Marketing of Moringa Seeds

I will like to know and link producers of  moringa seeds to reliable markets within and outside the country. If you are reading this, and you know reliable markets to sell the seeds feel free to share useful information.

Moringa contains substances of great nutritional and health benefits. Analysis of the nutrients contained has shown that it's protein, vitamins, minerals, oil and other phytochemicals are unmatched for most crops. It's leaf has been discovered to be richer than fluted pumpkin (Ugwu), orange, carrots and other vegetables in terms of certain nutrients.


It is now over three years when the campaign to increase moringa production started in the country, esp the South West. Many farmers have grown moringa and the crop is performing very well in most places. The plant is fast growing and adapts to varying environmental conditions. Due to these characteristics the plant has yielded biomass larger than what many crops have produced at a time. In fact this observation makes me believe that moringa is indeed a tree of life.


From abundance of leaves to high fruit and seed yields the plant has so many things to offer: food and forest products, employment and income, boundary demarcation, reclamation of soils from erosion and management of soil fertility. As numerous as moringa benefits are, farmers are yet to tap the full benefits and grow the crop for sustainable income.


Moringa seed production has gradually increased from few kilograms to some tonnes annually in the country but the problem now is what to do with the seeds and other parts. Are there industries processing tonnes of moringa seeds daily? If there are such industries, moringa-based markets should be opened up to sell the seeds in large quantities, and If the markets already exist, producers should be given the right information and linked to reliable buyers for steady supply of the seeds.


For instance, I have been trying to identify buyers and link them to the producers  to promote fast selling and prevent wastage of the seeds. If this piece can go a long way to identify reliable markets, producers will be linked and guaranteed steady income over increased production. Buyers should pls indicate their interest so that we can work together.