Deal #1523

Land area

Intended size

23 650 ha

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)

[2013, current] 21000 ha

Size in operation (production)

[2020, current] 1050 ha

Comment on land area

The ranches are not in operation. Only the Vanduzi feedlot is operational. According to the interview I (Mathieu Boche) made with their general manager, they claim to have land rights on 21 000 ha distributed in 4 farms (see spatial data tab).

Intention of investment

[current] Food crops, Fodder, Livestock

Comment on intention of investment

Beef and grain (both for retail and as fodder for it's beef division)

Carbon offset project

No

Nature of the deal

Comment on nature of the deal

The company is more focused on sourcing cattle and maize for processing and retailing.

Negotiation status

[2010, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Implementation status

In operation (production)
[2016, current] Project abandoned

Comment on implementation status

Mozbife was previously also engaged in the development of beef ranches / farms, with a growing breeding herd. This development was suspended in June 2016 due to the political and military tension experienced in Mozambique during the 2015 and 2016 calendar years. The infrastructure at the ranches has been maintained and we continue to assess our farming estate which, in the longer run, remains an important asset in order to supply our retail outlets and capitalise on potential export opportunities with high quality beef products.

Contract farming

No

Comment on contract farming

The company purchases beef from surrounding farmers.