Nigeria’s leading post-harvest cold storage provider. Our 475 MT facility in Kano preserves onions for 4-6 months, helping farmers and traders unlock better market prices.
Preserving Nigeria’s Harvest, Powering Food Security
Lavender Fields Limited is an agribusiness company headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. We operate a state-of-the-art 475 metric ton cold storage facility in Kano, powered by the Tolsma Dry 50 climate unit from Tolsma-Grisnich — a plug-and-play system that provides ventilation, cooling, heating, and condensation drying in a single energy-efficient unit. Using natural refrigerant and intelligent climate control, our facility minimizes weight loss, prevents mold and bacterial growth, and maintains optimal storage conditions regardless of weather. From cold storage to toll drying and warehouse receipt financing, we are building the infrastructure that Nigeria’s agricultural value chain needs.
What Our Clients Say
“Before using Lavender Fields, we lost up to 40% of our onions to spoilage. Now we store for months and sell when prices are highest. It has completely changed our business.”
— Onion Trader, Kano
“The warehouse receipt system gave me access to bank financing I never had before. I can now store my onions safely and borrow against them to expand my trade.”
— Onion Aggregator, Kano
Your Questions, Answered
How long can onions be stored in your facility?
Our Tolsma Dry 50 climate system extends onion shelf life by 4 to 6 months. The facility maintains optimal temperature and humidity, preventing spoilage and preserving quality throughout the storage period.
What is the Tolsma Dry 50 technology?
The Tolsma Dry 50 is an advanced all-in-one climate unit made by Tolsma-Grisnich of the Netherlands. It provides ventilation, cooling, heating, and condensation drying in a single plug-and-play system. It uses energy-efficient fans and natural refrigerant to maintain optimal conditions, minimizing weight loss and preventing mold and bacterial growth.
What is the warehouse receipt system?
You deposit your onions at our facility and receive a warehouse receipt. This receipt can be used as collateral to access financing from our partner banks, giving you working capital while your produce is safely stored and appreciating in value.
Let's Work Together
Ready to reduce post-harvest losses? Contact us to learn how our cold storage, toll drying, and warehouse receipt services can help you preserve your produce and access better prices year-round.