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Deal #1713 Version #55036

Rwanda

Created at

2013-02-15

Last update

2018-05-14

Last full update

2024-04-10

Land area

Intended size

5 100 ha

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)

[1997] 3100.0 ha
[2012, current] 5100.0 ha

Size in operation (production)

[2012, current] 1700.0 ha

Comment on land area

Of the original 3100ha, Madhvani cultivated 1,700 hectares with the remaining 1400 hectares under permanent flood (Wetland area). In 2012 the Rwanda government granted an additional 2000ha to the company. Additional 2,200ha cultivated by outgrowers. Targeting to increase upland area for cane production.

Intention of investment

[current] Biomass for biofuels, Food crops, Renewable energy unspecified

Nature of the deal

Lease

Negotiation status

[1997, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Implementation status

[1997, current] In operation (production)

Comment on implementation status

Previously state-owned

Contract farming

Yes

Not on leased / purchased (out-grower)

Yes

Not on leased area/farmers/households (out-grower)

[current] 2200.0 ha