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Deal #4055 Version #65469

Senegal

Created at

2013-09-06

Last update

2017-10-09

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. Another source indicates 4500ha contracted. "Within three years from 2013, the CASL aims to develop 4,500 hectares of rice, of which 4,000 hectares are exploited twice a year."

Intention of investment

[current] Food crops

Nature of the deal

Lease

Comment on nature of the deal

In negotiation for more land, however those community members want to sell the land and not lease it.

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

[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

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. Planned for 1000 farmers to take part on contract farming.