does a Cultivar farm operator do?
As a Cultivar farm operator, you lead day-to-day production, manage farm resources and grow the enterprise with studio backing.
How am I paid after the first cycle?
During build-out, the operator receives a guaranteed monthly living stipend. Once Cycle 1 ends, revenue from that cycle funds the operator’s work in Cycle 2 and farm operating costs. Subsequent cycles follow the same approach: farm revenue funds operating costs and operator pay.
What does the two-year reinvestment rule mean?
Through the end of Year 2, all revenue remaining after agreed operating costs and operator pay is reinvested strictly into expansion. There are no cash profit distributions during this period. This reinvestment rule is a firm condition of the partnership.
What if Cycle 1 cannot fund my work in Cycle 2?
If Cycle 1 revenue cannot fund the operator’s work in Cycle 2, the outcome is treated as a net loss and the operator’s standing in the programme is reviewed.
What changes after Year 2?
From Year 3, expansion is assessed against the operator’s capacity to manage the farm effectively. Resulting net farm profit is shared, with 15–20% going to the operator according to the agreed performance tier. Net farm profit is calculated after agreed operating costs; process, input and harvest audits verify the records and yield metrics.
What determines the operator’s 15–20% profit share?
For cash profit distributions in Years 3–5, each farm project uses a baseline marketable yield target per plant stand for each crop cycle. Meeting the baseline gives the operator a 15% share; approximately 25% above baseline unlocks a 20% share. The share is calculated from net farm profit after agreed operating costs, using verified yield records.
Through the end of Year 2, all revenue remaining after agreed operating costs and operator pay is reinvested strictly into expansion. There are no cash profit distributions during that period.
What happens when the five-year agreement ends?
The agreement closes at the end of Year 5. Any reserved funds are shared using the agreed profit-share ratio, with 15–20% going to the operator according to their performance tier. Continuing beyond five years requires renegotiation.
Is expansion funding guaranteed?
No. Up to an additional ₦10 million may be deployed at the studio’s discretion after review of agreed performance milestones and the expansion plan. Meeting milestones does not guarantee funding. Seed and follow-on capital are deployed into the farm.
What commitment does Cultivar expect?
Practical agricultural experience, meticulous record keeping, willingness to train under a mentor, readiness to relocate near a farm site in Lagos, Ogun or Abuja, and commitment to a five-year growth path. We select up to six new farm ventures each year. Applying starts a selection process and does not guarantee acceptance or funding.
04 / BECOME A FARM OPERATOR
Your next chapter
starts in the field.
We’re looking for farm leaders with the grit to build, the humility to learn, and the patience to grow.
SELECTIVE, HANDS-ON PARTNERSHIPSUp to 6 new farm ventures each year.
Selective partnerships allow us to work closely with every operator.
Three steps · Allow about 15–20 minutes
1 About you2 Your story3 Commitment
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Application received.
Thank you for sharing your story. Your application has been saved for Cultivar Studios to review. Selection is limited to up to 6 new farm ventures each year; submitting an application does not confirm acceptance or funding.
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