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Deal #4055 Version #65467

Senegal
Created at
2013-09-06
Last update
2017-03-03
Last full update
2022-09-06

Land area

Intended size
4 000 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2014, current] 571.0 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2015, current] 215.0 ha
Comment on land area
CIRAD data (2015) states that the company has fenced 571ha. Another source states that the company intended to acquire 4500ha.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Food crops

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Lease

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2013] Intended (Under negotiation)
  • [2014, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
In process of signing (2013). The areas are negotiated in separate lots

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2014] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2015, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
CIRAD data (2015) states that the company has fenced 571ha.

Contract farming

Contract farming
Yes
Not on leased / purchased (out-grower)
Yes
Not on leased area/farmers/households (out-grower)
  • [current] 1500.0 ha
Comment on contract farming
The company gives access to irrigation for up to 2000ha and has helped farmers secure loans.