Deal #5598

Congo, Dem. Rep.
Created at
2017-08-14
Last update
2024-11-20
Last full update
2024-11-20

Land area

Intended size
650 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2012-06, current] 242 ha
Comment on land area
Company website states 600 acres. Grain report mentions 650 hectares. 650 ha is the total intended size to be introduced in phases.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2010, current] Food crops, Livestock (242 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
The farm produces food for the local market but also trains the community in modern, sustainable farming techniques. Anticipated to also include aquaculture and production of fruit.

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
No

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2012-06, current] Concluded (Contract signed)

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2013, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
The Kitoko Food Farm project, initiated in 2012 by the Gertler Family Foundation and the Fleurette Group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, faced significant challenges starting in December 2017 due to U.S. sanctions. These sanctions disrupted the foundation's activities, including Kitoko Food Farm. As of November 2024, no public information indicates that the project has resumed operations, suggesting it likely remains inactive.