BusinessAugust 17, 2026
outgrower
OWT-groh-er
Definition
A small-scale, independent farmer who produces crops under contract for a larger company or processing facility.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'out-' (meaning external or apart) and 'grower,' the term emerged in agricultural economics to describe farmers operating outside of a centralized plantation or estate, yet still producing for it under a specific agreement.
In the news
The article mentions an 'outgrower' program to involve smallholder farmers in the sugar industry, requiring major estates to incorporate these local producers into their supply chains.
NSDC Seeks $1bn Sino-Nigerian Deal to Boost Sugar Production
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