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Deal #1795 Version #55450

Senegal

Created at

2013-02-15

Last update

2019-03-07

Last full update

2024-10-24

Land area

Intended size

3 000 ha

Size under contract (leased or purchased area)

[2009] 300.0 ha
[2010] 500.0 ha
[2015, current] 1430.0 ha

Size in operation (production)

[2012] 70.0 ha
[2013] 150.0 ha
[2014] 700.0 ha
[2015, current] 900.0 ha

Comment on land area

Started with 300ha in 2009, expanded to 500ha in 2010 and up to 3000ha. Another data source states 902 ha only. Company website states size under contract is 3000ha, while the audit produced by the EES firm for the Senegalese Ministry of environment in March 2015 states size under contract is 1430ha. Another data source states the size under contract is only 1112ha (Enda Pronat). IPAR states land size is 1,563ha. Another data source states that the company has over 2000ha and the company is submitting applications for land in other communities (encompasses land that was not exploited at the end of 2014, plus the land that is currently being cultivated).

Intention of investment

[current] Food crops

Nature of the deal

Lease

Negotiation status

[2009, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Comment on negotiation status

300ha exploited in 2009, 500 ha exploited in 2010. Another source states that the company arrived in the area in 2006.

Implementation status

[current] In operation (production)

Leasing fees

Comment on leasing fee

The company benefits from a number of tax concessions, including a ten-year exemption from value-added tax and customs duties.

Contract farming

Yes

Not on leased / purchased (out-grower)

Yes

Comment on contract farming

SCL is liaising with small local farmers for the production of sweet potatoes.